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A Girls' Weekend in Steveston

For an unforgettable girlfriend getaway, Steveston Village in Richmond, British Columbia is just the place. While Steveston is proud to be Canada’s largest commercial fishing harbour, a love of fish isn't required to make a trip here enjoyable. Officially part of Richmond, Steveston is situated at the end of No. 1 Road where the Fraser River and the Strait of Georgia merge. (continue...)

A Guide to Canada's Wine Regions

The best wines in the world seem to come from temperate, warm places like France, Italy, New Zealand, Australia, South America and California. It sometimes comes as a surprise to people, then, that Canada—often associated with cold, harsh weather patterns—has a booming wine industry that has been producing world-class vintages for decades. Canadian wine has garnered the country international recognition as a producer of fine, award-winning vino. (continue...)

Acadian History & Attractions in Canada

In the early 17th century, a group of French colonists ventured from France to the northern coastal regions of North America. In 1604, the group established the first permanent French settlement in North America at Port-Royal, in present-day Nova Scotia. The area eventually became known as Acadia, and the people and their decedents known as Acadians. (continue...)

All Aboard! Exploring Canada by Train

Upon thinking of Canada, one cannot suppress images of open space, diverse landscapes and striking hospitality spread among urban centres and rural communities. With a total area of 9,984,670 sq km (3,855,103 sq mi), plus natural attractions such as... (continue...)

All Terrain Adventures in Parry Sound

The Parry Sound area of Ontario sits high on a ledge of rock and water – the great Canadian Shield. It’s a spectacular assemblage of geography that combines rugged Georgian Bay shoreline with hundreds of thousands of lakes the glaciers left behind in their haste to head south. No wonder the passion for exploration has permeated the culture here for hundreds of years. Today, the All Terrain Vehicle (ATV), or quad, is one of the area’s most popular past times that combines this culture of exploration with a helping of adventure and a healthy dose of adrenalin. (continue...)

Athabasca - A Country with a Past

Despite the early discovery of the Athabasca River as a trade route, its importance as a stepping stone to Canada's North remained unrecognized until the 1870's. (continue...)

Backwoods Theatre

Camping is one of the fastest growing recreational activities. More and more families are packing tent or trailer and heading to one of Alberta’s many provincial parks and campgrounds. (continue...)

Badlands and Bones

Dinosaurs were the most unique of animals. What other group of animals, alive or dead, has the ability to transfix the attention of children like these giant, lumbering beasts? (continue...)

Calgary Stampede

Each year, the Calgary Stampede storms the city with a momentum that has wrangled up much interest since its first rodeo in September of 1912. Now held annually in July, the city relives its western heritage with an event that Calgary deems as "the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth". The whole city gets involved with shops adding wooden, ranch-like storefronts, restaurants transforming into saloons, and people sportin' western duds. But don't expect any tumbleweeds... (continue...)

Calgary's Music Festival Roundup

Music and a good time have always gone hand in hand, and in a city that has produced some great talents, like the composer and trumpeter Alan Matheson, country singer Paul Brant, and the 80s hit band Loverboy, as well as singer/songwriters Jann Arden and Feist, it only becomes more evident why. To understand this, just head out to any of Calgary's pubs, clubs or venues, like Broken City, the Beat Niq, Vern's Tavern or the Ironwood, on any night of the week, and a party will likely be found with a band playing and a crowd dancing. (continue...)

Canada's Shopping Hot Spots

In the past few decades, Canada has started to shed its image as a frigid land of vast wilderness in favour of a sophisticated, urban persona. Canada's major cities are now being seen for what they are—vibrant, modern hubs of activity. The country's urban centres boast many attractions, one of the most significant being their world-class shopping facilities. (continue...)

Canada's Top 10 Museums

Stretching from Nova Scotia in the east to Vancouver Island in the west, Canada boasts more than 2,500 museums that range from large metropolitan galleries to small community museums and chronicle everything from prehistoric dinosaur remains to the latest developments in science and technology. No clay shard, no centuries-old painting, no children’s toy is left unturned or unexamined for the 59 million visitors who pass through the country’s museums each year. (continue...)

Carnaval de Quebec

Carnaval de Quebec brings a true "joie de vivre" - joy of life - to Quebec City during the cold winter months. Carnaval (as it is referred to in French) takes place annually from late January to early February and continues for 17 days. More than 300 activities and events occur around Quebec City during Carnaval that are sure to be enjoyable for everyone. The locations of the activities and events are called Bonhommries. Carnaval de Quebec is the world's largest "snow-oriented" winter carnival, as well as the third largest annual carnival in the world, falling only behind Rio de Janeiro and New Orleans. (continue...)

Day Hikes in Alberta's Rockies

It's hard to think of Alberta without conjuring images of this diverse province's most amazing and powerful sight—the Rocky Mountains, which tower over prairies and foothills as one moves west through the province. The Rocky Mountains are a huge tourist draw, particularly to popular ski areas like Banff, Lake Louise, Kananaskis and Jasper. But how does one enjoy the majesty of these humbling giants when there's no snow on the ground? (continue...)

Day Trips from Calgary

In Canada, the big cities are few and far between. In Alberta, the regional megalopolis and the “heart of the new west” is Calgary. With over one million citizens, it's the largest city east if the Rockies and west of Ontario. But with so many Calgarians taking to the streets, it can get pretty hectic. For travellers and city-folk who are tired of the hustle and bustle of cowtown and want to take a short break, Calgary is in a perfect spot for day trip adventures out of town. (continue...)

Destination Freedom: The History of the Underground Railroad in Canada

Canada has the reputation of the frozen north, but to Martin Luther King and thousands of other black Americans, Canada was a sort of North Star—a gleaming beacon of hope that they followed and fought their way to. From 1840 to 1860, Canada emblemized freedom from oppression, and it was there that many brave enslaved people risked their lives to enter. This struggle was known as the Underground Railroad. (continue...)

Driving the Icefields Parkway

Hailed as one of Canada’s greatest drives, the Icefields Parkway is a scenic highway officially running from Lake Louise to the town of Jasper and straight through the majestic Canadian Rockies. Stretching 230 km (142 mi), the Parkway travels alongside age-old icefields, vast alpine forests, turquoise glacial lakes and permanently snow-capped mountains (continue...)




		Drumheller Heading towards Drumheller on Highway 9, northeast of Calgary, you first experience Horseshoe Canyon. This miniature version of the Grand Canyon is an excellent example of badlands landscape. You may want to explore this area or head onto Drumheller. From here you have two options. You can head west along the north Dinosaur Trail towards Horsethief Canyon and on to one of Alberta’s last working ferries; eventually looping back to Drumheller on Hwy. 575. You can also head east along Highway 10 and loop back on Hwys. 569 and 56. This takes you past the Hoodoos Campsite and the old Atlas coal mine where one of the provinces few remaining coal tipples can be viewed.


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Family Friendly Calgary

Hardworking, corporate, hustle and bustle; these are just some of the words that may come to mind when thinking of Calgary. The city has a get-down-to-business attitude but it also has a gentle, welcoming side. More inviting words can also describe Calgary, such as family, friendly and (continue...)

Fast Track to Montreal Sightseeing

Montreal's metro is a quick and easy way to travel around the city. Consisting of 65 stations at present and spread out over four lines named Blue, Green, Orange, and Yellow, the metro stops at or near major attractions, venues (continue...)

Head Smashed-In Buffalo Jump

Traveling south from Calgary often to be destination oriented. We usually have a definite place to go and a limited time to get there. Fortunately, one of the most dramatic sites in southern Alberta is only a short side trip away. (continue...)

Hot Springs in the Canadian Rockies

The Canadian Rockies have no shortage of hot springs, natural phenomenons that have been venerated for their healing properties for centuries. These warm and soothing bodies of water are a great place to unwind and relax after a long day on the ski slopes or hiking trails. Most of the hot springs of the Canadian Rockies are accompanied by resorts and are near a number of outdoor activities like challenging golf courses, hiking, backcountry camping, fishing and rafting. Many are open year round, and there are few better ways to soothe hard-working muscles than by climbing into a steaming hot pool. (continue...)

Houseboating in the Thompson Okanagan

For a unique vacation experience, houseboating is definitely a great choice. It combines the best of the scenic outdoors, comfortable indoors, and recreational activities. For a family or group of friends, houseboating in the Thompson Okanagan region of British Columbia can be a fun and affordable getaway option. (continue...)

Island Hopping in B.C.'s Gulf Islands

Between Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, B.C. Ferries' fleet of vessels have become a common part of the local scenery. Each day from early morning till late evening, these massive vehicles effortlessly navigate through the often tight waterways that separate the Southern Gulf Islands. (continue...)

North America's Top 10 Zoos

Unlocking a fascinating world perhaps otherwise only seen in nature documentaries or on an African safari, today’s zoos are losing a tarnished reputation of cruelty and are instead heralded as environmental blessings. The world’s greatest zoos are committed to the conservation of wildlife and its natural environment and are making a positive impact on the survival of threatened species in the wild. (continue...)

Nova Scotia's Scenic Trails

Nova Scotia is known throughout the world for being a land that combines rugged marine landscapes with proud heritage and urban sophistication. Nova Scotia is the second smallest province in Canada, but what it lacks in geographical area, it makes up for in rich history, abounding culture and maritime hospitality. The province is divided into 12 different tourism sections, which are easily navigated by following the primary scenic travelways, known as the region's 'Trail'. (continue...)









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