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A Girls' Weekend in Steveston
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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.
A Guide to Canada's Wine Regions
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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.
A Guide to the Vineyards & Wineries of the Okanagan
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The bountiful Okanagan Valley, home to over 80 vineyards and wineries, is a vast area that can be divided into three different regions: the Shuswap and North Okanagan; the Central Okanagan; and the South Okanagan. Each of these regions have incredibly varied soils, climates and elevations, also known as terrior or sense of place, which generates the incredible
A Weekend in Toronto
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Big, bustling Toronto—Canada’s most populous and eclectic city—offers a diversity and energy like nowhere else. But with a bit of planning, a convenient base downtown and thanks to the inner city’s excellent public transit system, visitors can more than scratch the surface of this brimming city in a couple of tightly-packed days.
Acadian History & Attractions in Canada
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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.
All Aboard! Exploring Canada by Train
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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...
All Terrain Adventures in Parry Sound
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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.
Athabasca - A Country with a Past
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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.
Aurora Lights: A Natural Wonder
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A celestial light show, the aurora can appear as dancing streamers of colour softly moving through the night sky. Or perhaps they light up the heavens, mimicking an intense fire burning in the dark. In yet another form, the aurora may emerge as an arc, spanning hundreds of kilometers across
Backwoods Theatre
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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.
Badlands and Bones
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Best of Calgary
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Born of cowboys and the wild frontier back in 1875, Calgary is a city that today boasts the best of both the old west and a modern metropolis. Located in southern Alberta, Calgary is known as the Heart of the New West™ and its deep-rooted western hospitality nurtures a familiar small town spirit in what is actually a big, bustling, cosmopolitan city.
Best of North America's Chocolate Attractions
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There's a famous line that reads "life is like a box of chocolates..." but luckily for chocolate lovers there are several sweet tooth attractions that look outside of the box. These candy attractions range from a mystical chocolate world to a relaxing chocolate spa to a high end chocolate fashion show.
Best of Ottawa
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Known as the cultural hub of Canada, Ottawa is home to a vast array of art galleries, museums, fine dining, architecture and shopping. It is also one of the country's most picturesque cities with well-maintained parks, gardens and pedestrian pathways. Despite all the amazing amenities and attractions Ottawa has to
Best of Quebec City
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Although Quebec City exudes a strong European personality, it also offers its own vibrant French Canadian culture. With little boutiques, cafes, cobbled streets and magnificent architecture, Quebec City boasts over 400 years of rich history worth taking a tour of. Luckily for tourists,
Best of the Maritimes' Provincial Parks
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Many of the Maritimes’ most beautiful areas are preserved for public usage in over 160 distinctive provincial parks. While the region boasts a bounty of provincial parks, a certain few stand out of the crowd for their unique beauty and appeal.
Best of Winter in Canada
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The coolest season in the world is a Canadian winter—and not just because it gets so darned cold here. Simply put, Canada is a big place with unlimited wintertime possibilities. The country spans from Newfoundland and the Atlantic Ocean to Vancouver Island and the Pacific, with borders that reach from
Calgary Stampede
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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...
Calgary's Music Festival Roundup
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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.
Canada's Shopping Hot Spots
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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.
Canada's Top 10 Architectural Wonders
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Employing the skills of thousands of artisans over the course of months, if not years, architecture is far and away society’s most complex form of artistic expression. From complex pedestrian walkway systems to elegant Victorian hotel resorts, the following WorldWeb.com travel guide will point out ten of Canada’s greatest architectural wonders.
Canada's Top 10 Gardens
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Exhibiting the flora of Canada's vast landscapes and often exotic species from afar, the country's public gardens foster an appreciation of the planet's diverse, precious and vital plant life, and offer brightly-coloured, sweet-scented and lovingly tended natural sanctuaries for anyone to enjoy. The Great White North's publicly accessible gardens bloom among the world's best and here are WorldWeb.com's Top 10 picks.
Canada's Top 10 Museums
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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.
Canada's Top 10 Sporting Events
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Although widely regarded as a hotbed for Winter sports, regardless of the time of year Canada hosts a large array of top-notch sporting events. Spanning sports as diverse as ice-hockey and equestrian show jumping, to golf and Formula One racing, no sport is ill-represented in this country of 33 million inhabitants.
Canada's Top Theme Parks
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Most of what lures the theme park enthusiast to the best amusement parks in Canada are the thrill rides. Ever wonder why the frazzled-looking visitor who just got off that massive, wooden, fear-inducing roller coaster practically runs back to the long line that they were just complaining about an hour earlier?
Canada’s Top 10 Yoga Retreats
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More and more people are discovering the benefits of a weekly yoga class to relieve stress and bring balance into their daily lives. So why not consider combining yoga with a vacation for the ultimate retreat? It’s a trip that can bring health and rejuvenation...
Carnaval de Quebec
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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.
Day Hikes in Alberta's Rockies
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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?
Day Trips from Calgary
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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.
Destination Freedom: The History of the Underground Railroad in Canada
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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.
Driving the Icefields Parkway
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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
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Economuseums of Atlantic Canada: A Journey into Experiential Tourism
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Economuseum may be a relatively new term within the travel lexicon, but the concept’s popularity is definitely picking up momentum as travellers seek alternatives that are educational, interactive and closer to home. In an economuseum, artisans and craftspeople open their studios to the public to provide
Experiencing the Canadian Wild: The Best of Northern BC's Provincial Parks
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Canada is known around the globe for its friendly people, its winters, its dominance in ice hockey, and its wide open spaces. The nation is rich with untouched
nature, wildlife, mountains, and spectacular scenery. Those wishing to explore the Canadian wild will find the most westerly province of British Columbia to be an adventurer's paradise.
Family Friendly Calgary
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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
Fast Track to Montreal Sightseeing
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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
Fun in the Sun: Summer Music Festivals in Canada
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Canadians welcome, celebrate and appreciate summertime in a way that only residents of a country which receives six months of cold and snowy winters can. For many, one of the most anticipated and exciting aspects of summer, along with the long days and hot weather, are the many music festivals that take place in the country between June and September.
Golfing in the Canadian Rockies
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Golf has been a tradition in the Canadian Rockies for a
very long time. In this part of the world the sport of golf is very much revered.
In the months from spring through to the end of fall, golf is a major draw for
visitors from all over, just as much as skiing is in winter. The splendid backdrop
of gargantuan mountains, the pure unsullied air, the lush green grass framed
by sky-scraping evergreens and the deep blue, seemingly endless skies - all
lend to making a visit to the Canadian Rockies any golfer’s trip to paradise.
Head Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
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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.
Historic Sites In The Northwest Territories
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Far north of much of the world, and indeed most of Canada itself, lies
the Northwest Territories—a vast and enigmatic wilderness above the
60th parallel. Encompassing equal parts of wild arctic tundra, great
rivers, dramatic mountain scenery and isolated communities, it is one
of the country's last frontiers.
Hot Springs in the Canadian Rockies
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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.
Houseboating in the Thompson Okanagan
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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.
Island Hopping in B.C.'s Gulf Islands
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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.
Lethbridge: Merging the Historic & Contemporary
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Lethbridge, Alberta was developed around three core industries back in late 1882: coal mining, railways, and irrigated agriculture. A lot has changed in this rapidly growing community since those days
Maple Magic: Sugaring-off in Quebec
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Nowhere in Canada is spring sweeter than in Quebec. In this eastern province, the spring season is signalled by what Quebecers call “sugaring-off”. When night temperatures dip below zero and the day brings the mercury above, conditions are perfect for
North America's Top 10 Family Ski Resorts
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People need something to smile about during the winter and swooshing down snowy slopes on a pair of skis or a snowboard seems to do the trick. Skiing (and boarding) is enjoyed by many, from kids who haven't even been walking long to cautious moms to extreme sport junkies. It's something that the entire family can enjoy and even better when ski resorts
North America's Top 10 Saint Patrick's Day Parades
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Saint Patrick's Day is an Irish tradition long celebrated far beyond Ireland's borders. Green-clad, Guinness-drinking, Irish-jigging people across the globe get together on this festive day of March to share tales of leprechauns and shenanigans, look for lucky shamrocks and gawk at grand parades, all for the love of
North America's Top 10 Zoos
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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.
Nova Scotia's Scenic Trails
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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'.
Paddling the Okanagan
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British Columbia’s Okanagan region is a paddler’s paradise with an abundance of lakes and rivers that offer a variety of experiences and sights for both novices and experts. Whether paddlers are looking to participate in one of the many dragon boat festivals or solo across a quiet lake, there are endless opportunities to enjoy this relaxing and athletic pastime.
Painting a Picture of the Calgary Art Scene
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The natural environment of Alberta and the Calgary Area is as visually stunning as it is diverse. The immense skies play with pigments and space while the contrast of the mountains and prairies serve as a living canvas, endowing nature's brush strokes with free reign in which to create, while inspiring innumerable artists to follow suit.
Provincial Parks of the Kootenay Rockies
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Known as British Columbia’s mountain playground, the Kootenay Rockies is an area rich in natural beauty and unspoiled land. Characterized by snowy peaks, rivers, wilderness and glacial lakes, the Kootenay Rockies is a land where outdoor recreation opportunities are plentiful. With activities such as fishing, hiking, golfing and kayaking on hand, it can be
See Calgary By C-Train
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Thousands of Calgarians and tourists alike use Calgary Transit to get around the city, many using the Calgary light rail transit system, more commonly known as the Calgary LRT or C-Train. With 36 stations at present and two major
South St. Lawrence - Life Surrounding the Waters
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Split from the rest of the province by the St. Lawrence River, Quebec's southern arm extends itself over Vermont, Maine and New Brunswick before finally ending in the river's gulf, which has the distinction of being the largest estuary in the world. The fertile river valley is the province's most populated area, and as the St. Lawrence acted as one of the main entry points for exploration of the interior of North America, the area's communities and landscapes factor heavily in Canada's history.
Southbound Skidooing
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The Crowsnest Pass is an area that has become synonymous with coal. This is a valley that not only echoes with the voices of countless miners, but with the cries of joy from people experiencing it’s newest attraction—Snowmobiling.
The Best of Cape Breton's Celtic Attractions
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There's a well-known Gaelic greeting on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia that goes like this: "Ciad Mile Failte" (pronounced Key-ut me-luh fal-chuh). This short expression translates to "one hundred thousand welcomes," which is exactly the warm approach Cape Breton residents take as they share their Celtic culture with others.
The Patricias
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Top 10 Festivals in Quebec
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Home to the first permanent settlement, and the largest French-speaking population in Canada, the province of Quebec is rich with its own distinct history, religion and culture. Residents are able to maintain and celebrate this individuality year round, with a variety of festivals occurring throughout the region.
Top 10 National Parks in Canada
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O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
—yes, the national anthem sure says a lot about this Canada's character, yet this poetic tribute could still use one more adjective, like big or maybe huge.
Top 10 Unusual Canadian Attractions
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Surprisingly, there is a plethora of unique, unusual and eye-catching landmarks that can be found in every province of Canada. In fact, these often entertaining sights are more likely found in smaller towns, where tourists are lured in to take a picture or buy a trinket of these one-of-a-kind discoveries.
Top 10 Waterparks in North America
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A great way to combat the sweltering heat on a hot summer day is to make a splash at a waterpark. There are a wide variety of parks all over North America where visitors can experience slippery loops, drops and
Victoria's Tearooms and Teahouses
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You don’t need to be a tea-totaller to enjoy Victoria’s most popular brew. Tea has a grand tradition here that stems back to the city’s British roots. Over the years, it has morphed into a tradition that is uniquely Victorian, becoming integral to the city’s identity.
Whistler's Popular Festivals
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At the mention of the name Whistler, most people conjure up images of snow, winter and skiing. Although this is the focal point of the infamous resort town, visitors should be aware of the numerous alternative events that the community hosts.
Winnipeg: More than Winter and Mosquitos
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Located smack-dab in the middle of Canada, amidst endless prairie farmland, Winnipeg is seldom associated with the term vacation destination. Sure, it's a place for business trips or to drive through on the way to or from Ontario, but for Canadians, taking a holiday in Winnipeg is the equivalent of going to Amish Country for a bachelor party.
Yet Winnipeg's reputation is unfounded—and unfair—as most don't realize that Winnipeg is a thriving cultural centre that offers a vibrant atmosphere and close proximity to some of Canada's most well-known (and beautiful) beaches.
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Tundra Buggy Tours
The best way to view & photograph the polar bears of Churchill, Manitoba! |
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Churchill Wild
Canada's only fly-in polar bear eco-lodge adventures on the Hudson Bay coast! |
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