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A Golden Gateway to the Rockies

Pass through the Gateway to the Rockies and let the adventure begin, this is Kicking Horse Country where a whole world of outdoor adventure and recreation converges around the exciting mountain community of Golden, B.C. (continue...)

Abbotsford: City in the Country

Abbotsford is a city found in the Fraser Valley area of the province of British Columbia in Canada. A 10-minute drive from the Washington, U.S.A. border, Abbotsford has an altitude of 54 m (177 ft) and an incredible view of Mount Baker. It is surrounded by the beauty and serenity of mountain country and sits on the south bank of the Fraser River. Its proximity to Greater Vancouver, which is (continue...)

Alberta's Rockies: A Delightful Destination In Every Season

The magnificence of the Alberta Rockies defies description. You could visit a thousand times and they will always look different from before, but always spectacular. The Rockies are a year round attraction, no matter what season you visit in, you can be assured that you will have a tremendous time. (continue...)

B.C. Rockies: Outdoor Adventure in the Sun & Snow

The gorgeous British Columbia Rockies (The B.C. Rockies) are home to four of Canada's National Parks - Kootenay, Yoho, Glacier and Mount Revelstoke. As well as being a beautiful area for summer vacations, it has outstanding facilities for many sorts of winter activities. (continue...)

Baie-Saint-Paul: Painted Landscapes

Brush strokes glide onto the canvas, glowing with autumn colours, dotting the horizon with reds and oranges against a blue sky. Mountains are sketched in the distance while the valleys and hillside are positioned beside the majestic waters of the mighty St. Lawrence River. As the canvas begins to take form, a picture emerges. It is a portrait of a small village; it is of Baie-Saint-Paul. (continue...)

Banff: A Little Town in a Big Park

There is a place in Western Canada where massive glaciers jut from the landscape, piercing the clouds above and cradling the emerald green lakes below. A place where these snowcapped giants have towered over the land for more than 100 million years. It's where the great Canadian Rockies meet the expansive Albertan Prairies, and it's where Banff was established more than 100 years ago. (continue...)

Barrie: City on the Shore

Barrie may appear as the bashful kid sister peeking out from behind her celebrity siblings – the southern megatropolis of Toronto and northwest Georgian Bay communities. In reality, Barrie gives a stellar performance in the areas of culture, recreation and scenery. With a bounty of activities in and around the area, a soaring population growth and economic expansion, Barrie does not hide in the shadows – the spotlight shines directly on it. (continue...)

Calgary: The Wild West Becomes A Modern Metropolis

Calgary's cowboy image is still very much encouraged, but today it is hardly representative of all that this city has to offer. Although the world famous Calgary Stampede is still an annual event celebrated with much pride and enthusiasm, and the cattle industry is still important in Alberta, there is so much more to this modern, vibrant and increasingly cosmopolitan city than just a 'Cowtown' as Calgary was once called. (continue...)

Campbell River: The World's Salmon Capital

Atop a townsite carved out of the surrounding rainforest, Campbell River is built facing east out over the narrow Discovery Passage. Located on the east coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, Campbell River is 153 km (96 mi) north of Nanaimo, and 264 km (165 mi) north of British Columbia's capital city, Victoria. (continue...)

Canmore: More than It Seems

Nestled in Bow Valley, along the banks of the Bow River, Canmore is an outdoor adventure paradise embraced by the front ranges of Alberta's majestic Rockies. Superbly located on the east edge of the famous Banff National Park and just north of beautiful Kananaskis Country, this true mountain village is in the thick of the wild, and is only about an hour from Calgary International Airport. Needless to say, the town sees a lot of visitors and temporary residents, attracted by the wealth of outdoor adventures waiting in the mountains and on the river. (continue...)

Cape Breton Island: Canada's Maritime Darling

Rocky shorelines, rolling farmlands and strong cultural roots focused around community, dance and music are the key elements that make up Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton region, a large island located on the Northeast tip of the province. Historical roots run deep in Cape Breton, for this was one of the places where Canada was founded. (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...)

Charlottetown: The Heart and Soul of PEI

As could be expected for the capital of Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.), Canada's smallest province in size and population, Charlottetown is a tiny, scenic city. Yet, as if a microcosm of the Island, Charlottetown is as vibrant and diverse as P.E.I. itself. (continue...)

Courtenay Rural Charm, Urban Allure

Comfortably ensconced in the lush Comox Valley, on the eastern side of British Columbia's Vancouver Island, Courtenay is known as the the valley's urban and cultural hub. Measuring 17.02 sq km (6.57 sq m), Courtenay is not a big city, yet features all the major amenities of a large Canadian centre. Encompassing everything from (continue...)

Dorval: Ready for Take Off

Dorval, located on the southwest side of Montreal Island, has been shaped by its history, environment, economy and citizens. These elements have worked together to create a strong and diverse city. One of the major attractions in the city is the Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, known today as Montreal-Trudeau. (continue...)

Downtown Vancouver: The Terminal City's Vibrant Core

Downtown Vancouver is a fluid concept, as it runs into both the west end and the downtown eastside. Roughly, it is the area bounded by Burrard Street on the west, False Creek on the south, Vancouver Harbour on the north, and from the corner of Cordova and Granville to Science World, on False Creek on the east side. (continue...)

Edmonton: Alberta's Hub of Hospitality & Culture

Edmonton is the capital of Alberta. Rivalry between Edmonton and its neighbour to the south, Calgary, is almost legendary. However for those who have anything more than a surface knowledge of the two cities, comparing them is like comparing apples to oranges, so the rivalry is somewhat pointless. (continue...)

Fernie: Frontier Mountain Village Meets Bohemian Tourist Haven

As the sun slowly sets over Fernie, the shadow of the Ghost Rider appears on Mount Hosmer—just one of the reminders of an “Indian curse” that plagued the valley for decades. But despite this curse, to which many of the town's catastrophes are attributed, Fernie has transformed itself into a prosperous, albeit smaller, tourist haven. Best known for its ski resort with some of the deepest powder around, Fernie is a four-season destination that also offers legendary fishing, mountain biking, golfing and hiking. And while there is large-scale resort accommodations, chain restaurants and condo developments, a significant portion of Fernie remains untouched by the modern world. (continue...)

Fredericton: City With a Classic Canadian History

Without its beauty, its rich resources and the realization of agricultural potential from the first Acadian and Loyalist settlers, the area of Canada now called Fredericton would not have developed into a city with a vast myriad of culture, natural wonders and rich history. (continue...)

Gatineau: The Gateway to Quebec

Colourful, lush garden parks combine with chic, French-style urban flair in Gatineau, the city that, by its own proclamation, acts as La porte d'entrée du Québec (the gateway to Quebec). (continue...)

Georgian Bay: An Inspirational Landscape

Described as the 'sixth Great Lake', the Georgian Bay is separated from Lake Huron by Manitoulin Island and the Bruce Peninsula. Almost the size of Lake Ontario, the Bay has a combination of terrains. The west shore is limestone, the northeastern shores consist of rock from the Precambrian shield (some of the oldest rocks in the world) and the south is an array of smooth, sandy beaches. It lies halfway between Toronto and Sault Ste. Marie (continue...)

Grande Prairie: Grand Views and the Grand Outdoors

Located 455 km (283 mi) northwest of Edmonton, Grande Prairie is part of Alberta's Peace River Country also known as the Peace which encompasses a large portion of northwestern Alberta and northeastern British Columbia. Grande Prairie is on the southern edge of the Peace and is surrounded by farmland to (continue...)

Halifax: Live it Up in the City on the Sea

Halifax has always been Canada's ocean gateway to Europe and the Atlantic. Because of its large natural harbour, it was one of the first English settlements in Canada. Today it is one of Canada's main ports, having the rare advantage (for Canada) of being ice-free. (continue...)

Hamilton: City of Industry

A major centre for Canadian industry, Hamilton, Ontario is also known as ‘Steel Town’. But despite its industrial reputation, this city has much to offer travellers. Hamilton has an excellent location on the western edge of Lake Ontario and, halfway between Toronto and Niagara Falls, it is within close distance to major visitor destinations. However, Hamilton has a lot of interesting sights and attractions within its own boundaries. In 2001, Hamilton absorbed some five other local communities to make it an even larger centre, the city now has a population of almost a half million people. (continue...)

Hitting the Streets of Calgary - a Walking Tour of Downtown

At first glimpse, Calgary can be deceiving. It appears a sprawling concrete jungle rising dramatically out of the Albertan plains - a cluster of sleek, modern skyscrapers amidst suburban spread surrounded by miles of undulating prairie - making the city most easily seen and accessed by car. But to really get a feel for the present-day heart of Calgary, visitors should leave behind the wheels and take a walking tour of downtown and along the Bow River. (continue...)

Jasper: A Four-Season Mountain Getaway

With towering peaks keeping watch and natural beauty at every corner, the park community of Jasper has become known as one of Canada’s premiere vacation destinations. Located right in the heart Jasper National Park, the Jasper Townsite is a base for visitors wanting to explore the largest of the Canadian Rockies’ parks (









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