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Canada’s ski resorts stood out in the 2004 Snow Awards announced a few days ago. Whistler was voted Best
Worldwide Winter Resort as well as Best North American Winter Resort (just ahead of Banff - the Big 3).
Whistler’s Roundhouse came third in the Best Winter Mountain Restaurant. CMH Heliskiing and Whistler
Heliskiing were 2nd and 3rd in the Best Heliskiing Operation category. Whistler (www.tourismwhistler.com)
was also recognised as the Best New Resort Development by the Daily Mail Ski & Snowboard magazine.
SANTAS HELPERS HEAD FOR CANADA
Why? Because Canada offers great value and fabulous variety. Planning a shopping excursion to Montreal or
Toronto is easy:
Air Canada has twice daily non-stop service from London to Toronto or Montreal until October 28 and daily service
thereafter (www.aircanada.com). Toronto is one of North America’s most outstanding theatre centres,
with an intriguing year-round cultural calendar plus sophisticated boutique shopping for fashion, décor, jewellery -
you name it. Or, be seduced by Montreal’s fabled French charm in haute cuisine restaurants, eclectic museums and
miles of underground high-fashion boutique shopping - a truly romantic getaway.
ARE YOU TOUGH ENOUGH?
The Yukon Quest, the world’s toughest dog sled race, starts in Whitehorse on
February 13, 2005 (www.yukonquest.com). A record number of entrants are expected for
this 1,000 mile international sled dog race, including women as young as 18.
Meet the competitors and see the start of the race, then travel ahead to Dawson City for
the halfway layover, before they continue on to Fairbanks. If that’s not enough,
there’s another tough test: the Arctic Ultra, the extreme winter sporting event of
the North. Starting on February 14, contestants set out on mountain bikes,
cross-country skis and on feet to race anything from a marathon to 300 miles.
In its third year, this fast-growing competition attracts entrants from as far afield as
Australia, England, Germany and New Zealand.
The Yukon Adventure Company has special packages for both contestants and
spectators in both events:
www.yukonadventures.com/adventures/competitions-w.html
All images courtesy of the Canadian Tourism Commission. All rights reserved
BONJOUR! This spring, Canadian Affair has also introduced a new service to Québec City. JUST RELAX “The new Infield Lounge now offers our eligible overseas customers a relaxing environment conveniently co-located with international gates at the Infield Terminal. The design, services, view and amenities offer our premium passengers an environment that will meet all their expectations,” says George Reeleder, Senior Director, Marketing for Air Canada. |
Make ‘Em Laugh 70 talented comedians from around the world fill 9 venues with 70 shows. Canadian War Museum (Victory in Europe Day). Dedicated to the education, preservation and remembrance of Canada’s rich military history, the striking new Canadian War Museum is on LeBreton Flats, just west of downtown.
to honour Saskatchewan’s 100th birthday. Celebrations run till September. Alberta Centennial 2005 Medicine Hat’s legendary Folk Music Club hosts concerts at Moose Lodge throughout the year. Canadian Tulip Festival Québec from May 5 - 22. Read all about it in the spring edition of The Spirit of Canada magazine (www.spirit-of-canada.com). The highlight is Anne of Green Gables - The Musical™, but prepare to be wowed by the new musical revue, Canada Rocks! Featuring hit songs by great Canadian musicians and songwriters including Steppenwolf, The Guess Who, the Stampeders, Anne Murray, Neil Young, The Young Rascals, Joni Mitchell, Bachman Turner Overdrive, kd Lang and more. Maritime Heritage in the Victoria Tall Ships Challenge 2005 for the schooners that will participate the races off the coast of BC and the US, finishing in San Francisco. A North American first (National Gallery) features 100 works by Auguste Rodin, greatest sculptor of his time, and by Camille Claudel, his 18-year-old muse.
the weekend of June 10, 11 and 12. GET SMART five days to over 40 top attractions, tours and outdoor adventures, such as the Vancouver Aquarium, Capilano Suspension Bridge, the Museum of Anthropology and the Vancouver Art Gallery. Available for both adults and children, the card comes with a free map and guidebook. Prices for the adult Smartvisit Card start at CAD $89. FLAVOURS OF QUEBEC the Laurentians and Montreal All the hotels are known for the quality of their food and wine. In Saint-Paulin, for example, Le Baluchon has its own micro-brewery producing top quality beers. Wine-tasting at a Québec vineyard is also on the itinerary. From £1799 per person. BEAR WITH ME emerge from their hibernation den in April. The refuge provides a home and a second chance for Grinder and Coola, two orphaned grizzlies. There are also four resident grey wolves, that were born in captivity, hand-raised and are retired after careers as film stars. BUDGET DAY the Painted Turtle Guesthouse has joined Hostelling International. This 20-suite boutique hotel, urban B&B and international hostel is in a 1913 heritage hotel that opened last summer. |
Saskatchewan Centennial 2005
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