Archive for the ‘Canada’ Category

“Staycations” are an affordable way to explore your own city in Canada

  (NC)—Cash crunching and consumer confidence have many rethinking a summer getaway. Families itching for a change of pace can rest easy knowing that local promotions may offer just the break a family needs without blowing the budget. Hotels like those under the Choice Hotels franchise offer a variety of savvy promotions and money saving [...]

May 1, 2009   Posted in: Canada

TripAtlas Guides You to 10 Victoria Day Events & Festivals in Canada

TORONTO – Victoria Day, not only celebrates Queen Victoria’s birthday as well as the current Queen Elizabeth II, but it is seen by many Canadians as the unofficial start to summer getaways.

May 1, 2009   Posted in: Canada

It’s Paddlefest in Winnipeg, Manitoba! Don’t bail, grab your paddles and get launched!

Flow with the current to FortWhyte Alive on June 14, 2009 for Manitoba’s Paddlefest. This splash-happy event, organized by Paddle Manitoba with assistance from Mountain Equipment Co-op, offers up all you need to know about kayaking, canoeing and camping-related activities. No matter your age or experience level, you can pick up something new!

May 1, 2009   Posted in: Canada

TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR DR. JANE GOODALL PUBLIC LECTURE

SUDBURY, ON – World-famous primatologist, environmentalist and humanitarian, Dr. Jane Goodall will speak at two events in Sudbury on September 23, 2009. Dr. Goodall, helped launch the Science North special exhibition Discovering Chimpanzees – The Remarkable World of Jane Goodall in 2002, and is returning to Sudbury to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Science North’s [...]

May 1, 2009   Posted in: Canada

“Festival hopping” by VIA rail in Canada in Summer 2009

  (NC)—As another long dreary winter mercifully comes to an end, Canadians are finally setting their sights on the vitality and new life that summer brings. Nothing conveys this new spirit and vigor better than Canada’s summer festival season. From Ontario to the Maritimes, an endless festival of fun, entertainment, culture and cuisine is to [...]

May 1, 2009   Posted in: Canada