Archive for the ‘Canada’ Category

See Picturesque Peggy’s Cove Before Traveling to Newfoundland to Discover its Viking Heritage

HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA - Even if you’ve never been to Atlantic Canada before, it may seem as though you had. That could be, because its showpiece community, Peggy’s Cove, may be the most photographed fishing village in Canada—and the most-sought subject for the brushes and canvas of artists. Just check out the calendar department [...]

March 11, 2010   Posted in: Canada

Canada makes 2010 Winter Games most accessible ever-and leads the world

Welcoming the world to Canada in 2010 with barrier-free, wheelchair-friendly sites, restaurants, hotels, bars and public transit
by Bruce Grierson 9 March 2009
When Turin wrapped its Olympics and passed the torch to Vancouver, BC at the closing ceremonies in 2006, here’s what I and half a billion other people saw: a handsome guy in a motorized [...]

March 10, 2010   Posted in: Canada

The Dark Side of the Fairmont Royal York is Revealed During WWF’s Annual Earth Hour

TORONTO, Ontario, March, 2010- Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York hotel will turn off its lights and light up more than a thousand candles in support of the World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF), EARTH HOUR. Guests will have the opportunity to partake in this global initiative by participating in the hotel’s “Green” inspired activities when the lights [...]

March 10, 2010   Posted in: Canada

Steven Page to appear with the Art of Time Ensemble At the Gryphon Theatre, Barrie, Ontario, on Friday, March 12th, 2010 at 7:30 pm

Art of Time Ensemble is the creation of classically trained pianist Andrew Burashko. Not content to rehash basic classical repertoire Burashko and AOTE have become known for their daring interaction with the Toronto cultural scene.

March 10, 2010   Posted in: Canada

2010 First Nations University of Canada 32nd Annual Spring Celebration March 27 - 28, 2010 - Regina, Saskatchewan

First Nations University of Canada PowwowFrom March 27 - 28, 2010, at the Brandt Centre, Evraz Place in Regina, the 2010 First Nations University of Canada 32nd Annual Spring Celebration will be a powerful event that heightens awareness of First Nation culture for all who attend.

March 9, 2010   Posted in: Canada

Scenic Caves Nature Adventures - Collingwood, Ontario

Scenic Caves Nature Adventures - Nature, history and Adventure for the whole family. Self guided tour of caves, caverns and lookouts on the highest point of the Niagara Escarpment. Ontario’s Longest Suspension footbridge offers light adventure and the most spectacular views of Georgian Bay and Surrounding Countryside. Gemstone Mining, mini golf, trout pond, picnic areas, [...]

March 8, 2010   Posted in: Canada

Journey to Canada’s Far North in Manitoba This Summer to Watch Belugas

CHURCHILL, MANITOBA, CANADA - You’ll travel by tour boat and by speedy Zodiac; you’ll board a giant “tundra buggy” to ride onto the fragile tundra. Your objective is the pods of diminutive Beluga whales that congregate in the mouth of the Churchill River by the thousands. It’s a summer tour to Canada’s far north [...]

March 3, 2010   Posted in: Canada

Serene, scenic and challenging runs in remote destinations in BC

Victoria, BC, March 3, 2010 - Meeting your running goals doesn’t have to involve crowds and concrete. For runners who are looking to experience a destination while they run, here are suggestions of three organized runs off the beaten path that offer a unique running experience and incredible scenery.

March 3, 2010   Posted in: Canada

Spring Break Music Workshop at the Hills Health Ranch in BC

108 Mile Ranch, BC…The best of Nashville, Chicago, & Californias bluegrass musicians & bands will be headlining the large group of instructors for 5 days at The Hills Health Ranch commencing March 24 to 28th, 2010. The best of North American professionals musicians will be teaching up to 14 different intimate [...]

March 3, 2010   Posted in: Canada

The Travel Industry Council of Ontario Says: Know your Rights Before Booking Travel On-Line

In today’s increasingly tech-savvy world, booking travel online may be a convenient option for some. According to the Travel Industry Council of Ontario however, knowing what your rights and options are before booking is an important and often overlooked step.

March 3, 2010   Posted in: Canada, Travel Industry Info