Archive for the ‘Canada’ Category

For Curling Enthusiasts, the SaskTel Tankard in Saskatchewan is Sure to be a Great Time

Saskatchewan’s rich curling history runs through the province from its towns and hamlets to its urban centres. One of the sport’s most prestigious events is the annual SaskTel Tankard, which determines the Saskatchewan Men’s Curling Champions. The 16 team tournament is an exciting showdown between Saskatchewan’s top curling talent. Each year the location of the [...]

January 12, 2012 Posted in: Canada

A Major Aboriginal Tourism will be held in Osoyoos BC in Spring 2012

Together with the Aboriginal Tourism Association of B.C. (AtBC) and the Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB), the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) will co-host the 2012 Aboriginal Tourism Conference on March 28-30 at Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort and the NK’MIP Conference Centre.

January 12, 2012 Posted in: Canada

Banff National Park Celebrates Winter with New ‘SnowDays’ Festival – A month of snow-filled fun awaits visitors to Canada’s finest winter wonderland

Banff National Park, Alberta (January 5, 2011) – We’re waxing our skis, sharpening our skates and polishing our pucks as Banff National Park’s month-long celebration of winter is set to begin with a flurry of activities during the first-annual ‘SnowDays’ festival.

January 6, 2012 Posted in: Canada

Best Snow in North America Requires Best Groomers – Tag Along for a Nighttime Adventure in Whistler, BC

Whistler, B.C. – With the best snow conditions in North America, boasting more than 15 feet of snowfall to date, Whistler offers the chance to ride shot-gun with one of the professionals responsible for helping groom up to 1,500 acres of skiable terrain each night.

January 5, 2012 Posted in: Canada

Maple Leaf Adventures’ 2012 tour of Haida Gwaii Showcases Canada’s Galapagos with Softest Footprint Possible

Jan. 5, 2012, Victoria, BC – Described as the Canadian Galapagos, Haida Gwaii is located at the western edge of North America and is a place teeming with wildlife and First Nations heritage. For more than 20 years, Maple Leaf Adventures has led authentic explorations aboard a classic 28-metre (92-foot) schooner into the Gwaii Haanas [...]

January 5, 2012 Posted in: Canada

Travel Alberta Announces Breathtaking Winter Landscapes and Authentic Winter Experiences for 2012 at www.remembertobreathe.com

NEW YORK, NY: With six feet of pristine white snow already on the ground, Alberta, Canada is ready for the winter ski and adventure season with experiential vacation deals available at www.remembertobreathe.com. From heli-skiing to snow shoeing and dog sledding, Alberta vacation options for winter fun are endless for travelers dreaming of an authentic winter [...]

January 4, 2012 Posted in: Canada

Ski, Skate or Snowshoe at Vancouver’s Three Local Mountains

With plenty of snow still on the slopes, what better place to celebrate the final days of winter than high up in the mountains? Vancouver’s three mountain playgrounds are all located within 30 minutes of downtown, making it easy to spend the day skiing or snowboarding before returning to the city for a night on [...]

January 4, 2012 Posted in: Canada

Cool Winter News from Whistler, BC

From sleighs to skates, Whistler welcomes new activities this winter. At the Whistler Sliding Centre, a legacy of the 2010 Winter Games, the public bobsleigh and skeleton experiences are new. Participants in the Skeleton Slide Experience begin their track journey at the Maple Leaf Start, about 1/3 of the way up the track, making their [...]

December 29, 2011 Posted in: Canada

Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto® Reveals Compelling Details In Advance of Opening, January 31, 2012

TORONTO – December, 2011 – Finishing touches are underway as the January 31, 2012 opening of Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto® nears. Soon guests and residents will have first-hand access to Toronto’s most exclusive enclave. Until then, compelling details can be revealed as a hint at what’s to come. Did you know . . [...]

December 15, 2011 Posted in: Canada

HALIFAX TO COMMEMORATE THE TITANIC – 2012 MARKS 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF ONE OF HISTORY’S GREATEST MARINE TRAGEDIES

HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, ATLANTIC CANADA, December, 2011 – Next year, Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, one of the greatest marine tragedies in history. Concerts, museum shows, special tours and culinary experiences will honor Halifax’s Titanic connections in many touching ways that embrace the [...]