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For The Kids- Whistler Mountain
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Feb 8, 2008 - 5:58:56 PM
If you're looking for skiiing nearly 365 days a year, then Whistler-Blackcomb is the place to go. Located less than two hours from Vancouver, British Columbia, Whistler will be the site of the 2010 Winter Olympics. It has over eight thousand acres of territory, including over two hundred ski trails, and receives thirty feet of snow per year, on average. And, since the peak of Whistler Mountain has year-round snow, a trip in June doesn't mean leaving the skis behind.
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Yukon
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Feb 8, 2008 - 5:35:16 PM
Yukon, formerly The Yukon Territory, is Canada’s most northwestern province, bordered on the north by the Beaufort Sea and the west by the state of Alaska.
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Cortes Island
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Feb 8, 2008 - 5:33:40 PM
If you are traveling in Canada near Vancouver, be sure to visit Cortes Island. The island boasts a number of attractions, but none is as unusual as Wolf Bluff Castle.
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Ride the Rails
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Feb 8, 2008 - 5:31:10 PM
Travel in western Canada can be adventurous, romantic, and fun. All you have to do is take the train. VIA Rail, Canada’s federal Crown corporation railway system, offers several routes to travelers who want to see Canada without having to drive through it.
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Québec Travel
Underneath It All
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Feb 8, 2008 - 5:27:58 PM
The weather is a harsh mistress in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The natives have fought back by establishing a modern wonder, Montreal’s Underground City. The underground, as the locals call it, is a remarkable pedestrian network of train stations, shops, hotels, restaurants, museums, and more, under downtown Montreal.
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Nova Scotia Travel
Titanic
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Feb 8, 2008 - 5:24:16 PM
The story of the doomed ocean liner Titanic has captured the imagination of people all over the world since the day it sank. Halifax, in Nova Scotia, Canada is a largely unknown part of Titanic history.
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Nova Scotia Travel
Titanic History
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Feb 8, 2008 - 5:24:16 PM
The story of the doomed ocean liner Titanic has captured the imagination of people all over the world since the day it sank. Halifax, in Nova Scotia, Canada is a largely unknown part of Titanic history.
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Ontario Travel
Summer with Santa
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Feb 8, 2008 - 5:21:49 PM
What does Santa do all summer? If you have been asked this question one too many times, this year travel to Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada and find the answer.
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police
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Feb 8, 2008 - 5:18:00 PM
The bright red uniform jacket and broad-brimmed hat of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are a symbol of Canada recognized all over the world. The well-known red serge coat, black riding pants with their yellow stripe, and red-banded Stetson are not part of the regular daily uniform for these police officers. The red, white, and black dress uniform is, generally, only worn for civic ceremonies, public relations events, celebrations and memorials.
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Manitoba Travel
Polar Pleasures
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Feb 8, 2008 - 5:16:34 PM
Indulge yourself in a little retro luxury with a sleeper ticket on VIA Rail’s Hudson Bay, a 2-day and night trip from Winnipeg to Churchill. The indulgence is worth it, since the destination, Churchill, is a no-frills sub-arctic town. This train is another of VIA Rail’s outdoor enthusiast routes and offers their unscheduled stop service to passengers who make advance arrangements for it.
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Québec Travel
Piercing Interest
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Feb 8, 2008 - 5:15:32 PM
Gaspé Peninsula in Quebec, Canada is aptly named. Its name derives from the Mi’kmaq Indian word
gespeg, meaning “end of land”. It is the end of an eastern Canadian peninsula, and, more interestingly, just off the coast lies Percé Rock, the far northern end of the Appalachian mountains.
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Québec Travel
Olympic Fans
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Feb 8, 2008 - 5:11:42 PM
The Olympic Stadium in Montreal features the world’s tallest inclined tower—it is 574 feet (175 m) high. The vision of the architect who planned the stadium was nearly impossible to achieve, however. The stadium’s retractable roof was not completed until 1987, more than 10 years after the event for which it was designed.
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The Best North American Snowmobile Competitions
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Feb 4, 2008 - 5:57:00 PM
Since their inception several decades ago, snowmobiles have improved for better safety and performance for more adventurous snowmobilers. When first manufactured, their basic purpose made traveling across snow-covered landscapes less of a chore that what it was. But as with every produce, snowmobiles have constantly been updated and improved upon as technology and snowmobile lovers have changed.
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Alberta Travel
Snowmobiling Vacations in Alberta, Canada
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Feb 4, 2008 - 5:52:58 PM
Snowmobiling is a winter activity that can be enjoyed by friends and families in both the United States and Canada. Alberta, Canada is one of the premier Canadian provinces where snowmobiling is a major pastime of resident and vacationers alike. The country’s consistently snowy weather and frigid conditions make for the landscape being almost constantly covered with ideal powder for snowmobiling and other winter activities for those who appreciate the winter season.
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Snowmobile Vacations in British Columbia, Canada
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Feb 4, 2008 - 5:43:33 PM
Canada has some of the premier resorts and facilities designed to fit the needs of snowmobilers and other winter sport enthusiasts. The vast snowy landscape along with the predictable wintry conditions are ideal for taking a snowmobile through the thousands of miles of trails that are wonderfully maintained throughout the area. Several provinces in Canada also contain organizations and facilities that strive to make the snowmobiling experience even more thrilling and enjoyable.
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Snowmobile Renting Tips
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Feb 4, 2008 - 5:41:29 PM
When going on a snowmobile vacation, one way to lessen your hassles is to leave your snowmobiles at home and rent the equipment from the resort where you are going to stay. Many resorts that specialize in winter seasonal vacations offer snowmobile rentals and even equipment and clothing to make your snowmobile experiences safer and more enjoyable.
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Basics about operating a snowmobile
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Feb 4, 2008 - 5:31:55 PM
Once a person gets over their distaste for winter weather conditions, operating a snowmobile can be an addictive winter sport. Being in the wide-open landscape that is covered by a fresh coating of white, pristine powder can be breathtaking and even enthralling for first-time snowmobilers. It is also a great way for families to spend time together while remaining active during the winter months instead of gathering around the television for a few hours every night.
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The Antique and Classic Snowmobile Club of Canada
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Feb 4, 2008 - 5:30:55 PM
Canada is famous for its consistently snowy weather and frigid temperatures during the winter months. Visitors and vacationers come from all around North America to take advantage of the awesome powder that is available for winter sports and outdoor activities. Snowmobiling is one of the most popular winter activities that residents and vacationers enjoy in the provinces of Canada. As a result, an organization has formed that is dedicated to snowmobiling enthusiasts who want to preserve the nation’s rich history in regards to snowmobiling.
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Tremblant In Canada
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Feb 4, 2008 - 5:04:07 PM
Tremblant is based in Canada and has over 90 runs servicing millions of skiers each year. With 13 state-of-the-art ski lifts and a selection of choices for both snowboarders and skiers Tremblant attained its reputation through daring, varied runs catering for a selection of abilities and preferences. With its longest run being 6km long, you cannot help but picture Tremblant as the skiing capital of Canada.
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Skiing at the Big White Resort
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Feb 4, 2008 - 4:35:17 PM
The world famous Big White resort in Canada is home to some of the nation’s greatest skiing. Renowned for its high quality snow, and simply breathtaking scenery, Big White is an ideal resort for skiers of any age or ability. In the shadow of the Monashee Mountains, the Big White is a world class ski resort, with a reputation to back it up. With over 20 feet of fresh snowfall every year, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the Big White was unpleasant climate wise - more often than not, the sun is shining, the ski is fresh, and everyone can have a great time.
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Skiing Vacations at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler
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Feb 4, 2008 - 4:32:41 PM
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, in Whistler, British Columbia, is a gorgeous alpine resort in the shadow of Blackcomb Mountain. Rated as the number one ski resort in both Canada and North America in recent years, the Whistler Blackcomb resort is one truly not to be missed. British Columbia is home to many of the world’s best ski resorts, and Whistler Blackcomb certainly reaffirms this.
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The Empress Hotel
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Sep 7, 2007 - 11:05:41 PM
The Empress Hotel sits regally on the Inner Harbor of Victoria, capital of British Columbia, and is a joy to behold for both history and architecture buffs. The Fairmont Empress will be celebrating her one hundredth anniversary in 2008.
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Go Playing Old School in Ontario
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Sep 7, 2007 - 10:44:59 PM
If you’re traveling in Ontario, Canada with your kids anytime between May 1st and September 8
th and find yourself anywhere near Greater Sudbury, make some time, a day would be best, to detour to Dinosaur Valley Mini Golf...
