Unique Travel Experiences in Canada
When most people visit the Rocky Mountains in Alberta, they choose to visit the southern locations of Banff and Lake Louise. To the North is the less frequented mountain town of Jasper. The road connecting Banff and Jasper, called the Icefields Parkway, is one of the most breathtaking drives in the world. Nestled in amongst mountains and lakes, make sure to take the tram to Whistlers peak to survey the wilderness for miles around. Many big game call Jasper National Park home including mountain sheep, elk, deer, mountain goats, black bears, moose, and wolves, all of which are at hand as you explore in and around Jasper. Due to the protection the park offers, many of the animals are not scared of human contact and ...
As the silent bergs glide through the cold currents off the coasts of Labrador and Newfoundland, the soft sighs of ice melting can be lightly heard above laps of the Atlantic Ocean. This stunning side of Canada offers amazing views of beautiful ocean countryside paired with clean crisp glimpses of giant icebergs floating down the coast. Calved from glaciers off the western coast of Greenland, the icebergs float generally for over a year before reaching the northern shores of Newfoundland. Of the 40,000 some odd icebergs produced annually from Greenland, 1%-2% tend to make it down to Ice Berg Alley. Many local companies run boat tours out along the coast to catch a closer experience with the majestic ice mountains. The sheer size of the ...
Vancouver Canada is set to play host to the 2010 Winter Olympics, where the best of the worlds athletes will take center stage and battle it out for the chance to go for the gold! Entry to some of these historic events cost as little as $25 - $100 Canadian. It has been 20 years since Canada last showcased the Olympics, and this time around will play stage to over 86 different winter sports . The various sports can be categorized under, ice sports such as luge, hockey and bobsled, alpine with events such as skiing and snowboarding, and lastly those referred to as nordic, such as the biathlon, ski jumping and cross country skiing. The motto for the games was taken from the Canadian ...
For some nothing can be as dreary as a cold winter’s night, except in captivating Quebec where the city lives by three words, "Joie de Vivre!”, meaning "The joy of living!" The opportunity for a whole new way to experience winter in Quebec, Canada awaits you. Savvy travelers from around the world have noted that the winter wonderland reigns here! The foremost event of the year is the annual Winter Carnival. The festivities commence in late January through to early February, and have been a tradition since 1894. The Quebec Winter Carnival has garnered attention as a premier global celebration, rivaling the best of any Winter Carnival from around the globe, set amid one of most quaint and picturesque cities.
An art all nighter at its best! The contemporary art festival Nuit Blanche, is an ingenious and accessible work of art, set along the city streets in the buzzing metropolis of Toronto. This meticulously orchestrated masterpiece takes shape throughout Toronto's museums, coffee shops, galleries, parks, and just about anywhere else you can think of. 2008 marked Toronto's third year of celebrating Nuit Blanche, a festival which originated in Paris. Hundreds of artists gather from around the world to turn Toronto into their artistic playground for one sleepless night, with hundreds of installments ranging from waterfalls of plastic, to sculpted book mosaics, to a flooded bay street building with massive fish floating through the front windows. Zone A entitled New World engaged the city's public spaces ...
The intrigue and charm of Niagara Falls never ceases to amaze, even for a local! Having lived right next to Niagara Falls for practically my entire life, you might think Niagara Falls would lose some of its appeal. Not so. Every time I visit the Falls, I am still amazed by its beauty; its power. Nowhere is this power and beauty more evident then if you take a trip behind Niagara Falls. A quick elevator ride will take you down thirteen stories beneath the Falls, leading to a maze of tunnels. These tunnels were originally built in 1889, and back then guides led visitors through them by way of lantern. Nowadays, the operation is slightly more sophisticated, yet the basic premise is the same. Two ...
Located about 45 minutes from the famous Canadian Niagara Falls, you’ll find a town of familiarity at Canada’s Niagara on the Lake. You’ve likely seen the streets, shops and homes in a famous picture or portrait before. Niagara on the Lake is known for its rich history, fine wines, relaxing carriage rides, and (more prominently) art galleries. Niagara on the Lake is one of Ontario’s most enticing and beautiful towns. Kick off your enchanting vacation to Niagara on the Lake with a stroll down Picton Street. You will pass the luxurious Prince of Wales Hotel, the grand Clock Tower, and the shopping district. Continue walking until you’ve reached 177 King Street. Surrounded by maple trees, bushes and bright pink flowers is the former home (now ...
Tucked away above a small resort town amid beautiful alpine scenery, the Banff Upper Hot Springs is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the incredible mountain views of Banff National Park. Discovered in 1884 by settlers, the streams that formed the Banff Upper Hot Springs were once considered to have sacred healing powers by Natives in the area. These naturally-heated mineral-rich waters come from deep within the appropriately named Sulphur Mountain, and are enjoyed by visitors from all over the world. Today, the ancient waters of the Banff Upper Hot Springs are fed into a large modern pool which overlooks the Rocky Mountains behind the historic bath house building. Buy your entry ticket for less than C$10, and head to the spacious change rooms ...
When you make the trip to Banff National Park in Canada, a ride on the Banff Gondola, just five minutes outside of Banff town, is not to be missed. This fantastic sightseeing excursion allows visitors to experience the unbelievable span of the Canadian Rocky Mountains from the comfort of a lofty perch, the perfect setting in which to appreciate this vast expanse of nature. Upon entering your private Banff Gondola cabin, you can enjoy 360 degree views from the enclosing windows as you move smoothly and safely up towards the summit: an awe-inspiring 2,281 meters above sea level. The comfortable eight-minute ride is the perfect opportunity to take pictures, look for wildlife in the wooded areas down below, or simply sit back and relax as ...
White sandy beaches and tropical climates are not for everyone. Believe it or not, there are those who live for the winter and treasure the snowy months; and one of the best places for such people is Igloofest in Montreal, Canada. The Canadian province of Quebec is famous for celebrating winter with its Ice Hotel, its skiing, and its Winter Carnaval festival. In recent years, Quebec’s biggest city, Montreal, has devised its own way to appreciate winter with the introduction of Igloofest: a large outdoor party at the heart of winter. Igloofest takes place at Jacques-Cartier Quay in the city’s Old Port. Being surrounded by water, the Quay is a few chilly degrees colder than the centre of the city, but few urban places are ...
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