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Get Extreme with Ice Cross Downhill in Quebec City
Created on October 27, 2010 by Connie Motz, WriterNever heard of ice cross downhill before? Neither had most of Canada until the Red Bull Crashed Ice World Championship exploded onto the world of hockey in 2001. Now held annually in January, this extreme sports event in Quebec City draws followers and participants from around the world. Think of downhill skiing but substitute skating instead; then add in some great roller derby action. Throw in some BMX biking jumps. Combine all of this with ice hockey athletes, a 196-foot vertical drop over a 1,280 foot track—and you’ve got ice cross downhill. This exciting new sport sends four skaters down the course as they vie to finish first while careening along at speeds up to 43 mph. It’s crazy, fun and scary all at the ...
Meandering the Cobblestone Streets of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Created on October 27, 2010 by Connie Motz, WriterEven if you only have a few hours to visit as a cruise ship passenger, or if you’ve only got days to spare, walking the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan in Puerto Rico is a must for any visitor who wants to explore the island’s wonderful history. Spanning a mere seven square blocks, the walled city of Old San Juan offers an abundant selection of shops, galleries, restaurants, bars and discos, set among its Spanish Colonial buildings and World Heritage sites. Along the way visitors will view an array of pastel coloured buildings, wrought iron balconies teeming with flowers, and those beautiful winding cobblestone streets. An Old San Juan walking tour starts at Plaza de la Darsena, which is to the left of the ...
The Mountain Biking Capital of Canada throws the Rossland Rubberhead Bike Festival
Created on October 25, 2010 by Connie Motz, WriterRossland, B.C., is widely known for two things: powder skiing and snowboarding during the winter, and mountain biking in the summer. With only 4,000 residents year round, the population of Rossland is nearly the same as its elevation of 3,400 feet, nestled in the Monshee Mountains of southern British Columbia. In celebration of its mountain biking roots, each Labour Day weekend in September Rossland is home to the Rossland Rubberhead Bike Festival. Limited to the first one hundred racers, the Rubberhead attracts participants from across Western Canada. The Dreaded All Mountain Challenge is the main event of the Rubberhead Festival, which takes place on Saturday at the local ski hill: Red Mountain Resort. This two-part race (Dread Head Up, and Dread Head Down) sends bikers ...
Driving the International Selkirk Loop: Washington, Idaho, and British Columbia
Created on October 25, 2010 by Connie Motz, WriterThe International Selkirk Loop is the only multi-country scenic loop in North America that comprises the beautiful Pacific Northwest scenery of both Canada and the U.S. It’s also been designated by the U.S. Department of Transportation as “one of the top 10 scenic destinations in the Northern Rockies.” Following a total of 280 miles of scenic byways, the International Selkirk Loop travels through Washington, Idaho, and British Columbia. It doesn’t really matter where you start or where you stop, you’ll find a variety of natural beauty and outdoor activities along the way. Visitors can start this trip from the “West’s Best Small Town,” Sandpoint, ID, located about 1 ½ hours from the nearest international airport in Spokane, WA. This charming town of only eight thousand ...
Braderie de Lille: The Biggest Flea Market in Europe
Created on October 25, 2010 by Connie Motz, WriterJust an hour outside of Paris by TGV, the town of Lille is home to one of the most anticipated events in France: the annual two-day Braderie de Lille. As the largest flea market in all of Europe, this vibrant event dates back to medieval times and now attracts almost two million visitors each September. The “Braderie” (French for “sell at a low price”) offers over 10,000 exhibitors hawking their wares with everything from knick-knacks to treasures. Saturday kicks off the Braderie de Lille, and as with any yard sale, the first day offers the best selection. Note that “window shopping” is allowed on Saturday morning, but the sale does not officially begin until 2:00 p.m. Although the streets will get crowded and may even ...
Discover Super-natural Stanley Park, Vancouver
Created on February 25, 2010 by Connie Motz, WriterFestooned with giant Douglas-fir, Sitka Spruce and Western Red cedar trees, it seems only fitting that Vancouver's Stanley Park is one of the largest urban parks in the world. Each year over eight million visitors come to Stanley Park to be explore over 200 km of trails webbed between the forested area. Located only minutes from downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park has something for everyone. A seawall runs almost 14 miles around the park perimeter, which is popular with walkers, joggers and cyclists, especially in the summer. Spanning from Canada Place in downtown Vancouver, through Stanley Park, around English Bay Beach and False Creek, the Stanley Park seawall is actually apart of the world's longest uninterrupted waterfront walkway. A walk along the Stanley Park Seawall is ...
Celebrate Spring at Yellowknife's Caribou Carnival
Created on July 28, 2009 by Connie Motz, WriterWhen you first think of Yellowknife, it might conjure up visions of snow-clad tundra, caribou hunts, or maybe even ice fishing in this northernmost territory of Canada. During the winter season, October through April, Yellowknife’s almost 19,000 residents come out to celebrate during their annual Caribou Carnival. Since 1955, Yellowknife's Caribou Carnival has been held in the spring months of either March or April. Originally, the Caribou Carnival was designed as a get-together for local trappers who would compete in various events in the hopes of being crowned the champion. Don’t worry about being cold in the Diamond Capital of North America. As long as you’ve dressed appropriately, there are plenty of places to warm up and enjoy a nice big mug of hot chocolate ...
Avoid Lurking Demons on Bali's Nyepi Day
Created on July 28, 2009 by Connie Motz, WriterLocated in southern Asia, the mystical island of Bali is only one of more than 17,000 islands making up the largest archipelago in the world, Indonesia. Bali offers a unique cultural experience along with a gorgeous tropical climate making the island the most popular vacation destination in Indonesia. Within this unique culture comes tradition much different than that in North America. Hinduism is the main religion practiced on Bali and it’s common place for visitors to see an abundance of offerings, known as banten, placed several times daily along the roadside and streets to honor the Hindu gods. The offerings are made up of palm leaves, flowers, fruit, rice and incense. In North America, New Year’s celebrations take the form of boisterous activities while on ...
Join The Party at Mardi Gras Festival
Created on July 25, 2009 by Connie Motz, WriterMaybe it's the allure of a party. Or maybe it's the shiny beads. Either way, since 1857, Mardi Gras in New Orleans has a way of drawing visitors from around the world to experience nothing like they've ever experienced before. Along Canal Street you'll find an interactive world full of colourful Mardi Gras characters, music, and fun as the boisterous parades stream by. Each Mardi Gras parade is represented by a krewe (or club) with each procession beginning with the presentation of the float for their King and Queen. Trinkets (or throws) of purple, green, and gold (representing justice, faith, and power, respectfully), are bountifully thrown to the enthusiastic crowds – expect to see traditional Mardi Gras beads, doubloons, and cups, flying through the air ...
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