Canadians
live for their long weekends and the special statutory holidays,
most of which fall on a Monday. See dates, activities, events, associated
with the Canadian long weekends such as Canada Day, Civic Holiday,
Labour Day, Thanksgiving Weekend, Christmas and New years, and Easter.
See Holiday Long Weekend Dates
Cape
Breton, Nova Scotia Counted Among the World's Best Island ...
MarketWatch - USA
Now, a major travel publication has recognized the island as one
of the world's best. As part of the magazine's 2008 World's Best
Awards, readers of Travel ...
Calendar
of Canadian concerts for Aug. 1-31
The Canadian Press -
ONTARIO Aug. 1 - Trooper, Barrie, Kempenfest Grounds. - Terry Sylvester,
Belleville, Empire Square. - illScarlett with Hello Beautiful, Belleville,
...
 Rideau
Canal Festival - August 1-4, 2008
The historic Rideau Canal links the Ottawa River with Lake Ontario
and the St. Lawrence River. Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site,
a brand new festival has been launched this year to honour this
famous waterway. For four days there will be eco-friendly happenings
on and beside the Canal. Book Ottawa
Hotels On-line. More Ottawa
Information
Fort
William has high hopes for strategic tourism centre
Thunder Bay Source - Thunder Bay,Ontario,Canada
The Canada Gateway Center in Grand Marais, Minnesota is starting
to take shape and Fort William Historical Park officials are banking
on the new tourism ...
 Celebrate
Métis Culture---Métis Day Bo’jou Neejee
Penetanguishene, Ontario…………….August
1, 2008. Discovery
Harbour will celebrate the dynamic heritage and culture of the
Métis people with its third annual Métis Day Bo’jou
Neejee on Saturday, August 9.
 New
2008-09Guidebook for Ontario's Finest Inns and Spas
The latest guidebook For Ontario's Finest Inns and Spas is now available
on-line
and includes includes over 40 member
inns and twenty member
spas. All are featured in the easy to handle digest of information.
The guide features full colour images, maps, descriptions and directions
for all properties.
Lonely
Planet Traveler's Pulse
By Rogier
Canada came in ninth. This is an improvement from 2007, when Canada
did not make the top ten. In the question of what is your favourite
country among those that you have visited, Canada also came in ninth
(both in 2007 and 2008), ...
American
Press (AP): Canada is the top foreign destination for Americans:
Despite the slowing US economy, half of all Americans say they still
intend to travel abroad within the next year and their number one
destination is Canada ...
Tourism
industry booming in county;
Pembroke Daily Observer - Ontario, Canada
Melissa Johnston, communications co-ordinator for the Ottawa Valley
Tourism Association, said OVTA businesses are happy with the numbers
of tourists ...
PEI
plans MacDonald sculpture
Times and Transcript - Moncton,New Brunswick,Canada
CHARLOTTETOWN - A new sculpture of Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada's
first prime minister, will be gracing downtown Charlottetown by
next summer. Tourism ...
 One
Tank Trips Catching On
RV campers staying longer and completing day trips in and around
Barry's Bay area-despite higher gas prices.
Sainte-Marie
among the Hurons and Discovery Harbour offer two great family events
July 19-20
Southern Georgian Bay..July 2008.......The weekend of July
19-20 will see two great events and summer fun for the
entire family as Midland's Sainte-Marie among the Hurons
presents "Paddlefest" and Penetanguishene's
Discovery Harbour launches "Bayfield's School
of the Sailor".The exciting news continues with a
family-friendly price on admission – attend one event,
and receive 50% off adult admission to the other!
Save On
Gas On your Millcroft Inn & Spa Getaway
The Millcroft's gasoline rebate offer works as follows:
Until August 31, 2008 guests that stay on any two-night overnight
getaway package (with arrivals between Sunday and Thursday)
North
American Canoe Championships to be Held in Minden, Ontario
Haliburton County Ontario Hosts Participants from across North America
at the Minden Wildwater Preserve August 1 - 3, to compete in the
2008 ACA Open Canoe Slalom Nationals & North American Championships.
SORRY…I'M
CANADIAN
PENETANGUISHENE – The King's Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene
will have theatregoers doubled over in laughter with its third production
of the season, Sorry… I'm Canadian......a winning combination
of side-splitting humour, razor-sharp political satire, lively dancing,
and multitude of memorable musical selections that celebrate all
things Canadian.
Grand
Opening of Niagara's Fury - June, 2008
What: The most spectacular, dramatic and immersive attractions in
the world. Premiering in 2008,the Niagara Parks
Commission's Niagara's Fury(TM) lets you experience the extreme,
violent and beautiful birth of Niagara Falls in a way you've never
dreamed possible.
Where: Table Rock (at the Brink of the Falls) 6650 Niagara Parkway,
Niagara Falls, Ontario (*) Parking will be located at the Falls
Parking Lot (Located directly across from the Table Rock Center)
New
Ecotourism Magazine launched in Canada
The first edition of Ecotourism Magazine Canada is a detailed report
on some of Canada's best practices in today's expanding ecotourism
market place. The compelling articles
in the first edition include a look at captivating
photographs
National Canoe Day
The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough has proclaimed June 26
"National Canoe Day". Visit www.nationalcanoeday.net
to learn how you can join the celebration.
Caesars
Windsor Opens to Rave Reviews
FOXBusiness - USA
"Combining this great facility with the world-renowned Caesars
name makes Caesars Windsor a premier destination for world-class
entertainment and getaways. ...
Inns
With Distinct Personalities Join Ontario’s Finest Inns and
Spas
Four inns with distinct personalities have joined Ontario’s
Finest Inns and Spas. From restaurants featuring seasonal and organic
ingredients to unique settings like a vineyard and a former dairy,
they stand out as unique and intriguing destinations.
Ontario’s
largest resort-based observatory opens May 12th, 2008:
HUNTSVILLE, ONT. Wednesday, May 7, 2008 –
Delta Grandview Resort’s Echo-Valley Observatory officially
re-opens its doors on Monday, May 12th, 2008.The three-storey domed
observatory was constructed in 2000, resembling a landlocked lighthouse.
Equipped with a state-of-the-art Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope that
is capable of revealing objects one million times fainter than the
faintest objects visible to the naked eye. The first resort-based
astronomical observatory is the largest in Ontario, primarily for
public viewing of celestial objects.
Metroland
City Parent Award Goes to Delawana as "Best Summer Resort"
for four years running
Honey Harbour, Georgian Bay June 2008.……………Ontario’s
City Parent Magazine recently announced their “Best of Awards”
and Delawana Inn Resort captured the ‘best summer resort’
category for 2008. Delawana has been awarded this title for the
last four years with previous awards in the top 5 family resorts
in Canada.
Ontario
Beaches Get International Award
12 beaches certified world-class under Blue Flag program
TORONTO, June 5 /CNW/ - Twelve beaches in Ontario are being awarded
the international Blue Flag certification, Environmental Defence
announced today as the summer beach season kicked off.
Go
with the floe to 'Iceberg Alley' in Canada
Los Angeles Times - CA,USA For some, the appeal of iceberg tourism
is that in a provincial capital such as St. John's, Newfoundland,
you can sunbathe and sip on sangria while taking ...
Canada's
"Kellerman Lodge" Alive and Dancing
Honey Harbour, Ontario – June 2008 – Nostalgia, family
traditions, dancing competitions and pool parties live just 90 minutes
north of Toronto. One of Muskoka's relic family summer resorts continues
to adapt to consumers modern requests while maintaining and enhancing
the romance and tradition of the historic family resorts like Kellerman's
depicted in the movie Dirty Dancing.
Canadian
Events & Festivals During Tourism Week 2008
BARRIE, ONTARIO………………….June
2, 2008 Tourism Week in Canada June 2-8, 2008, celebrates
a $67-billion industry and tells Canadians and their governments
that tourism matters to our country's economic and social well-being
Victoria
County has two of Canada's Top 25 Beaches
By tourismvc
Victoria County has two beaches in the top twenty five for Canada
as ranked by Canadian Geographic Magazine - May 2008 edition. Both
beaches - Black Brook and Ingonish Beach are located in the Cape
Breton Highlands National Park on the ...
City
celebrating tourism
Burlington Post, Canada - 18 hours ago
To celebrate the week, Tourism Burlington is holding a contest for
a grand prize of a $500 gift basket, Burlington hotel deals (starting
June 12), .
'ONTARIO
TRAVEL NORTH OF TORONTO' SUPPORTS TOURISM WEEK IN CANADA ...
Exchange Morning Post, Canada - 27 May 2008
BARRIE - Tourism Week in Canada takes place June 2-8, 2008 and celebrates
a $67-billion industry. 'Ontario Travel North of Toronto', is offering
a contest ...
Thunder
Bay Tourism Offers Blues Festival Contest
Net Newsledger, Canada - 27 May 2008
Thunder Bay, ON -- In Celebration of National Tourism Week - June
2 - 8th, 2008, Tourism Thunder Bay invites local residents to invite
their friends and ...
Mandy
Gresh: Canadians go green this summer
Travel Daily News International - Athens,Greece
In a recent survey of our subscribers, we also noticed destinations
in Ontario topping the lists of summer hotspots, with Niagara
Falls, Ontario Cottage
Country
Travel
Alberta's Family Fun magazine now available
May 15
The Family Fun issue of Travel Alberta's new Stay magazine helps
families plan the perfect summer road trip. The colourful 52 page
magazine features real holiday stories, major attraction listings,
a full provincial map and budget-saving travel packages.
New
info centre opens this
The Westerly - Tofino,BC,Canada
"We're striving to become one of Canada's premier destinations,"
said Diane Nikolic, Tourism Tofino's visitor services manager. ...
Holland
America Line Features New Quebec Ports on 2009 Canada/New
...
PR Newswire (press release) -
For example, guests can experience a day in the life of a British
redcoat at the Halifax Citadel, sail Nova Scotia's Bras d'Or Lake
or enjoy a private ...
Ontario
Travel-Doors Open Ontario 2008
TORONTO, Spring 2008 - Doors Open Toronto 2008 takes place over
the weekend of May 25, 26. Doors Open Toronto throughout various
locations in Toronto starting Toronto's most spectacular buildings,
including National and Historic Sites, will be in the spotlight
during the 2008 installment of Doors Open Toronto, an annual event
that gives visitors an opportunity to explore over 140 buildings
of architectural, historic, cultural and/or social significance.
Toronto
offers Memorial Day fun starting at $98 US a night
PR Newswire (press release) - New York,NY,USA
"For couples looking for a weekend getaway, as always, Toronto
has an outstanding line-up of theatre and a richly diverse dining
experience. ...Families can visit the Toronto Zoo new Stingrays.
FAMILY
LIFE: Deerhurst Drives Interest in Golf with "Kids Play Free"
Plus Three Fun Summer Learning Programs
Huntsville, ON, May 9, 2008 – Summer is almost here.
Concerned your kids will be spending another "I'm bored,"
vacation slouched in front of the TV or their computer screen?
Last
Minute Ontario Getaways for Victoria Day Weekend
North In Ontario………………………May
2008. Kick off the unofficial first long weekend of the
summer with Ontario
Travel May Getaways to one of the many Ontario Resort Destinations
celebrating Queen Victoria's Birthday. Day trips or weekend road
trips are available for the most budget conscious families, to those
who want to celebrate anniversaries or romantic getaways with a
little luxury and pampering.
The
Cooking Ladies in Sudbury on June 2
Sudbury Star - Sudbury,Ontario,Canada
Be there or be... hungry! • Ontario (Barrie, Elmira, Chatham,
St. Thomas, Kitchener, Wasaga Beach, Orillia, Sudbury, Kenora, Dryden
and Cochrane)
Manitoba
has 2 of 25 top beaches
Winnipeg Free Press - Winnipeg,Manitoba,Canada
Well-known tourist spots such as Cavendish Beach in PEI and Sandbanks
in Ontario made the list, but many of the locations came from.
Finest
of the Fine – Top Marks and WOW Awards for Ontario’s
Finest Inns & Spas
Goderich, Ontario……………..April
2008. More than 35 members of Ontario’s Finest Inns &
Spas attended the Annual WOW Awards ceremony last week at the Benmiller
Inn in Goderich, Ontario. Awards of excellence were presented by
MPP Carol Mitchell and the Honourable Peter Fonseca, Minister of
Tourism.
KA…..BLOOM
WITH SPRING COLOURS Wildlife Viewing, Dining NORTH OF TORONTO
Ontario Travel to Resort Destinations for Spring Getaway
Weekends
North of Toronto, Ontario…………….Spring,
2008. Ontario's spring colours are blooming north of Toronto with
shades of greens, yellows, reds and all the colours of the rainbow.
A variety of more than 100 overnight spring getaway packages are
available at resorts, and various accommodation properties which
can be viewed at http://www.400eleven.com/getaways-spring.html
Twisted
Pines Music & Arts is offering a unique showcase
of music-based Movies with guest speakers and live band performances,
10 days of Twisted Pines Music in Movies Inlcuding the Victoria
Day long weekend.
Canada's
Okanagan uncorked: An expanded spring wine festival
... HeraldNet
- Everett,WA,USA
Previously a four-day festival each May,
the spring events have expanded. "We've now extended to 11 days
to mirror the fall festival," said Blair Baldwin... Gold
& Silver For Bacchus At The Wedgewood Hotel..
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards Give Top Honours to Vancouver's
Top Boutique Hotel
Vancouver BC, Already recognized as Vancouver's leading luxury boutique
hotel the Relais & Chateaux Wedgewood Hotel & Spa just added
a little more gold to its collection.
Candlelight
will welcome guests
Toronto Star - Ontario, Canada
Already in its third edition, it serves as a textbook in sustainable
tourism at American universities such as Cornell and has become
the industry benchmark. ...
PEI
tourism targets returning faithful
CBC Prince Edward Island - Charlottetown,Prince Edward Island,Canada
Tony Johnstone, Grey Canada Over half of PEI's tourist trade last
year came from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, but only a third of
this year's advertising ...he 100th anniversary of the publication
of Anne of Green Gables is a cornerstone of this year's campaign.
Research from the University of Prince Edward Island shows that
Anne is still a big draw for international tourists, but only about
10 per cent of visiting Maritimers go to see Anne attractions.
March
Getaways on Southern Georgian Bay include Curling championships,
kids March break day camps, ice fishing, snowshoeing, dog sledding,
downhill skiing, Easter getaways and the famous Sweetwater Festival
Well-known
Ontario Resort Recognized By the Audubon Green Leaf™ Eco-Rating
Program
Cedar Grove Lodge, a well-known Ontario resort, was recently recognized
by the Audubon Green Leaf™ Eco-Rating Program for its continual
commitment to protecting the environment.
The
whitecoats are coming
Globe and Mail - Canada
Richard says some tourists have told him that more people would
come for the eco-tours if the hunt was stopped. But the seal tours
have never made enough ...
Travel
Tips
Daily Press - Newport News,VA,USA
Each summer and fall, the 66-passenger MV Canadian Empress plies
the waters of the St. Lawrence Seaway between Lake Ontario and Quebec
City, sailing three ...
Snowmobile
Manufacturers Serve Expanding Global Market
By BCSF Admin
The enthusiasm of these new snowmobilers is infectious and is being
joined by favorable government and trade representatives who are
helpful and interested in creating and nurturing a snowmobile-related
tourism business in their own ...
Sweet
season ahead, say maple makers
Belleville Intelligencer, Canada -
Sap often starts running from mid to late February so members of
the Quinte Local of the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association
at their annual meeting ...
More Information on Maple
Syrup Festivals in Ontario
Canada
Outdoor Adventure Travel Show
Ontario residents will get a first hand view of all of Canada's
great outdoor experiences at the Canada Outdoor Adventure and Travel
Show on the February 22-24 2008 in Toronto. All of the exciting
outdoor activities from kayaking to rock climbing along with wolf
howling in Ontario's famous Algonquin Park.
Canada's Heritage Day Signals Start to Week
Long Heritage Events in Ontario.
The week staring Monday February 18 is the time to celebrate and
remember our past, our rich history and many cultures. The Monday
February 18 a time to enjoy Ontario's first family day along with
Canada's Heritage Day. Railroad Buffs, story tellers, foodies, boating
enthusiasts, families wanting to educate their kids in a fun environment
will find intriguing elements during Ontario's Heritage week activities.
More information on Ontario's
Heritage Week
Family Day Getaways on Georgian Bay
Look up to Georgian Bay for winter carnivals family getaway packages,
winter long holiday
weekend February 18, 2008. More information on winter
weekend getaways.
Boosting
Tourism In The North
"The Ontario Winter Carnival Bon Soo is a great example of
how families can enjoy time together while attending Ontario's festivals
and events. ...
Snow
sculptors work late in Quebec
London Free Press - Canada
... to complete their sculpture of a Huron Indian with his arm extended
and 17th-century French explorer Samuel de Champlain looking into
the distance. ...
Winterlude
festival fun kicks off with a blast
Canoe.ca - Toronto,Ontario,Canada
A replica of Samuel de Champlain's ship was moored at the park entrance,
a tribute to the 400th anniversary of the founding of Quebec City.
...
Georgian
Bay's Delawana Inn Spa and Conference Resort
is one of Ontario's largest water based resorts and supports World
Wetlands Day on February 2nd, 2008 by supporting the Wye Marsh Wildlife
Centre with a $5.00 donation per reservation............
Love
out of the City--North of Toronto
Romance outside of Toronto with a trip to one of the many romantic
inns, cottages or resorts is the perfect Valentine's month...or
Valentine Day for top 10 romantic tips.
Georgian
Bay's Delawana Inn Spa and Conference Resort
is one of Ontario's largest water based resorts and supports World
Wetlands Day on February 2nd, 2008 by supporting the Wye Marsh Wildlife
Centre with a $5.00 donation per reservation............
Having
fun while learning about the North and Canada's Northern Traditions
Paying tribute to Québec City's 400th Anniversary; Skating
on a UNESCO World Heritage Site; and 30 Years of Winterlude –
worth celebrating!
The
Art of Snowshoeing in Canada’s Snowshoe Capital!!
Haliburton Highlands January, 2008. The headline
in the Haliburton Highlands Winter Guide on Snow Shoeing reads “No
Snow too Deep”, and that is certainly true for this winter
season—as the snow in Haliburton has surpassed last years
total fall.
Discover Southern
Ontario winter carnvials and winter festivals in and
around Toronto and Southern Ontario this winter, or venture north
of Toronto and experience winter fun at one of the northern
winter carnivals in one of the many towns and cities.
Canadian
Country Music Association Names Vancouver as the Host of
...
Market Wire (press release) - USA
... Minister of Tourism, Sports and the Arts, with a special award
to commemorate Vancouver's successful bid for Canada's biggest week
in country music. ...
B&B
gets prize placement
Ottawa Citizen - Ontario, Canada
A popular Ottawa bed-and-breakfast has hit the tourism jackpot by
landing a spot on tonight's edition of Wheel of Fortune. A stay
at Auberge McGee's Inn on ...
Delawana
Inn spa and conference resort Canada's Award Winning Family
summer resort Resort presents "Early Bird Summer
2008 Savings"
Stay
Active And Get In Shape In The New Year
Ontario Residents Encouraged Get Active During Winter Months
TORONTO, Dec. 18 /CNW/ - Active living is a key ingredient
for good health during these winter months and throughout the new
year, says Health Promotion Minister Margarett Best.
Ontario Winter Travel One Stop for Winter Fun North of Toronto.
Everyone can become a winterized Canadian in 2008 with the most
complete links to outdoor winter accommodation, activities events,
and attractions.......
Winter
Snowshoe Eco Tours
Ontario Travel to Snowshoe Eco
Tours in the heart of Southern Georigan Bay at the Wye Marsh Wildlife
Centre
Canada's
'Picasso of the North' dead at 75
AFP - A self-taught artist who lived most of his life in northern
Ontario, he paid little attention in his art to figurative modeling
-- "no delving into the ...
Canadians
escape seasonal stresses with visits to historic villages
The Canadian Press - ... kings landing in new brunswick and upper
canada village in ontario offer a refreshing change of pace from
the hurly-burly of modern life. across canada, ...
Niagara
Falls Winter Festival of Lights to Celebrate its 25th Anniversary
Starting Nov. 3, 2007
Canada's Foremost Illumination Festival Sets Niagara Falls, Ontario
Aglow with Three Million Sparkling Lights from November 3, 2007-January
7, 2008.
Ontario
Gets New Family Holiday Long Weekend
Ontario Joins the Family Day Holiday Ranks with Saskatchewan, Alberta
and British Columbia in recognizing the third
Monday in February as a new public holiday "Family Day",
thereby creating winter long holiday weekend for Ontario residents.
The
Royal Winter Fair presents the best value day event
package in Toronto
with education, fun and entertainment for the family.
Northern
Vintage: Canada's Wines Rise With Mercury
Wall Street Journal - USA
Wine and culinary tourism have taken off in the valley, and development
has followed. Farmland has jumped to about $200000 an acre, from
$5000 two decades ...
The
Great White North shows its nature
An Americans View of Ontario's Temagami region.
Lake Temagami is 300 miles north of Toronto. The name means "deep
water" to about 200 North Americans who live on Bear Island.
On the map, the lake's 10- to ...
White
Oaks Conference Resort & Spa Awarded Audubon Green Leaf
...
Drinks Media Wire (Communiqués de presse) - Bordeaux,France
... or seeking Niagara spa getaways. In addition to White Oaks's
Four Leaf environmental rating, the Niagara resort is also Ontario's
first five-star, ...
Nova
Scotia Tourism's Leaf Watch Program Offers Information for Fall
Foliage Tours
Fall Nova Scotia Vacations for Leaf Watching Benefit from Weekly
Update on Changing Foliage and a Web Cam for Sneak Peaks at Scenery
at www.NovaScotia.com.
The
valley of grape expectations
Toronto Star - Ontario, Canada
Now three other big names are helping focus attention on a delightful
weekend getaway spot that's been largely overlooked in the rush
down the QEW to ...
WORTH
A FLIP: Alexander Graham Bell loved it, travel writers praise it
--
and now Bicycling proclaims Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia to
be "one of
the ...Washington Post -
Movie
Lust, Toronto-Style
TIME - USA
... morning of a pre-Christmas sale, a horde of North American film
lovers have avidly awaited the opening of the 31st Toronto International
Film Festival. ...
Lights,
Camera... Alsop!
Architectural Record - USA
Alsop says that, according to Toronto's mayor, the Sharp Centre
has increased tourism to the city by 2.3 percent. "Though I
don't know how they calculate ...
Prince
Edward Island Tourism Offers Genuine Maritime Experience
By wpman
Prince Edward Island tourism is alive with all the sights and sounds
that go into a genuine maritime experience. While the smallest province
in Canada, Prince Edward Island boasts the largest number of golf
fans who come from across the ...
Canada
Updated 360 Film September/October 2007
By joanne
In addition, the film is now hosted by Canadian actor Martin Short,
whose charm, warmth and wit add a distinct and authentic flair.
Walt Disney Imagineers collaborated with the Canadian Tourism Commission
to update the film, ...
Tourism
Toronto steps up its media relations program
Tourism Toronto today announced a significant expansion of its media
relations program to raise Toronto's profile as a top destination
in North America.
Ontario
beaches in Kincardine, South Bruce Peninsula, Toronto,
and Wasaga Beach will be flying the prestigious Blue Flage Certification
in 2007-08
Ontario
Travel-Making Summer More Affordable
Canada NewsWire (press release), Canada - Jun 2007Ontario's Fun
Pass gets kids in free to 15 exciting provincial summer attractions
across the province, starting on Canada Day.
Good
News For Travel and Tourism Industry Canadians will Vacation in
Canada
The most popular destination province is Quebec, with 12 per cent
of Canadians with travel plans saying they will travel there this
summer. Ontario ranked ... Canadians Staying Close to Home for Summer
Vacations, According to ..
Aboriginal
Festival
Midland's Sainte-Marie among the Hurons will celebrate the heritage
of Aboriginal people with the upcoming Aboriginal Festival on Saturday
and Sunday June 16-17 , and National Aboriginal Day on Thursday
June 21.
Canada
tops among the topless -- and bottomless
Victoria Times Colonist, Canada - 3 hours ago
A survey released this week suggests bare derrieres are also good
for tourism's bottom line. According to the YPB&R/Yankelovich
2007 National Leisure Travel ...
Canadians
are encouraged to get out and travel during Canada's National Tourism
Week,
celebrating Canada's travel destinations, events, activities, accommodation,
attractions and more.
Toronto
City Hall and Nathan Phillips Square to lead North America ...
CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse) - Canada
Mayor David Miller has stated that Toronto will be the leading environmental
city in North America. City Hall and Nathan Phillips Square will
showcase this ...
Ontario's
distinctive getaways offer indulgent wine, culinary ...
Enter Ontario's Distinctive Getaways, a program offering over 95
ready-to-go getaway packages that feature wine and culinary adventures,
theatrical forays ...
Early
booking discount on CAT ferry to Canada
SmarterTravel.com - USA
It's still legal to arrive in Canada by sea without a passport,
making the CAT ferry, which travels between Maine and Nova Scotia,
an appealing way to cross ...
Falls
a leader in Seven Wonders race
Niagara Falls Review, Canada - 4 hours ago
CBC will continue taking nominations before a panel of judges narrows
the field May 7. The public can vote online for which should be
the seven wonders of ...
Take
off for budget airline's new north America flights
Glasgow Evening Times - Glasgow,Scotland,UK
Flyglobespan is introducing a new service to Toronto from tomorrow
with the price of a single ticket starting at £99, which includes
taxes. ...
New
theatre company brings blockbuster musicals to Toronto
CBC North - Canada
... at the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres in Toronto, except My
Fair Lady, which will be presented at the Toronto Centre for the
Arts in North York. ...
Book Romantic Toronto Getaways
on line
Exec
brings Tulip Festival gets back to its roots
Ottawa Business Journal, Canada - 9 Apr 2007
I have found speaking to the ambassadors in Ottawa that the Tulip
Festival is well-known internationally. This is one of the (city's)
defining events," Mr. ...
March Break Activities in Ontario
Break Out Family Fun In Ontario
Travel During March Break March Break Events throughout
Ontario offer family fun
National Heritage Week in Canada February
19-26.
Many locations accross Canada are celebrating National Heritage
Week staring on February 19, National Heritage Day 2007. The theme
for 2007 Heritage 2007: Places for People - Our Heritage of the
Everyday is focusing on Vernacular architecture. The Heritage
Canada Foundation has selected samples from accross the country.
The
Heritage Canada website says, "Despite the romance and
charm of much vernacular architecture, these structures were built
to be used. Their purposes are many, but they seem to fit into
simple categories: Where we settle, where we grow, what we need,
where we live, where we work, where we do business, where we learn,
and where we worship. Each building in the selection had an original
purpose and remarkably many continue to function as originally
intended."
Territories
launch aggressive marketing campaign Whitehorse Star (subscription)
- Whitehorse,Yukon,Canada
"Canada's North is certainly diverse in economic opportunity,"
said Tourism and Culture Minister Elaine Taylor. "We want
to promote the North as a great ...
Vancouver's
Renowned Wedgewood Joins Ranks of World's First Carbon Neutral
Hotel
VANCOUVER, BC ( Business Wire) Vancouver, British Columbia's award-winning
Wedgewood Hotel and Spa has entered into an agreement with Planktos
Inc. to purchase sufficient carbon credits to make the Wedgewood
'Carbon Neutral' and zero out all its CO 2 emissions. Each Planktos
carbon credit represents one tonne of CO2 that has been removed
from the air and sequestered – put away – for a long,
long time. Planktos produces these credits by restoring vital
ecosystems on land and in the sea.
Yukon
Chosen Platinum Winner by RV Readers
23 /CNW/ - Tourism and Culture Minister Elaine Taylor announced
that Yukon, as a travel destination, has been chosen as the platinum
winner for the 2007 RV ...
World’s
Biggest Snow Globe Arrives in Barrie to Showcase Winter Fun North
in Ontario
Barrie Ontario Canada. Standing over two stories tall
and 20 feet in diameter, the world’s biggest snow globe
was unveiled in Barrie on Friday January 19 by the Ontario Tourism
Marketing Partnership Corporation (OTMPC) as part of its winter
promotion throughout the province of Ontario A stage for
all that Ontario has to offer this winter, inside the snow globe
a buzz of activity is showcased, highlighting some of the unique
and exciting winter activities to be enjoyed. From ice-skating
to ice wine, ski hills, snowshoeing, spa retreats to exciting
outdoor fun, Ontario offers it all this winter.
Buffalo
News - Winter fun on Ontario's Georgian Bay, Lake Simcoe
Winter fun on Ontario's Georgian Bay, Lake Simcoe Ontario's Georgian
Bay and Lake Simcoe are popular for their summer cottages and
beaches.
Canadian ski destinations are celebrating
Natational Ski and Snowboard Week until Jan. 21, 2007.
The opening at Horseshoe Valley resort this past Friday Jan. 12,
saw 50 elementary school students receive their Grade 5 snow pass
for the winter season. Colin Chedore, President of the Canadian
Ski Council said "we've been doing this for 30 years. We
want to encourage Canadian to get outdoors and enjoy the best
of winter during this special week. See
more ski and snowboard week information.
Sizzling
sand returns on Manitoba's 'Falcon Beach' The Gate - Toronto,ON,Canada
... the very Canadian environment that has made the show a success
on an international scale, giving fans worldwide an eyeful of
the kind of natural beauty tourism...at Manitoba's Winnipeg Beach,
on Lake Winnipeg stands in as the quintessential Canadian lakeside
beach town, with its curve of sandy shores, green parkland, and
a small town complete with arcade and picturesque water tower.
The
Catholic Register: 'Ark' docking in Canada prepares way ... Catholic
Online - Bakersfield,CA,USA
... It has since traveled throughout Quebec and to French dioceses
in Atlantic Canada ... Then the ark will travel to the following
dioceses in Ontario from February ...
More
Canada openings (Skiing Ski Hill Openings Across Canada By Susie(Susie)
November's record snowfall in western Canada has brought legendary
... Meanwhile, across the provincial border in Alberta, Canada
Olympic Park ... And for those 'back east' in Ontario, Horseshoe
Resort near Barrie opens on 6 December. ...
Warming
up a cold front
Times of India - India Interesting perspective about Ontario and
Canada in General
... Traveling up north to Toronto from the hurly-burly of Washington
DC, New York and Boston, you can feel the pace drop. Canadians
...
Canadian
Ski Area Improvements 2006/07 ropeways.net - Bad Hofgastein,Austria
... now, guests will no longer have to travel to the ... snow
guns and being the Whittier Canada snowgun demo ... on a $230M
four-season recreational tourism project which ...
The
Rock's cold charm Toronto Star - Ontario, Canada
... more than Tremblant, and boasts hundreds of kilometres of
pristine snowmobile trails, as well ... artists (on the Saturday
night I was here,
the only "show" was ski ...
British
Columbia Selected as 2007 Golf Destination of the Year Canada
NewsWire (press release) - Canada
VANCOUVER, Nov. ... Tourism British Columbia is a Crown corporation
that operates under an industry ... For travel information please
call
1-800-HelloBC(R) or visit www ...
Statement
by Loyola Hearn, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans ...CCNMatthews
(press release) - Toronto,ON,Canada
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(CCNMatthews - Nov.21, World Fisheries Day ...
Fishing is a way of life for millions of people, and millions
more rely on fish for their nutritional needs. ...
Ontario
Travel Discoveries provides travellers with a view of Winter Fun
In Ontario
The winter issue of Ontario Travel Discoveries is now available
and features many superb winter holiday and short break ideas,
both indoors and out,
VIA's
Snow Train Express to Jasper The best way to enjoy the magic of
winter travel in Canada
EDMONTON, Nov. 15 VIA Rail Canada in partnership with Marmot Basin
and Jasper, announced a new seasonal departure from Edmonton to
Jasper featuring VIA's Panorama (fully-domed) observation cars.
For 15 weeks, from January 12th, 2007 to April 22nd, 2007, skiers,snowboarders
and outdoor enthusiasts can leave the winter driving up to VIA
and travel care-free from Jasper to Edmonton in comfort and safety.
Winter travellers can make the best of both worlds combining a
trip on VIA's Snow Train Express with the award-winning Snow Train,
KIDS:
SKI AND RIDE FOR FREE THIS WINTER!
Grade 5 SnowPass applications now at Forzani sports stores
Applications for the Canadian Ski Council's Grade 5 SnowPass
program are now available at Sport Mart, Sport Chek, Sports Experts
and Intersport stores across the country. This program offers
Canadian school children enrolled in Grade 5, or born in 1996,
up to three free days of skiing (both x-country and alpine) or
snowboarding at each participating ski area in the region in which
they live.
Fall Colour (Color) Highs in Canada
Canada's fall colour leaf changes
that take place in autumn in North America's northeast corner
are outstanding in the detail of the many tree varieties and color
changes. The colours (colors) are the most dramatic foliage changes
in North America. The geographic scale, where the colours seem
to roll like waves over hundreds of thousands of acres is a sight
not to be missed. The Canada fall colour page gives you links
to some of Canada's best fall colour(color) information for the
Provinces of Nova Scotia,
Ontario, Quebec,
and New Brunswick
.
Alberta
ski resorts may outlast BC's, researcher says
Calgary Sun - Canada ... "Ski hills in Quebec and Ontario,
within 25 years even, don't really ... Charlie Locke, former owner
of Lake Louise and Resorts of the Canadian Rockies, agreed. ...
Oxford
Properties buys 7 Canadian hotels from Fairmont Raffles
CBC Ottawa - Ontario, Canada
Oxford Properties, the real estate investment subsidiary of the
Ontario Municipal Employees ... In January, Fairmont Hotels &
Resorts agreed to be bought by Colony ...
Canada
to become newest long-haul destination for Stansted Airport Business
Weekly - UK
... It is in a superb location for Toronto, Niagara Falls and
Ontario's main tourist attractions and has a great ... We will
also be bringing tourism and significant ...
Atlantic
Canada's Fall Foliage Comes With A 35% Discount And No ... TravelVideo.tv
(press release) - USA
... In fact, the American dollar is worth 12% more than the Canadian
dollar and prices ... The Atlantic Canada Tourism Partnership
(ACTP) is a nine member pan-Atlantic ...
All
Canadian Fall Fairs & Events Highlight Family Travel North
of Toronto
Barrie, Ontario…..September, 2006. Several unique
Canadian events take place on the weekend of September 15, 16,
17, for travelers heading north into cottage country. In addition
to the many fall fairs there are two venues with unique fun family
activities. The Canadian Automotive Institute in Barrie, is hosting
the 21st, annual Georgian College Outdoor Auto Show, the largest
venue of its kind in North America. Just a half hour up Highway
400 in Midland, the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre is hosting the 21st
Canadian Wildlife Carving Championships in conjunction with their
Fall Family Festival.
Canada's
two-dollar coin and its polar bear turn 10 this year Canada
... The winners will then travel to Churchill to observe real
polar bears in their natural habitat. ... What do the Toonie and
Campbellford, Ontario have in common? ...
Despite
Stronger Loonie, Canadian Hotels Offer Best ...
CCNMatthews (press release) - Toronto,ON,Canada
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(CCNMatthews - Aug. 21, 2006) - Canadians making
last-minute summer travel plans and looking to get the most bang
for their Loonie should ...
Set
your Sails for Atlantic Challenge Demonstration Day at Discovery
Harbour
Atlantic Challenge Canada will roll out an exciting Demonstration
Day at Discovery Harbour on Saturday, August 12, showcasing historic
sailing skills and nautical expertise for the visiting public.
The
First Art Newspaper on the Net Art Daily - USA
... After showing in Vancouver this fall, the exhibition will
travel to Toronto's Art Gallery of Ontario from February 24 to
May 20, 2007, the Montreal Museum of ...
Parks
Canada: New Designations Recognize the National Historic ... CCNMatthews
(press release) - Toronto,ON,Canada
... the Crossing of Lake Ontario by Marilyn Bell (Toronto, Ontario),
the national ... The program also helps to create learning and
tourism opportunities that support ...
21st
Annual HNA Championships Set for Toronto and Vegas BeerLeagueHockey.com
- Canada
The 21st Annual Hockey North America League Championship Finals
are now set. The lower tier teams will be playing in Toronto at
the Westwood 5 Arenas, June 2-4 ...
Photographers
snap shots of northern neighbor Nashua Telegraph (subscription)
- Nashua,NH,USA
... The origins of "O CANADArt" are a bit more modest
than single-handedly reviving Canadian tourism, though. Spiro
and Ferrier ...
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