The City of Gardens. That’s one moniker that British Columbia’s capital relishes. And why not? With plots that pledge lush landscapes and beautiful blooms year-round – thanks to the mildest climate in Canada - a city budding with greenery promises to be the ideal backdrop for a green thumb getaway. Only one question remains. Where to rest at day’s end? Let the aptly named Magnolia Hotel & Spa ...
The Winter Festival of Lights is pleased to announce it is launching a spring concert series called the Spring in Bloom Concerts. The inaugural event will feature award-winning musical artists, Mickey Gilley and The Lettermen performing from May 1 to 3, 2008 at the Niagara Falls Memorial Arena.Mickey Gilley has scored numerous #1 hits throughout his career including: Room Full of Roses; I Overlooked an Orchid; Window Up ...
Ogopogo Resort is offering two exciting packages: Dog Sledding by Moonlight and 'Treat Yourself' Fun Ladies Getaway to entice travelers in this new vacation market.Ogopogo Resort owner Valentina Itskovich states, "We have been aware for some time now of the changing demographics and the benefits of offering guests value added packages. Ogopogo Resort's success is due primarily to the quality of our cottages and the many upscale amenities ...
Edmonton Canada is offering an array of opportunities to visitors and locals to enjoy some regional cuisine throughout 2008, with over 10 food-focused festivals. From restaurant sponsored culinary events to celebrations of cultural cuisine, food lovers may explore Edmonton from a whole new perspective. Downtown Dining Week, from March 7 - 16, begins the festivities with a ten day epicurean festival, ideal for Edmonton winter vacations. The event includes special dinner menus ...
When the world's largest, most experienced heli-hiking company teams up with an accredited child-friendly retreat hotel in Canada's famed Banff National Park, there are serious memories to be made on this summertime family dream-vacation! Canadian Mountain Holidays (CMH), in partnership with the Banff Rocky Mountain Resort, has created a six-day family adventure with Rocky Mountain high country beauty, the exhilaration of helicopters and whitewater rafting, the comfort of wonderful ...
Vancouver-based tour operator West Trek Tours is launching a new jump on jump off premium tours for backpackers. This new Jump-on, Jump-off product offers premium tours and unique experiences with flexible options for backpackers and hostel travellers. With 10 years of operational experience and a growing list of reputable partners including Hostelling International Canada and The Cambie Hostel Group, West Trek Tours is well positioned to take the market ...
Jasper National Park has dubbed Sept. 14- 16 the "Weekend of the Century," as it celebrates its Centennial with a weekend of special events - many of them free of charge - that cater to travellers of all kinds, from history buffs to nature enthusiasts, to golfers, theatre-goers and more. A selection of the weekend's highlights include: * Friday: Art Exhibit: Tuktu Prayers, 7-10 p.m. at Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives. ...
Mention the Canadian Rockies, and most people instantly think of Banff. As the main tourist destination in the Rockies, Banff is very much a commercial town geared to tourism. But for those who like their Rockies a little quieter, 250 kilometres north is paradise - the town of Jasper. July and August are the peak times to visit Jasper, but if you don't mind colder weather and like your ...
Creating a vacation itinerary can be both thrilling and frustrating, especially when information is hard to find or activities are difficult to book. The recently re-launched, www.TravelAlberta.com has been redesigned to serve as a central point of reference so that a trip to any area in Alberta may be planned with ease from initial research to final bookings. With such a wide array of Alberta travel destinations available, TravelAlberta.com ...
For the twin pleasures of bustling, international cities and miles of breathtaking unspoilt countryside, the Atlantic side of Canada is the place to visit. Known as the Maritime Provinces, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick are an excellent focus for a coastal adventure peppered with fun night life and the chance to get up close to the natural habitat of rare bird and animal species. Halifax and ...
