The second annual Whistler WinterPRIDE festival wrapped this month to unanimous praise, a number of sold-out events and various rankings as the best gay ski week in the world. WinterPRIDE 2008 - a winter version of the many summer pride events that are held around the world - ran from February 3-10, 2008. The event was attended by thousands of guests from around the world, including an increase in ...

  The Rocky Mountain Wine and Food Festival bursts into Banff May 30th and 31st, pairing an intoxicating food and wine event with the powerful landscape and pure alpine air of the surrounding peaks. "After 11 years in Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer, it's thrilling to finally launch in the Canadian Rockies," says Cathy Miller, Festival Director. "People can make a weekend out of it, sample the best gourmet food, ...

Slather on the zinc.  Break out your board.  It’s time to wrap a season of shredding with a host of cruise-worthy (and slopeside) pursuits.  Start the festivities in the southeast corner of the province during Kimberley Alpine Resort’s annual Spring Splash – an opportunity to soak up rays with some late-season powder, or fantastic spring corn. The festival, held March 29 and 30, features live music in the ...

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 ...

 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 ...

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. ...