While the last breath of winter brushes the slopes for one final ride, folks have been taking the fun inside for an entirely different brand of exploration.  A little history, colourful stories and eye-popping displays at a BC museum is enough to warm anyone up. And with March’s spring break looming, there are attractions around the province that promise to entertain, enlighten and engage the brain.  The best part?  ...

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 ...

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 their "essential Canadian-ness" as well as the "ability to inspire," Niagara Falls has been selected by both Canadian voters and CBC judges as one of the "Seven Wonders of Canada." The seven finalists included Canadian travel destinations such as the Igloo, Old Quebec City, the Canadian Rockies, and the Prairie Skies." It is a tribute to the magnificence of the falls to be chosen from among so ...

GayWhistler, the year-round promoter of Whistler to the gay and lesbian community, has set the dates for its annual Whistler Gay Ski Week - the annual WinterPRIDE celebration. The annual Gay Ski Week festival has been set for February 3-10, 2008. Due to celebrate its 16th year, the event is now one of the largest and most-renowned gay ski weeks in the world. Building on the successful launch of ...

Tourism Edmonton has released a press release on 101 fun things to do in Edmonton, Alberta.  Worth a look if you are planning on visiting Edmonton.  Edmonton, Canada's Culture Capital for 2007, Canada's Festival City, home to the World's Largest shopping and entertainment complex... Edmonton truly has it all. Motivated by the multitude of attractions and museums to be enjoyed on an Edmonton getaway, Edmonton Tourism created its own ...