Where is Canada's Literary Capital?
In celebration of Canada Literacy Day it is interesting to ask how travel and tourism can be  linked to improve literacy in Canada.  Where is Canada's Literary Capital?.  What books are considered to be life changing?  A life changing book for the this publisher was Farley Mowat's "The Dog that wouldn't be" New life changing books for kids might be one of our picks for National Literary Day, like Larry the Loon.
See our two additional picks for kids.

Canada's Great Places--Tourist Attractions
As the list increases most of the mentioned "Great Places in Canada" are also of interest to first time visitors to Canada, as well as Canadian residents.  Check the list or add a community in one of several categories and vote on your favourite, or plan to visit some of the communities and destinations you did not know.   See news release from Great Places in Canada

Winter fun for non-skiers: zipping, tubing, gliding and sledding
Toronto Star
“To ski or not to ski?” That is the question visitors to Canada's winter resorts can now reasonably ask. Right across the country, several alternatives to skiing and snowboarding are being offered, from traditional winter ...from traditional winter diversions like dog-sledding and tubing to innovative thrills like Blue Mountain’s new alpine roller-coaster.   See Complete story, find more information on Collingwood-Blue Mountain area

High Living up in Ontario ski country
Collingwood Real estate continues to be a good buy, Toronto Star‎ - 
A few years ago, spending hundreds of thousands of dollars in material and sweat equity on a ski country reno would have been considered ...it comes as no surprise to custom builder Richard Wilson that there has been increased interest in high-end homes in ski country as he has seen a growing demand for new homes
See complete story, More information on Collingwood Ontario

Tips for Winter Warriors-Globe and Mail
Jan 08, 2012 – Sure, you could take your workout indoors until Victoria Day. But if you understand how low temperatures affect you – and how to protect yourself – you can stay fit without hibernating. See complete story 5 tips for cold-weather workouts  Find more winter safety tips for outdoors in a Canadian Winter

Igloofest returns to Montreal with Two stages for twice the fun
The Igloofest festivities are above all a celebration of the best local and international electronic music. After a first edition last year, the Virgin Mobile Igloo will return to present a program of emerging talent,  Overlooking the main dance floor, the Sapporo stage will feature over thirty artists from here and afar, diligently selected for their distinctive styles.  Pick your Montreal Hotel for best hotel rates.

The Toronto International Boat Show is Coming
WFN: World Fishing Network News
With an abundance of freshwater lakes and rivers surrounding us, it's no wonder that Ontario is hailed the No. 1 fishing destination in North America. In fact, Ontario contains one quarter of all the available freshwater in the world! ... Check all of the lakes for boating north of Toronto
Heading to the Boat Show get hotel deals in Toronto

The Irish Times - Monday, December 12, 2011
Irish Times
The serenity of the Muskoka Lakes, the vast expanse of prairie grasslands and cornfields, and the majestic Canadian Rockies provide an insight into the geographic diversity of the world's second largest country. Winnipeg was the most interesting city ...

Should Ski Helmets be mandatory in Canada?
If you go Skiing in Nova Scotia,  You'll need a helmet!!
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty bought his own ski helmet — but said that he would not legislate helmets. Helmet use on Canadian ski hills has risen ...See Ski Helmet Financial Post Blog  Publisher's Note:  Kids learn to ski with helmets, why not  wear them all the time as you grow up? 
See Kids with helmets ski resort lessons near Barrie.

Niagara Falls Festival of Lights gets Top 10 Listing
The Globe and Mail has identified  Niagara Falls in  "the Top 10 Christmas traditions worth travelling for".  Winter Festival of Lights, Niagara Falls, Ont.: North Americans love their Christmas lights, and this extravaganza, on until Jan. 31, has three-million bulbs in 125 displays.  Explore the sparkle, then glide around Rink on the Brink overlooking the Horseshoe Falls - also a good spot to catch the famous Friday-night fireworks. Book best Niagara Falls Hotel Deals

Ontario's Finest Inns & Spas Announce 2011 Award Winners
Thirty three inns, hotels and spas compete prestigious awards that are celebrated annually. The awards acknowledge the outstanding efforts of hosts and staff members at the properties, anticipating the needs and exceeding the expectations of every guest.

Canadian Hotel Resort Best Picks in Time for Holiday Season
Inspectors from AAA (American Automobile Association)  selected a dozen hotels to pick from  for a Christmas getaway (reflecting the 12 days of Christmas).  Two Canadian hotels of 12 North American selections made the grade..The Embassy Suites-Niagara Falls, and The The Fairmont Banff Springs in Banff Alberta.  See more Christmas Season Getaways for Christmas weekends and Vacations in Ontario, or check best hotel rates in Alberta.  See all of the North American hotel picks.

Quebec Winter Carnival wins Event of the Year award at the ..
The Carnival team received the prize during the Canadian Tourism Awards on Thursday in Ottawa. For Jean Pelletier, General Director of QuebecWinter ..the 2012 festival takes place starting From January 27 to February 12, Carnival continues the momentum by offering a more colourful and variety-filled program. See Carnival Award News.  Get best Quebec Hotel Deals on line. 

Rocky Mountains crown jewel of Canadian national parks
Vancouver Sun -  ... 2011 Whether it be skiing in the winter or sightseeing in the summer, ... All told, tourists are pouring more than $2.5 billion into the Canadian ..A new report on the economic impact of Canada’s national parks and historic sites suggests that visitors spend significantly more money in Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper than they do at Parks Canada sites in other provinces. Get best Alberta Hotel Deals on line

Canada Is a winter Carnival and Festival Destination
Canada is a winter wonderland known for a variety of winter carnivals, winter festivals, light festivals. A recent article in the Toronto Sunn has
Toronto Sun -  A variety of exhibitions are available for tourists to discover, ... traders and the first French-Canadian settlers with this winter festival of exhibits,See complete story Top winter festivals in Canada

Foodie on tour: Chanteuse Jill Barber's Top 10 ... - Globe and Mail
Another top 10 restaurants in Canada from roadie.. It would be nice to complete this road trip.   When Jill Barber and her band go on tour they always eat well. Here, from coast to coast, are her favourite stops in Halifax, Vancouver, Fredericton, St. John's Quebec City, Calgary, Thunder Bay, Winninpeg, Vctoria, Toronto

Canadian Culinary Book Awards 2011
TORONTO, Nov. 7, 2011 /CNW/ - The winners of the 2011 Canadian Culinary
Book ... at a gala awards ceremony today at the Royal Agricultural Winter
Fair taking place in Toronto, Ontario.  See culinary book award winners

Minister of State Bernier Concludes Successful Visit to China and South Korea
MarketWatch (press release)
"The Asian travel market presents a great economic opportunity to help build the tourism industry in Canada," said Minister of State Bernier. "This is one example of how the Federal Tourism Strategy is helping Canada's tourism sector take advantage of ...

Timeshares in Canada
Canada is considered to many to be one of the most adventurous, cleanest, safest and best valued destinations in the world. Hotel, resort, motels, inns, cabins & cottages and online reservation bookings are available here for visitors to the provinces and territories. Towns cities and tourist resort destinations throughout Canada are listed. A selection of hotels from budget to luxury offer a variety of rates, deals, packages, and sometimes what is considered to be cheap hotel getaways depending on the season and the time of the hotel booking. If you're looking for another way explore Canada year after year, you might want to consider Timeshares.