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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 |
The Canadian Labour Day Weekend Classic Football
The rivalry heats up on the Labour Day weekend with one of Canada's great
traditions and the heightened level of competition in the CFL
Toronto at Hamilton, Edmonton at Calgary, Winnipeg at Saskatchewan
BC at Montreal. See the football schedule for the CFL. There are a number
of Labour Day Parades picnics and festivals to make your weekend complete
See Labour Day Events, Parades across Canada. |
Driving Canada's Icefields Parkway
Chicago Sun-Times
Less than half an hour into our day-long road trip in the Canadian Rockies,
Ben put down his book. And we pulled over for our first stop: Athabasca
Falls. ...Canada Travel News Publisher says "one of Canada's must do road trips" Book Alberta Hotels on line. |
Canada among top 10 in adventure tourism
Get the latest on women's, men's, family, children and seniors health. You
will find expert healthcare, diet and fitness guidance and information. See Adventure Travel Getaways |
National Parks Free on National Parks Day
JULY 17, FREE PARKS ADMISSION. "Come celebrate Canada's birthday and the 125th birthday of our national parks by spending some time in the unforgettable places that showcase Canada at its best ― for free!," is the message to Canadians from The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada.On both Canada Day (July 1) and Canada's Parks Day (July 17), Parks Canada is welcoming Canadians to their national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas with doors open and free entry.
SEE COMPLETE LIST OF NATIONAL PARKS |
Canadian Travel Agents Vote Banff as Top Spot – Third Year as ...
By admin
“Travel agents play a key role in bringing Canadian visitors to Banff and
Lake Louise,” says Julie Canning, president and CEO of Banff Lake Louise
Tourism. “The passion and dedication that they bring to the industry is
appreciated and ...
Go to Banff Hotels for On-line bookings |
Calgary Stampede flair at tip your hat auction benefits ...
By Theresa Tayler
Each uniquely painted, artfully adorned and decorated hat will be modeled
by special guests at the annual First Flip 2010 Stampede Breakfast - hosted
by CED, Calgary Tourism, CADA, Calgary Downtown Association, and Calgary
Telus ...
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Tourism Calgary on mission to boost visitor numbers
Global
Today, during Tourism Week in Canada, the organization officially launched
a new website to attract visitors to the city. "That's a big investment and
will ...
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Canada Tourism Week--Special discounts, prizes, free passes.
June is the month when Canada celebrates the Tourism Industry. Initiated by the Tourism Industry of Canada many, Canadian provinces, local destination marketing areas, tourism businesses, towns and cities, will be celebrating from June 7-11, 2010.
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Mayor praises Northlands for 'great job' on Indy
Edmonton Journal
"When I go places (to promote) both tourism in Alberta and tourism in
Edmonton, we lead with the Indy story. It's a big part of tourism for this
summer and ...
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Going wild in Alberta
CANOE - Doug English -
For tourism information contact the Chinook Country Tourist Association at 1-800-661-1222 or ... just east of Lethbridge and handy to Alberta Birds of Prey. ...
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Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation - Active Living Challenge Day
Search. Alberta.ca Tourism, Parks and Recreation > Newsroom ...
Minister's Office Expenses · International Travel Expenses ... |
Canada's
National Wildlife Week (April 4-11, 2010)
Canadian Wildlife Federation is hosting "Walk for Wildlife"
events this week
in Ottawa and Calgary.
The Pinhey Forest, located behind the Nepean Sportsplex, will be the backdrop
for Ottawa’s Walk for Wildlife. Join our guide as we explore the
native birds and vegetation inhabiting part of the National Capital Greenbelt.
Walk for Wildlife through the Canadian Wilds at the north entrance of
the Calgary Zoo, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Start your trek at Esso Auditorium
where you will be able to find out a few updates on the Zoo’s important
endangered species conservation work. As you walk through the Aspen Woodlands,
Northern Forest and Rocky Mountain enclosures of the Canadian Wilds..........
CWF encourages Canadians to join
in the Walk for Wildlife
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Top
ten places to see in sunny Alberta
San Francisco · Travel Alberta Eco-Tourism Examiner ... Waterton
National Park in Southern Alberta is fast becoming a must-see travel destination.... |
Calgary
Tourism on the Rebound
Calgary Tourism expects a slow rebound this year, and the new kid on the
hotel block, Le Germain, is poised to take advantage of expansion in the
city's tourism industry |
| Whistler,
Calgary to host bobsled, skeleton World Cup events next season
The Canadian Press - Mar 17, 2010
The announcement was made in Vancouver Wednesday by BC Minister of Healthy
Living and Sport Ida Chong and Alberta Tourism Minister Cindy Ady. ...
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Edmonton,
Alberta Offers A Spring Canada Vacation Package for ...
Edmonton Economic Development Corporation/Edmonton Tourism ... Edmonton
as a preferred destination for leisure travel, business travel and film
production. ... |
Airport
tunnel needed
Calgary Herald
The airport tunnel would provide business and tourism access that saves
millions of dollars for multiple industries. |
Partners
team up to promote Calgary
Calgary Herald
By Mario Toneguzzi, From Herald News Services; Calgary HeraldMarch 5,
2010
Conventions - Tourism Calgary, the Calgary Telus Convention Centre and
the Calgary Hotel Association have joined forces to attract meetings and
conventions to the city. |
Mayerthope
to increase involvement with Cowboy Trail Association
Mayerthorpe Freelancer
"The big thing with the Cowboy Trail is it gives people a purpose
to travel on one of the many trails in Alberta, and it's well identified
along the way ,so people get the sense of traveling to a destination." |
Success
Achieved As 2010 Olympics Showcase Alberta's Vibrant Culture
By admin
“While supporting our athletes, we welcomed the world to three distinct
Alberta venues – the Train, the Plaza and the House,” said
Cindy Ady, Minister of Tourism, Parks and Recreation. “Our goal
for the Games was to promote ... In total, about 2800 people rode the
Alberta Train, including influential national and international tour operators
and travel writers. |
Travel
Alberta marketing plans for Pincher Creek
Pincher Creek Echo
This year, it plans to expand the market, advertising the province to
its British Columbia neighbours, said Travel Alberta's regional executive
director ... |
| Alberta
doubles online reservation service for campgrounds
Calgary Herald
“The 25 new online campgrounds will give Albertans and visitors
easier access to provincial campgrounds as we committed to with Alberta's
Plan for Parks,” said Cindy Ady, minister of tourism, parks and
recreation. ... |
The
Royal Canadian Legion and Outward Bound Canada announce an exciting ...
Canada NewsWire (press release)
With the support of Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation (TPR) the program
plans to offer family and follow-up programming. Who? ... |
| Family
Day in Canadian Provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario
and Saskatchewan Celebrate Family Day Activities Winter Carnivals outdoor
winter fun Events and winter sports.
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