Canadians Love Beach Holidays
TORONTO, ONTARIO, May 16, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX)
2012 Flip Flop Report: Study Examines Beach Goer Behaviours
Canada's largest online travel provider, announced the results of a global survey that sheds light on the preferences of the typical beach-loving Canadian vacationer....Canada is among the most enthusiastic about beach vacations, with 45 per cent of Canadians saying they prefer a beach vacation to all other types of vacations Beach story continues...find more Canada Beach Information 

Summer starts Victoria Day Weekend or the May 24 Weekend (May 18-21)
The annual rite to feel like summer has arrived is often played out on Queen Victoria's Birthday. The 3rd Monday is the official Public Holiday offering up and extra day-off from work for a party, a beach visit with a picnic or an evening with fireworks.  Many residents celebrate "Open the cottage weekend" by getting the dock into the water for the first time with a 24 case of beer  and/or visit to a gravel pit for a real down east party.  Victoria Day Long Weekend Information.

National Road Safety Week Starts May 15-21
Just in time for the  May 24 Victoria Day Weekend  the first public holiday on the busy long weekend of the spring season. Aggressive drivers, impaired drivers and distracted drivers may want to stay at home next week, as many police services in Ontario will participate in Canada’s Road Safety Week.The national campaign, is sponsored by Transport Canada and endorsed by police services across the nation.  See BarrysBayThisWeek,Inside Halton, Winnipeg Free Press

Amazon.ca Reveals List of Top 20 Most Romantic Cities in Canada
Amazon Reveals List of Top 20 Most Romantic Cities in Canada ... Burlington, Ontario; Thunder Bay, Ontario; Barrie, Ontario; Brantford, based comparing sales data of romance novels, sex and relationship books, romantic comedy DVDs and Michael Bublé CDs since January 1, 2012, 

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

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

War Museum Hosts Students for Remembrance Day Ceremonies
Ottawa Citizen - David Pugliese  
In addition, Dr. Kavanagh invites students every year. This year, students from over 50 public and private schools from Vancouver Island to St. John’s, Newfoundland will participate and report to their schools on their experience. See complete story on  Remembrance Day wreath-laying ceremony at the National War Memorial.  See Remembrance Day events across Canada, More information on Canada War Museum, or Musee Canadien de la Guerre

Largest-ever Arts and Cultural Participation Event Comes to Communities Across Canada This Weekend
Thousands of free activities planned for second annual Culture Days celebration
Vancouver, B.C. (September 26, 2011) – The second annual Culture Days event kicks off in hundreds of cities and towns across Canada this weekend, September 30, October 1 and 2. Culture Days features free, hands-on interactive activities from coast to coast to coast that invite the public to discover and participate in the cultural life of their communities.

Volunteers to sample tourism on eastern Trans-Canada Trail
Winnipeg Free Press
pack up bikes for the MRTA tour of the Trans-Canada Trail. (KEN GIGLIOTTI /
WINNIPEG FREE PRESS) A volunteer group is the first bunch of trekkers to
try a new commercial tourism package for the eastern Manitoba portion of
the Trans-Canada Trail. ...

Royal Tour (Kate & William June 30-July 8) 2011 in Canada
Canada will welcome Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as they embark on their first overseas tour as a married couple.  The Royal Couple will be in the National Capital region over the Canada Day weekend moving to Montreal, Quebec City, Charlottetown, Summerside, Yellowknife and Calgary from July 2-July 8, 2011. Get more Royal Tour information

Major improvements at Grand Beach Manitoba
Grand Beach Provincial Park will undergo a major makeover that will improve the popular beach destination for Manitoba families and out-of-province visitors. This announcement was made by Conservation Minister Bill Blaikie.  The boardwalk should be ready for public use by mid-June. Some finishing work on the project will be completed in the fall...read more at Winnipeg Free Press

Test your knowledge with Heritage Day quiz
EMC Nepean Barrhaven - ‎6 hours ago‎
Heritage Day was established in 1973 by the Heritage Canada Foundation to encourage the preservation and promotion of Canada's nationally ignificant architectural, natural and scenic heritage. Heritage Day in Ottawa will occur on Tuesday, February 22, ... Get more information on Canada Heritage Day

Sidney Crosby’s Olympic gold-medal winning puck is home in Halifax
The golden goal comes to Halifax & East Coast for the first time and will be the highlight of a Hockey Hall of Fame exhibit coming to the Discovery Centre, February 11-20. The display, hosted by the Halifax 2011 Canada Games and the Discovery Centre, is proudly sponsored by Bell Aliant. This marks the first time the puck has travelled to Crosby’s home province.  Book Halifax Hotels, more Nova Scotia Hotel Links

Canada's 20 most romantic cities
CANOE
Also surprising, smaller cities across Ontario seem to be hotbeds of romance: No fewer than 11 ... Food for thought when planning a romantic getaway. ...Based on Amazon.ca sales of romance novels, sex and relationship books, romantic comedy DVDs and Michael Buble CDs since Jan. 1, pretty Victoria -- the retirement capital of British Columbia -- is No. 1 in the love department. Valentines Day and more Romantic Getaway Ideas across Canada

Skiing in Canada For Kids
SkiPass for Grades 4 & 5-Skiing and Snowboarding
Canadian school kids in Grade 4 & 5 can get involved in the Canadian Outdoors with the SkiPass from the National programs by  Canadian Ski Council.  If you are interested in getting the kids off the video games and computers consider a Give the gift of skiing/snowboarding this holiday season. Get a SnowPass for your 4th or 5th grader and give them the gift of skiing/snowboarding (inlcuding cross-country skiing) this winter Christmas is just around the corner and soon everyone will be scrambling to pick up the perfect gifts for their kids. This year, why not give your 4th or 5th grader the opportunity to learn a new and exciting winter sport? Ski pass information is available in French and English www.snowpass.ca or www.passeportdesneiges.ca

Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade
November 12, 2010   5pm
Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade website
Winnipeg Hotels on-line

National Organic Week Starts Over Canadian Thanksgiving
Canada.com
By Nickie Polson, Courier-Islander September 24, 2010 Canada's very first
National Organic Week will begin on Thanksgiving Day weekend October 9-16, 2010 and run until World Food Day ...See events for Organic Week, More Canadian Thanksgiving Day Events

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. 

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

Celebrate Manitoba, It's Tourism Week | Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
By doverall
June 7-13 is Tourism Week in Canada, recognizing the importance of tourism to all Canadians. Tourism has a profound economic impact – in Canada tourism is a $7.1 billion industry and in Manitoba tourism is a $1.1 billion industry. See more Canada Tourism Week events and activities

High flying fun in the valley a tourism boost
Morden Times - Lorne Stelmach - 22 hours ago
And the province recognized the success of Hy-Wire Zipline Adventures recently with a Manitoba tourism award. The family-run venture based out of Manitou ...

High flying fun in the valley a tourism boost
Morden Times - Lorne Stelmach - 22 hours ago
And the province recognized the success of Hy-Wire Zipline Adventures recently with a Manitoba tourism award. The family-run venture based out of Manitou ...

Provincial Ex and Peace Garden both win tourism awards
Brandon Sun - James O'Connor - 27 May 2010
Winners received a trophy and the right to use the Manitoba Tourism Award symbol ... "Manitoba's success as a tourism destination is linked directly to the ...More on Garden experiences in Canada

Paving the way from Kenora to Manitoba
Northern Ontario Business - Ian Ross - 21 hours ago
... of Kenora should ease traffic pressure and improve access to Manitoba. ... Construction gets underway this summer on this Gateway-style tourism centre. ...

Farmers' market set to open for business
Winnipeg Free Press - Simon Fuller - 1 day ago
... baked and grown by members of our Manitoba community. ... named among the Top 10 markets in the country by the Canadian Tourism Commission this year. ...

What’s happening in Canada this summer?
Swim with beluga whales in Manitoba. by Susan Musgrave 19 April 2010
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“Nobody who has lived to prove it,” was one response I got when I asked on Facebook if anyone had ever gone swimming with beluga whales. Another reply: “I’m figuring you’d need a really crazy dry suit for that. They’re super cold water ghosts, yeah?”

Warm Your Toes, Open Your Mind Along Winnipeg’s River Trail Warming Huts Become Architectural Showcase
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Canada, Jan. 21, 2010 — Skaters, skiers and strollers, get ready to see some extreme architecture along Manitoba’s most famous winter trail this year. The Assiniboine Credit Union River Trail will soon be home to five architectural marvels, each cleverly designed as a warming hut.

CTV Olympics - Olympic flame warms Icelandic emmigrants
6 Jan 2010 ... when the Olympic torch went bobbing by the construction project where he ... Olympic flame warms Icelandic emmigrants. The Globe and Mail ...

The Globe and Mail
7 Jan 2010 ... Still, when the Olympic torch went bobbing by the construction project ... "Gimli is quite well known for taking in people from Iceland many ...

Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards returns to Canadian soil
660 News - "The Eagle" will carry the flame for 300-metres out of the Manitoba capital. He is thrilled to be back in our country. "Being in Calgary at the Olympic ..

Northern Lights and Arctic Sights in Manitoba from March 23 - 30, 2010
TravelVideo.tv (press release)
The tour program coincides with the start of the Hudson Bay Quest, a 248-mile (400- kilometer) dog sled race from Churchill north to Arviat, Nunavut, ...

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