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.

Saskatchewan to host the Royals on Victoria Day Weekend 2012
Prince Charles and Camilla will visit Saskatchewan during a brief Canadian tour to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. See Toronto Star story. An initial itinerary of the visit, from May 20 to May 23, was released Monday for the fourth tour in four years by members of the Royal Family and includes a visit to Fort York in Toronto for a bicentennial War of 1812 recreation.  Victoria Day offers a celebration of two Monarchs Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria.  More on Victoria Day May 21, 2012. More on Saskatchewan visit. Book Regina Hotels

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.

Canada's Maple Leaves Are Changing Colours (Colors)
Where in Canada can you see red maple leaves?  Just about everywhere from Ontario East to Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island. Magnificant reds, oranges, purples and palettes of yellows and crimsons will brighten the days of autumn.  Canada is the better "New England" when it comes to fall colours, fall festivals and fall fairs. 
Pick Canada First for your fall colour "Maple Leaf" road trip. 

Canada's Fall Fair and Exhibition Season Kicks into High Gear
Barrie Ontario Canada..................August 19, 2011:  Canadian Fall Fairs are a "right of the late summer and autumn fall colour season".  As the CNE (Canadian National Exhibition) starts August 19, 2011 so do many  rural fall fair,agricultural festival and harvest season county fairs. have already started to celebrate.   Toronto plays host to several of the largest fall fairs and exhibitions in the country during the fall season staring with the CNE and ending with the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, which is really a late fall fair.  Many provinces host major end of summer-fall exhibitions from the west coast to the east coast including the Maritime Fall Fair in Halifax, and the PNE (Pacific National Exhibition) in Vancouver

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

Tourism Saskatoon Celebrates Tourism Awareness Week with Social Media Contest
Hospitality Net (press release)
It is estimated that seven out of 10 workers got their first job in
Saskatchewan's tourism industry. Led by the Tourism Industry Association of
Canada, Tourism Week in Canada is June 6 – 12. This is the national
celebration of Canada's tourism sector ...

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

Sask In Motion family photo contest
Southwest Booster -
Saskatchewan in motion has launched a photo contest to encourage all families and individuals to get physically active on Family Day, February 21, ...Take a photo of your family enjoying your favourite physical activity and submit it to the Saskatchewan in motion Facebook page. Every photo submitted will be entered in the draw to win a $50.00 gift certificate to a fitness and sports retailer.

REGINA: RCMP Heritage Centre:
Monday, February 21, 2011 - 1:00 to 4:00 pm - Family Day Fun
Join us at the Heritage Centre for a family fun day! We'll have 2 teams of horses out and ready to give sleigh rides, there will be snowshoeing and shinny (we'll have sticks available, but you're welcome to bring your own if you'd like!) and crafts, face-painting, hot chocolate and cookies. You'll get a chance to win door prizes and much more! Children ages 5 and under gain free admission. A big thank you to Morsky Rosalea Belgians for donating the sleigh rides. We hope to see you there!

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

Tips to help employees find work-life balance
Canadian HR Reporter
Workers in Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan are counting down to a much-needed break from the winter blues thanks to Family Day, a public holiday that celebrates  the importance of family life.....Organizations that respect family and personal time will help build a happier and more productive employee base, she said.

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

Regina, Saskatchewan
Santa's Annual Parade
November 21, 2010  1pm
Theme:  Christmas Then and Now
Route: Albert St and 25th Ave
Southland Shopping Centre web site
Regina 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

Gordie Howe gets honorary degree in Saskatchewan
msnbc.com - 9 hours ago
Associated Press Sports SASKATOON, Saskatchewan (AP) -The man known as Mr. Hockey has a new name: Dr. Hockey. Gordie Howe has received an honorary Doctor of ...

Stalking 'ghosts' of a violent past in Saskatchewan's Fort Pitt
Vancouver Sun - Peter Wilson - 4 hours ago
"This portion of the province, adjacent to the North Saskatchewan River, is so rich in history it absolutely reeks," Brown says. In his mind's eye, ...

High hopes for Sask. tourism after Olympics
CBC.ca Tourism officials in Saskatchewan hope a multimillion-dollar display of the province's attractions at the recent Winter Olympics in Vancouver will lead to an influx of tourism dollars at home. More than 100000 people turned up over the two weeks that the $4.1-million attraction was open during the Olympics — about 7,500 a day, according to Tourism Saskatchewan's marketing manager.