Monthly Archives: January 2010

Get Outside: 10 cool winter activities across Canada

Canada is a paradise for winter sports, both familiar and extreme! Why not try: Skiing & Snowboarding | Ultimate downhill adventure awaits in the Rockies’ UNESCO world heritage sites, legendary resorts or heli-skiing packages.   Snowshoeing | Break trail through … Continue reading

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VIA Rail helps bring Fred the Dog home

  Did you spot the headlines about Fred the Dog? Stranded in a Vancouver pound after the death of his owner, Fred has been reunited with family in Montreal – thanks in part thanks to VIA Rail! VIA offered up … Continue reading

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Feasts, Fun and Fire at Toronto’s WinterCity Festival

  Free shows and wallet-friendly fine dining. That should warm you up to Toronto’s WinterCity Festival! This January 29 – February 11, 2010, over 500,000 people will pack the scene with: Foodies. 150 of TO’s best restaurants slash prices for … Continue reading

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Save on last-minute travel… with VIA Rail

Score up to 75% off your next train trip… with VIA Rail’s Express Deals! Every week, check for last-minute, limited-time savings on train travel across Canada. Hunt down fares as low as $20 for adults, $18 for 60+, $14 for … Continue reading

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VIA Getaways: Quebec City Winter Carnival

If New Year’s set you dreaming about MORE travel, MORE fun and MORE time with friends and family… try Carnaval de Quebec! This January 29 to February 14, 2010, be one of the millions at the biggest winter fest in … Continue reading

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Spend a Unique Night in Québec’s Ice Hotel!

   What Hôtel de Glace 2010 / Ice Hotel 2010 Where Station touristique Duschenay, near Québec City When Opens January 4th to April 4th, 2010 Why Celebrate the 10th anniversary of North America’s only ice hotel! Spend the night cocooning … Continue reading

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