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Monthly Archives: March 2010
EnviroExpo: Eco solutions from Canada’s best young minds
Sustainable homes. Solar power. Safer fabric dyes. Just some of the green innovations from Canada’s brightest young high school and CEGEP scientists – all past EnviroExpo winners. Wondering what eco-friendly ideas will make it to the top of this year’s Canada-wide … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Other
Tagged activities, Canada, Environment, Ontario, science fair
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CBC Radio: Voices from the train
(Photo courtesy of Flickr: Ian Muttoo) In early March, CBC Radio host Michael Enright left Halifax and crossed Canada coast-to-coast by train, interviewing Canadian worthies such as writer Roch Carrier and singer/songwriter Maria Dunn on the way. His aim: “By … Continue reading
Top 10 – Reasons to Take the Train
Why choose the train over flying or driving? Find out below!: Cheaper. Compared to airfare and gas prices, taking the train can be surprisingly cost-effective. Add in discounts plus hot deals, and you can save a bundle! Convenient. With … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, My Bests, Other, Travel in Canada
Tagged Canada, Environment, train, train travel, travel, vacation, VIA
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Canada Getaway Contest – Win $5,000 in VIA Rail Travel!
How many people in Alberta speak French? Which city in Québec is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2010? Answer, and you could win $5,000 in VIA Rail travel credits!* This Spring, celebrate French culture and language across Canada with … Continue reading
Posted in Travel in Canada, VIA Rail stuff
Tagged Canada, contest, tourism, train, train travel, trains, travel, vacation, VIA, VIA Rail stuff, win, winner
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Frequent Traveller? Try VIA Rail’s BizPak
Don’t miss that meeting! Or your mom! Travel with total flexibility and save… with VIA Rail’s BizPak. With BizPak, pick two cities in the Corridor, then get 10 one-way credits for travel in Economy class or 6 one-way credits in Business class*. … Continue reading
Posted in VIA Rail stuff
Tagged discount, train, train travel, trains, travel, VIA, VIA Rail stuff
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Top 5: Spring travel flings across Canada
No matter how long winter’s seemed, spring is nearly here! And it brings some of my fave travel experiences in Canada. Why not plan a visit to: Ottawa. The Canadian Tulip Festival, held May 7-24, 2010, delivers the largest tulip fest … Continue reading
Posted in Montréal, Ottawa, Travel in Canada
Tagged Canada, churchill, Montréal, Ottawa, spring, spring travel, springtime, stratford, Vancouver
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March Break: Warm up with a Spring train trip
For most Canadians, Spring Break and, well, springtime, aren’t exactly synonymous. But who cares if you’re still shovelling out your car and shoving on those toques when you can be swept away by these sweet fares!: Routes Special offer* Toronto – … Continue reading
Posted in Other, Travel in Canada, VIA Rail stuff
Tagged march break, march break canada, Montréal, Ottawa, spring, spring break, spring break canada, Toronto, train, train travel, trains, travel, vacation, VIA, VIA Rail stuff
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