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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 … Continue reading
Posted in Montréal, My Tops, Ottawa, Vancouver
Tagged Canada, churchill, Montréal, Ottawa, spring, spring travel, springtime, stratford, Vancouver
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Valentine’s Day: 5 Perfect Train Getaways
Still got a sweet spot for Valentine’s Day? Skip the cards and candy. I’ve found all-inclusive deals to the most romantic spots in Canada, including train travel, luxury accommodations and guided adventure! My Top 5 Valentine’s Train Getaways are… Montréal … Continue reading
Posted in Jasper, Montréal, Quebec city, Toronto, Train experience, VIA Rail stuff, Vancouver
Tagged Canada, Jasper, Montréal, Québec City, Toronto, train, valentine, VIA, VIA Rail stuff
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Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2010 Across Canada
Cheering in 2010 from Times Square? Fuggedaboutit! Canada’s got plenty of family-friendly, outdoor parties to ring in the new year this December 31: HALIFAX “A” New Year’s Eve Show 10…9…8… Countdown with free concerts, fireworks, TV personalities and a huge … Continue reading
Posted in Edmonton, Festivals and events, Halifax, Holidays and activities, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver, Winter
Tagged new year 2010, new year canada, new year canadian, new year edmonton, new year halifax, new year montreal, new year niagara falls, new year toronto, new year vancouver, New Year's Eve, new year’s eve
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Top Christmas displays across Canada
Nothing like a stroll through the downtown streets of your favourite Canadian city to see the holiday lights and displays — *sigh* All you need is warm boots, hot chocolate and the heart of a child! Here are some of … Continue reading
Posted in Festivals and events, Holidays and activities, Montréal, My Tops, Quebec city, Toronto, Vancouver
Tagged christmas displays, Montréal, Québec City, Toronto, Vancouver
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Santa Claus parades in Canada
Don’t miss where Santa lands next in Canada!: VANCOUVER, BC. Rogers Santa Claus Parade When: Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 1:00pm Route: Follows Georgia west of Broughton, then south on Howe until Davie. Highlights: Santa’s helped this year by Canadian … Continue reading
Posted in Festivals and events, Holidays and activities, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver
Tagged Canada, Christmas, kids, parade, santa claus
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Hockey in Canada: Teams and where to see a game
So you’re visiting Canada and you’d like to catch an NHL Hockey game? I don’t blame you. It’s the best game on earth! Here’s your primer on Canada’s professional hockey teams, including logos, links and venue information. GAME ON! Montreal … Continue reading
VIA Rail’s Top 5 winter travel packages
Organizing your winter vacation? Getting those skis ready for another season? To help with your planning, I went browsing on the TrainPackages.ca website for all-inclusive packages that deliver an unforgettable experience. Not only do they take you to Canada’s best … Continue reading
Posted in Montréal, My Tops, Nature destination, Quebec city, Toronto, Train experience, VIA Rail stuff
Tagged Canada, Jasper, Maritimes, Montréal, Rockies, skating, skiing, Toronto, Tremblant, vacation, winter
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Carfree day: Tuesday, September 22
Every September 22, people around the world leave their cars at home and become pedestrians, cyclists and public transit users to show how much we care about climate change. No matter how you spell it, Carfree Day is a way … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Festivals and events, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg
Tagged bike, carfree, day, public, transit, walk
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Osheaga: Sunday, Aug 2 – What a day!
Despite the dire weather conditions, I returned for the second day of Osheaga. On the menu: a musical line-up as hot as yesterday’s, a little rain and a lot of mud! Here’s a review of my day. BEAST One of … Continue reading
Posted in Montréal, VIA Rail stuff
Tagged august, beast, festival, l'il andy, Music, osheaga, rufus wainwright, tiga, ting tings
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Osheaga Festival – I’ll be there!
Guess who’s going to Osheaga in Montreal? ME! I’m definitely seeing Coldplay on Saturday night and then Beast and Arctic Monkeys on Sunday for sure. I’m going to be taking loads of pictures and posting two blog articles on the … Continue reading