The best wines in the world seem to come from temperate, warm places like France, Italy, New Zealand, Australia, South America and California. It sometimes comes as a surprise to people, then, that Canada—often associated with cold, harsh weather patterns—has a booming wine industry that has been producing world-class vintages for decades. Canadian wine has garnered the country international recognition as a producer of fine, award-winning vino. (continue...)
Upon thinking of Canada, one cannot suppress images of open space, diverse landscapes and striking hospitality spread among urban centres and rural communities. With a total area of 9,984,670 sq km (3,855,103 sq mi), plus natural attractions such as... (continue...)
Camping is one of the fastest growing recreational activities. More and more families are packing tent or trailer and heading to one of Alberta’s many provincial parks and campgrounds. (continue...)
In the past few decades, Canada has started to shed its image as a frigid land of vast wilderness in favour of a sophisticated, urban persona. Canada's major cities are now being seen for what they are—vibrant, modern hubs of activity. The country's urban centres boast many attractions, one of the most significant being their world-class shopping facilities. (continue...)
It's hard to think of Alberta without conjuring images of this diverse province's most amazing and powerful sight—the Rocky Mountains, which tower over prairies and foothills as one moves west through the province. The Rocky Mountains are a huge tourist draw, particularly to popular ski areas like Banff, Lake Louise, Kananaskis and Jasper. But how does one enjoy the majesty of these humbling giants when there's no snow on the ground? (continue...)
Hailed as one of Canada’s greatest drives, the Icefields Parkway is a scenic highway officially running from Lake Louise to the town of Jasper and straight through the majestic Canadian Rockies. Stretching 230 km (142 mi), the Parkway travels alongside age-old icefields, vast alpine forests, turquoise glacial lakes and permanently snow-capped mountains (continue...)
With the 1988 Winter Olympics, Kananaskis Country received a lot of press. Containing the sites for both the Nordic and alpine events, the games suddenly introduced millions of people to an area that had once been solely the realm of Albertan’s. (continue...)
Did you ever imagine you would be going on a horse pack trip? Let alone by yourself? The outfitter said anyone with good balance and a better sense of humor could do these trips. (continue...)
For all those aspiring ranchers and cowboys hoping to explore Alberta's wild west, get ready to road trip through the prairies along the Cowboy Trail. Travel back to Alberta's pioneer days and ranching past, and experience what life was like for those adventurers who explored the foothills of Alberta's Rocky Mountains (continue...)
There's no better way to relax than to get pampered at a spa. Whether trying to leave the stresses of everyday life behind for awhile or celebrating a special occasion with some friends, one of the many numerous spa treatments offered at some of Canada's best spas are bound to hit the spot (continue...)
