Category Archives: Destination – Canada

March 02

Explore Calgary in 48 Hours

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By Rod Raycroft “If you called yourself a cowboy, you’d better be one.” That’s what Calgary-bred wrestler Bret “The Hitman” Hart said when he refused to adopt a cowboy persona with the World Wrestling Federation. Simply being born in the Alberta metropolis doesn’t influence your ability to bust broncos at the…

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February 14

How Not to Lose 48 Hours in the City of Champions

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By Rod Raycroft Call it The Big E, Festival City, River City, or Edmonchuck—Alberta’s capital has several nicknames. Its official slogan is “City of Champions,” but a British journalist dubbed it “Deadmonton” during the 2001 World Championships in Athletics. However, there’s nothing boring about this metropolis. Here’s a guide to what awaits in Edmonton. THE […]

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December 19

’twas 48 Hours in Vancouver before Christmas

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by Rod Raycroft You’re arrived in  Vancouver. Relax afterall you’re in good company, as nine million visitors a year cannot be wrong. Vancouver the largest city in Western Canada can truly be called world class. Not only did Vancouver host a world exposition 1986 and the Winter Olympics in 2010, Conde Nast Magazine readers selected […]

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November 03

48 Hours under the Aurora in Whitehorse, Yukon

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By Rod Raycroft    A visit to the city of Whitehorse in Canada’s  northern Yukon Territory already means you might be willing to go outside your comfort zone. Not only is the city above the 60th parallel, where most residents are apt to provide odd advice – particularly in autumn or winter when they might utter, […]

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October 17

Haunted Canada

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Halloween’s youthful ghouls will soon ring doorbells and sing a short refrain of ‘Trick or Treat.’ Costumed kids began knocking on doors in North America around the 1940’s for tasty treats, yet the origin is rooted in the British middle ages. ‘Soul Cakes’ were traditionally set out as offerings to ancestors on ‘All Hallows Eve’ […]

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August 30

Musical Winnipeg, Where Canada’s Heart Beats

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Centre stage in Canada is the province of Manitoba, western by default but don’t expect the streets of it’s capital Winnipeg filled with pick-up trucks and cowboy hats. This city can boast a musical swagger that has rocked the world. From underground acts to the biggest names in the world, Winnipeg’s burgeoning music scene has fostered […]

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July 30

Explore Calgary in 48 Hours

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By Rod Raycroft “If you called yourself a cowboy, you’d better be one.” That’s what Calgary-bred wrestler Bret “The Hitman” Hart said when he refused to adopt a cowboy persona with the World Wrestling Federation. Simply being born in the Alberta metropolis doesn’t influence your ability to bust broncos at the rodeo. Nonetheless, the prairie […]

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April 25

2014 WTTC Award Winners

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We have highlighted here five of the six winners from the 18 finalists of 2014 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards from the six categories. In our previous coverage the winner of the Environment award is Jetwing Vil Uyana. This year’s finalists range from local destinations to global hotel groups, international airlines, luxury tour operators and small eco-lodges. Award applications were received […]

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April 02

That’s Poker!

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That’s Poker!. Click on the link to enjoy our new site as we share information on that truly North American game that has swept the world, Poker! You can also share experiences and insights on the game, clubs and location.

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