Known as the polar bear capital of the world, the tiny town of Churchill, Manitoba is home to some very special visitors every year around September. Polar bear watching tours catch a glimpse of the threatened species as they move between the ice and the land at this time of year. If you aren’t fortunate enough to make it to Churchill in September, visit between late June and late August for prime beluga whale viewing. Stay and enjoy the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights), one of the most phenomenal sights in Canada.
TAKE A WINE TOUR IN THE OKANAGAN
You may be wondering, wine touring in Canada? You bet—the Okanagan Valley is a spectacular, up-and-coming wine region in British Columbia. The arid valley and terraced landscape, with its long hours of northerly summer sun, has an increasing reputation as being the “California of the north” in its production of outstanding vintages. During the spring, summer, and fall, wine festivals and tastings abound in this region. The public is welcome at most wineries for tours and tastings, where you may be able to see the entire process of winemaking from crushing to labeling. Set in a picturesque mountain setting, the Okanagan Valley vineyards and wineries are at their best when weather is warm.
LIVE IT UP AT THE CARNAVAL DE QUEBEC
The world’s largest winter festival, Quebec’s Winter Carnaval is a magical display of fun and French-Canadian tradition. Choose from more than 300 events and shows over a two-and-a-half-week party held annually in late January through early February. More than 60,000 visitors from all over the world come for the unique winter celebrations, such as ice fishing, concerts, dogsled rides, slide runs, snow baths, parades, Ice Tower, skating, snow sculptures and horse-drawn sleigh rides are some of the highlights. For a truly one-of-a-kind winter experience, spend a night at the famous Ice Hotel.
SKATE THROUGH TOWN ON THE RIDEAU CANAL SKATEWAY
From late December until late February, the Rideau Canal freezes, creating the largest ice-skating rink in the world. Enjoy 4.5 miles of uninterrupted skating (the equivalent of 90 Olympic hockey rinks) on this "roadway" of ice in Ottawa, Ontario. The Rideau Canal Skateway is a fun activity for people of all ages who want to skate, walk, or sled through the capital city.
TAKE A TRAIN RIDE THROUGH THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
There’s no better way to take in the breathtaking scenery of the Canadian Rockies than by sitting back and relaxing on the Rocky Mountain train. VIA Rail offers service from Toronto, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton and Vancouver to Jasper. The Rocky Mountain Rail Tour Company will take you from Vancouver to Banff and on to Calgary. Pick your package, stop and explore Jasper National Park, Banff National Park, the Kootenays, and many other points in between. You can take a break from the train and stay at world-class resorts in Banff or even combine the ultimate rail trip with a luxury Alaskan cruise.
GO ZORBING
Strap in for the latest thrill sport, straight from New Zealand! At Canada Olympic Park ,just west of Calgary, you can flip and bounce down a hill in what is essentially a giant hamster ball. You can z-trip from May through September for $30 per person.
GINGER SIXTY TWO
This glamorous, French-style Granville lounge club below the Ramada Hotel packs in an upscale Vancouver crowd. Sink into plush, ‘60s-inspired furnishings ideal for relaxing and sipping the many gin-and-ginger signature cocktails. Retro black-and-white films are screened on the ceilings, international DJs spin trendy dance music, and the light Pacific-Asian-fused dishes are a tempting distraction. You will want to dress up for this!
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