VIA Rail Canada has partnered with International Flora Montréal 2007, an event in Quebec that brings together the latest trends in the art of gardening and landscaping. Rail passengers visiting any of the 16 participating gardens from Vancouver Island to Halifax will be eligible to win a weekend for two at International Flora Montréal 2007….
Where Canada Magazine has selected its top ten attractions for Canadian summer travel in 2007. Many are brand new; others have been renovated or are celebrating significant milestones. Top 10 New Attractions for Summer 2007 (in alphabetical order): 1. Atlantic Jazz Festival, Halifax, Nova Scotia: One of Atlantic Canada’s biggest musical events has added three…
Like any world-class alpine resort, Banff has its share of high-priced restaurants with killer views of the Canadian Rockies all year round. But if you’re looking for a bargain meal, there’s a premier sports bar at 119 Banff Avenue called the Elk & Oarsman Pub & Grill. Unfortunately, the days of very favorable exchange rates…
We received a first hand review from a couple that recently journeyed east for an upscale stay at the stately Post Hotel & Spa, which borders picturesque Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada, offering a gorgeous ski lodge, pampering spa, award-winning Gourmet Magazine-heralded restaurant, and much more. Originally built in 1942, the Post resonates with the…
According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal about the housing boom in Calgary, a few “years ago, patrons who ordered $80 bottles of wine at The Living Room Restaurant and Lounge have recently traded up to $300 vintages.” Part of this reason is the oil boom that’s overwhelming this Alberta province city…