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Top 10 Reasons for a Whistler Girlfriends' Getaway at Nita Lake Lodge
1. You've been talking about it for months (or maybe years?). Now is the time to grab the girls and head to Nita Lake Lodge in Whistler, B.C., to celebrate old memories and make new ones. 2. The...
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Remember to pack these travel accessories for sleep Thick into the heat of summer travel, there's a whole lot of fun days ahead -- and they don't need to be as sleep deprived as you're worried they...
View ArticleFIFA Women's World Cup Was a Triumph for Vancouver
Jon Wilson stood on Robson Street staring east to the throng of Americans parading toward the host stadium of the Women's World Cup final and declared the scene was "awesome." Wilson was ecstatic that...
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Philadelphia Offers Plenty of Reasons to Visit
With its mix of art, history, public spaces and beautifully preserved buildings, the City of Brotherly Love offers plenty of reasons to visit other than cheesesteak (but that, too). stay: The...
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Four Secrets About Southwest Ontario's Culinary and Craft Beer Scene
The jig is up! After exploring Norfolk County, I'm sharing four of the best kept (and delicious!) secrets about the culinary scene in Ontario's Southwest. But go quickly: once the hipsters find out,...
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Vancouver Island Man Punches Cougar To Save Mini Dachshund
A Vancouver Island man didn’t think twice when he punched a cougar in the face to rescue his puppy. The alarming incident happened on Friday when Langford’s Shawn Hanson was just about to clean his...
View ArticleSmoke Makes B.C. Look Like Another Planet
Almost 200 devastating wildfires are burning in British Columbia, which has seen an extended heat wave and dry spell. The intense smoke has drifted across the province, and even into other parts of...
View ArticleAtchison Family Swims Through All 5 Great Lakes In 1 Day
Talk about a great Canadian adventure. The Atchison family of St. Marys, Ont. went for a swim in all five Great Lakes — in one day. The epic trip had been longtime goal for Derek Atchison after he...
View Article$100 Hot Dogs Sell Out In One Day At Calgary Stampede
CALGARY - A food truck selling a posh hot dog for $100 at the Calgary Stampede has sold out after just one day.The Dragon Dog is infused with expensive cognac and topped with Kobe beef, lobster and...
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Discover the Hidden Gems to Be Found in Canada's Capital
There are hidden gems in this political town that are all about art and food, music and exploration. Oh, sure, there's the parliament buildings and the museums but do you know where the best view of...
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Wendiceratops Is Alberta's Newest Awesome Dinosaur
EDMONTON - Another new species of dinosaur with a bizarre and elaborate array of horns and shields on its face has emerged from the hills and hoodoos of southern Alberta. "The rate of horned dinosaur...
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Jake Highton, Grumpy Nevada Columnist, Really Hated His Trip To Edmonton
Like any city, Edmonton has had its share of negative tourist reviews. But a missive from a grumpy American writer and professor who travelled to Alberta's capital is just a new level of funny. In an...
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B.C. Mountaintop Ice Rink Video Is A Breath Of Fresh Air
In the middle of a dry, hot, B.C. summer, a Vancouver helicopter pilot is giving us all a shot of winter with a very cool video. Literally cool. Bradley Friesen took two hockey players up to the...
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Bear Caught In B.C. Wildfire Captured In Heartbreaking Photo
Many stunning photos have captured the devastation of the nearly 200 wildfires still burning in B.C. but only one has managed to convey the dire situation for the province's wildlife. Steve Kendall,...
View ArticlePan Am Games Brazilian Cyclists Drive On Don Valley Parkway For Practice,...
TORONTO — Nine Brazilian cyclists looking to practise for the Pan Am Games had a run-in with police after they ended up on a Toronto highway Sunday morning. Police say the cyclists — who were wearing...
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Andrew Strain, Vancouver Adventurer, Is Our B.C. Photographer Of The Month
When summer comes around, most of us find ourselves with an itch to head into the B.C. backcountry and do some exploring. Andrew Strain gets to do that for a living — all year 'round. The Oliver-born...
View Article22 Things To Do In Nova Scotia
With summer vacation in full swing, it's time to explore the incredible sites Canada has to offer — and the province that caught our attention this time around is none other than Nova Scotia. When we...
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Why You Should Visit Marseille
Note: Airfare, hotel, and a walking tour was provided courtesy of Atout France. During her free time, the author had the opportunity to further explore Marseille's neighbourhoods and cultural...
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The Right Way to Explore the French Countryside
Note: Airfare, ground transportation, accommodation and activities were arranged by Atout France. Heading to the South of France soon? Book a few days in Marseille then head to the Alpes de Haute...
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Off the Beaten Path: Explore Canada's French Landscapes
Dreaming about practicing that hard-earned high school French, but your wallet is feeling a little too empty for a cross-Atlantic flight? Then it's time to head to Québec. For an authentic French...
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