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Rideau Canal - Ottawa, Canada
Morning walk along the RideauOne of the great engineering feats of the 19th century, the Rideau Canal was constructed between 1826 to 1832 originally as a military and commercial waterway connecting the Canadian capital to Kingston, at the head of Lake Ontario. Today, it is the only UNESCO World Her
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Yorkville - Toronto, Canada
Toronto’s YorkvilleToronto’s Yorkville has what must be one of the most unusual histories of any neighborhood in North America. Once the spiritual home of Toronto’s counter-culture, where musicians like Joni Mitchell and Neil Young performed in its coffee houses, it is today the city’s prime shoppin
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The Fairmont Banff Springs - Banff, Canada
Fairmont Banff Springs, Alberta A true landmark that has welcomed guests for more than 125 years, the famous Fairmont Banff Springs is set amongst the beauty of the alpine town of Banff in the heart of Canadas Rocky Mountains and Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Referred to as Cana
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Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver - Vancouver, Canada
Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel, Vancouver, British ColumbiaFairmont Pacific Rim sits on the ocean’s edge, in the heart of Vancouver’s historic port and financial district. Soaring 430 feet high as one of downtown’s largest buildings, it offers unobstructed views of the North Shore Mountains, Stanley Par
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Rain or Shine - Vancouver, Canada
Rain or Shine Ice Cream: Ice Cream Without The LinesLocal ice cream shops are scattered around the city, but this one is my favorite. While downtown shops garner huge lines of tourists, some more worthwhile than others), Rain or Shine Ice Cream is located in an area of town that caters more to the
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Pacific Rim National Park Reserve - Alberni Clayoquot A, Canada
Storm Watching in BCs Pacific RimA mesmerizing spectacle happens when Mother Nature combines rain, fierce winds and the Pacific Ocean: Storms. They are wild and powerful, and they crash into the coast of BC every winter.
Some of the best vantage points are on the west coast of Vancouver Island in
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Ogilvy - Montréal, Canada
Retail LandmarkOgilvy has been a Montreal institution since the original dry goods store opened in 1866. The current store, nicknamed the Queen of Catherine Street, opened in 1912. Ogilvys history is tied to that of Montreal and the small display on the fifth floor provides a fascinating glimpse at
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Holt Renfrew Montreal - Montréal, Canada
Shopping BlockOne of Canadas most venerable department stores, Holt Renfrew was founded in 1837 in Quebec City where it became known for the quality of its furs. The store was later to become the official furrier to the Queen, Victoria that is (they would continue to receive royal warrants until 192
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Place Bonaventure - Montreal, Canada
The City, Inside-OutThe Place Bonaventure is widely recognized as one of the most important buildings constructed in Canada in the 1960s, though thats not to say its universally loved. Its a regular contender for the title of Montreals ugliest building. For the student of architecture, however, whet
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Corso 32 - Edmonton, Canada
Fine Italian Made SimpleThe menu at Corso 32 is just one page, with a few appetizers, a small sampling of pastas (all homemade), meat dishes, and sides. There are enough dessert ideas (like the chocolate torta, which has been on the menu since they opened) to make you save room, and sharing is encou
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Edmonton Radial Railway Society - Edmonton, Canada
Ride the RailsFor an especially scenic way to go from downtown to Strathcona, try an old-fashioned streetcar ride. The Edmonton Radial Rail Society is a group dedicated to restoring and preserving the historic electric trams so that you can experience transit from 1912. The High Level Bridge streetc
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Rostizado - Edmonton, Canada
Chicken Roasted RightThe newest venture by the Tres Carnales team was an instant hit on the Edmonton food scene. Dont expect tacos here: The Nuevo-Latino menu rotates (pun intended) around rotisserie chicken and pork—or both if you like eating family-style and taking home leftovers. Meats are accomp
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Varscona Mural - Edmonton, Canada
Art Walk Anniversary MuralEvery summer, Edmontons Old Strathcona neighborhood hosts an Art Walk, with hundreds of artists who exhibit their work on the street. The first Art Walk in 1995 coincided with the creation of a mural by Tim Heimdal. This work began Whyte Avenues transformation, and for the
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Whiteout Workshop - Edmonton, Canada
Silk-Screened InspirationWhiteout Workshop is a labor of love by Natasha Paterson, an Alberta artist trained as a snowboard photographer who (literally) transfers her inspirations to T-shirts, clothing, and prints. Many designs come from Patersons road trips, outdoor adventures, and passions for typ
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Neon Sign Museum - Edmonton, Canada
The Bright Lights of EdmontonFor some, neon signs are an eyesore. For others, theyre artifacts with cultural value. The city of Edmonton collected a dozen historic neon signs, restored them to their former glory, and installed them on 104 Street NW. They represent different eras in the history of Ed
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Couleurs Gourmandes - La Conception, Canada
Foraging for FoodiesBefore the words gourmet and organic became so overused that they lost all meaning, the original epicurean delight was wild mushrooms. Totally local and seasonal, packed with health benefits, and slightly fraught with danger, mushrooms are just some of the forests edible treats.
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Les Jardins du précambrien - Val David, Canada
Art Meets Nature in QuebecPart nature preserve, part sculpture garden, and part scavenger hunt, the Jardins du Précambrien are the brainchild of Quebec artist Rene Derouin; their purpose is to bring art and nature together. Each year, artists from across the globe are invited to contribute to the si
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Le St-Amour Épicerie Urbaine - Mont Tremblant, Canada
French Canadian Foodie FavoritesA general store for all your picnic/edible souvenir/fondue party needs, the St-Amour Epicerie carries all things delicious and French Canadian. With a large selection of local cheeses, chocolates, and specialty items like Montreals artisanal 1642 cola, you might also
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Mont Tremblant Activity Centre - Mont Tremblant, Canada
Travel like a TrapperPrefer your activities to be a bit more hands-on than a typical group tour? Maybe something along the lines of catching a fish with your bare hands? If so, you can spend a day with a trapper and cook your own trout lunch (accompanied by bread cooked on a branch) while learning a
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Crème et Chocolat - Mont Tremblant, Canada
The Toughest Ice Cream Decision Youll Make in QuebecOne of the most difficult choices youll make in Mont-Tremblant is what kind of ice cream you want. At Crème et Chocolat, the many delectable flavors can seem overwhelming at first glance. Feel like chocolate? Youll have to decide among milk, dark,
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