Wetaskiwin… Dinosaurs of the Field: Tractors That Built Alberta is the Reynolds-Alberta Museum’s new feature exhibition running to October 14. The exhibition explores giant gasoline powered tractors that ruled Alberta from 1906 to 1921. These early tractors, gigantic and expensive to operate, populated Alberta’s farm fields until a wave of smaller, economical modern vehicles led to their extinction.
On May 19, 20 and 21, visitors of all ages will enjoy discovering these imposing…
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A star-studded lineup featuring some of Canada’s top celebrity chefs will create mouth-watering dishes featuring Prince Edward Island culinary products during this year’s Fall Flavours Festival.
Food Network Canada stars Chef Susur Lee, an internationally acclaimed Toronto-based chef who has appeared on Iron Chef America and Top Chef; Chef Anna Olson, host of Bake with Anna Olson; Chef Anthony Sedlak, judge on…
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The Government of Saskatchewan has launched a free iPhone app in celebration of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
The Crown in Saskatchewan app is an exciting way to stay up-to-date on all aspects of the Diamond Jubilee and the Royal Visit to the province.
The app will stream live tweets, pictures and…
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The Village Historique Acadien launched its programming in the context of its 35th anniversary celebrations.
“When you reach this kind of milestone, you should celebrate it in a big way,” said Culture, Tourism and Healthy Living Minister Trevor Holder. “I invite visitors to our province, and New Brunswickers, to plan a trip to the Village Historique Acadien this season and enjoy firsthand our…
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TORONTO, May 1, 2012 /CNW/ – EdgeWalk at the CN Tower, Toronto’s most extreme attraction opens to the public for an exciting second season at 12:00 noon on May 1. Adventure lovers will once again walk on the edge of one of the world’s greatest man-made wonders, 356m/1168ft (116 storeys) above the ground. Demand for reservations has been high since bookings began earlier this year. New for 2012, the experience can be booked online at www.edgewalkcntower.ca.
“During its first season, EdgeWalk lived up to and exceeded all expectations, achieving an…
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VANCOUVER, April 30, 2012 /CNW/ – From building sand castles in the monumental Athabasca Sand Dunes to following a gastronomic slalom course in Whistler, Canada offers world travellers experiences that are anything but ordinary.
The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) is pleased to welcome 48 more tourism experiences as members of the Signature Experiences Collection® (SEC)—a collection of remarkable experiences available from coast-to-coast-to-coast throughout Canada. The SEC program is an important element of…
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Scenic views, hockey, poutine, and some of the friendliest people on the planet, Canada has it all. But as much as we love our country, when we’re looking to travel, sometimes a trip outside of the great white north is a must. Using its latest Hotel Price Index™ (HPI™), Hotels.com® has uncovered exactly where in the world Canadians are going to indulge their international travel desires.
1 New York City
2 Las Vegas
3 Chicago
4 Seattle
5 Orlando
6 San Francisco
7 Boston
8 Los Angeles
9 London
10 Paris
11 San Diego
12 Miami
13 Honolulu
14 Newark
15 Rome
16 Fort Lauderdale
17 Anaheim
18 Hong Kong
19 Washington, D.C.
20 Atlantic City
A new guide showcasing Prince Edward Island’s culinary highlights is the latest example of how the province is cementing its reputation as a top culinary destination, thanks to investments from the federal and provincial governments.
The first-ever Zagat Prince Edward Island Restaurants and Markets Survey was launched today by the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue; Prince Edward Island Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Henderson; and Austin Clement, Vice Chair of the…
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Star Wars and Star Trek fans unite: the Museum of Natural History will host a travelling exhibit, Out of This World: Extraordinary Costumes from Film and Television, from May 18 to Aug. 26.
The exhibit will feature more than 40 costumes and objects from science fiction films and television programs like Star Wars, Blade Runner, Terminator, Star Trek, and Batman. Visitors will be able to learn how costume design uses colour, style, scale, and cultural and traditional cues to help performers…
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