Travel News

Cape Breton ranked one of the world's 10 best islands
November 13
The scenic beauty of Cape Breton Island has once again caught the attention of National Geographic Traveler magazine.

Top Honors for Ripplecove Inn & Spa
November 13
The prestigious "Resto Voir Guide", edition 2008 has recently awarded Ripplecove Inn its highest rating of 5 Stars for its outstanding cuisine.

FOUR SEASONS RESORT WHISTLER... AAA FIVE DIAMOND AWARD
November 13
Four Seasons Resort Whistler received the Five Diamond Award® by the American Automobile Association - Canada's only resort to receive the honour. This accolade places the resort on the world map as an exclusive year-round destination.

RED TREE LODGE & RESTAURANT OPENING SOON IN FERNIE
November 09
It's the cedar tree that has lived and grown in the Elk Valley for hundreds of years. The grand tree then denoted one of Fernie's favorite ski runs on Snake Ridge. Now it represents the experience and atmosphere of the newly refurbished Red Tree Lodge & Restaurant located on Highway 3 in the heart of Fernie.

Chaudière-Appalaches wine route reaches out
November 09
EnBeauce.com reports that after a successful summer, the Chaudière-Appalaches wine route is increasing its current number of partner cider, wine and fruit alcohol producers from four to sixteen. Financial support of $74,625 was allocated to the wine route organization at a recent Chaudière-Appalaches region gathering of elected officials, writes Isabelle Henry.

Tourism Squamish Launches With New, Interactive Website
November 09
Tourism Squamish has just launched their exciting new, interactive website, http://www.ToursimSquamish.com, and they're not looking back.

NATIONAL TOURISM INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT SHINES ON CALGARY AMBASSADORS
November 09
Fostering hospitality excellence in their delivery of tourism services, two Calgarians were acknowledged at the 2007 TIAC National Awards for Tourism Excellence on November 5, 2007.

INCURSION VOYAGES FIRST CANADIAN COMPANY TO SIGN ON TO THE CODE OF CONDUCT
November 08
Incursion Voyages is the first Canadian company to join a global effort to eradicate child sex tourism by signing on to the Code of Conduct for The Protection of Children From Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism.

Vancouver Island named best island in North America
November 07
CBC reports that Vancouver Island has been named North America's best island, and BC's Gulf Islands as third-best, in a Condé Nast Traveler readers' choice survey. Sixth-place island honours were accorded to PEI.

Olympic Dreams For A Few Lucky Kids Begin In The Canadian Rockies
November 07
The first Men's and Women's World Cup Downhill and Super G ski races of the season begin in less than a month, here in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. These races in Lake Louise, Alberta, are the most relaxed on the World Cup Tour. The reason? Only a small number of spectators bother to make the trip and thus access to the world's best is easy and enjoyable, for fan and racer alike.

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