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There is nothing more appealing to the experienced skier or snowboarder than the prospect of access to pristine powder snow. Even if you are lucky enough to visit a resort that benefits from regular fresh snowfall overnight during your stay, the nature of busy modern resorts means that fresh powder will be well carved up by lunchtime should you stay en-piste. In many modern, well planned resorts it is not possible to reach safe, off-piste areas via the cable cars and lifts provided, as most of the viable runs have been made into well defined pistes. Read more…
Holidays
Located in the heart of Banff National Park, Banff is a world renowned resort settlement set amongst the grandeur of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, in the province of Alberta. In the winter, resorts like Norquay and the Sunshine Village Ski Resort host some of the world’s largest snowsport events. In the summer, the Banff National Park offers great opportunities for hiking and camping, through which it is possible to get up close and personal with true wilderness and all of the natural wildlife which inhabits it. Read more…
Cities of Canada
Ontario
Containing the nation’s capital, Ottawa, Ontario province is a culturally rich mixture of some of the oldest cities in Canada and some of the most striking national landmarks. Competing with the natural grandeur of the Niagra Falls is the tallest (land based) building in the world, the CN Tower in Toronto. From the historical to the new, the urban to the rural, there are interesting vacational options aplenty in the province of Ontario. Read more…
Hiking in the Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies are famous for well established ski resorts in areas like Banff, Kananaskis, Lake Louise and Jasper. But these mighty mountains can also be enjoyed in the summer months, and for those who like the weather a little warmer there can be few more rewarding ways to take in the beauty of the mountains than hiking in the Rockies. Read more…
Skiing Holiday
It is perhaps no surprise that a country the size of Canada – which in terms of landmass, is the second largest country in the world – has some of the largest and most famous skiing resorts in the world. Soon, all eyes will be on British Columbia especially, as Vancouver hosts the 2010 Olympic Games, with the lion’s share of the alpine events hosted by the world famous resort of Whistler Blackcomb. Read more…