The best wines in the world seem to come from temperate, warm places like France, Italy, New Zealand, Australia, South America and California. It sometimes comes as a surprise to people, then, that Canada—often associated with cold, harsh weather patterns—has a booming wine industry that has been producing world-class vintages for decades. Canadian wine has garnered the country international recognition as a producer of fine, award-winning vino. (continue...)
In the early 17th century, a group of French colonists ventured from France to the northern coastal regions of North America. In 1604, the group established the first permanent French settlement in North America at Port-Royal, in present-day Nova Scotia. The area eventually became known as Acadia, and the people and their decedents known as Acadians. (continue...)
Upon thinking of Canada, one cannot suppress images of open space, diverse landscapes and striking hospitality spread among urban centres and rural communities. With a total area of 9,984,670 sq km (3,855,103 sq mi), plus natural attractions such as... (continue...)
Since the late 1980s, ecotourism has become a growing field of interest for travellers, especially those to and in Canada. The country's vast wilderness reserves, national parks and diverse ecosystems make it a popular destination for ecotourists. One of the regions that has been especially involved in developing ecotourism is Atlantic Canada. (continue...)
A curious combination of urbanized art and culture, and stunning natural landscapes, the city of Halifax is an essential travel destination for tourists from North America and abroad. An uninitiated visitor to the city may easily find themselves overwhelmed by the sheer amount of dining destinations (continue...)
In the past few decades, Canada has started to shed its image as a frigid land of vast wilderness in favour of a sophisticated, urban persona. Canada's major cities are now being seen for what they are—vibrant, modern hubs of activity. The country's urban centres boast many attractions, one of the most significant being their world-class shopping facilities. (continue...)
Employing the skills of thousands of artisans over the course of months, if not years, architecture is far and away society’s most complex form of artistic expression. From complex pedestrian walkway systems to elegant Victorian hotel resorts, the following WorldWeb.com travel guide will point out ten of Canada’s greatest architectural wonders. (continue...)
Canada has the reputation of the frozen north, but to Martin Luther King and thousands of other black Americans, Canada was a sort of North Star—a gleaming beacon of hope that they followed and fought their way to. From 1840 to 1860, Canada emblemized freedom from oppression, and it was there that many brave enslaved people risked their lives to enter. This struggle was known as the Underground Railroad. (continue...)
Nova
Scotia is known throughout the world for being a land that combines
rugged marine landscapes with proud heritage and urban sophistication. Nova
Scotia is the second smallest province in Canada, but what it lacks in geographical
area, it makes up for in rich history, abounding culture and maritime hospitality.
The province is divided into 12 different tourism sections, which are easily
navigated by following the primary scenic travelways, known as the region's
'Trail'. (continue...)
Imagine a place where maritime hospitality collides with mighty wilderness and merges with rich history, strong traditional values, metropolitan sophistication and cultural diversity. The result is Nova Scotia, one of Canada’s oldest regions and its current tourism hotspot. Identified as ‘Canada’s Ocean Playground’ by the provincial tourism board, Nova Scotia offers everything an outdoor adventurer could hope for. (continue...)
Being stuck in an airport with less than stellar amenities or services can be quite frustrating. The criteria for what makes an airport great or the best can vary among travellers. For those travelling on business, the importance of having access to wireless Internet may be paramount, whereas
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