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The Olympics winter games come to Vancouver, BC, Canada this 2010. Athletes from around the world will come to Vancouver and the alpine mountain resort of Whistler to compete in some of the most exciting winter olympic sports in the world. Spectators from all over the globe will enjoy the world class sporting events, spectacular scenery and natural splendor for which British Columbia is world renowned. |
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Named after Captain George Vancouver, a British explorer Vancouver is a coastal city and
major seaport located in the Lower Mainland of southwestern British Columbia. Vancouver is
the largest metropolitan area in Western Canada and the third largest in the country. The
city's estimated population is approx. 615,473 and that of the metropolitan area, 2,318,200.
The City of
Vancouver has been ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world.
It's Motto: "By Sea, Land, and Air We Prosper"
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The biggest island on the west coast of North America, Vancouver Island is almost twice
the size of Hawaii and can be traveled from it's most southern point (the City of Victoria)
to it's most northern tip (Cape Scott Provincial Park) in just under 8 hours driving time
From coastal rainforests and warm sandy beaches to snow covered mountain peaks,
Vancouver Island has it all, come Explore Vancouver Island, Canada. |
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Whistler and Blackcomb form the largest ski area in North America with over 8,100 skiable acres, One vertical mile, Two mountains connected by a pedestrian Village, More than 200 trails, Three glaciers. 38 lifts and Twelve alpine bowls. Hiking & Sightseeing, Alpine Dining, Mountain Bike Park, Terrain Parks, Golfing, Heli-Skiing and Boarding, Mountain Ecology Tours Bear And Wildlife Viewing. |
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Whistler Mountaineer offers a three-hour, premier train trip from Vancouver to Whistler, BC.
As the train hugs the oceanfront, winds through canyons and climbs the steep grades of the BC
Coast Mountains, you'll have front row seats to an endless array of breathtaking views. |
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Inside Passage-Mid Coast-Bella Coola and Queen Charlotte Islands.
Cruise the beautiful coastal inside passage
with from Port Hardy on the North end of though the past Kitimat
Fiords then to Prince Rupert with a final crossing to home to the and the . |
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Pacific Rim National Park Reserve of Canada is composed of three geographically separate units:
The Long Beach Unit is located between the villages of Ucluelet and Tofino, and named
after the16 km (10 miles) sandy beach of Wickaninnish Bay. The Broken Group Islands Unit
is an archipelago of more than one hundred islands and rocks scattered throughout Barkley Sound
and is accessible by boat only. The West Coast Trail Unit is a 75 km (47 mile) backpacking route
along temperate rainforest, sandstone cliffs, waterfalls, caves, sea arches, sea stacks and beaches. |
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The first new national park reserve of the twenty-first century, spread over fifteen islands and
numerous islets and reefs and approximately twenty-six square kilometres of marine areas. Southern Gulf Islands, British Columbia Canada |
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Historic Sites of Canada Highlights, Fort Rodd Hill, Fortress of
Louisbourg, Halifax Citadel, L'anse Aux Meadows, Fisgard Lighthouse, Hatley Castle, The Butchart Gardens,
Prince of Wales Fort, The Fortifications of Québec and more... |
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Journey though the heart of the Canadian Rockies
Visitors literally ride the backbone of the continent, a vast wilderness of magnificent peaks, ancient glaciers,
mountain lakes and broad sweeping valleys, one of the most spectacular mountain landscapes on earth.
Designed for leisurely sightseeing, the highway parallels the main ranges of the Canadian Rockies
between and . Icefields Parkway. Highway 93, Alberta, Canada. |
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North America's largest shopping and entertainment centre and Alberta's number-one tourist attraction,
featuring more than 800 stores and services, over 100 eating establishments, nine world-class
Parks and Attractions and spans the equivalent of 48 city blocks. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. |
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A world heritage site in the heart of the Canadian Badlands.
About two hours east of Calgary, Alberta, the gently rolling prairie grasslands suddenly drop off, plunging
the visitor into a whole other world. Strange land formations rise up on all sides, sculpted by wind and
water into hauntingly beautiful shapes sunbathed in terra cotta, bronze and amber, A trip to Dinosaur
Provincial Park is also a 75 million-year foray back in time. Here, on the shores of the Bearpaw Sea,
dinosaurs once hunted and mated -- and ultimately met their demise, leaving an amazingly
rich fossil and bone record for us to discover today, Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta, Canada. |
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Niagara Falls is one of the natural wonders of the world and the most powerful waterfall in North America. As soon as your eyes behold the magnificent awe-inspiring splendor of the falls you will quickly understand
why it is one of top vacation spots in North America. Niagara Falls, Ontario is located on the border
between Ontario and New York State where Lake Erie runs into Lake Ontario. The Canadian side is
well developed with a thriving night life, fine dining, casinos and a marine theme park which features
great fun for kids of all ages. Visitors love to walk through the beautifully manicured gardens of
Queen Victoria Park and marvel at sites like the floral clock. With the Maid of the Mist, the Journey
Behind the Falls, the Skylar Tower, and must see tourist attractions enticing you in almost every
direction your visit to Niagara Falls will be one of the most treasured experiences of your life. |
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The Bay of Fundy is one of Canada's natural marine wonders with shore lines carved out by tides
which rise and fall as much as the height of a four story building within hours. Highways from all
points in the United States and Canada join the Trans-Canada Highway into New Brunswick,
making it an easy drive from Ontario, Québec, New England, or other points on the eastern
seaboard of the United States. The highest tides in the world, Bay of Fundy New Brunswick Canada. |
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The city of Québec is the only remaining fortified city in North America. This feature has contributed to Québec being named as a World Heritage City by UNESCO. One of the city’s most unique features
is the 4.6km (2.9-mile) rampart encircling the Old Town, making it the only walled city north of Mexico.
It is possible for one to walk along the top of the fortifications, which offer sweeping views of the
city and the St Lawrence River. Quebec City, Quebec, Canada |
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The Park, located at the northern tip of Cape Breton Island, protects 950 square km (366 sq. miles)
of unforgettable highland and coastal wilderness.The Cape Breton Highlands are the most
striking feature of northern Cape Breton. Steep cliffs and deep river canyons carve into a forested
plateau bordering the Atlantic Ocean. One third of the , runs through the national park along the coasts and over the highlands. This is one of the largest
protected wilderness areas in Nova Scotia and one of Canada's most outstanding National Parks. Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Nova Scotia, Canada |
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The Viking Trail is the largest themed highway in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Stretching all the way from the province's west coast to Southern Labrador,
the Viking Trail is the only route to the popular UNESCO World Heritage
sites at Gros Morne National Park of Canada and L'Anse aux Meadows
National Historic Site of Canada, Newfoundland Canada |
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The earliest known European settlement in
the New World. Exhibits highlight the Viking
lifestyle, artifacts, and the archaeological
discovery. In 1960 the ruins of a Norse settlement
was discovered in the L'Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland (Vinland) and have been
confirmed by scholars that it is indeed a Norse settlement from the early 11th century.
Today, L’Anse aux Meadows is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as a Canadian
National Historic Site with a museum and reconstructed Norse settlements. |
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The Trans Canada Trail is a 21,500-kilometre recreational trail winding its way through every
province and territory, from the Atlantic to Pacific to Arctic Oceans. When completed, it will be the
world's longest recreational trail, linking close to 1000 communities and over 33 million Canadians.
Today almost 70 percent (14,500 kilometres) is developed. Thousands of people are taking to the
Trail to walk, hike, cycle, ski, horseback ride, canoe and snowmobile. |
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Cruise Through Mystical Landscapes Yukon scenic drives.
The Alaska Highway was constructed during World War II and connects the
U.S. to Alaska through Canada. The Canadian portion of the Alaska Highway is
completely paved. The portion of the Alaska Highway in Alaska is Alaska Route 2.
In the Yukon, it is Highway 1 and in British Columbia, Highway 97. Drive the historic Alaskan Highway Canada. |
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