This issue, Where editors announce their picks for the top new restaurants across the country in 2009. We also tell you what exciting events are happening in cities near you, and give you the latest details on the new air travel restrictions. You’ll also find out which outdoor attraction in Canada is the largest of its kind in the world.

What's Hot In January

Baby, it's cold outside—but Canadian cultural offerings in January are hot, hot, hot. Pre-Olympics festivities begin in Vancouver and Whistler with the Cultural Olympiad; ice sculptors create masterpieces in the Canadian Rockies; King Tut and Mozart go head to head in Toronto; and Calgary plays host to an international arts festival. Find out more >>

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The WHERE List: Best New Restaurants

Where editors from across the country have cast their ballots for the Best New Restaurants to open in Canada in 2009. From creative twists on traditional cuisines to stylish décors and breathtaking scenery, these are the eateries you won’t want to miss from coast to coast. Read our picks >>

Travel Specials

As a service to readers and our tourism partners, here's a selection of special travel deals. For more information or to book, please contact the providers directly.

Earn 100,000 Aeroplan Miles with Delta

Delta Hotels and Resorts is showing appreciation for their guests’ business by presenting a special offer. Any meeting booked and actualized by December 31, 2010, with a minimum of 15 room nights, earns you up to 100,000 Aeroplan® Miles.

Save on U.S. Airfare with WestJet

Book by January 14, 2010 for discounts to U.S. destinations on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays until March 10, 2010. The discount for Las Vegas and Atlantic City travel falls on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, Hawaii on Mondays through Thursdays, and Hamilton and London to Orlando on Saturdays.

Two Free Nights at Disneyland with AAA

When you buy a 3-night, 5-day Disneyland Resort vacation package from AAA Vacations you can get two more hotel nights free! This package also includes a 5-day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper souvenir ticket for attractions at both theme parks. This offer is available for arrivals Jan 5 - Apr 29, 2010. Travel on this offer must be completed by May 4, 2010. Book through April 1, 2010.

(All prices in Canadian dollars. WHERE accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or availability of these packages. Please contact package supplier directly.)

Travel Unravelled: New Air Travel Restrictions

Q. I am travelling to the United States next month for business and need to do work on my laptop during the flight, but with the recent attempted terrorism attack I’ve heard that travel restrictions have changed, what exactly am I allowed to bring on the plane?–Scott Maxwell, Victoria, B.C.

A. Travel restrictions have become a norm for air passengers since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The attempted terrorism attack on December 25, 2009, has introduced even more changes to security protocol… Continue >>

Recent travel headlines
Canada may adopt personal air screening system
Arrests made in Heathrow bomb threat hoax
Security expert calls for behaviour screening at airports

Guess WHERE: Travel trivia from around the globe

Q. WHERE is the largest, naturally frozen ice rink in the world? Click here for the answer >>

Contests & Promotions

Calgary

This month, in honour of our annual Where to Dine Awards, you can enter to win a $175 gift certificate to River Café, winner of Best Overall Restaurant for 2009. You could also win a Nokia N95 Smartphone by sending in a photo of something you love about Calgary and tickets to Theatre Calgary's production of Beyond Eden. Click here to enter.


Vancouver

Enter here and you are eligible to win a travel pack of on-the-go goodies such as: a Mamba Sling–a stylish and adjustable bag for your laptop; a Wall & Car International USB Charger; a GorillaPod–a flexible tripod for your camera; a MovieWedge–a versatile stand for your portable media device; and a Star Wars UBD Drive. Plus, nominate your favourite restaurants for a Where to Dine Award and you'll be entered to win a Nikon CoolPix P6000 13.5MP Digital Camera, or tell us where you shopped in Vancouver and you could be the winner of a $500 Cadillac Fairview shop! card® gift card. Click here to enter.


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