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Remembrance National Ceremony in Ottawa, Ontario

Every Friday we feature an inspirational travel photo of a Canadian destination taken by one of our readers.

Photo by Greg Kolz (Michael Ignatieff/Flickr CC)

Why we chose it: Today is Remembrance Day in Canada. This photo incorporates nearly everything there is to experience at the official Remembrance Day Ceremony in the nation’s capital: buglers, bagpipers and soldiers in formation. The photographer shows off an amazing command of depth of field and captures a soothing nice colour palette in an event that’s usually a sea of red uniforms. A poignant image befitting a somber event.

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10 Canadian Festivals this November, from Steer-Roping to Wine-Tasting

Nova Scotia Music Week (Photo by Pam Sampson)

By Kristina Breckon

The drop in temperature doesn’t mean an end to festival season. From the traditional (Christmas Tree Festival) to the delicious (Oyster Festival) here are 10 ways to beat the winter blues this November. (Festivals are listed in chronological order.)

Laurie Blue Bluegrass Festival – Summerside, PEI

Enjoy round-the-clock jams and traditional bluegrass music performances during this annual music festival, created in memory of local bluegrass legend John Laurie Blue. Nov. 3–6

A Happy Event is one of the films on the schedule for 2011's festival (Source: Cinemania)

Nova Scotia Music Week – Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

Celebrating its 15th year, Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week brings together the music industry and the public for four jam-packed days of performances and more topped off with a gala awards show. Nov. 3–6

Cinemania Film Festival – Montreal, Quebec

Montreal cinephiles come together to enjoy 10 days of French film during the 17th annual Cinemania Film Festival. English speakers can enjoy all the festivities, too, as all films are shown with English subtitles. Nov. 3–13

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10 Amazing Canadian Fall Vacations

Okanagan Valley ©Tourism BC/JF Bergeron

Fall is the perfect time for forest hikes, Sunday drives, wine tours and tucking into autumn harvest meals. But did you know it’s also prime polar-bear-viewing season? From our favourite foliage tours to some unexpected adventures, we’ve rounded up the best fall getaways Canada has to offer. (more…)

Porter Means Business: Airline Scores with Business Travellers

Business travellers gave an 83% approval rating to Canada’s third-largest airline, Porter Airlines, according to a recent survey by independent international marketing research firm Ipsos. The Ispos Canadian Business Travel Study has been conducted annually for two decades, and monitors opinions and habits of travellers who take six or more flights for business per year. The report is not available to the general public.

This rating was 23% higher than the one awarded to the second-most-popular airline in the survey. For those of us who have flown Porter it’s no surprise that the top reasons for the positive reviews were the downtown location of the airline’s Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, the airline’s attitude and the friendly staff. (The free cookies and bottles of locally brewed Steam Whistle pilsener couldn’t have hurt, either.) Porter launched in 2006 and flies to select cities in eastern Canada and the northeastern US.

Visit www.flyporter.ca and www.ipsos.ca for more information.

Travel Tuesday Q&A with Marc Télio of Entrée Destinations

Marc Télio on a polar-bear expedition in Canada last year.

Native Montrealer Marc Télio was just 23 when he opened a travel company specializing in high-end trips to Canada and Alaska. Seventeen years later Entrée Destinations continues to offer travelers the highest standard in service and unforgettable experiences, like helicoptering into a remote lodge in Manitoba for a polar bear photo safari or cruising British Columbia’s Gulf Islands by yacht. For some of us, these spectacular tours will be filed under “Canadian inspiration”, since they don’t come cheap. But in life and in travel, as Marc says, you get what you pay for.

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Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario

Every Friday, we will be featuring a travel photo from our readers that inspires you to explore Canada. We want to showcase your adventures whether it’s of a park, a city scape, nature or an interesting character. Join our Flickr Group so we can easily find you. In exchange for use of the photo, we will credit your name and link to your photo. If you have a particular theme that you would like us to showcase, let us know on Facebook or Twitter.

Algonquin Provincial Park Photo: Two Big Paws (Flickr CC)

Photo Friday: Loon in Dogtooth Lake, Rushing River Provincial Park, Ontario Canada

Loon, Rushing River Provincial Park, Ontario Photo: coollessons2004 (Flickr CC)

Photo Friday: Peyto Lake, Banff National Park

Peyto Lake Photo: Julius Reque

Winieries and Distilleries across Canada

Wine Region Photo: Canadian Tourism Commission

Italy and France are usually the first two countries that come to mind when wine regions are mentioned. But Canada has quite a few wineries and distilleries that boast some competition and enhance your stay in the country. Here are a few of our favourites across the nation. (more…)

The CN Tower opens its latest attraction, EdgeWalk, to the public today

CN Tower Edgewalk View. Photo: CN Tower EdgeWalk

The CN Tower’s latest attraction, EdgeWalk, takes thrill seekers to new heights today. The first of its kind in North America, EdgeWalk is the world’s highest full circle hands-free walk encircling the top of the CN Tower’s main pod, 356 metres, (1168 feet, 116 stories) above the ground. The half-hour experience, which includes re-admission into the CN Tower’s other attractions (Look Out, Glass Floor, Sky Pod Levels, movie and ride) costs $175.
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The insider tips to Montreal most locals don’t even know!

Montreal Congress Centre Photo: caribb

The one thing most travellers want to know when they’re going to a new destination is: “Where do the locals go?” We scoured our sources for current and former residents for the tips that most locals even don’t know about!
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YVR launches contest to live at the airport for 80 days

Vancouver Airport. Photo: Natalie Taylor

Vancouver’s version of the epic adventure, Around the World in 80 Days, is a little more grounded. Literally. To celebrate its’ 80^th Anniversary, Vancouver Airport (YVR) launched the contest “Around The Airport in 80 Days.” The contest is currently closed and in the voting stage, which ends on August 5, 2011. The winner will be stuck living at the airport and the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel for 80 consecutive days documenting the stories behind the tarmac on video at liveatYVR.ca commencing August 17, 2011 . Additionally, the winner receives a $15,000 honorarium, three meals per day for the 80 day period, and complimentary phone and video equipment.
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Summer Weekend Getaway Ideas

Kejimkujik National Park, Nova Scotia. Photo: Corbin Fraser

Welcome to our first slideshow feature! We will be showcasing awe-inspiring photos across Canada to help you plan your travels, whether it’s for a short break or for a well deserved vacation.
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Hot Entertainment: Let There Be Light

Fireworks over English Bay photo courtesy Tourism Vancouver

Summer nights in English Bay heat up with the Celebration of Light (Jul. 30, Aug. 3 and 6). This year’s international fireworks competition features spectacular pyrotechnics synchronized to music from past winners China, Spain and Canada. Bring a blanket to Sunset Beach or Kits Beach for the best views.—Kristina Urquhart

Travel Tuesday – Interview with Dylan Lowe of The Grand Canadian Hitchhike

Dylan Lowe of The Grand Canadian Hitchhike. Photo: Dylan Lowe

Dylan Lowe, also known in blogger circles as The Traveling Editor, is no stranger to hitchhiking. He’s managed to travel his way through Morocco, Spain, New Zealand and Germany by the kindness of others. His current expedition is the Grand Canadian Hitchhike where he has hitched his way through each province from Vancouver to Ontario, and is continuing east to Halifax. We were able to prod Dylan away from the road for a few minutes to ask him a few questions about his journey.
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WheresAndrew and ReidonTravel, on travelling within Canada

Andrew Evans on an Ontario lake. Photo: Brian Gratwicke

Two notable writers from major travel publications have been traipsing throughout our home and native land recently. Andrew Evans (@WheresAndrew in the Twitterverse) is National Geographic Traveler’s Digital Nomad. He toured Ontario exclusively for the past month, Tweeting, vlogging and blogging his findings along the way. (more…)

Introducing WHEREBLOG: Our guide to Canadian travel

Above: A photo of Indian Harbour, Nova Scotia. Photo credit: Dennis Jarvis.

Welcome to Where Canada’s new blog! We’re really excited to launch some new features, including roundups of relevant travel news, fabulous restaurants and cool accommodations; interviews with interesting people who have travelled across our home and native land to inspire and inform you; and guides to the best road trips our vast country has to offer.
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Hot Dining: Old Meets New

Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie. Photo by KK Law

Recently named one of the top 10 new restaurants in Canada by enRoute magazine, Bao Bei lives up to its reputation. Set in a lovingly refurbished setting, this modern Chinese brasserie boasts a cool menu and even cooler decor. The small plates convey a decidedly novel Asian influence, such as the combination of stir-fried squid and pork belly or fresh clams with ginger and scallions. A well-stocked bar filled with creative concoctions and smartly chosen wines completes the picture.—Tim Pawsey

Editor’s Choice: Nova Scotia Icewine

Sweet, decadent and rare—there’s nothing quite like icewine. And this province makes some of the world’s best, a fact celebrated during February’s Nova Scotia Icewine Festival. And if you’ve read this far, odds are good you’ll want to take a couple bottles of the internationally acclaimed treat home with you. Find a new favourite at Bishop’s Cellar on Lower Water Street. The wine boutique boasts numerous vintages, including Benjamin Bridge Borealis, Blomidon Ortega, Gaspereau Valley Icewine, Grand Pré Vidal and Jost Ortega.

Hot Shopping: Gear Up

High-performing, high-quality gear is available at Mountain Equipment Co-Op

With Canada’s rugged landscape, it’s little wonder one of our largest sporting equipment stores started in Vancouver. Find apparel and gear for every conceivable adventure, including watersports, cycling, skiing, climbing and hiking, at Mountain Equipment Co-Op, a local institution since 1971. The store stocks kayaks, luggage and backpacks (pictured), too.—Kristina Urquhart