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...)
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...)
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...)
Located smack-dab in the middle of Canada, amidst endless prairie farmland, Winnipeg is seldom associated with the term vacation destination. Sure, it's a place for business trips or to drive through on the way to or from Ontario, but for Canadians, taking a holiday in Winnipeg is the equivalent of going to Amish Country for a bachelor party.
Yet Winnipeg's reputation is unfounded—and unfair—as most don't realize that Winnipeg is a thriving cultural centre that offers a vibrant atmosphere and close proximity to some of Canada's most well-known (and beautiful) beaches. (continue...)
