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Whistler : Just a two hour drive from Vancouver is the famous ski resort and village of Whister. While Whistler has always been an important winter sports area it has also developed into a popular summer destination with golf mountain biking and a lively town atmosphere throughout the year. The village gained wide international attention in 2010 when it become one of the locations for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. The area offers world class sking hotels and dining as well as all kinds of other outdoor recreational opportunities and beautiful mountain scenery.

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Old Montreal : The old section of Montreal lined with lovely old historic buildings welcomes visitors with great shopping and fine dining. Horse drawn carriages take visitors through the cobbled streets and past the open squares. While Montreal itself is a vibrant modern city Old Montreal down by the waterfront is where most tourists come to soak up the atmosphere. Some of the must see places in Old Montreal include Rue Bonsecours and the landmark Marche Bonsecours in the old town hall building the interior of the beautiful Nortre Dame Basilica the lively Place Jacques Cartier and the 1870s City Hall.

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Gros Morne National Park : Newfoundland's Gros Morne National Park is more remote than many of Canada's most popular national parks but worth the effort to discover this beautiful landscape of mountains and fjords. The park is a Unesco World Heritage Site featuring steep cliff walls waterfalls and interesting rock formations carved by the glacier fed waters. Most visitors take a boat tour to appreciate the scenery but there are also hiking trails and opportunities for kayaking. In winter the park recives for fewer visitors but is open for ski touring complete with backcountry ski huts.
Victoria's Inner Harbour : Few Canadian cities have done such a beautiful job of developing their waterfront area as Victoria ans its Inner Harbour.This is a great place for strolling relaxing shopping dining and watching street performers all against the backdrop of the harbor. The centerpiece f this area is the historic Empress Hotel one of the city's most lovely buildings. Over the years the Empress has welcomed kings and queens and today features a traditional high tea which is one of highlights for many visitors coming to Victoria. While the harbor area is popular year round it is particularly lively during the summer months.

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Calgary Stampede : This ten day affair is one of the most widely anticipated events in Western Canada with many locals and summer time travelers planning their holidays around the Calgary Stampede. For this week in July the city of Calgary turns into a true western town where people who might otherwise be wearing suits to work instead don jeans and cowboy boots. At the Stampede Grounds are daily rodeo events drawing participants from across North America thrill rides games food and the nightly Grandstand Show. Around town free Stampede Breakfasts are hosted by numerous establishments either at indoor or pancakes. Many big name country music performers also typically come to the city for this event.