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Dear Connect2Canada Friends,
When signing up to Connect2Canada, you indicated an interest in travel within Canada. We thought you would be interested in the following information about upcoming events and travel ideas in Canada.
Regards,
The Connect2Canada Team
Travel in Canada
June 30, 2008 Edition
The Montréal Jazz Festival
The Montréal Jazz Festival is considered the world’s biggest and best, with everything that makes a jazz festival great. Since its founding in 1980, this summer festival has become a cherished getaway of music-digging lovers from North America and beyond. This year it takes place from June 26 to July 6, showcasing more than 2,500 artists in 500-plus concerts from noon to midnight.
http://www.montrealjazzfest.com/Fijm2008/accueil_en.aspx
Québec City’s 400th Anniversary
The celebrations for Québec City’s 400th Anniversary continue throughout the summer. Come take part in the many shows, festivals, firework displays and concerts that commemorate the city's founding by Samuel de Champlain in 1608, including the musical show Rencontres/Encounters (July 3rd) and a performance by Céline Dion (August 22nd).
http://www.bonjourquebec.com/qc-en/
Parc national de la Gaspésie
With its 25 summits over 1,000 metres, you'd think you were in a sea of mountains! Hikers enjoy the diverse flora, stunning scenery and the possibility of a chance meeting with caribou, moose or white-tailed deer. The many activities and services available are sure to make your visit an unforgettable one!
http://www.bonjourquebec.com/ca-en/attractions-directory/
Diamonds in NWT
"Rock. Crystal. Ice. Thinking lustrous diamond ring or dazzling arctic landscape? Correct, on both counts. Canada ranks in the world’s top-three diamond-producing countries. Mining exploration teams recently discovered a treasure trove of pristine-quality, conflict-free carats in Canada’s Northwest Territories. And here’s your opportunity to snag a few gems to call your own. But don’t dawdle. Fans along the lines of Sex and the City’s Sarah Jessica Parker and singing diva Mariah Carey are snapping up these precious stones as they roll out from under the tundra."
Read more...
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Black Heritage Route in Ontario
Trace the route of the Underground Railroad to uncover the heroic secrets and compelling story of African American slaves who followed the North Star to Canada from the mid- to late-1800s. The Black Heritage Route reveals an inspirational chapter in Canada's history so plan a visit to get a first hand read on it.
http://www.ontariotravel.net/
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Movie Maps in Alberta
What do movies like Unforgiven, Brokeback Mountain, RV, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, Superman III and Legends of the Fall have in common? All were shot in Alberta. Come for a visit, get behind the wheel, and put yourself in the scene!
http://www1.travelalberta.com/en-ca/
Golf in PEI
It's no small feat when Canada's smallest province becomes Canada's Number One Golf Destination, but this tiny province has earned the distinction twice in a row. Plan your vacation around the more than 26 Island courses, keeping in mind that, for real golf fans, it is possible to play more than one course per day.
http://www.gov.pe.ca/visitorsguide/index
Haida Gwaii in British Columbia
Come explore the Queen Charlotte Islands—historically known as Haida Gwaii — an archipelago of more than 150 islands. Here you’ll find some of the most beautiful coastal landscapes in Canada and an opportunity to explore a fascinating First Nations culture. The islands are some of the world’s richest heritage treasures, with more than 500 archeological sites.
http://www.nbctourism.com/haida_gwaii
Looking for previous Travel Updates?
Click here for the Travel Update from June 17, 2008.
Click here for the Travel Update from May 28, 2008.
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