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...)
Golf has been a tradition in the Canadian Rockies for a
very long time. In this part of the world the sport of golf is very much revered.
In the months from spring through to the end of fall, golf is a major draw for
visitors from all over, just as much as skiing is in winter. The splendid backdrop
of gargantuan mountains, the pure unsullied air, the lush green grass framed
by sky-scraping evergreens and the deep blue, seemingly endless skies - all
lend to making a visit to the Canadian Rockies any golfer’s trip to paradise.
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The Canadian Rockies have no shortage of hot springs, natural phenomenons that have been venerated for their healing properties for centuries. These warm and soothing bodies of water are a great place to unwind and relax after a long day on the ski slopes or hiking trails. Most of the hot springs of the Canadian Rockies are accompanied by resorts and are near a number of outdoor activities like challenging golf courses, hiking, backcountry camping, fishing and rafting. Many are open year round, and there are few better ways to soothe hard-working muscles than by climbing into a steaming hot pool. (continue...)
O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
—yes, the national anthem sure says a lot about this Canada's character, yet this poetic tribute could still use one more adjective, like big or maybe huge. (continue...)
