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...)
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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Known as British Columbia’s mountain playground, the Kootenay Rockies is an area rich in natural beauty and unspoiled land. Characterized by snowy peaks, rivers, wilderness and glacial lakes, the Kootenay Rockies is a land where outdoor recreation opportunities are plentiful. With activities such as fishing, hiking, golfing and kayaking on hand, it can be (continue...)
