Pound-for-pound (I should say kilo-for-kilo) Canada is one of the most underrated tourist destinations in the world. The United States’ neighbor is often overlooked by Americans looking to go on holiday. The perception some have is that once you cross the border you will have to contend with polar bears and Mounties. The Mounties part is true. The polar bear part, not so much.
The very real fact is that Canada is a wonderful place to travel for Americans and for people from other countries. It is a large ... [read more]
Author: Bob
Date:April 25th, 2007
Tags: Canada, Carnival Cruise Ships, Cruise Deals, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Travel Deals
New Brunswick’s capital, Fredericton, is home to an array of architectural wonder. Walk through the majestic Waterloo Row and marvel at the design of some of the stately private homes, or see the Legislative Assembly Building. Twenty minutes west of the city is the award-winning King’s Landing Historical Settlement. Here staff will re-enact the lives of British North American pioneers in the 18th century. Other activities such as The Haunted Hike by the Calithumpians will lead visitors through a different dimension of Fredericton.
With 28 attractions in 5 blocks, the best way to see this ... [read more]
Author: Miss Julie
Date:December 24th, 2006
Tags: Canada, Destinations, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Vacation Packages
The city of Moncton in New Brunswick is rich in agricultural, railway, and industrial heritage, but it is also known for its various attractions. The Tidal Bore, created from the powerful tides of the Bay of Fundy, and the mysterious Magnetic Hill are two top draws. Canada’s third most visited natural attraction, Magnetic Hill will pull your car uphill when you take your foot off the brake. A nearby themepark and zoo can make the outing a whole day’s worth of adventure.
Watch the Petitcodiac River swell and reverse directions from the Riverfront ... [read more]
Author: Miss Julie
Date:December 24th, 2006
Tags: Bay Of Fundy, Canada, Destinations, Magnetic Hill, Moncton, New Brunswick, Tidal Bore, Vacation Packages
New Brunswick embraces that perfect blend of the contemporary with the classic! Located on Canada ‘s east coast, the province of New Brunswick shares a border with Québec and Nova Scotia as well as Maine in the northeastern United States. Where else could you find world-class cities only moments from incredible natural wonders – the world’s highest tides, winding rivers that stretch for days, or one of the last pristine sand dunes on the eastern shore. At the Hopewell Cape, view the ‘flowerpot rocks’, created by melting glaciers and tidal erosions. The world’s ... [read more]
Author: Miss Julie
Date:December 24th, 2006
Tags: Bay Of Fundy, Canada, Destinations, New Brunswick, Vacation Packages
Once a haven for Loyalists fleeing the American Revolution, St. Andrews By-The-Sea blossomed into a seaside resort town combining the best of New England and the Maritimes. Boasting “no hay fever and a railway”, the grand hotels and choice amenities made St. Andrews Canada’s first true seaside resort.
Visit the 1800s at the Sheriff Andrews House, the Ross Museum, the Blockhouse and the County Courthouse and Gaol. Drive across the ocean floor to Minister’s Island. See underwater inhabitants at the Huntsman’s Aquarium Touch Tank or experience salmon face to face at the Atlantic Salmon Interpretive ... [read more]
Author: Miss Julie
Date:December 22nd, 2006
Tags: Canada, Destinations, Kingsbrae Garden, New Brunswick, Saint Andrews, Vacation Packages
The self-proclaimed, “Greatest Little City in the East”, Saint John area is an incredible region to visit! Located on the eastern coast of Canada, greater Saint John is home to approximately 125,000 people, and is only a 4 hour drive from Halifax, 8 hours from Boston, and 11 hours from New York City. A world-class destination, Saint John is also port of call for many cruise ships, and hosts a variety of festivals and special events throughout the year (including the critically acclaimed Festival By the Sea). As the first incorporated city in Canada, ... [read more]
Author: Miss Julie
Date:December 22nd, 2006
Tags: Bay Of Fundy, Canada, Destinations, Festival By the Sea, New Brunswick, Saint John, Vacation Packages, Whale Watching