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Holidays in Canada.

Canadian provinces :  Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, North West Territories, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Québec, Saskatchewan

Canadian territories :  Nunavut, Prince Edward Island and Yukon

Canadian cities : Charlottetown, Edmonton, Fredericton, Halifax, Iqaluit, Quebec, Regina, Saint John's, Toronto,  Victoria, Whitehorse, Winnipeg, Yellowknife

Capital of Canada : Ottawa. 


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Car Rental in Canada

  Holiday Autos   -    
Holiday Autos offers the best fully inclusive car hire prices. Get cheap car hire quickly and securely online with holidayautos.co.uk, the experts in online car rental.

  Sixt   -      
Pick-Up Station / Return Station : Calgary, Charlottetown, Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal, Ottwa, Saskatoon, Toronto, Vancouver and Winnipeg.

Camp sites Canada / Caravanning

  Camp Canada
Wilderness campsites | Full facility campgrounds for RVs | Quiet scenic sites | Trailerparks with all amenities for families | Camping resorts | RV parks

Mobil Travel Guide Canada, 2005 
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan [ Mobil Travel Guide: Canada ].
Paperback 354 pages (January 30, 2005); Publisher: Mobil Travel Guide

Holiday Homes Canada

  Holidayhomes.ca   -   Vacation accommodation in Canada  -  Choose from 100's of properties
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, P.E.I., Québec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
  Holiday Junction   -   Canada Accommodation, Lodging
  Holiday-rentals.co.uk   -   Vacation rentals in Canada
Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec.

Hotels in Canada

  Hotels in Canada [ Booking ]   -   Hotels in British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec

  

  Hotels.com   -    
 
   
Hotels in Medicine Hat, Milton, Ontario, Quebec, Sakatoon and Windsor

Hostels / Budget Accommodation Canada

 
Hostelbookers.com is one of the worlds largest online booking services for hostels. All hostels you see here are offering realtime prices and availability.

  Backpackers Hostels Canada   -   backpacker community in Canada
  YMCA -YWCA   -   Canadian Youth Hostels
  SameSun Backpacker Lodges   -   Canada
SameSun Backpacker Lodges features the best in backpacker and budget accommodations in Western Canada and the best activities to check out when you're there. Lodges are fully modernized and fully equipped with all the amenities of home.

National Parks

  Parcs Canada   -   see Riding Mountain and Wapusk
On behalf of the people of Canada, they protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage and foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure their ecological and commemorative integrity for present and future generations.
  Ducks Unlimited   -   Wetland and Wildlife Conservation

Travel Agents / Tour Operators / Canada specialists

Canadian Affair 
Fly Drive Holidays in Canada, Canadian Train Tours, Escorted Coach Tours, City Breaks in Canada.

Travelsphere   
Travelsphere is the UK's No. 1 operator of escorted holidays.

  Cosmos Tourama    -   Quality escorted touring holidays
Alaska/Canada cruises [ Alaska & the Yukon + Alaska Cruise, Pacific Coast Explorer + Alaska Cruise, Alaska Cruise & Vancouver ].

Page & Moy 
Activity Holidays, Christmas & New Year, Events, Holidays by Air, Holidays by Coach, Rail Holidays, Resort Holidays, River Cruises, Short Breaks, Touring holidays.

 
Canada undoubtedly offers some of the best snowboarding and skiing holidays in the world, with its fantastic snow record and impressive mountain ranges
Canada undoubtedly offers some of the best snowboarding and skiing holidays in the world, with its fantastic snow record and impressive mountain ranges
Resorts in Canada : Banff [ Alberta ], Kicking Horse [ British Columbia ], Lake Louise [ Alberta ], Mont Tremblant [ Quebec ] and Whistler [ British Columbia ].

  British Airways   -   Holidays in Canada
Take a holiday in Canada and explore the sprawling Rocky Mountains or savour the Atlantic Ocean's salty breezes. The bustling multiculturalism of Vancouver and Toronto will make your holidays in Canada an exciting escape. Go fishing at one of thousands of freshwater lakes on your holiday in Canada, or surf the waves at Pacific Ocean beaches in British Columbia.

Adventure Holidays Canada   -   High Arctic Explorer / Northwest Passage
Do you want to see wildlife, go trekking, discover fascinating cultures and ways of life, experience life in a tribal village, see the stars from a desert wilderness... Try one of the activity holidays, travel experiences not to be missed!  Adventurecompany.co.uk.

Thomas Cook   -   Quebec, Ottawa, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto.

   -   Create your perfect trip to Canada
Flight, Hotel and Car



  Mighty Fine   -   Adventure holidays in Canada
  Atlantic Tours
Escorted tours [ the provinces of Atlantic Canada — New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island ], Great Canadian Sailing Expeditions [ cruise the majestic coastlines of Canada's Eastern Seacoast onboard the new expedition cruise vessel, Caledonia, Canada's largest Tall Ship. Cruise the majestic fjords of Newfoundland and Labrador, tour the historic UNESCO World Heritage site at Lunenburg, Nova Scotia or the sandy white beaches of Iles de la Madeleine ] and more
  Crystal Lakes and Mountains   -   Holidays in Spain
One of the UK's leading providers of lakes and mountains holidays in Europe and North America.
  Crystal Ski Holidays
Banff, Big White, Fernie, Jasper, Kicking Horse, Kimberley, Lake Louise, Quebec City See & Ski, Silver Star, Sun Peaks, Tremblant, Whistler / Blackcomb.
  Frontier Travel
Destinations: West Coast [ Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon, North West territories, Alaska, Vancouver and Calgary ], East Coast [ Ontario, Quebec, Prince Edward island, New brunswick, Newfoundland, Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City and Halifax ]
  Inghams   -   Ski Holidays
Alberta [ Banff, Jasper and Lake Louis ], BC [ Fernie, Kimberley, Panorama, Vancouver and Whistler ], Quebec [ Mont St. Anne & Stoneham and Tremblant ]
  Made to Measure Holidays   -   ski holidays
Powder, motorway skiing, family ambience, or the call of the wild - they'll find it. A.o. Banff,  Lake Louise,  Mont Tremblant,  Silver Star,  Jasper,  Whistler-Blackcomb,  Sun Peaks,  Big White,  Fernie,  Kimberley  and  Panorama.
  Ski Activity
Alberta [ Banff, Jasper and lake Louis ], BC [ Big White, Fernie, Kimberley, Panorama, Silver Star, Sun Peaks and Whistler ]
  Ski Holidays - Ski the American Dream   -   North American skiing and snowboarding holidays.
Ski resorts and ski safari's [ fly-drives ]
  Ski Independance   -   Ski USA & Canada
Boundless knowledge, great care, endless options and maximum flexibility make Ski Independence the North American ski specialists. Daily departures, with different airlines, to dozens of top ski destinations.
  Skiing America 
Whistler, Fernie, Banff & Lake Louise, Panorama, Quebec Region, Sun Peaks, Tremblant
Huge mountains, majestic scenery and big skiing  -  Canadian holidays are always on a grand scale. You can combine European style with the best of American service, and with the dollar better value than its U.S. counterpart, your spending money will stretch much further.Whistler is the biggest offering the two largest mountains in N America. Higher in the Rockies affordable Banff and Lake Louise share three varied mountains and amazing scenery. The big new name is Fernie with its soft powder and wonderful terrain.
  Swindon Travel   -   independent travel agent   -   specialist travel knowledge Canada.
  The Adventure Company
  Thomson Ski   -   Banff & Lake Louise, Jasper, Tremblant, Whistler
  Thomson Snowboarding   -   Banff & Lake Louise, Tremblant, Whistler
  United Vacations   -   tailor made holidays and ski holidays in Canada

  Great Canadian Adventure Company   -   Canadian adventure and eco travel specialist
  Signature Attractions   -   Newfoundland, New Brunswick & Labrador
Many years ago, adventurous explorers discovered the dramatic shores of Atlantic Canada.  They were captivated by the scenic beauty and the many treasures to be found there.  When they returned home, they longed for the day they would return.
Now you have the opportunity to follow in their footsteps as you embark on an amazing vacation adventure.  You'll discover treasured experiences like walking on the ocean floor, sipping wine in 18th century New France, unearthing artifacts on an archeaological dig or witnessing the birth of a nation.

Travel Guides Canada / Related books
 
Travel Guides Canada  [ amazon.co.uk ]

Canada - Lonely Planet Country Guide 
By Andrea Schulte-Peevers, Rebecca Blond, Kerryn Burgess, Peter Cruttenden
Paperback 904 pages (April 2005); Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications
Banff, Glacier and Jasper 
By Susan Derby, David Lucas, K. Miller
Features summer and winter activities, from hiking to skiing. Has a special focus on family travel, with short and long-stay itineraries. Contains over 20 maps with hundreds of miles of trails, and covers each park as well as gateway towns and attractions outside the parks. Includes avalanche safety information for backcountry explorers.
Paperback 288 pages (April 2004); Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications

Transport / How do I travel to Canada

Major Airports: Calgary Airport , Montreal Airport, Toronto, Vancouver International Airport

  British Airways   -   flight tickets to Calgary 
  British Airways   -   flight tickets to Montreal 
  British Airways   -   flight tickets to Toronto 
  British Airways   -   flight tickets to Vancouver 
British Airways flights to Vancouver land at Vancouver International Airport on Richmond Island, ten miles from Vancouver city centre. Once your flight to Vancouver touches down, rent a car and cruise along Stanley Park Causeway, taking in the verdant sights of Vancouver's luscious park life. Kick back and relax over a beer and some Vancouver seaside snacks after your flight, and get ready to explore Vancouver's natural wonders.

 
Book cheap flights to Canada at ebookers and benefit from discounted airfares.

KLM UK 
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines take you to hundreds of destinations everywhere in the world.

  Airline Tickets Canada / Bargain Flights
Cheap flight tickets Canda, price comparison possible

  Greyhound   -   coach line

  Viarail   -   Canadian Rail

  Travelworld Online  -  Canadian Route Planner   -   Alberta & British Columbia
  The Atlas of Canada   -   Maps
Most interesting, dynamic and comprehensive collection of maps and related information about Canada. With effective and intuitive tools for users to access them.
  Map of Canada [ Uni Texas   -   Perry-Castañeda Library   -   Map Collection ]


Links 

  Travel Insurance   -   online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

  TravelCanada   -   Canadian Tourism Commission

  Ottawa City   -   National Capital of Canada

  Discover Ottawa   -   Tourist Board Ottawa
Nestled on the banks of the majestic Ottawa, Rideau and Gatineau Rivers, Ottawa is one of the most beautiful G8 capitals in the world. A thriving international technology and business centre and world class tourism and convention destination, Ottawa is also rich in culture and heritage with its many national institutions, parklands , waterways and historic architecture. It is home to a large number of foreign embassies and is a recognized centre for both academics and professional training. The city offers an open and welcoming environment to cultures from around the world, providing service in English, French, and a host of other languages. The city's residents enjoy an enviable quality of life that is recognized around the world.

  Alberta   -   with the capital Edmonton
Alberta's grandeur and beauty are obvious from the moment you arrive. Above all are Alberta's Rocky Mountains, including the world famous resorts of Banff, Jasper, Canmore, Kananaskis and Lake Louise. Visit the vast farmlands of Alberta's Heartland, Southern Alberta and Northern Alberta. Calgary, home of the Calgary Stampede, is known for its warm hospitality. Edmonton, the provincial capital, features West Edmonton Mall - the world's largest shopping and entertainment complex.
  British Columbia   -   with the capital Victoria 
Shouldering the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Rockies to the east, British Columbia is perhaps Canada's most diverse province. Enjoy the legendary Rocky Mountains, world class winter sports at Whistler, sailing among the temperate Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands, and touring the world-class vineyards near Kelowna in Thompson-Okanagan. The fascinating cities of Vancouver and Victoria offer excellent cultural and sightseeing opportunities. The Sunshine Coast , Fraser Valley and Central and Northern BC all offer spectacular scenery.
  Manitoba   -   with the capital Winnipeg
Majestic rivers. Arctic coastline. Lakes, forests and desert dunes. An escarpment rises up in the West and miles and miles of trails beckon everywhere.
  New Brunswick   -   with the capital Fredericton
New Brunswick, the gateway to Atlantic Canada. From whale-watching to the kitchen. See whales and sharks of the Bay of Fundy. On this website you find general travel, regional maps, detailed information on: the City of Saint John; the capital city, Fredericton; beautiful Grand Manan Island; world-renowned St. Andrews; the northern community of Grand Falls; Miramichi and the area of Restigouche, just to name a few. For the educationally inclined - an Historical Facts page for New Brunswick. Distinctive Maritime cuisine and recipes abound for food lovers. Images of New Brunswick are found on almost every page within the site. We hope you enjoy your virtual tour of New Brunswick
Cities: Bathurst, Campbellton, Dieppe, Edmundston, Fredericton [ New Brunswick's Capital ], Moncton, Miramichi, Saint John
  Newfoundland & Labrador   -   with the capital Saint John's
The place where land, water and sky embrace like old friends. And the edge of North America holds an adventure as big as the sky. This site will show you the best ways to encounter a land old as time, and people who make you feel like you've known them all your life.
Here you will find the Accommodations, Attractions & Adventures, Tours, Festivals, and Craft Shops for each of the province's five tourism regions: Western, Central, Eastern, Avalon, Labrador. Scenic Routes take you to every nook and cranny of the province. And the Build a Guide feature enables you to plan an itinerary based on your own tastes and pace
  Nova Scotia  -  with the capital Halifax
Nova Scotia is encircled by eleven scenic travelways that lead you around the provinces. Come and explore our breathtaking shores - from towering cliffs and long peaceful beaches to picturesque bays and charming villages. Nova Scotia also offers you the best living history in Canada. Learn about and appreciate our rich and diverse past at an impressive network of museums and heritage sites in historical communities throughout the province, including places like Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  Ontario  -  with the capital Toronto
While travelling in Ontario, be sure to visit Parliament Hill in Ottawa, The CN Tower in Toronto and the breathtaking Niagara Falls. The city of Hamilton between Toronto and Niagara-on-the-Lake is a good centre for touring the area. In Northwestern Ontario the city of Thunder Bay has a surprising number of attractions for visitors, and in Southwestern Ontario, the cities of Windsor, London, Stratford and Kitchener offer an abundance of activities.
  Prince Edward Island   -   with the capital Charlottetown
  Québec   -   with the capital Quebec City
Québec with its distinct French-Canadian or Quebecois culture and strong sense of history offers a wealth of diversity. Montréal is home to many excellent festivals and the Notre Dame Basilica. It is a city noted for its nightlife, food and museums When in Quebec City be sure to visit the historic battlements on the Plains of Abraham, and the beautiful Chateau Frontenac The Laurentian Mountains offer a variety of year-round adventures - especially for winter sports. The Saguenay Region is great for Whale Watching. Visit the spectacular Gaspe Peninsula in the South St Lawrence area.
  Saskatchewan   -   with the capital Regina
Moments you'll never forget. Canoe the historic Churchill River on a hot July day. Hike through the cool boreal forest on a misty morning. Ride on horseback across the open range. Spend a lazy day at the beach. Fly over unnamed lakes to legendary fly-in fishing camps. When you're in Saskatchewan, live every moment.
Over 100,000 lakes, some so crystal clear you can see fish at the bottom. The badlands of Big Muddy, Killdeer and Frenchman River. The highlands of Cypress Hills and Duck Mountain. The healing waters of Manitou Springs Mineral Spa. Every region is distinct in its landscape, culture, history and experience.

  North West Territories   -   capital city Yellowknife
They are Canada North of 60 (the 60th Parallel, that is). But that's just the beginning. Much of the Northwest Territories stretches to latitudes above 70 degrees North.
The Northwest Territories is divided into five distinct travel destinations, each with its own Aboriginal heritage and role in Canadian history. Each one has plenty of natural assets – breathtaking landscapes, rich wildlife habitat and pristine waters. Each is unforgettable; Western Arctic, Sahtu,  Deh Cho, North Slave and South Slave
  Nunavut   -   Iqaluit
Created in 1999 after many years of negotiations between the Government of Canada and the Inuit of the Nunavut area. The boundaries of Nunavut are based on the largest aboriginal land claim in history – an area of almost 2 million square kilometers.
Iqaluit [ formerly Frobisher Bay ] is Inuktitut for 'place of many fish', it is located near the mouth of the Sylvia Grinnell River that empties into Frobisher Bay - named after Martin Frobisher who sailed into the bay in search of the Northwest Passage. Frobisher believed that he had discovered gold on an island in the bay, but it was only fools gold that he took home to England.
  Yukon   -   capital city Whitehorse
Untouched beauty.  You'll find it everywhere in Canada's Yukon.  From peaceful meadows to rugged mountains, there's a stunning new landscape around every corner.  But the Yukon is more than just a beautiful place, it's Canada's most unique meeting location.  Where else can you meet in the shadow of a glacier or in a Klondike Gold Rush-era saloon?

  Calgary   -   Alberta
Calgary is an attractive and dynamic city situated on the banks of the Bow River and close to Alberta's majestic Rocky Mountains. The Calgary Stampede is undoubtedly Calgary's best-known visitor attraction. This event, featuring a large parade and world-class rodeo, draws more than a million people each year. Other attractions, including the Glenbow Museum, Calgary Tower, Canada Olympic Park and Eau Claire Market, are great places to visit year-round.
  Edmonton   -   Capital City of Alberta
  Halifax   -   Capital City of Nova Scotia 
  Montreal   -   Quebec
  Toronto   -   Capital City of Ontario
  Vancouver   -   British Columbia
  Winnipeg   -   Capital City of Manitoba

Cuisine   -   Canadian cooking

The Canadian Home Cook Book, the  -   by Ladies of Toronto
First published in 1877, The Home Cook Book was Canada's original fundraising cookbook and soon became the best-selling Canadian cookbook of the 19th century with 1 in 6 households having a copy. Its astounding success inspired women's groups across the country to compile their own versions, setting off a community cookbook phenomenon. Here is a fascinating collection of recipes and remedies compiled by the Ladies of Toronto and other towns and cities in Canada, also chapters on Housekeeping, Social Observances, Little Housekeepers, Utensils and more. It has hundreds of plain and healthy recipes along with guide to proper etiquette and the making of miscellaneous products such as soap, medicines, and preservation. According to the original title page the over 300 recipes are tested and proven, including: Snow Souffle, India Pickle, Curing ham, and Mountain Cake.
Paperback 392 pages (August 2002); Publisher: Creative Cookbooks
  Canadian Bison Association   -   A taste of North America
A recipe collection featuring the many ways bison can be prepared and served, from hors d'oeuvres to soups and stews, to steaks, roasts, and ground meat.
It's called A Taste of North America: Bison...Nature's Best is Back. Filled with more than 50 recipes, it also includes cooking tips for bison meat, and is available in English and French.
  Recipe Source   -   Canadian Recipes
  American French Genealogical Society   -   French-Canadian Recipes

History of Canada

  Heritage Canada Foundation   -   see heritage links
"...preserve and demonstrate and to encourage the preservation and demonstration of the nationally significant historic, architectural, natural and scenic heritage of Canada with a view to stimulating and promoting the interest of the people of Canada in that heritage."

Music, Culture & Entertainment

So, You Want to Be Canadian: All About the Most Fascinating People in the World and the Magical Place That They Call Home 
By Kerry Colburn, Rob Sorensen
Fun, impulse-priced and perfectly timed, a cheerleading pop cultural celebration of Canada and all things Canadian ride So, you want to be Canadian. Who doesn't these days? Long known as funny, charming, peaceable types who love to have a good time and always say "thank you" afterwards, Canadians are enjoying a major renaissance in attention, from their enlightened social policies to their wild and wooly pop culture. Playfully illustrated and packed with trivia, this cheeky celebration of Canada and all things Canadian reveals the mysteries of "eh?", why so many famous comedians hail from Canada, and which surprising films were actually shot in Canada (including Chicago - who knew?) Learn the difference bewteen an Ogo Pogo and a Windingo, marvel at the dreamy list of famous Canadian hotties, and tap your toes to the all-time Canadian top 40 smash hit songs. Featuring amazing Canadian inventions, great moments in Canadian history, a handy Canadian - American translator, and pointers on how to eat, dress, and apologize like a Canadian if you weren't lucky enough to be born a Canuck, So, You Want to Be Canadian demonstrates - once and for all - why Canada is so cool (formerly just cold).
Paperback 108 pages (September 24, 2004); Publisher: Chronicle Books
  Culture.ca   -   Canada's Cultural Gateway
Explore, find, share the creativity and diversity of Canadian culture on-line
The riches of Canada's museums, galleries, archives and libraries | Thousands of links, articles and testimonials related to Canada's culture and heritage | First-rate reference collections such as the Canadian Encyclopedia Online | News of cultural events happening across Canada |The National Library of Canada's on -line reference service.
  Canadian Encyclopedia
  Festival Seeker   -   Canada's Guide to Festivals & Events
From music, dance and theatre to sports and food.

Web Portal / Canadian Search Engine / Directory

  Travelcanada.ca
  Google.ca

  Canada WorldWeb Travel Guide
This travel and tourism guide will help you plan a successful trip to Canada. In terms of land area, Canada is the second largest country in the world. Not only is the land vast, but the range of experiences available to visitors is also huge. Canada is a beautiful country of very diverse cultural and geographical features.
  Canadian Cities
  Canadian Coast Guard
  Trail Canada   -   Travel Guide
  Trail Canada Travel Network
The Trail Canada Travel Network is a collection of web sites providing travel information and services to visitors and travellers in Canada. Trail Canada is Canada's largest and most popular independent travel guide.

  Censusfinder   -   Links to free census records online
  Education Canada   -   Webdirectory
  Telephone Guide Canada
  Yellow Pages Canada /  Canadian Yellow pages
  Yourcitytour.com


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