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Courtesy, Yukon Government 
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 Whitehorse, YUKON: February 27, 2006 -- YUKON FESTIVALS. A woman posing in front of an ice sculpture during the annual Sourdough Rendezvous; Whitehorse.Ê Photo by Courtesy, Yukon Government 
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Hardy — and historic — fun in the Yukon

The Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous festival, says longtime Whitehorse resident Nancy Tanner, is the main reason she moved to the Yukon 18 years ago.


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Come Sail With Me…Across the Seas

Sail Into A Festive Sojourn!

Being a west coast girl means I love indulging in coastal getaways. With a great ferry service connecting us to tremendous holiday experiences that many...


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The view from atop the ski-jump platform at Alpensia. Pyeongchang lost out in its first two attempts to play host to the Winter Olympics -- to British Columbia for 2010 and to Sochi for 2014. Alpensia Resort in Pyeongchang County, South Korea, however, will be the site of the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Host of 2018 Winter Games has long way to go

I'm peering over the edge of the Olympic ski-jump platform here, hundreds of feet above ground, shuddering at the track's suicidal 45-degree descent. ...


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The back of an elephant makes one sweet ride

How do you mount an elephant? It is not, as you might imagine, a conundrum I've often considered, but as I survey the vast acreage of a 3,000-kilogram...


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Hawksworth in Vancouver is described a ‘love letter to a city.

B.C. has 3 of Canada’s top 10 new restaurants

Each year for the last 10, Air Canada's enRoute magazine has given a food writer the assignment to travel the country, tasting the offerings from Canada...


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Staying at a gite, a rustic sort of apartment such as the ones at Le Clos de Caveau winery, is a great and affordable way to experience Provence.

Savour the best of Provence

Henri Bungener bends down and plucks a grape from the gnarled vine.


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Photo Gallery: The New 7 Wonders of Nature

After years of voting, the 14 finalists for the New 7 Wonders of Nature have been chosen.


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Carnival-Canaveral bond stronger

There was a time when the list of ships sailing out of Port Canaveral (near Orlando) was dominated...

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High travel levies hurt Canadian airports

Canadian travellers can save a significant amount by flying out of a U.S. airport, even when transportation costs are taken into account.


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EU, U.S. pen new passenger data deal to ease privacy fears

The European Commission and the United States have penned a new deal allowing U.S. authorities to keep airline passengers’ personal data for 15 ...


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No joke: Canadians actually like Ottawa, poll finds

When Canadians gripe about Ottawa, it may be more about politics than the city itself. A new survey shows that most citizens really like the national ...


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There’s no shortage of beaches for Florida visitors to explore.

Something for everyone in Florida

The search for sunshine is a primal urge. Sunshine helps us produce Vitamin D, which is crucial for bone development and cell function. It can chase away the winter blues. And it’s one of the most desired elements Canadians seek when planning a vacation.


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