subject: Loving Everything About Canadian Winter [print this page] The arrival of winter puts more and more people in the mood for Canada travel. Aside from the fresh cool air to the beautiful snow and skis Canada also features of a variety of attractions and winter happenings like fun carnivals as well as sports centers and elegant cities.
Concrete evidence that Canada has truly become one of the top picks for winter travel is the great number of package tours available. City or ski packages are usually featured along with special events and combo promos. The slopes of Canada are dubbed as paradise for avid skiers. Names like Banff, Jasper and Mont Tremblant are familiar to skiers everywhere. Good eats and ski adventures can be experienced in Quebec and the Laurentians but the same are also offered just a helicopter ride away on the British Columbia and Alberta mountains.
Skiing is not the only thing that can be enjoyed immensely while in Canada for the winter. Aside from the official Montreal ice hockey team Canada has others scattered all over the different cities clearly a well loved sport. The ice rinks come in outdoor and indoor versions but the longest one in the world can be found in Ottawa.
Although other countries now use the snowmobile it is still most popular where it was invented which is in Quebec in Canada. Besides snowmobile clubs the marked paths for snow machines add to the fun weekend adventure. Snowshoeing represents a great winter sport pastime. Snowshoeing trails are opening up in a number of locations.
A foot or two of ice on Canadian lakes and rivers in winter hasn't deterred fishermen from practicing their favorite sport. Fishing in the ice just calls for an improvised shelter and a hole amid the ice to get started. Quebec is home to a tiny village called La Perade where fisher folk haul off shacks to the ice and snare numerous tomcods.
Winter fishing is allowed in most lakes within the Canadian provinces including Ontario and some provide the gear. Riding the toboggan is how others in Canada spend their time. In many places, toboggans are supplied and icy man made chutes take the hustle out of the sport. From the visual delights to the heart pounding drop down the sides of a cliff the huge slide ride in Quebec City is one that is truly unforgettable.
Some ski resorts reserve mild slopes for exclusive toboggan riding. Winter is also carnival time with ice castles, dog and snowshoe races and festive food, drinks and other activities. It could be a big winter carnival in Canada or a small one and it would not matter as enjoyment is always a guarantee.
Events that hold the most appeal include the international contests that have athletes coming over from different countries. Festivals are held to showcase sled dog races and snowshoe classic. Going off to remote shops to dig up uncommon art pieces takes place in the winter months as it does during summer or fall.
Popular keepsake purchases in stores across the coast include artwork by Indians and soapstone sculptures by Eskimos. Explore the culture scene by listening to the symphony of the capital in one of its more than 10 concerts or watch the ballet company perform. Theater presentations in Montreal come in both French and English but there are also a musical ensemble from Vancouver and opera in major cities to provide entertainment.
People can visit the Vancouver or Ottawa or Saint John or Toronto exhibition halls whenever they choose as they stay open the whole year. Trendy nightclubs along with a few disco places and hotels providing in house entertainment are all around within Canadian cities.
To escape the freezing or wet climate consider the Montreal city below the ground. Office compounds and apartments as well as the Le Metro subway use tunnels to connect with structures like restaurants and theaters as well as railway stations. The idea of developing below ground is fast attracting the attention of neighboring cities like Toronto. Walking by some crystal clear snow can easily make the day of a tourist.
Vacationers can sample a variety of food fare including Quebec French delicacies and British Columbia cookery as well as the great steaks from Saskatchewan. Book tickets to Canada now to avoid missing out on the many pleasures that await.
