Hotels
More Than a B & B! Star of the Sea in Halifax is the Story of an Historical Landmark
One doesn’t typically think of a B and B as a destination—perhaps just a place to lay your head and start your day between holiday expeditions—until you lay eyes on ‘Stella Maris.’ Nestled on the rugged shores of Ferguson’s Cove, 10 minutes from downtown Halifax and just steps away from
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Five Fantastic Family Friendly Ways to spend the Day at the Forks in Winnipeg
It doesn’t matter what season you visit, you’ll want to check out these Five Fantastic Family Friendly Ways to spend the Day at the Forks in Winnipeg! This article has been brought to you by InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies. Present in nearly 100 countries,
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Top 3 Must Do’s When Taking the Family to Winnipeg this Summer
This article has been brought to you by InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies. Present in nearly 100 countries, IHG® Rewards Club is the largest loyalty program in the industry, with over 100 million enrolled members globally. IHG has more than 5,000 hotels across the
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Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is Going to the Dogs!
From May 21-23, 2017, the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is going to the dogs! Stanley, the canine ambassador at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is inviting all his doggy friends for a party during the Dog Days of May. Bring your four legged companion to the resort to spend the weekend
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Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees, Kids! Behind the scenes at the Royal Canadian Mint
“That actually was pretty cool mom.” High praise indeed, coming from my pre-teen daughter Kate. She was referring to the Royal Canadian Mint tour in Winnipeg, Manitoba which we had just completed. This article has been brought to you by InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies.
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Journey to Churchill at the Assiniboine Park Zoo in Winnipeg
Get up close and personal with arctic animals when you visit the Journey to Churchill exhibit at the Assiniboine Park Zoo in Winnipeg! This article has been brought to you by InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies. Present in nearly 100 countries, IHG® Rewards Club
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‘O’ld Canada – Four Historic Hotels in Canada
Travelling in Canada this year? It’s Canada’s 150th birthday, so mark the occasion by staying in one of the nation’s historic hotels. You will experience yesteryear in modernized hotels such as: Chateau Lacombe in Alberta Opening to great fanfare in 1966, the Chateau Lacombe’s cylindrical shape means excellent city views
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Frugal and Fabulous in Lake Louise
On the slopes I overhear two instructors talking about plans for next winter and their hopes to be hired again at the Lake Louise Ski and Snowboard Resort. One of the pair sums up emphatically: “I know you can make more money in other countries, but (makes a sweeping gesture
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5 First Class Scottsdale Resorts for Families
Stay at one of the hottest Scottsdale resorts for families and have your hotel be part of the fun! Don’t let a horror story happen to you! The mattress on the living room floor was the first clue our vacation rental was not as it appeared on line. “Oh” I said, in
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6 Secrets of Québec City’s Amazing Ice Hotel
Québec City’s Ice Hotel has a few hidden secrets. For example, do you know that you can get married there? Each winter , dozens of couples from as far and wide as Dubai and Australia tie the knot in the chapel. Below are some other interesting tidbits that we discovered at
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