Ice Hockey is the national sport of Canada. It is the most popular sport played at youth level and the National Canada Ice Hockey Team is one of the best in the world (with Russia and the USA as its main rivals). Ice Hockey is so popular that when lakes freeze over in winter – […]
Winter
5 Places to Celebrate Christmas in Canada
If you’re planning a Christmas break away from home, there is no better place to spend the festive period than Canada. Canada becomes the very definition of a ‘white Christmas’. Thick snow covers the country and Canada’s bustling cities transform into winter wonderlands to celebrate the season. Have you always wanted to spend Christmas in […]
6 reasons to visit Whitehorse, Yukon
If you’ve never taken a trip to one of the northern cities of Canada, we believe you’re missing out on a unique holiday experience. There’s three in particular to choose from – Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Churchill – with each offering their own distinctive atmosphere and culture. If you’re travelling along the west coast of Canada, […]
Three ski-resorts less than an hour from Vancouver
There’s some kind of myth floating around that when you choose a ski holiday, you need to head up into the mountains away from a bustling and exciting city. While the idea of a truly outdoors holiday will appeal to many (and Canada is perfect for that!) there are some ski-fans who want the best […]
10 of the most challenging ski-slopes in Canada
Canada is not short of terrifyingly steep terrain for expert or advanced skiers seeking their next jaw-dropping chute. Double Diamond routes are found in almost all ski resorts and every one of them surprises skiers with its unique curves and rocky terrain. These slopes are not for the faint of heart and definitely not for […]