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Fairmont's Historic Hotels in Canada

Photo is of Banff Springs Hotel in Alberta.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, dozens of Canadian cities on the Canadian Railway route built luxury hotels to accommodate train passengers. Today, these Fairmont hotels offer a glimpse back in time, but with all the modern comforts.

Historic Canadian Hotels
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Ontario Place Closing

Wednesday February 1, 2012
Ontario Place, the once-popular family amusement park set on prime waterfront property in Toronto, is shutting down most of its attractions - including the Cinesphere, water park, and rides - and undergoing a "revitalization."

What the new and improved Ontario Place will look like is unclear, but it is set to re-open in 2017. Many ideas are being floated about, including a casino.

When To Go to Canada

Tuesday January 31, 2012
Maybe you are planning far in advance for a Canadian holiday or have the luxury to make a spur-of-the-moment visit. Either way, you'll want to know how to decide when to go to Canada.

Canada has four distinct seasons - very different from each other in most parts of the country - and it's nice to know what to expect when visiting during different times of the year.

Canada's Most Romantic Hotels

Monday January 30, 2012
From luxury resorts and spas to intimate inns in small towns, Canada's most romantic hotels span the country.

In honour of Valentine's Day, we've compiled the 10 hotels in Canada that offer the perfect setting for a love connection.

Porter Cuts Fares in Half through May

Saturday January 28, 2012
This cutting fares in half seems to be a regular thing with Porter - part of what makes me love them so.

Just book online before midnight on February 3, 2012. Travel by May 31, 2012.

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