With a little planning and know-how, you can save money on your visit to Canada.
November is the month when Santa Claus parades start to usher in the Christmas season.
This Sunday, about half a million people will hit the streets of Toronto to see the Santa Claus Parade, one of the overall largest parades in the world. Few hotels actually offer rooms from which guests can easily view the parade; however, many hotels have special rates this weekend with late check-out times available.
The gorgeous resort town of Whistler in British Columbia is about a two-and-a-half hour drive away from Vancouver. What's the best way to get back and forth between these two destinations, especially with loads of ski gear? After talking to bus drivers, taxi drivers, tourism professionals and skiers, I've summarized the best ways to get from Vancouver to Whistler.
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Many of the best spas in Canada take advantage of the country's vast natural resources. Aqua-Mer Thalassothérapie in Quebec, for example, pumps in sea water from the Chaleurs Bay to use in restorative treatments. Le Scandinave spas in Collingwood and Mont-Tremblant offer Nordic-style water therapy in picturesque Canadian settings.
Today, November 4, 2009, marks the 100-day countdown till the Vancouver 2010 Olympics.
In Whistler where many of the alpine and nordic events are taking place and in the Host City Vancouver, pre-Olympic buzz is tangible. Monday, snow fell on Blackcomb and Whistler mountains, getting people excited for the resort's November 26th opening. Whistler is offering great deals before the games start, including a stay and ski special starting at CAD$88. In addition, did you know that during the Olympics, the ski hills in Whistler are 90% open for business and accommodation is still available for this time.
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