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.

Related reading:

• Canada's Best Spas
• Ste Anne's Spa
• Spa Etiquette - Stripping & Tipping

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.

Related reading:

• Whistler Travel Guide
• Vancouver Travel Guide
• Vancouver 2010 Official Site

Lots of people need it........many people don't. I'm talking about a visa to visit Canada. Applying for a Canada visa is not a huge deal, that is, unless you've forgotten to do it. Be advised you can't get a visa once you've arrived in Canada.

Find out who needs a visa and how to get it done.

Related reading:

• Visa for Canada
• Do U.S. Citizens Need a Passport?
• Passport Equivalents

Some of the cities are obvious, others less known. Here is a list of the cities in Canada that are most visited by people other than Canadians. The list is courtesy Statistics Canada, International Travel Survey, 2007.

The city pictured above is number one.

More Canada Top 10s:

• Ten Classic Canada Vacations
• Top 10 Reasons to Visit Canada
• Top 10 Canada Attractions & Destinations

Canada, with its vast natural environment, has a huge number of scenic drives. Some are a little off the beaten path (the Viking Trail in Newfoundland) and others are near big Canadian cites, like the Sea to Sky Highway between Vancouver and Whistler.

Make the drive part of the vacation fun. See Canada's Best Scenic Drives

^{Photograph of the Sea to Sky Highway by Chris Cheadle / Getty Images}

Although Halloween has its roots in Ireland and Scotland, today Halloween is celebrated around the world. These celebrations have the shared theme of ghosts, graveyards, goblins, etc, but some of the frightful festivities are not exactly traditional. For example, did you know a very adult Halloween party takes place on the main train line in Tokyo? See more ways to observe Halloween worldwide.

Related reading:

• Halloween around the World
• Ghost & Graveyard Walks in Canada

Canada has its share of scary stories. Victims of ghoulish crimes, tormented souls and vengeful lovers all haunt Canadian soil.

In the spirit of Halloween, why not try out one of these Ghost & Graveyard Walks in Canada. These walks are a great way to learn about local legends and culture and a fun Halloween-time treat for kids and adults alike.

Narrowing the best Canada attractions and destinations down to a mere ten is not easy. Canada - the second largest country in the world - covers five time zones, stretches between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and boasts an impressive number of natural wonders as well as urban excellence.

In coming up with the list of the top Canada attractions and destinations, we considered popularity (how many people visit), but also looked at how unique the attraction is to Canada and does it lend itself to the national identity. If we were to measure by just number of visitors, the list would be very Toronto-centric; and although we love Toronto, we wanted a broader representation of Canada.

Any top 10 list is controversial, so please let me have it. What have we missed? Be sure to comment.

^{Photograph of the Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Island, by Henry Georgi / Getty Images.}

Nothing ruins a day outside like being cold. (Actually, nothing ruins a day outside like your kids being cold.)

Canada's temperatures can certainly challenge the hardiest of travellers in the winter months.

Do you have the right winter gear? Learn the basics about how to dress to keep warm in cold weather.

Related reading:

• Top Canada Winter Activities
• Top 10 Canada Winter Festivals
• Weather in Canada

The Canadian dollar may be up, but hotel prices in Canada are dropping. Hotel deals are popping up all over the place, and the latest one to catch our eye was from Delta Hotels and Resorts. Delta has reduced hotel and resort rates at 40 of its properties across Canada, with a night's stay ranging from CAD$79 - $169. Offer valid until October 22, 2009, for stays until December 31, 2009. Certain blackout dates apply.