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Posted by: dnazarenko | Feb 22, 2010
The ‘Bugaboos’ conjure up images of heli-skiing and hiking and rugged back country climbing. They are a range of mountains within the Purcell Mountains in southeast British Columbia. The Bugaboos are a spectacular mixture of ice and granite. Their numerous mountain spires and glacier terrain provide a wealth of awe inspiring views and have attracted visitors from around the world.
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Posted by: tbaldwin | Feb 16, 2010
With winter upon us, the majority of Canadians are staying inside as much as possible. Hiding from the snow banks and chilly winds, places like Gatineau Park can be pretty quiet in winter. However some of the best cross country skiing and snow shoeing in the world is tucked away in the park, and with the amount of trails that the NCC grooms and maintains, it's a great ...
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Posted by: tbaldwin | Feb 11, 2010
When people think of Saskatchewan, they normally think of it as flat expanses with lots of snow. While this is often the case, it makes certain winter sports quite accessible, such as snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Unfortunately, snow isn't as common in parts of Saskatchewan as in other places, so do check the weather reports before you head out. If you really want to go, there should ...
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Posted by: tbaldwin | Feb 6, 2010
Winterlude is an integral part of winter in Ottawa. In January and February when Canadians elsewhere are dreaming of warmer winter temperatures - even just a little, people in Ottawa are wishing for it to be just cold enough for good Winterlude ice conditions on the Rideau Canal. After Winterlude, naturally everyone who doesn't skate or ski wants it to be warm and spring to arrive.
Winterlude Schedule
Winterlude has ...
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Posted by: dnazarenko | Feb 1, 2010
Topography of Whistler
Whistler, British Columbia is located 125 kilometers north of Vancouver, joint hosts of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains are the two moutains framing the town of Whistler and the source of the many winter and summer activities that are the feature of this resort town. The moutains form part of the Pacific Range of the Coast Mountains.
History of Whistler
Whistler, BC and the surrounding ...
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Posted by: dnazarenko | Jan 26, 2010
Rideau Canal - UNESCO World Heritage Site
Connecting the cities of Ottawa and Kingston, Ontario, the Rideau Canal is the oldest continuously operating canal system in North America. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and for a period every winter – a great skating rink. In fact, it is billed the largest skating rink in the world.
Rideau Canal Skateway and Winterlude
The length of canal opened for skating extends ...
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Posted by: tbaldwin | Jan 15, 2010
Hiking Trips for Waterton Lakes National Park
Over the next few months, I will be writing about the different things that you can do in Waterton Lakes National Park. I'll be covering some of the longer hikes, such as the Tamarack Ridge and the Anderson-Carthew Lakes, as well as some of the shorter, easier hikes, like Crandall Lake and Red Rock Canyon. I will be adding information about trails ...
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Posted by: tbaldwin | Jan 7, 2010
Topographic Map of Mer Bleue, Ottawa, Ontario
The Mer Bleue Conservation Area near Ottawa, Ontario provides a wonderful location for many outdoor activities including:
hiking in the summer,
skiing and snowshoeing in the winter,
and geocaching all year round
The area is managed by Canada's National Capital Commission. Free access is provided to the public.
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GeoCaching around Mer Bleue
Geocachers can sometimes be ...
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Posted by: dnazarenko | Dec 14, 2009
The Cabot Trail
The Cabot Trail is a 300km driving tour that takes you through stunning scenery, centuries of Canadian history and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. The trail circles a large part of Cape Breton Island which was rated among the top 10 islands to visit according to Travel and Leisure Magazine World’s Best ratings for 2008. The Cabot Trail was completed in 1932, linking fishing villages ...
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Posted by: dnazarenko | Dec 2, 2009
Today we're re-starting our popular Topo Map of the Week series featuring unique maps across Canada. You can find all or our map stories on our Map Journal page. If you have a favourite map story you would like included - please let us know as we are always looking for more map stories for our Map Journal.
Wilderness Viewing in the Laurentians
Fairmont Kenauk is a 265km2, (65,000 acre) ...
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