Activities in Canada
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Small-Group Maligne Canyon Icewalk in Jasper National Park
3 hours (Departs Jasper, Canada)
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Take a break from skiing and experience the wonders of the Maligne Canyon during this small-group winter wonderland icewalk in the heart of Jasper National…Not LP reviewed
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Velo Bicycle Club
Cycling is a great way to see sights on the outskirts of Halifax - you can take bikes on the ferries to Dartmouth or cycle over the MacDonald Bridge. Velo Bicycle Club organizes several rides each week; it's a way to meet locals and go on some fun rides but you'll have to join the club which costs around C$45. See the website for ride schedules and the club application form.
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Edge Climbing Centre
This high-tech North Van facility has a large climbing gym with more than 15,000 sq ft of climbing surfaces for those who like hanging around for fun. There are plenty of courses, from introductory level to advanced classes where you can learn all about diagonalling and heel-and-toe hooking. If you enjoy this, you can drive straight from here to the Stawamus Chief in Squamish.
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Absolute Spa At The Century
This popular, hotel-based day spa has a calming earth-toned interior and offers a full menu of treats from facials to hydrotherapy to make-up sessions in its nine treatment rooms. If you need a boost after your long-haul flight, try the grapefruit jet lag recovery body wrap (from $95). Men-only treatments also available. There are four other Absolutes dotted around the region.
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Vancouver City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
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Create your own itinerary and set your own timetable with an option of a one-day or two-day ticket on the Vancouver City Hop-on Hop-off Tour. Travel on an…Not LP reviewed
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Academie Duello Centre for Swordplay
Academie Duello Centre for Swordplay is the spot to indulge your inner knight in ye olde Vancouvere. This popular downtown school offers thrilling classes and workshops for kids and adults that show you how to wield everything from rapiers to broadswords. There’s also a small on-site museum (entry by donation) covering the history of weapons, armor and heraldry.
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Seaplane Flight to Victoria and Whale-Watching Cruise
4 hours (Departs Vancouver, Canada)
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Fly from Vancouver to Victoria on a 35-minute flight by seaplane and search for Orcas on a whale watching cruise on Haro Strait. Be kind to the environment with…Not LP reviewed
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BC Lions
The Lions is Vancouver's team in the Canadian Football League (CFL), arguably a more exciting game than its US counterpart. The Lions team has had some decent showings in the last few years, winning the Grey Cup championship most recently in 2006. The team relies on its jump-out-of-your-seat offense. Tickets are easy to come by – unless the boys are laying into their Calgary rivals.
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Architectural Institute of British Columbia
Local architecture students conduct these excellent one- to two-hour wanders, focusing on the buildings, history and heritage of several key Vancouver neighborhoods. There are six tours in all and areas covered include Gastown, Strathcona, Yaletown, Chinatown and the West End.
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Kitsilano Workout
You can exercise among the stringy fitness nuts and 'yummy mummies' of Kitsilano at this highly popular gym. If you want to mix up your routine, regular classes include step, yoga, Pilates and belly dancing – dance aerobics is a specialty here. After you've reached your sweat quotient, you can nip along the street to Sophie's Cosmic Café and blow all your hard work.
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Full-Day Whale Watching Cruise from Quebec
10 hours (Departs Quebec City, Canada)
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While you’re in Quebec City, don’t miss a chance to see some of Canada’s best wildlife on a whale-watching cruise! You’ll travel to Baie-Sainte-Catherine by…Not LP reviewed
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Elmwood Spa
Sitting pretty for more than two decades, this award-winning spa for men and women is a luxurious escape. Treat yourself to a deluxe facial with a three-course lunch in your bathrobe for $160, or select from 10 different types of 75-minute massage (from $130). Champagne manicures are de rigueur. A one-time pass to the swimming pool, whirlpool, steam room and sauna costs $20.
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Niagara Falls American-Side Tour with Maid of the Mist Boat Ride
Varies from 4 to 5 hours (Departs Niagara Falls)
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During your time in Niagara Falls, take a tour of the American side of the spectacular falls. Highlights include a walking adventure along the incomparable Cave…Not LP reviewed
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Aurora World
Twice a week they do a two-hour boat tour on Great Slave Lake (around C$40). On demand there's also a basic, 2-hour bus tour of the city (around C$35); a weekly trip down Ingraham Trail to Cameron Falls (around C$60); and, in late summer through winter, aurora borealis viewing tours (around C$90). In winter they have multiday aurora packages, with dog-sled and caribou-viewing options.
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Flow Wellness
This large and popular studio offers around 150 classes per week covering all manner of approaches. Spend some time figuring out which one would be best for you from a menu including Yoga Mechanics, ESL Yoga (for visiting students) and Yoga for Stiff Guys (don't ask). Alongside the stretching classes, there's a roster of additional wellness treats, from Thai massage to Shiatsu therapy.
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Niagara Falls Power Passtrade;
1, 2, 3 or 5 days (Departs Niagara Falls, Canada)
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See more, save more with the Niagara Falls Power Pass! For one low price, you will receive free entry to all of the most exciting sights, tours, rides and more…Not LP reviewed
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Skoah
'No whale music and no bubbling cherubs,' as they say at this tongue-in-cheek, trying-hard-not-to-be-pretentious spa. There are deep-cleansing masks, facial massages, scalp massages, foot 'facials' and muscle stimulation treatments, all done by your 'personal skin care trainer.' Skoah also sells its own line of all-natural products. There's a second location in Burnaby's Metrotown mall.
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Lost Lake Park
At the northern edge of the village, Lost Lake is the hub for 32km (20mi) of wooded cross-country ski trails, suitable for novices and experts alike. Whister Municipality maintains the trails and amenities and across from the ticket booth, Cross Country Connection (www.crosscountryconnection.bc.ca) offers rentals, lessons and maps. In summer, the trails are popular with mountain bikers.
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Banff Upper Hot Springs
You'll find a soothing (if often crowded) hot pool, steam room, spa and excellent mountain views at these hot springs, near the Banff Gondola, 4km south of town. The water emerges from the spring at 47°C; in winter it has to be cooled to 39°C before entering the pool, but in spring the snowmelt does that job. In addition to the pool, you can indulge in a massage or an aromatherapy wrap. Bathing suits, towels and lockers can be rented.
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Whistler Small Group Day Trip from Vancouver
11 hours (Departs Vancouver, Canada)
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Leave the city of Vancouver behind and enjoy a full-day small-group tour to the famous resort town of Whistler! You'll journey past huge mountains, see the…Not LP reviewed
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Héritage Montréal
This independent, nonprofit organization is charged with the preservation of Montréal’s heritage – urban, architectural and social. Its qualified guides conduct a series of architecture-based tours, focusing on a different neighborhood every week. The departure point varies and reservations are essential. The library will also open on a weekday afternoon by appointment.
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University Golf Club
Tucked inside UBC's giant Pacific Spirit Regional Park, this popular and attractive course has been luring locals of all skill levels to knock off early from work for 80 years. The tree-lined 13th hole will have you reaching for your camera, and there's a driving range and an excellent clubhouse restaurant – as well as the cool BC Golf Museum behind the 17th tee.
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Half-Day Trip to Montmorency Falls and Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré from Quebec
4 hours 30 minutes (Departs Quebec City, Canada)
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Explore the beautiful countryside surrounding Quebec City on a half-day sightseeing tour to magnificent Montmorency Falls - higher than Niagara Falls - and the…Not LP reviewed
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Whirlpool Aero Car
Dangling above the Niagara River, 4.5km north of Horseshoe Falls, the Whirlpool Aero Car was designed by Spanish engineer Leonardo Torres Quevedo and has been operating since 1916 (but don't worry – it's still in good shape). The gondola travels 550m between two outcrops above a deadly whirlpool created by the falls – count the logs and tires spinning in the eddies below. No wheelchair access.
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Canada Olympic Park
In 1988 the Winter Olympics came to Canada for the first time. Calgary played host and many of the events were contested at Canada Olympic Park. Located near the western edge of town along Hwy 1, you won't be able to miss the distinctive 70m and 90m ski jumps crowning the skyline. Check out the Olympic Hall of Fame and learn about some great Canadian athletes and the story of the Calgary games. If you are feeling more daring, you can go for a 60-second bobsleigh ride with a professional driver on a 120kmh Olympic course. It could be the most exhilarating and expensive minute of your life. Alternatively, you can take a trip along a zip-line from the top of the ski jump. In…
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Caribou Expeditions
Caribou Expeditions is based about 34km north of Sault Ste Marie on the quiet waters of Goulais (goo-lee) Bay. Join the team of experienced nature-lovers on a variety of kayaking expeditions – from one day to one week – along the northern crest of Lake Superior. Canoe and kayak rentals are also on offer; there's even a whale-watching sea-kayak tour down the St Lawrence River in Québec.
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