Activities in Canada
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Small-Group Maligne Canyon Icewalk in Jasper National Park
3 hours (Departs Jasper, Canada)
by Viator
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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Niagara Falls Freedom Day Trip from Toronto
8 hours (Departs Toronto, Canada)
by Viator
Take a full-day trip from Toronto to Niagara Falls (in Canada), with the freedom to go your own way when you get there. You'll be dropped at the foot of Clifton…Not LP reviewed
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Uniprix Stadium
This modern complex inside Jarry Park near Little Italy is home to 12 indoor and 10 outdoor tennis courts, plus an 11,000-seat center court that hosts the Rogers Cup. Rates vary depending what time of year – and more importantly what time of day – you want to reserve a court (peak times are weekends and after 5pm on weekdays). There’s an early-riser special ($10 per hour inside or outside) from 7am to 8am. Racket rental is available.
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Horseback Riding
Why just imagine what the pioneers felt like? Hop on a horse and you can enjoy the same feel and smells. In Banff the most popular routes lie south of Bow River. Holidays on Horseback operates out of the Trail Rider Store and offers a variety of horse-riding trips around the region. Among the choices: an hour-long ride along Spray River and a three-hour Bow Valley Loop. Much longer multiday camping adventures in the backcountry are available.
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Small-Group Quebec Wine Tour from Montreal with Optional Gourmet Lunch and Cheese Tasting
Varies (Departs Montreal, Canada)
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Delight your taste buds on this small-group wine-tasting tour from Montreal to Quebec wine country. Choose either the afternoon tour or the full-day tour, and…Not LP reviewed
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Ghost Tours of Québec
Local theater actors or storytellers lead you through the streets of the Old Town by lantern recounting the hangings and hauntings of Old Québec. The 90-minute tours are great fun and usually finish with a visit to the city’s most haunted building. Tours leave from the sitting area (98 Rue du Petit-Champlain near Blvd Champlain) in the Old Lower Town. Buy your tickets from the Ghost Tours of Québec office or from the guide 15 minutes before the tour.
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Ottawa Day Trip from Montreal
12 hours (Departs Montreal, Canada)
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Familiarize yourself with Ottawa, Canada's capital city, on a whole day trip from Montreal. You'll travel by motorcoach and see major city highlights including…Not LP reviewed
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Stawamus Chief Provincial Park
Attracting hardy climbers, it’s called ‘The Chief’ and it’s the highlight of Stawamus Chief Provincial Park. You don’t have to be geared-up to experience the summit’s breathtaking vistas: there are hiking routes up the back for anyone who wants to have a go. Consider Squamish Rock Guides ([tel] 604-892-7816; www.squamishrockguides.com; guided climbs half-/full-day from $75/115) for climbing assistance or lessons.
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Zen Buddhist Temple
Yoga and other Asian traditions have often been divorced from their spiritual roots in North America, but Toronto still has a few spots to quell your inner demons. When you feel like the urban jungle is closing in, Zen Buddhist Temple, founded by the Buddhist Society for Compassionate Wisdom, offers beginners' meditation retreats, relaxation workshops and free Sunday morning and afternoon Zen practice sessions (9:30am and 4pm).
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Private Tour: Whistler Day Trip from Vancouver
8 hours (Departs Vancouver, Canada)
by Viator
Enjoy Whistler at anytime of year on this private and personalized tour from Vancouver. Although well known for being a great North American ski destination,…Not LP reviewed
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Vancouver Trolley Company
This company operates jolly replicas of San Francisco trolley cars (without the tracks), providing a hop-on hop-off service to attractions around the city. The circuit takes 80 minutes and you buy your tickets from the driver – attraction tickets are also sold on board. If you're here in late October, the buses are decorated in spooky Halloween garb, while Christmastime sees a karaoke theme adopted for those who like to ride and sing at the same time. Check the website for discount tickets, especially off-season.
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Landsea Tours
Landsea's comfortable tours in 24-passenger stretch minibuses attract an older crowd. Treks include a three-hour city highlights tour (adult/child $65/42), departing 9am and 2pm; and a six-hour North Shore and Grouse Mountain tour (adult/child including admission $119/85). Additional guided tours to Victoria or Whistler are offered if you fancy traveling further afield.
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Sea Sun Kayak Adventures
Ideally you'll do this further away from polluted Halifax Harbour. But if you can't wait to get on the ocean, try Sea Sun Kayak Adventures, which offers enjoyable day-long tours of sights along the sheltered North West Arm. They also have a second location in Terrence Bay, a short drive from Halifax, that rents kayaks and offers a range of other trips. Their 'Kayak Bus' will pick up paddlers at their place of lodging within the Halifax area.
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Amphi Tours
This brightly painted ‘amphibus’ tootles around Old Montréal before plunging into the St Lawrence for a cruise along the waterfront. Bilingual commentary points out the key places in the city’s evolution from Jacques Cartier’s arrival in 1535 through to Expo ’67 and recent days. The bus makes several daily departures from the cnr of Rue de la Commune and Blvd St-Laurent. Call ahead for departure times.
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Toronto CityPass
Flexible (Departs Toronto, Canada)
by Viator
Most FAMOUS attractions at ONE AMAZING price with plenty of time to see it all! See the CN Tower, Casa Loma, Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto Zoo and the Ontario…Not LP reviewed
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Lock Tours Canada
Traverse the last leg of the St Lawrence Seaway system with Lock Tours Canada . This scenic and informative cruise offers a unique perspective on one of the most heavily trafficked canal systems in the world. Tours depart from behind the Roberta Bondar Pavilion off Foster Dr. There are several trips daily from June to August, and fewer in spring and fall. The two-hour tours pass through both the Canadian and American locks.
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Toronto City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Flexible (Departs Toronto, Canada)
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Experience the sights, sounds and history of multi-cultural Toronto at your speed, on your time. Your ticket on the Toronto City Hop-on Hop-off Tour allows you…Not LP reviewed
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Small-Group Toronto Beer Tour
3.5 hours (Departs Toronto, Canada)
by Viator
On this small-group walking tour, explore the historical streets of Old Toronto and learn how beer has played an important role in Toronto's past. Taste some of…Not LP reviewed
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Niagara Falls Luxury Tour and Maid of the Mist Boat Ride
8 hours (Departs Niagara Falls)
by Viator
While you're visiting Niagara Falls, why not see both sides of the falls in style on a Niagara Falls Luxury Tour. Departing from either the American or Canadian…Not LP reviewed
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Vancouver Canadians
The minor-league farm team to the MLB's Oakland As, the Canadians play at the recently refurbished but still charmingly old-school Nat Bailey Stadium, by Queen Elizabeth Park. It's known as 'the prettiest ballpark in the world' thanks to its mountain backdrop. Afternoon games – called 'nooners' – are perfect for a nostalgic bask in the sun. Hotdogs and beer rule the menu, but there's also sushi and fruit – this is Vancouver, after all.
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Atrium le 1000
Enjoy year-round indoor ice-skating at this excellent glass-domed rink near Gare Centrale. On weekends, kids and their families have a special session from 10:30am to 11:30am. Special events change regularly –like the summertime ‘Bermudas Madness, ’ a cheesy good time of skating in shorts and T-shirts while DJs spin Hawaiian and summer-inflected beats. Call for operating hours as the schedule changes frequently.
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Private Tour: Victoria and Butchart Gardens from Vancouver
13 hours (Departs Vancouver, Canada)
by Viator
This private and personalized guided tour is the most fun and relaxing way to see Victoria. Not having to worry about crowded bus tours allows you to simply…Not LP reviewed
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École de Langues de L’université Laval
École de langues de l’Université Laval is your best bet for learning French. It offers 15-week fall and winter courses or five-week spring and summer courses. You can be hooked up for accommodations with a Québécois family (from $88 per week with kitchen access to $180 a week with breakfast and dinner) or, in the spring and summer sessions, you can stay in residence (per week $88).
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Croisiére Patrimoniale du Canal
Operated by the Parks Canada service, this sightseeing cruise offers a good overview of one of North America’s most dramatic urban renewal projects. A Parks Canada interpreter brings to life the canal’s industrial and commercial history and you visit an archaeological site. The two-hour round trip begins at the canal dock near the pedestrian footbridge just south of Atwater market and goes all the way to the Old Port locks.
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Diz
If you’re not a snowboarder it’s kind of hard to figure out what the fuss is about just by looking around, but fans of the sport say if you’re in Montréal and need a board or any kind of accessory under the sun, then this place is it. A good smattering of skateboards rounds out the offerings but they’re clearly a sideline. By car, take the Décarie Expressway to the Westminster exit.
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East Coast Trail
The epic East Coast Trail now stretches 220km from Fort Amherst in St John's south to Cappahayden; an additional 300km will be developed eventually. It is part easy coastal walking, part tough wilderness trail. Maps are available at Outfitter's (220 Water St), Downhome (303 Water St) and the trail website, which also has information on free weekly guided hikes. An excellent stretch runs along the coast from Cape Spear.
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