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If you didn't know its history, Dawson City would be an atmospheric place to pause for a while, with a seductive, funky vibe. That it's one of the most historic and evocative towns in Canada is like gold dust on a cake: unnecessary but damn nice... Read More

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Canada turns 150: top 10 places to celebrate the Sesquicentennial

Canadians know how to throw a party. An annual calendar laced with festivals and holidays has given them plenty of practice for the Big One – the country’s Sesquicentennial. With 150 years under its belt as a nation, Canadians are already planning some of the biggest July 1st Canada Day celebrations the country has ever seen.

Canada celebrates 150 years of confederation in 2017 © Yanis Ourabah / Getty
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