NEWSLETTER June 2018 - ehCanadaTravel.com
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147 Reasons to Love Canada
We asked some well-known Canadians and you, our readers, to help us build our list of 147 reasons to love Canada. (story shared by Globe and Mail) (read more)
Calypso Orchids
You will find clusters of these beautiful flowers in the Lodgepole pine needles that blanket the Montane forest floor. (blog shared by Take a Hike with your Children) (read more)
Canada’s Newest Wine Region
A number of other, lesser-known regions throughout the country are also slowly upping the ante for Canadian winemakers (story shared by Travel Pulse) (read more)
The "Big Rock"
The "Big Rock" or Okotok Erratic, is an enormous rock structure that was carried hundreds of kilometers from the Rocky Mountains to the Alberta Prairies. (video shared by Travel Clips 360) (read more)
NEWSLETTER April 2018 - ehCanadaTravel.com
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Tourism & Social Media Disconnect
There is a disconnect between tourism and social media and this aversion to new technology has always been an issue in the industry. (read more)
How 'Friends' and 'Followers' are disrupting tourism marketing
Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Yelp, Snapchat and TripAdvisor, and other social media platforms have radically shifted the way tourism destinations and experiences are marketed. (read more)
Research Shows Having A Bad Website Can Hurt Your Business
Getting clients is already hard enough. Don’t make it even harder by having a less-than-stellar website that repels prospective clients. (read more)
How to Use Facebook Live for Marketing
Facebook Live proposes a huge shift in how travel professionals market, but not an unapproachable one to be feared. (read more)
NEWSLETTER March 2018 - ehCanadaTravel.com
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Neighborhoods and Tourism
Neighborhoods are the social glue that keeps communities together, and that drive small business economics. New-age tourists are moving beyond major cities in the search of the true spirit of destinations. (read more)
What Winter Trends Do Hoteliers in Canada Need to Know?
There are many reasons why travelers all over the world visit the Great White North this winter season. (read more)
Canada, a country made for road trips
Setting off on a self-drive trip is an ideal way to discover some of the many marvels this country has to offer. (read more)
5 Ways The Travel Industry Is Changing In 2018
New trends have emerged that seek to revolutionize the way people find shelter around the world. (read more)
British Columbia ( BC ) Adventure Guide
British Columbia, Canada Travel, Tourism and Adventure Website
Plan your next adventure vacation in British Columbia Canada.
Accommodations, attractions, tours, guides, activities, parks, trails, places, & more.
British Columbia is the most westerly province in Canada. The BC mainland and the islands rest on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. The British Columbia coastline extends over 27,000 kilometres long and over half of the province has little to no human interaction.
Capital City of British Columbia Canada
The capital of British Columbia, Canada is the City of Victoria located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Victoria is known as the "Cycling Capital of Canada" and the "City of Gardens".
British Columbia, Canada Highlights
Cranberries and blueberries (top 3 producer in the world); world’s largest hockey stick (located in Duncan BC); “The Hanging Garden Tree” on Meares Island (oldest red cedar tree on record at a ripe old age of 1500+ years old); Nanaimo Bathtub Racing Capital of the World (Nanaimo); the longest unsupported cable car in the world (Whistler); Kermode Bear ( the white bear "Spirit Bear" only found in BC); black bears (1/4 live in BC); Pacific Flyway (migration route over BC for millions of birds); last spike (the completion of Canada's railway in Craigellachie); and the oldest Chinatown in Canada (Victoria).
Featured Parks, Trails and Places of Interest in British Columbia, Canada
British Columbia has the 2nd largest parks system in Canada. Some of the highlights in BC include Della Falls in Strathcona Provincial Park (highest waterfall in Canada measuring 440 metres high); Tweedsmuir Park (BC's largest provincial park measuring at 989,000 hectares); Osoyoos Lake (warmest freshwater lake in Canada); longest river in BC (Fraser River measuring 1400 kms); Khutzeymateen Provincial Park (Canada's only Grizzly Bear Reserve); Wineries (there are said to be over 870 vineyards in BC); and the Pacific Crest Trail (northern entrance to one of the worlds longest trails is in Manning Park).
Come explore BC, Canada for adventure, activity and travel
NEWSLETTER February 2018 - ehCanadaTravel.com
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2018 Product Video
NEW: All you need to know about our products and services and how to use them effectively. Our 2018 Product Video walks you through everything but the kitchen sink. (watch now)
Search Is On For The 2018 Canadian Travel Influencer
The 2018 top tourism business and non business participant at year end will be awarded prizes for their interaction and contribution to Canada. (learn more)
Canadian Award Badges
NEW to ehCanadaTravel.com are our Canadian Award Badges. When you interact, create, update your advertising listings, your business profile or social profile you receive “social points”. (learn more)
How To Build Community
The science of online communities. Promote your business, create awareness. Be part of your community information on our website piggybacking the brand power of activity. (watch now)
Top Snowmobile Riding Destinations in Manitoba, Canada.
Manitoba Canada Sledding Tours and Rentals
Canada Snowmobiling Attractions and Adventures
Snowmobiling - Now That Is One Great Winter Activity! If you have never gone on a snowmobile tour. All I have to say is, get on it! Snowmobiling is one of the most popular winter activities in Manitoba, Canada. The extended winters, the high volumes of snowfall, the frozen lakes and rivers provide an idealistic environment for snowmobile tours. The snow covered wilderness trails, the backcountry gravel roads and the frozen rivers make for an absolutely amazing winter experience! Adventure Anyone.
Many of the snowmobile routes in Manitoba are monitored and maintained by local snowmobile clubs. Many sled clubs provide route maps indicating the locations of the warming shelters, accommodations and fueling stations located along each route. Not to mention any sort of sledding tips, and advice about the particular trail. Always good to know all you can about your adventure.
Snowmobile tours in Manitoba, Canada vary in length and difficulty. There are day trips exploring in the backcountry and there are long haul overnight snowmobile tours connecting to communities and parks. In total, there are over 11,000 kilometres of snowmobile trails in Manitoba, Canada. Wowza! Snowmobile tours and guides are located in many of the communities. For the complete snowmobile vacation package there are Remote Wilderness lodges the operate snowmobile tours right from your cabin!
Top Snowmobile Riding Destinations in Manitoba, Canada.
Western Manitoba Snowmobiling
In the western region snowmobiling is enjoyed in the Turtle Mountain Provincial Park located near the community of Brandon, Manitoba. Snowmobile routes measure up to 50 kilometres long. There are shelters acting as warming huts and a cabin for long haul overnight adventures (James Lake Cabin). The Spruce Woods Provincial Heritage Park is situated on the banks of the Assiniboine River located east of the community of Brandon and west of the community of Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada. The snowmobile trails are divided into four sections - the Spruce, Juniper, Tamarack and Newfoundland. The Epinette Trails range from 1.5 kilometres to 20+ kilometres one-way. The Rossburn Subdivision Trail (RST) measures 176 kilometres (110 miles) and connects to the communities of Neepawa, Russell, Sandy Lake, Elphinstone, Oakburn and Rossburn. The trail is part of the TCT (Trans Canada Trail).
Parkland Region Sledding
There are some great parks for hiking like the Riding Mountain National Park with its 400+ kilometres (250 mi.) of trails located near the community of Swan River. The region boosts over 1000+ kilometres (625 mi.) of snowmobile trails. The 150+ kilometres of snowmobile trails located in the Duck Mountain Park explore far beyond the borders of the park connecting to communities like Roblin, Inglis and Grandview... and ultimately connecting to other parks like the Asessippi Provincial Park and the Porcupine Provincial Forests.
Downhill skiing and snowboarding Manitoba Canada ski resorts. Snowboarding and downhill skiing in Manitoba, Canada is a winter activity enjoyed between the months of December and April
The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) of Manitoba Canada. Come and visit a northern Manitoba community or resort and view the spectacle of the Northern Lights.
Ice Fishing, Manitoba, Canada
Manitoba Ice Fishing Guides, Tours and Rentals
Canada Ice Fishing
Ice Fishing in Manitoba, Canada is enjoyed during the colder winter months after the temperatures drop, the waterways freeze over and the snow falls. It is during the winter months that most of the lakes and rivers in the province become ice fishing destinations. The winter ice fishing season usually runs from mid December to mid March. Some of the fish located in the lakes and rivers of Manitoba, Canada include walleye, perch, northern pike, small mouth bass, catfish, goldeye, pickeral, arctic char, whitefish and brown, lake, brook and rainbow trout.
The backcountry wilderness ice fishing lakes and rivers require transportation to access like snowmobiles, 4x4 vehicles and specially equipped bush planes and floatplanes. Many communities and wilderness resorts become staging areas for accessing the hard to access ice fishing locations.
Some anglers arrive in Manitoba, Canada with their fishing gear in hand ready for some quality time in an ice shack while others prefer the company of a fishing guide or the comforts of a winter fishing lodge. Many guides and lodges provide the gear, transportation and warming huts referred to as ice shacks. All fishing in Manitoba requires a fishing licence.
Ice shacks are portable ice fishing huts erected on the surface of frozen lakes and rivers. Inside each ice shack are some of the comforts of home. Some are basic providing a chair, ice auger and wood stove for heat while others are more deluxe providing sleeping quarters, television and cooking utensils.
Dog Sledding, Manitoba, Canada
Manitoba Sledding Tours and Guides
Canada Dog Sledding
Manitoba, Canada dog sledding is a popular winter activity best enjoyed in the far north of the province. It provides an opportunity to sightsee the wilderness backcountry of northern Manitoba during the snow season.
Dog sledding is a traditional form of transportation dating back to the early days of the Inuit First Nation people. There are various types of dog sledding adventures available in Manitoba provided by local tour companies. Dog sledding sightseeing tours can range from a 2 hour sledding adventure to a multi day adventure with winter wilderness camping.
Manitoba Dog Sledding Tours and Guides
There are tours where a trained musher (guide) does the sledding while you bundle up and enjoy the sights... and there are tours where you are the musher, driving the sled and managing the dogs under the supervision of an experienced and knowledgeable guide.
Manitoba dog sledding companies provide all that you require for a sledding experience including lessons, equipment and an interpretive guide. On overnight trips often the accommodations and meals are included. Accommodations vary from comfortable backcountry lodges to roughing it in wilderness campsites.
Most of the Manitoba dog sledding companies operate from the community of Churchill, Manitoba in the far north of the province.
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Maple Creek, Cypress Hills Destination Area, Saskatchewan, Canada is located in southwest Saskatchewan and the hub of the southwest of Saskatchewan, Canada. Maple Creek is a town where the Old West lives on, a place where cowboys still walk the streets not in costumes of years gone by, but as ranchers of a modern age.
Shaunavon, Cypress Hills Destination Area, Saskatchewan, Canada is located in the southwest corner of the province. Over the years the community has boasted a number of nicknames, but the one that has stuck is Boomtown, due to its rapid growth upon settlement going from a village to a town in under a year. The only town in Canada on record to do so.
Northern Alberta, Canada Adventure Travel
Alberta Travel & Adventure Guide
Peace Country, Grande Prairie County, Athabasca Country, Big Lake Country and the Fort McMurray Region
Northern Alberta, Canada is a prairie landscape consisting of a series of diverse eco systems divided into geographical regions - Peace Country, Grande Prairie County, Athabasca Country, Big Lake Country and the Fort McMurray Region. The geography of the region includes wetlands, prairie grass, muskegs, wildflower meadows, river valleys, boreal forest, sand dunes, rolling hills, lakes, wildlife and prairie lowlands.
Attractions, Adventures, Things To Do in Northern Alberta
Activities and attractions most enjoyed in and around Northern Alberta includes golfing, birding (birdwatching), river kayaking, canoeing, fly fishing, hunting, rock climbing, boating, horseback riding, flightseeing, zip lining, mountain biking, hiking, biking, cycling, off roading and xc skiing, dog sledding, ice fishing, and snowmobiling.
Parks, Trails, & Places to Explore in Northern Alberta, Canada
A few of the more popular activity and sightseeing destinations located in and around Northern Alberta includes the Wood Buffalo National Park, Egg Island Ecological Reserve, and the Gregoire Lake Provincial Park (Fort McMurray); Saskatoon Island Provincial Park, Kleskun Hill Park and the Wapiti River Trails (Grande Prairie); Footner Lake and Hutch Lake (High Level) and the Lesser Slave Lake Bird Observatory.
Accommodations, Services and Transportation in Northern Alberta
Travel services vary per region, please refer to individual communities for available services. Travel services and amenities important to travelers in Northern Alberta includes accommodations (fishing lodges, outfitter camps, wilderness resorts, backcountry cabins, bed and breakfast, motel, inn), campgrounds, tours, guides, gift stores, gas station, laundromat, retail shops, bank, liquor store, pub, restaurants, grocery stores and transportation services including bus, charter floatplanes, airlines, and water taxi.
Northern Alberta Natural Attractions, Art, Historical Sites, & Culture
There are over 30 museums and historic sites in the north of Alberta celebrating the history of the First Nations, Metis, European settlers and fur traders. The most visited natural sightseeing attractions, historical sites and cultural venues in and around Northern Alberta includes the Athabasca Sand Dunes (Fort McMurray); Heritage Discovery Centre and the Currie Dinosaur Museum (Grande Prairie); and the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis),
Come explore Northern Alberta, Canada
Communities of Northern Alberta
Southern Alberta, Canada Adventure Travel
Alberta Travel & Adventure Guide
Canadian Badlands and Grasslands
Southern Alberta, Canada communities are surrounded by a vast and diverse eco system, a good selection of historic sites, provincial and national parks and a network of lakes, reservoirs, canals, wetlands and rivers. There are high mountain peaks, lush forests and alpine lakes to the west. Prairie grasslands, red rock cliffs, river valleys and the coulees and hoodoos of the Canadian Badlands to the east.
Attractions, Adventures, Things To Do in Southern Alberta
Activities and attractions most enjoyed in and around Southern Alberta includes fishing, golfing, swimming, canoeing, hiking, birdwatching (birding), dirt biking, off roading, boating, sailing, picnicking, sightsee touring, water skiing, river rafting, tubing, rock climbing, horseback riding, SUP, spa experiences, camping and xc skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, downhill skiing, snowboarding, dog sledding, bob sledding, and luge.
Parks, Trails, & Places to Explore in Southern Alberta, Canada
A few of the more popular activity and sightseeing destinations located in and around Southern Alberta includes Dinosaur Provincial Park (Brooks); Ghost Reservoir Lake (Cochrane); Bow River Pathway and the Prince's Island Park (Calgary); Crowsnest Provincial Park (Crowsnest Pass); River Valley Wilderness Park (Fort MacLoed); Horsethief Canyon (Drumheller); Frank Lake Conservation Area (High River); Writing on Stone Provincial Park (Lethbridge); Strathcona Island Park (Medicine Hat); and the Waterton Lakes National Park.
Accommodations, Services and Transportation in Southern Alberta
Travel services vary per region, please refer to individual communities for available services. Travel services and amenities important to travelers in Southern Alberta includes accommodations (hotels, resorts, inns, bed and breakfast, motel, cottages, vacation homes, hostels), campgrounds, tours, guides, gift stores, gas station, laundromat, retail shops, bank, liquor store, pub, restaurants, grocery stores and transportation services including bus, charter floatplanes, airlines, and water taxi.