» Canada Launches Social Media Trip Planner
28/01/12 01:39 from Jetsettersblog
No one knows a country better than a local. Travellers to Canada can now access real local knowledge and tips via social media with the new Explore Canada Like a Local online travel tool. Social media has given everyone a voice for honest,..
» Kayaking with Humpback Whales
27/01/12 01:38 from Jetsettersblog
Sea Kayak Adventures is offering four- or six-day, fully guided paddling trips through the wilds of British Columbia’s Johnstone Strait off northern Vancouver Island, where whale sightings are common. It is rare for people to view the whal..
» Stay and Play a Little longer in Western Canada
26/01/12 02:37 from Jetsettersblog
Award-winning Rocky Mountaineer invites travellers to spend a little more time exploring Western Canada with its Stay and Play offer. Guests who book a Rocky Mountaineer rail vacation of six nights or more from January 15 until April 15, 2..
» Canada’s VIA Rail Discounts Up to 50 Percent
26/01/12 01:07 from Jetsettersblog
VIA Rail is offering discounted packages of up to 50 percent off. The package allows for travel anywhere in Canada on VIA Rail’s network in any of their quality service classes. Those who book a train trip between eastern and western Canad..
» Whistler shares best snow conditions with limited time offer
24/01/12 04:40 from Jetsettersblog
Whistler, B.C. – Ski and snowboard enthusiasts are abuzz with talk of Whistler’s enviable snow conditions (nearly 18 feet of snowfall so far this season) and the resort wants to share its snow bounty with visitors by offering a special lim..
» Five cool winter activities in Canada’s national parks
23/01/12 23:40 from Jetsettersblog
Here are five more activities to put the wonder back in winter. Click here for the first five: 1. Poles fit for a prince Cross-country skiing, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta Lake Louise is for lovers. Ski lovers, that is. You ca..
» Maple Leaf Adventures\' 2012 tour of Canada\'s Galapagos
20/01/12 02:14 from Jetsettersblog
with softest footprint possible Described as the Canadian Galapagos, Haida Gwaii is located at the western edge of North America and is a place teeming with wildlife and First Nations heritage. For more than 20 years, Maple Leaf Adventures..
» Valentining at Pretty Estates Resort BC
18/01/12 01:30 from Jetsettersblog
(Harrison Mills, British Columbia) — A shroud of secrecy surrounds Pretty Estates Resort-home to Rowena’s Inn on the River, Sandpiper Golf Course and River’s Edge Restaurant- since rumours of burning passion have engulfed the Fraser ..
» Holland America to Sail 27 Cruises to Canada, New England
13/01/12 23:41 from Jetsettersblog
Holland America Line will offer 27 cruises on three ships — the Maasdam, the Eurodam and the Veendam — to Canada and New England this year. Scheduled from May through October, the itineraries range from seven to 15 days and als..
» Virgin Atlantic Sale on New Vancouver-London Route
13/01/12 22:03 from Jetsettersblog
Virgin Atlantic Airways is offering new sale fares from Vancouver to London, with rates from $585 CAD bookable now through Jan. 17. Virgin Atlantic announced the new Vancouver route in November. It is the airline\'s 34th worldwide destinati..
» Tailor Made Travel Independent Holidays To Canada And Alaska
01/01/12 23:36 from Jetsettersblog
Tailor Made Travel (0845 456 8050, www.tailor-made.co.uk), the upmarket specialist operator, has unveiled its programme of holidays to Canada and Alaska for 2012 covering British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, the Maritimes, Yukon and..
» Aussie Dollar Gets More in Canada
31/12/11 21:32 from Jetsettersblog
Canada loves Australia more this northern winter. How much more? Four cents more. The Aussie dollar has, for the past thirty days, averaged CAD$1.04 which is good news for skiers and snowboarders. Canadian ski resort lift prices already ar..
» British Columbia Ski Resorts Open For Business
27/12/11 03:37 from Jetsettersblog
Great early snow conditions on Canada\'s West Coast have triggered early openings at ski resorts in British Columbia. Fantastic early conditions have meant many resorts opened to the public early. Whistler Mountain opened six days early on ..
» Northern BC – New heli and cat operators ready to carve tracks
21/12/11 01:49 from Jetsettersblog
In BC’s north, a blanket of snow signals another splendid season on the slopes. Think it can’t get any better? Add two brand-new adventure operators to the mix, and cold-weather fun in the Great Outdoors just got a whole lot hotter. To sta..
» The Inside Passage gets wild. Maple Leaf Adventures\' 2012 trips of a lifetime
17/12/11 02:41 from Jetsettersblog
Launching their 26th season in 2012, the owners of Maple Leaf Adventures understand that the wild coasts of British Columbia and Alaska, including the magical worlds of Haida Gwaii and the Great Bear Rainforest, are even more mystical when..
» VIA Rail Dialogue with Consumers on Facebook
15/12/11 01:07 from Jetsettersblog
Beginning this month, VIA Rail has kicked off a new campaign, “Ask VIA,” which will be the consumer’s opportunity to ask a question about any of VIA Rail’s ongoing or future projects. The main themes for these questions will be projects co..
» PANORAMA MOUNTAIN VILLAGE HOSTS IPC WORLD CUP MARCH 13-16
14/12/11 00:37 from Jetsettersblog
Panorama, B.C. –Panorama Mountain Village will be on the world’s stage March 13-16 as the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals takes to the mountain’s competitive slopes. “I am excited about seeing the Wo..
» U.S., Canada to Speed Border Crossings
12/12/11 23:35 from Jetsettersblog
The United States and Canada have agreed on new processes to speed the border process for Canadian travelers visiting the United States while enhancing security. Cross-tourism business between the two nations generates nearly $16 billion i..
» Prince Rupert Port Improvement, Expansion Program
09/12/11 23:00 from Jetsettersblog
Facing a significant reduction in cruise ship business booked for 2012, Prince Rupert Port Authority in British Columbia engaged Global Destinations Development (GDD) to assess its viability as a port of call on Alaska itineraries and pres..
» VIA Rail Advantages for Business Travel
08/12/11 23:42 from Jetsettersblog
While Amtrak tries to convince Americans that trains work well for leisure travel, VIA Rail Canada is reaching out to business travelers. Canadians see trains as vacation vehicles and U.S. citizens tend to see rail more for business travel..