Canada
A breathtaking journey from Banff to Jasper
Starting off at the town of Banff in Alberta, the drive featured in our video feature takes in the Canadian Rockies and its associated wildlife. It includes the ‘Icefields Parkway’ drive, which has breathtaking mountain views, huge walls of ice, beautiful lakes, and spectacular waterfalls.
Nordic skiing in British Columbia
The days are longer and the snow a bit softer but that doesn’t mean winter fun is over in British Columbia. Over the last three seasons, 85% of the provinces’ Nordic ski trails have been open during the month of March.
Summer in Whistler
Nestled in the spectacular Coast Mountains of British Columbia, just 75 miles north of Vancouver, award-winning Whistler features a mountain village unique for its alpine charm, relaxed West Coast ambiance and breathtaking scenery.
A taste of the Granville Island Markets, Vancouver
Early in the morning, the first Aquabus of the day putters across False Creek, heading towards Granville Island. The morning sun might just have barely risen, still blinking sleepily down through the clouds. The sounds of the island, too, are likely beginning to stir.
GOLF Magazine accolades for the Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies golf-and-resort lifestyle destination consortium (CRG) has announced that two of its six properties were voted “best” in Canada by GOLF Magazine readers for their superlative golf and lodging facilities.
Snowing for gold
British Airways is gearing up to fly Team GB and Paralympics GB to Vancouver for the 21st Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games, which start in February.
Get into the spirit of the 2010 Winter Olympics
As the excitement builds up for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, what better time to consider North America as your next ski holiday destination? Emirates Holidays has selected the finest resorts in the region that offer some of the most fabulous skiing and spectacular sceneries in the world.
Icebergs in August are closer than ever
Spectacular Newfoundland in Canada is now one step closer thanks to new daily direct Air Canada flights from London to St Johns, offered by Bridge & Wickers.
Architects on ice in Winnipeg
Skaters, skiers and strollers, get ready to see some extreme architecture along Manitoba’s most famous winter trail this year.
Get snappy to win a Whistler Nordic getaway
Show what inspires you out there while exploring the Nordic trails in British Columbia and you could win one of many fabulous prizes in BC Nordic’s "Fun on the Trails” photo contest. It’s simple - hit the trails, click, upload and vote for your favourite photo.
Pucker up for romance in Canada
Love is in the air, from coast to coast. Canadians celebrate Valentine’s Day with gifts of roses, chocolate and handwritten love notes. But to seal the deal, a kiss says it all. Make it special at these beloved sites . . .
Vancouver most expensive ski destination
Skiers should give Vancouver a swerve if they want to stay in the black as the Canadian city is the most expensive destination, according to analysis for Virgin Money's Travel Insurance.
Cross country skiing in British Columbia
There’s more to British Columbia than skiing and snowboarding in the mountains - BC is the choice winter recreation destination for Nordic activity enthusiasts! With over 1000 kilometres of groomed cross-country trails spanning varied terrain - from the picturesque Bulkley Valley in the north, to the majestic Kootenay Rockies in the west - BC is sure to appeal to both the first-time and well-seasoned skier alike.
New air service to Winnipeg, Manitoba
The amazing wildlife, scenery and culture of Manitoba are now more accessible with the announcement of a new air service between London Gatwick and Winnipeg.
Eddie the Eagle soars in Winnipeg
Eddie “the Eagle” Edwards has had another shot at Olympic history. This time, he stayed grounded as he ran with the Olympic Flame in Winnipeg, Canada last week.