The best wines in the world seem to come from temperate, warm places like France, Italy, New Zealand, Australia, South America and California. It sometimes comes as a surprise to people, then, that Canada—often associated with cold, harsh weather patterns—has a booming wine industry that has been producing world-class vintages for decades. Canadian wine has garnered the country international recognition as a producer of fine, award-winning vino. (continue...)
Spas have a glorious history, dating back to the ancient Babylonians, when people would travel miles to bathe in hot springs and mineral rich pools for their restorative effects. While water based treatments remain popular with the European spa goer, spas in Canada and the United States are seeing an increasing interest in a variety of holistic experiences grounded in the traditions of the middle and far east. (continue...)
"Olympism is a philosophy of life, exalting and combining in a balanced whole the qualities of body, will and mind. Blending sport with culture and education, Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles."
Olympic Charter, Fundamental principles, paragraph 2 (continue...)
Encompassing one of the largest and most visited ski resorts in the world, and boasting a number of other top-notch facilities, Whistler is a resort town that attracts upwards of 2,000,000 visitors a year. Because of this massive influx of tourists, the village offers a wide variety of amenities including lodging, eateries, activities and more, for travellers of all ages and incomes. (continue...)
