[ad_1] December to February — the southern hemisphere summer — is a key time for tourism in Chile, when many international visitors pass through Santiago on their way to treks in Patagonia, while domestic tourists head to the beaches. [ad_2] You can read more of the news on source
Read More »Project combating human waste on northern Saskatchewan river
[ad_1] The number of Urine Diverting Vermicomposting Toilets installed through a project in northern Saskatchewan is up to two but work is being done to add more. [ad_2] You can read more of the news on source
Read More »Inaugural ride aims to promote the Okanagan Rail Trail to visitors
[ad_1] More than 100 people rode the Okanagan Rail Trail between Coldstream and Lake Country on Sunday as part of the inaugural Okanagan Rail Ride event. The organizer already puts on events on the Kettle Valley Rail Trail and is hoping this new endeavor will help promote the relatively new …
Read More »‘We’re still very hopeful’: province not yet waving white flag on CAT season
[ad_1] The Yarmouth ferry hasn’t made a trip to its new port of call at Bar Harbor, Maine yet this summer, but even with September just days away, the province’s transportation minister continues to stay hopeful a run will be made. “Well the goal was to get the ferry running,” …
Read More »Homestead founder opens up about purchase of Kingston dry dock
[ad_1] Founder of Homestead Land Holdings and philanthropist Britton Smith has opened up about why he donated several million dollars to the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes so it could purchase the dry dock at 55 Ontario St. Smith told Global News in a phone interview on Friday that …
Read More »Kawartha Northumberland Waterway Trail Town program launched
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Read More »‘This is a crisis’: Stench envelops Cape Breton town known for golf resorts
[ad_1] Known for its two world-class golf resorts, a former coal mining town in Cape Breton is quickly gaining a reputation for something other than spectacular seaside fairways. In recent weeks, Inverness, N.S., has become one of the most foul-smelling communities on the island. With the putrid stench of human …
Read More »‘Things have really deteriorated’: Visitors say Clam Harbour facilities in need of repair
[ad_1] Clam Harbour Beach Provincial Park is a popular spot for surfers, swimmers and those just looking to relax or play in the sand. It’s also well known for its annual Clam Harbour Sand Castle Competition. While many people flock to the beach for its beauty, they say the facilities …
Read More »Sea to Sky Gondola says up to 20 cabins, main cable need replacement after collapse
[ad_1] As RCMP continue to investigate Saturday’s collapse of the Sea to Sky Gondola, the popular tourist attraction says most of its gondola cabins and the main cable will have to be replaced. The gondola posted an update Monday estimating it will have to bring in 18 to 20 new …
Read More »Wedding planners, tourism industry scramble in wake of Sea to Sky Gondola collapse
[ad_1] The collapse of the popular Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish on Saturday has dashed dozens of wedding plans for the rest of the season. The Squamish RCMP is treating the collapse as a criminal investigation and said Saturday that the gondola’s cable appears to have been cut. No …
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