[ad_1] A Prince Edward Island landmark and Anne of Green Gables tourist destination has been damaged by a fire. New Glasgow Fire Chief Jason Peters says the blaze broke out at the Green Gables post office in Cavendish around 4:30 p.m. Monday. Peters says firefighters were quickly able to contain …
Read More »18th annual Gimli Film Festival wraps with large attendance, record pass sales
[ad_1] As the curtain gets ready to close on Manitoba’s largest film festival Sunday night, the rural municipality of Gimli will be feeling the effects for months to come. Every year, thousands of people visit the beach town during the Gimli Film Festival. Now in its 18th year, the 2018 …
Read More »New $6 million program to improve state of popular N.S. tourism sites
[ad_1] Nova Scotia, keenly aware of tourism’s importance to the provincial economy, is sprucing up Peggy’s Cove, the Cabot Trail and other iconic sites. Business Minister Geoff MacLellan says a new $6-million infrastructure program aims to revitalize five tourist hubs and improve the visitor experience. MacLellan said the impetus for …
Read More »Okanagan fires put a damper on local tourism
[ad_1] The fires burning around the southern Okanagan have made national news over the last week. The result has been that local businesses that rely on tourism, even those far from evacuation zones, are taking a hit as some change their travel plans because of the fire news. Todd’s RV …
Read More »Saskatchewan saw a huge jump in tourism in 2017
[ad_1] Tourism saw a huge jump last year compared to 2016, as nearly 10 per cent more Canadians came to experience Regina and the rest of Saskatchewan. According to , the increase was well above the national average of just over two per cent. Travel throughout the province netted almost …
Read More »Alberta farming, tourism offer bright lights as dark economic clouds loom: economist
[ad_1] A leading Alberta economist points to the province’s agriculture and tourism sectors as bright spots for the bottom line this summer, but warns there could be trouble ahead. “2018 is shaping up to be a very interesting year, and some dark clouds could be on the horizon,” says Todd …
Read More »New Raven’s Eye Platform will let you lean out 2,000 metres above Whistler Bowl
[ad_1] Suspended 2,000 metres above the valley bottom, the is up and running. It features unobstructed views in every direction. Rob McSkimming, Whistler Blackcomb’s vice-president of development, says the new bridge has been well-received by visitors who want to stunning vistas that were previously only available to seasoned skiers or …
Read More »Declining ice blamed for rise in polar bear sightings after father killed while protecting kids
[ad_1] Declining sea ice, not tourism, is likely to blame for the tragic death of an Inuit man in last week says a leading polar bear expert. Aaron Gibbons — known as Gumby — was teaching four children, including his son and daughter, how to pick bird eggs last week …
Read More »Western Canada Greyhound withdrawal ‘to have implications for labour mobility’: Edmonton mayor
[ad_1] Shortly after news emerged a major Canadian coach service provider is planning to abandon its operations in Western Canada (aside from one route between Vancouver and Seattle), Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson expressed dismay over the development at Greyhound Canada, signalling “it’s going to have huge implications.” “It’s concerning,” Iveson …
Read More »Kingston rolls out the red carpet for Hollywood productions
[ad_1] Popular Kingston landmarks may soon be transformed into a movie and television set for some of Hollywood’s largest productions. The Handmaid’s Tale and Star Trek Discovery are just two of the productions looking to bring their stars, crew, and props to the Limestone City. Rob Kawamoto oversees Tourism Kingston …
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