[ad_1] Canada may be Lonely Planet’s top country to visit in 2017, but the popular travel guide isn’t pushing too many of the would-be tourists to Edmonton. The latest edition of the Lonely Planet guide describes Edmonton as “frigidly cold for much of the year.” It calls the city a …

[ad_1] It’s already been a challenging year for some Peachland businesses that cater to tourists. They were hoping this Labour Day weekend would provide a boost before things slow down for winter. However, the Finlay Creek wildfire flared up southwest of the community on Saturday, placing hundreds on evacuation alert …

[ad_1] BUENOS AIRES, Argentina During Buenos Aires’ heyday, fabulous wealth flowed into the city from Argentina’s agricultural heartland, turning the country into one of the world’s richest by the early 20th century. The evidence of that era is still apparent in the grand architectural showpieces scattered around this sprawling city …

[ad_1] London, one of the world’s busiest and biggest cities, bubbles with top-notch entertainment seven nights a week. It’s also ever-changing and expensive, so it can be challenging to winnow down your options and stretch your dollars. To get up to speed on goings-on, I like to pick up an …

[ad_1] The best travellers aren’t those with the fattest wallets, but those who take planning seriously. Jack might jet off to Europe as a free spirit, with no real itinerary — and return home full of complaints about how expensive and stressful it all was. Jill, who travels with good …

[ad_1] For years, the Labour Day weekend has signaled the end of the tourism season. And even though official numbers aren’t in yet and probably won’t be for weeks, tourism officials in Kingston say attendance at local museums and attractions are up. In fact, Canada’s Penitentiary Museum located on King …

[ad_1] ISLA HOLBOX, Mexico Several weeks before I found myself uncomfortably close to the world’s largest shark, I told a few folks I would be going to Holbox. “Whole what?” asked more than one. “Holocene,” corrected my smartphone. “Ohl-bosch,” corrected the locals when I arrived. Isla Holbox, a Mexican island …

[ad_1] The City of Vancouver is applauding Airbnb’s move to work with Quebec in implementing a tourism tax. The City says the Quebec tax, the first of its kind in Canada, is a chance for the city and the new B.C. government to start a conversation around new policies. The …

[ad_1] Just days after a private report recommended city council let the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) take control of the Expo Centre at Northlands, city councillors voted to approve a plan to make that happen. In a release, the City of Edmonton said the plan to “transition” the Expo …

[ad_1] The federal government’s National Rural Caucus has been meeting in New Brunswick this week looking at ways to boost rural communities. Despite concerns over mine closures and the future of the softwood lumber industry, some are saying rural communities are going through a resurgence. Dave Smith works for Outdoor …