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[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 …

[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 …

[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 …

[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 …

Calgary, AB, July 13, 2018 – Travel Alberta is partnering with four marketing agencies who will provide strategic, tactical, creative and analytical marketing programs over the next three years. As we support the Government of Alberta’s goal of growing Alberta tourism revenues to $10 billion by 2020, we are confident …

[ad_1] Originally posted by PinkBike on July 16, 2018 From remote and unforgiving terrain, to mellow entry-level flow trails, the Kootenays have trail options for every riding level. The towns of Golden, Invermere, Panorama, Kimberley, Fernie, Cranbrook, Rossland, and Nelson, each have incredible trail networks and their own unique small-town …

[ad_1] Posted by Outdoors N.W. on July 15, 2018  British Columbia is a land of natural beauty and gondolas galore. For hikers, this melding of Mother Nature and modern technology means easy access to several of Canada’s most spectacular outdoor spaces. Descend to a raging river canyon by airtram near …

[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 …

[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 …

[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 …