| Rocky Mountains, Lake Louise |
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September 15, 2004
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Lake Louise, with its blue-green emerald water set against the stark backdrop of Victoria Glacier, is part of Banff National Park. Every year, millions of people come to Lake Louise, making it one of the most famous lake of the Canadian Rockies.
Unfortunately, if there is no sun, the water is not so emerald, and the glacier could be covered by clouds...
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| Rocky Mountains, Moraine Lake |
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September 15, 2004
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Moraine Lake is a glacially fed lake in Banff National Park, 14 kilometres outside the Village of Lake Louise, Alberta. It is situated in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, at an elevation of approximately 1884 m.
The lake itself, half the size of Lake Louise, is the most vivid turquoise imaginable. Like Lake Louise and other big Rockies lakes, the peacock blue is caused by the refraction of light off the rock flour deposited in the lake.
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| Rocky Mountains, Banff |
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September 16, 2004
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Banff is the largest town in Banff National Park, in Alberta's Rockies, Canada. It is surrounded by mountains, rivers and lakes.
Banff is a resort town and one of Canada's most popular tourist destinations, known for its mountainous surroundings and hot springs. It is a major destination for outdoor sports and features extensive hiking, biking, scrambling and skiing areas within the region.
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| Rocky Mountains, Johnson Lake |
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September 16, 2004
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"The Caribbean of the North" - Johnson Lake is known as one of the clearest and most beautiful lakes in the Province.
Water to the lake is supplied by the surrounding underground springs and winter snow pack. Due to the limestone in the area, the lake attains the colour of the Caribbean Ocean.
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| Rocky Mountains, Jasper |
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September 16, 2004
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Jasper is the largest and most northerly Canadian rocky mountain national park, part of a spectacular World Heritage Site. Comprised of delicate and carefully protected ecosystems, Jasper's scenery is none-the-less rugged and mountainous.
Jasper's National Park is the perfect place of trekkings, with more than 1.000 kilometres of trails.
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| Rocky Mountains, Sunwapta Falls |
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September 17, 2004
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A torrent of plunging water not far from the Icefields Parkway, Sunwapta Falls is just one of the many waterfalls in Jasper created by hanging valleys.
At Sunwapta Falls, the smaller "hanging" Chaba Valley and larger Athabasca Valley join in a spectacular stepping waterfall that has carved a deep limestone gorge out of the rock some metres below the footbridge.
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| Rocky Mountains, Athabasca Icefield |
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September 17, 2004
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The Athabasca Icefield is located on the boundary of Banff and Jasper National Parks.
One of the largest accumulations of ice and snow south of the Arctic Circle, it covers an area of nearly 325 square kilometres. |
| Rocky Mountains, Athabasca Glacier |
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September 17, 2004
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Athabasca Glacier is the largest icefield in the Canadian Rockies. Nearly three-quarters of the park's highest peaks are located close to the icefield.
Since more snow falls in a year than can melt during the short summer season, it accumulates. As time passes, the snow transforms into ice and begins to flow outward through gaps in the mountains surrounding the icefield, creating great tongues of ice called glaciers.
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| Rocky Mountains, Maligne Canyon |
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September 18, 2004
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Maligne Canyon is one of the most spectacular gorges in the Canadian Rockies, with sheers limestone walls plunge to depths of over 50 metres. Swirling, churning water has worn the canyon, only two metres across at some points.
The Maligne Canyon Trail provides picturesque views of a canyon gouged out of limestone by the glaciers, the trail cross the canyon six time.
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| Rocky Mountains, Blue River & Avola |
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September 19, 2004
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"Sparkling glacier-fed lakes, breathtaking mountain peaks and intriguing wildlife welcome visitors from around the world to Blue River throughout the year. Located half way between Kamloops and Jasper, Blue River is the perfect rest stop." This is want the advertising say... but do not stop in the town of Blue River... because you will not find anything Blue; justa a muddy river and some kind of american horror-movie towns.
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| Rocky Mountains, Clearwater Waterfalls |
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September 19, 2004
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Helmcken Falls, located in the Clearwater National Park, is fourth highest fall in Canada and one of the most impressive in North America.
Plunging 141 metres in a straight drop, this waterfall is about three times higher than Niagara Falls (55 meters tall).
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| Sunshine Coast |
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September 24, 2004
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The Sunshine Coast is located northwest of Greater Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada.
Beautiful sandy beaches, untouched remote lakes and beautiful wilderness mountain vistas are what you can find while traveling around the Sunshine Coast.
This area of Canada has a somewhat isolated feel, yet it is within an hour of a major metropolitan centre.
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| Sunshine Coast, Savary Island |
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September 26, 2004
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Savary Island, at the north end of the Sunshine Coast, has sandy beaches and warm water.
Shells and marine life can be seen near the seashore, when the sea level is low. On the island there are no cars or motorbikes; you can only go around by foot or bicicle. A peaceful and relaxing place.
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| Victoria Island |
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September 30, 2004
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Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia, Canada, and is located on southern Vancouver Island.
Old buildings, such as the British Columbiàs Legislative Buildings, the ivy-covered Empress Hotel, overlooking Victoriàs Inner Harbour, the Old Town, and the historic Market Square are just a few of the beauties of Victoria.
A nice seaside stroll in historic Beacon Hill Park allow you to see the world's tallest free-standing totem pole (38.8 metre).
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| Victoria Island, Butchart Gardens |
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October 02, 2004
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The Butchart Gardens, tucked into a serene 50-acre country estate on the southeast corner of Vancouver Island, are probably the best-known gardens in western Canada. Thousands of flowers are displayed in season each year in the Sunken, Rose, Japanese and Italian theme gardens.
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| Okanagan Valley, Keremeos |
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October 03, 2004
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Okanagan Valley is a region located in the south area of Canadian province of British Columbia, near the US border.
Keremeos area boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in North America. Ranging from Cottonwood groves along the river to well-kept orchards to true desert landscapes to incredible alpine peaks with blue lakes and mountain meadows.
Organic fruits and vegetables, honey, flowers, juices and wines are on sale everywhere, along the way, tempting the passing visitors.
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| Okanagan Valley, Osoyoos |
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October 03, 2004
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Osoyoos is Canada's only desert. It extends from Osoyoos Lake to the southern shores of Skaha Lake and west towards the Similkameen and Keremeos.
Apart from a short walk in the desert, a nice sigth is given by the "Spotted Lake": this lake contains one of the world's highest concentrations of minerals (magnesium, calcium, sodium, plus others). In the hot sun of summer, the water of Spotted Lake evaporates and crystallizes the minerals, forming many white-rimmed circle.
Indians from all tribes came to visit Spotted Lake for the medicine the lake contains.
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| Okanagan Valley, Wine Route |
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October 04, 2004
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The Okanagan Valley is known for its spectacular vineyards producing premium quality wines that regularly win national and international wine competitions.
Over a dozen wineries are located in Kelowna with over 60 in the whole Okangan Valley region. All wineries offer wine tasting. As well, several wineries have facility tours to teach visitors the art of winemaking.
WINE ROUTE signage, showing a cluster of grapes, is placed along all major roadways to designate nearby wineries.
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| Vancouver |
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October 05, 2004
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Vancouver is a coastal city and major seaport located in the Lower Mainland of southwestern British Columbia, Canada.
Many places can be visited in Vancouver: Gastown (the area where Vancouver was founded in 1867), Canada Place (home to a number of Vancouver businesses and attractions), Chinatown, Granville Island (a small peninsula connected to downtown Vancouver via the Granville Street Bridge, a popular area boasting a large public market as well as many galleries and shops),...
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| Vancouver, Stanley Park |
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October 05, 2004
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Stanley Park is recognized around the globe as one of the great parks of the world! Vancouver's first park and one of the city's main tourist attractions, Stanley Park is an evergreen oasis of 400 hectares close to the downtown core.
An 8.8 kilometre seawall path circles the park, which is used by million of pedestrians, cyclists, and inline skaters every year. Much of the park remains forested with an estimated half million trees hundreds of years old. There are approximately 200 km of trails and roads in the park.
A cluster of 19th century totem poles, the symbol of Western Canada, can be seen in Stlanley Park.
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| Vancouver, Antropology Museum |
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October 05, 2004
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The Museum of Anthropology is dedicated to the culture of the aboriginals of the Pacific Northwest, and in particular of the Haida. Thanks to its rich collection it is the most interesting museum in Vancouver.
The Museum of Anthropology is part of the University of British Columbia.
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| Vancouver, Acquarium |
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October 05, 2004
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The Vancouver Aquarium is Canadàs largest aquarium. It houses more than 7000 fishes and 300 marine species, among them octopuses and sharks. The aquarium also contains many marine mammal species like beluga whales, dolphins, gray whales and seals.
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| Around Vancouver, Squamish |
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October 06, 2004
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Situated at the head of Howe Sound and surrounded by mountains, Squamish is cradled in natural beauty.
There is a long trail through the back of the Chief, which can be steep, and will bring you to have a wonderful view of the landscape below. On a clear day you can see the glaciers on the surrounding Coast Mountains.
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| Around Vancouver, Lynn Canyon |
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October 07, 2004
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Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge is a wooden bridge built in 1912. The bridge is pretty narrow, just wide enough for two people to pass each other, and it jiggles every time someone takes a step.
The view from the bridge is spectacular; then, once you make it across, there are several hiking trails along the mountains.
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| Around Vancouver, Grouse Mountain |
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October 08, 2004
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Grouse Mountain is one of the most popular attractions in the Vancouver area.
An exciting gondola (the Skyride) ride takes you to the top of the mountain; otherwise you can hike up the Grouse Grind trail to the top of Grouse Mountain (but it is a long and hard walk!!!).
The SkyRide starts at the base of the mountain at about 300 metres and climbs to 1100 m in twelve minutes. During the trip, you can see all of Vancouver and the surrounding area.
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| Around Vancouver, Fort Langley |
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October 09, 2004
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Fort Langley is a fort built in 1827. This fort was part of the Hudson's Bay Company's network of fur trading posts across what is now Western Canada.
The Fort has now been restored and it is used as a museum; there is a long wall going all the way around the fort. The inside is like an old fashioned village, with houses with old furniture, old shops where they made horseshoes, barrels, furs,...
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