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Forget America: Canada's International Tourism Is Growing

Adrian Brijbassi | Posted 05.14.2013 | Canada
Adrian Brijbassi

While the Canadian tourism industry faces headwinds from its traditional markets because of the continued lagging economies in Europe and the United States, it has seen growth in other parts of the world.

Why Canada Gave Up On American Tourists

The Huffington Post Canada | Posted 05.13.2013 | Canada Travel

Canada is giving the cold shoulder to its neighbours south of the border, according to the latest report on Canadian tourism. The Canadian Tourism ...

The LNG Jobs Myth

Sandy Garossino | Posted 05.13.2013 | Canada British Columbia
Sandy Garossino

Natural gas, being sold as a huge job creator is actually an employment deadbeat. While natural gas contributes fully 3.2% of our total GDP, its work force is tiny, just 3,500 souls, or .15% of provincial employment. Electrical equipment manufacturers employ more people in B.C. than oil and gas. Natural gas is shipped east through pipelines, so there are no trucking or ports benefits. And most of the $6 billion in natural gas earnings don't stay in B.C., but take a direct flight across the Rockies to Calgary. Which might explain why some B.C. politicians organize fundraisers there.

Five Ways to Travel Green on Earth Day

Brian Simpson | Posted 04.23.2013 | Canada Travel
Brian Simpson

In the spirit of giving back to Mother Earth, Travelocity.ca wanted to share a few easy ways we can all limit our environmental impact, while enjoying the beauty and wonder this great world has to offer. When planning your next vacation, consider the following tips to limit your environmental footprint.

Is Vancouver Overrated?

Melissa Carr | Posted 04.21.2013 | Canada British Columbia
Melissa Carr

In his recent Huffington Post piece, 10 Terribly Overrated Destinations (And Where To Travel Instead), David Landsel singles out places that everyone is told to travel to but, in his opinion, are not worth the airfare. Vancouver was among his victims.

The Getaway: Farm Cooking in Prince Edward County

Lisa Jackson | Posted 04.18.2013 | Canada Travel
Lisa Jackson

I'm getting the ultimate field to farm culinary experience at From the Farm Cooking School, located two hours east of Toronto in Prince Edward County. Personal chef and food writer Cynthia Peters teaches classes on the art of seasonal cooking from her 1830's heritage farmhouse.

How Canada Can Attract More Chinese Travellers

Adrian Brijbassi | Posted 04.16.2013 | Canada Travel
Adrian Brijbassi

When the World Tourism Organization revealed statistics this month that showed China was the new No. 1 in travel, the implications became clear. Chinese travellers primarily visit neighbouring Asian countries like Singapore and Japan. When they do take long-haul flights, their preferred destination is Australia. It is that country that could potentially help Canada attract more Chinese tourists.

Canadian Tourism Ends 2012 On A High Note

CP | The Canadian Press | Posted 03.26.2013 | Canada Travel

OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says tourism spending in Canada rose 0.8 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2012, with increases from both Canadians and int...

The Chef Who Got Anthony Bourdain to Layover in Toronto

Adrian Brijbassi | Posted 05.06.2013 | Canada Travel
Adrian Brijbassi

Scott Vivian may have done more for Toronto's culinary rep than anyone else in recent years. And, it was all thanks to a few beers. He told Anthony Bourdain he should film an episode of his TV show in Toronto. That's exactly what Bourdain did.

The Gathering Calls Canadians to Ireland

Vacay.ca | Posted 05.05.2013 | Canada Travel
Vacay.ca

2013 in Ireland will be different -- the gloom is replaced with optimism. This year all of those who left, all who claim Irish ancestry and all who love Irish culture have been invited back for The Gathering -- the world's ultimate homecoming, running from Galway to Dublin, Cork to Londonderry in Northern Ireland. The Gathering is not an event. It's a year-long series of events and happenings developed by the Irish government.

Canadian Travel Breaks 40-Year-Old Record

CP | The Canadian Press | Posted 04.21.2013 | Canada Travel

OTTAWA - The number of Canadians making overnight trips to the United States hit a record high in December.Statistics Canada says there were nearly tw...

Something To Believe In (Why Symbolism And Legacy Matters)

Abi Paul | Posted 04.07.2013 | Canada Alberta
Abi Paul

Every symbol has more than one meaning. Indeed, when I was contemplating the move out from the east, the perception among the locals about this City was limited. ("It's cold" "All yahoos out there" "There is nothing to do there socially" "They are not friendly over there" "It snows all the time" "There is no public transit, you have to buy a car") And none of the above turned out to be true. In fact, as I soon realized, Calgary was very much the opposite of all these notions.

Another Good Month For Canadian Tourism

CP | The Canadian Press | Posted 03.11.2013 | Canada Travel

OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says tourism spending rose 1.0 per cent in the third quarter of 2012, following a 0.1 per cent increase in the previous qua...

The Kids Who Really Pay for Your Cheap Beach Vacation

Debbie Wolfe | Posted 12.23.2012 | Canada Travel
Debbie Wolfe

As the outdoor temperature starts to fall, many Canadians plan their winter escapes. Most look for someplace warm. Canadians are generous, caring people, and that doesn't change when we go on holiday. But surely we can't cure all a country's problems in the one week we are there! There's nothing we can do to change things for the children, right? Actually, there's a lot we can do.

Why You Should Visit Saskatoon -- Like, Now

Adrian Brijbassi | Posted 11.13.2012 | Canada Travel
Adrian Brijbassi

Are you sick of hearing about the financial woes in your country or city? Think there's nowhere in North America, Europe or maybe the entire world where you can duck from the doom and gloom of an economic downturn that seems like it will never abate? Then you need to go to Saskatoon.

Dispatches From Down East: Want to Get Your Marriage Off to the Right Start? Come to P.E.I.

Lori Gard | Posted 09.20.2012 | Canada Living
Lori Gard

If you google "P.E.I. weddings," it should not come as a surprise that the Island has carved out a market for even the most discriminating of brides. Although a wedding can be preformed just about anywhere, it is magical on the Island. It is a wonderful way to start life together as a married couple with a few days in paradise before settling in to the regular rhythm and flow of everyday life.

How to Have It All in Montreal

Vitamin Daily | Posted 09.18.2012 | Canada Travel
Vitamin Daily

From where to sleep, the best place to eat, the hippest place to shop and the most stimulating place to work your brain -- Montreal has it all. Here's a guide to the city with our favourite hot spots, and the places we know you won't regret visiting. On y va!

This Country Just Can't Get Enough Of Canada

CP | The Canadian Press | Posted 09.17.2012 | Canada Travel

OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says fewer people travelled to and from Canada in May compared to travel in April.Canadian residents made 5.3 million trips...

Israel and Haiti: More Than Their Politics

Martine St Victor | Posted 09.15.2012 | Canada Travel
Martine St Victor

When I tell people how much I love to vacation in Haiti, many look at me like I'm a crackhead. It's not unlike the reaction I got when my producing partner and I decided to produce a whole TV series on Israel. For too long, people have tried to oversimplify the complexities of both Haitian and Israeli politics. I'm not equipped to fully assess these complexities but I know this for sure: people are not their governments.

Canadian Travel Sweet 115: Best Places To Visit

CP | Jessica Vitullo, The Canadian Press | Posted 09.10.2012 | Canada Travel

Canada has so much to offer. From the Montreal Jazz Festival, the nightlife in St. John's, or the Calgary Stampede.Canada also has many scenic vistas,...

Montréal, By Bicycle

Sarah Deveau | Posted 09.04.2012 | Canada Travel
Sarah Deveau

I returned to Montréal 20 pounds heavier, determined to ignore the siren's song of squeaky cheese, mustard slathered rye bread and Métro trains. Seeing Montréal in the spring, summer or fall by bus, train or even foot is a travesty. To explore the city like a local, a bicycle is the only way to roll.

Why Is No One Travelling to Canada?

Adrian Brijbassi | Posted 08.25.2012 | Canada Travel
Adrian Brijbassi

The World Economic Forum's 2011 Travel & Tourism Report, which rates nations on their attractiveness for tourism, ranked Canada ninth in the world. Canada has fallen behind Mexico, Turkey, Singapore, and even Malaysia in annual global tourism rankings, dropping to 16 in 2011 from a high of seventh overall in 2002.

Welcome to HuffPost Canada Travel!

Rod Charles | Posted 06.24.2012 | Canada Travel
Rod Charles

It's arrived! The Huffington Post Canada Travel is up and running. This launch represents an opportunity to do what we do best -- highlight the things that make our country cool and showcase interesting locations around the world.

One of the most amazing things about Canadians is that you can't go anywhere in the world without running into one. We're aware of our world. We care about it. And we love travelling, meeting people, seeing different cultures up close and having fun.

Rick Mercer's Favourite Canadian Towns

The Huffington Post Canada / CTC | Posted 06.24.2012 | Canada Travel

As the star of The Rick Mercer Report on CBC television, Rick Mercer has visited virtually every nook and cranny of the country to share stories about...

Communist Cuba's Collapse (Really, Are You Surprised?)

Michel Kelly-Gagnon | Posted 06.12.2012 | Canada
Michel Kelly-Gagnon

Canadians love going to Cuba for vacation. Sadly, few of those tourists ever leave their vacation compounds. If they did, they would see a massive transformation taking place in this island nation, which many once hailed as a budding socialist paradise.