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// December 2005

Dear Subscriber

This month: A sneak preview of the 10 best new restaurants across the country, as chosen by WHERE's regional editors. Plus, tips on traveling with extra baggage during the holidays, and great ideas on things to do all month long.

What's Hot in December:

Toronto

Visit the Cavalcade of Lights, a month-long festival featuring festive light displays, pyrotechnics, a skating party, live music and more. Celebrations are capped off by a televised New Year's Eve Bash at Nathan Phillps Square on Queen St. W.

Canadian Rockies

The world's best cross-country skiers converge at the newly upgraded Canmore Nordic Centre for the Alberta Centennial World Cup. Canmore celebrates in style with a Town Festival that includes a winter rodeo, concerts, mini-golf, snow sculpture village, Santa skate and fireworks.

Ottawa

With all the politicians on the campaign trail, it's the perfect time to take a guided tour of our nation's historic and beautiful seat of power, Parliament Hill.

Calgary

The Nabataeans carved a city out of sandstone in the Jordan desert which was lost to Western civilization for 1,400 years. Check out its rediscovery in the Glenbow Museum's Petra: Lost City of Stone exhibition.

Vancouver

From pulsing tribal music to soaring gospel harmonies, Umoja—The Spirit of Togetherness celebrates the soul of South African song and dance (Vogue Theatre, to Dec. 18).

Victoria

Thousands of twinkling lights and seasonal decorations adorn the world-famous Butchart Gardens. Watch for illuminated representations of the 12 Days of Christmas, enjoy seasonal entertainment, and take a spin around the Gardens' outdoor ice rink (new this year).

Halifax

Welcome 2006 with the New Year's Eve Countdown at the downtown Grand Parade. This family-friendly celebration features a free live concert showcasing Maritime musical talent, plus fireworks at midnight.

Winnipeg

The timeless ghost story of Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol haunts the Manitoba Theatre Centre til Dec 17. Also catch stage-Scrooge, Richard Hurst, sonorously reading Dickens' classic tale in the historic ambiance of the Dalnavert Museum, Dec 19 - 23.

Edmonton

In the words of Dr. Charles Burney, 18th century music historian, Handel's Messiah "has fed the hungry and clothed the naked, fostered the orphan, and enriched managers of Oratories more than any single musical production." Experience it Dec 16 and 17 at the Winspear Centre.

Drive onboard The CAT this holiday season and experience the fun! From the moment you board, you'll understand why it's the most unique car ferry you've ever seen. You'll love our exciting onboard amenities including two movie theatres, a kids lounge and video arcade, business class services and café style dining and bar service. Visit www.catfastferry.com or call 1-877-283-7327 for more information.

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The WHERE List:

Sneak Preview: The regional editors of WHERE magazine announce their picks for the top ten new restaurants for the year 2005. WHERE editors from coast to coast have visited hundreds of new establishments in each of their local regions and sampled scores of menus to come up with this selection of talented chefs and innovative restaurateurs:

Calgary: The Verve

Canadian Rockies: Fuze Finer Dining in Banff

Edmonton: Lux Steakhouse & Bar

Halifax: Talay Thai

Muskoka: Riverwalk

Ottawa: Foundation

Toronto: Thuet Cuisine

Vancouver: Nu

1661 Granville Street, (604) 646-4668

Victoria: Sen Zushi

Winnipeg: Gluttons

Look in the January issues of WHERE for complete details.

WHERE Specials

As a service to readers and our tourism partners, here's a selection of special travel deals. For more information or to book, please contact the providers directly.

Delta Sun Peaks Ski Vacation

World-class skiing and snowboarding is at your doorstep at the Delta Sun Peaks Resort; a fully ski-in and ski-out hotel with three mountains to choose from and over 3,678 skiable acres. Many other activities will entice you over the winter season including snowshoeing, dogsledding, ice skating, snowmobiling or tubing with the family. From $199 per night, you can get one night's accommodation and two adult lift tickets.

(All prices in Canadian dollars. WHERE accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or availability of these packages. Please contact package supplier directly.)

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