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// July 2006
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Find out the WHERE editors' picks for Canada's Top 10 New Attractions for Summer 2006. Plus, some great July concerts and festivals you'll want to plan your summer vacation around, the latest travel news, and tips on avoiding piracy on the high seas.
WHAT'S HOT IN JULY:
Calgary
Come out for the annual Calgary Exhibition and Stampede, on this year July 7 - 16. This year features the richest rodeo around, with the world's top cowboys competing for $1.6 million worth of prizes. Also enjoy some great outdoor concerts with acts like Nelly Furtado, The Philosopher Kings and Our Lady Peace.
Toronto
More than 130 of Toronto's best restaurants participate in Summerlicious, July 7 - 23, offering reasonably priced prix fixe menus. Also, starting July 12, check out the Tony award-winning Spamalot, a musical rendering of the cult movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail, written by Python alumnist Eric Idle.
Edmonton
Moving from one style to another throughout her career as a songwriter, vocalist and guitarist, Ani DeFranco guarantees a wonderfully diverse and entertaining concert. See her live at the Winspear Centre on July 28.
Ottawa
Cisco Systems Bluesfest, July 7 to 16, is one of the country's biggest blues bashes. Four separate stages host musical luminaries like Great Big Sea, Bonnie Raitt, Broken Social Scene, Danny Michel and Mem Shannon. This year's event also has a treat for disco lovers: the Boogie Blast featuring Gloria Gaynor, Sister Sledge, and—remember them?—KC & the Sunshine Band.
Canadian Rockies
The Banff Centre's Banff Summer Arts Festival, brings the best and brightest performing artists to town all summer. Get a sampling of the whole festival in just a few days during the Taste of Festival Weekend, July 7 - 9, featuring headline film, music and dance performances.
Vancouver
The Vancouver Folk Music Festival offers acts from blues and gospel to dub poetry, by groups as diverse as Montreal funksters Afrodizz and Zar, a young band blending Celtic and Danish traditions. It runs July 14 - 16 at Jericho Beach Park.
Halifax
Running from July 14 - 22, the Atlantic Jazz Festival marks its 20th anniversary with a lineup featuring 450 local, national and international performers, including artists like Jeff Goodspeed, Juan Martin, and the Vanessa Rodrigues Soul Project.
Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival, currently ranked as the second largest Fringe festival in North America, attracts international performers and some truly innovative new theatre, July 19 - 30. Also check out the Winnipeg Folk Festival's "Austin City Limits" flavour, July 6 - 9.
Tourism Vancouver's 100 Days of Summer is your guide to enjoying the best of everything this summer! Visit the Touristinfo Centre to purchase all your activity and entertainment tickets and pick up your 100 Days of Summer guide. Enjoy exclusive value-added and savings opportunities for many attractions and events. Take advantage of special deals like 2 for 1 Tickets, 15% Off and Family Packages.
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The WHERE List:
Canada's Top Ten New Attractions for Summer 2006
WHERE's editors across the country have selected the nation's Top 10 exciting new draws for the summer travel season. These are either brand new or recently expanded venues, or existing attractions that are celebrating significant milestones. Together, they are must-see events, facilities and sites for anyone traveling within Canada this season. Click here to view the full details of our national press release, or follow the links below to find out how to get to an individual attraction or event.
Victoria: B.C. Experience
Experience the province's rich history, geography and culture through an array of new interactive exhibits...Click here
Canadian Rockies: Blue Canoe
Discover the natural splendor of the Rockies up close through the only river-based rental concession in Canada's Rocky Mountain Parks...Click here
Calgary: Calgary Tower Observation Platform
Imagine walking out into thin air, suspended a dizzying 160 metres above the streets of downtown...Click here
Halifax: Changing of the Guard
A once-in-a-lifetime event replete with military reenactments, mock battles and grand ceremonies...Click here
Edmonton: Fort Edmonton Park 1920s Midway
Visit the Park's new period-perfect midway with old-fashioned Ferris wheel, Vaudeville tent and an exquisite music carousel with hand-carved horses...Click here
Winnipeg: Fort Gibraltar
A new summer interpretive program that brings to life the era of the fur trade and voyageur-era living...Click here
Toronto: Gardiner Museum
Canada's only museum devoted entirely to ceramics re-opens after a $20 million renovation and expansion...Click here
Ottawa: Library of Parliament
The completion of a ten-year restoration has returned one of Ottawa's historic gems to its Victorian Gothic grandeur...Click here
Gravenhurst: Muskoka Boat and Heritage Centre
Vintage wooden boats and restoration efforts are on display in this new centre celebrating life on the water...Click here
Vancouver: Vancouver Aquarium
Take part in the month-long celebration of the 50th anniversary of one of Canada's most celebrated attractions...Click here
TRAVEL 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.
Web Deals at Harmony Airways
Click here for last minute deals and low Web fares, including $99 from Vancouver to San Francisco at Harmony Airways.
Taste Culinary Series
If you're planning a trip to Winnipeg in the next few months, try out a few events from the Taste Culinary Series. These one-day events put on by the top restaurants in the city offer a unique tasting of the cuisines in Winnipeg, and a behind-the-scenes look at where the food comes from and how it is prepared. There are two remaining Taste Culinary Series: July/August, and Sep/Oct.
Delta Rocky Crest Weekly Cottage Special
Have you always wanted to rent a cottage in Muskoka? Why not visit Delta Rocky Crest on the Lake Joseph, with golf course, heated outdoor pool, plus nature activities, a kids' camp program, volleyball, tennis and more.
For from $285 per night, the special includes:
• accommodation in a two-bedroom suite with kitchenette
• $150 food & beverage credit per stay
• 1 hr boat cruise on Lake Joseph (max 6 people)
(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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This month, discover Lebanese cuisine at the Sahara Restaurant in Calgary. Also, don't miss out on our Book of the Month contest. Click here to enter.
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