Topic: Canada

Strong winds whip up waves, down trees in Midwest

James KelleherCHICAGO (Reuters) - A gusty cold front sweeping into the Midwest from Canada triggered gale, rip current and shoreline flood warnings along Lake Michigan on Friday and whipped up waves as high a 23 feet, the National Weather Service said.Areas of ...
Despite being the second largest country in the world, Canada's population is actually quite small and is mainly concentrated in the large urban areas in the south of the country. Churchill and Wapusk National Park VIA Rail offers a seven-day, six-night tour ...
Alberta is home to five of Canada's national parks , including some of the most striking mountain parks in the country. As in the rest of Canada, the national parks of Alberta require visitors to pay user fees on a daily or ...
There are three national parks in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador: As with most of Canada's national parks , visitors without an annual parks pass must pay a daily use fee. Terra Nova was created along the eastern coast of Newfoundland ...

Pier 21 National Historic Site

Pier 21 is located in the port of Halifax , the capital of Nova Scotia . Millions of people have immigrated to Canada, and Halifax was their starting point. Recently the museum has been named one of the seven wonders of Canada! ...
Montreal is one of the oldest cities in Canada, having been settled by French immigrants in 1534. Permanent exhibits include Hochelaga, Ville-Marie and Montreal, which will take you through the history of the city from the First Nations peoples who called it ...
Business is good at Ottawa's Chateau Laurier Hotel - a signature landmark hotel situated beside the Rideau Canal, just east of the imposing Canadian Parliament buildings and a short walk from the bustling crowds at the ByWard Market, overlooking the sweeping Ottawa ...

Guide to the museums of Halifax

Take a step back in time by visiting one of the many museums of Halifax, Nova Scotia and learn about the history and heritage of Canada. Here, you'll discover the wonders of Nova Scotia 's land and sea. If you love nautical ...
As the largest national park in Canada, Wood Buffalo National Park is a treasure trove of natural and cultural wonders. Within the confines of Wood Buffalo National Park you will find many species of animals and a wide diversity of ecosystems. Wood ...

Varadero Cuba

Varadero, Cuba is located on the Hicacos Peninsula, 87 miles east of Havana. Varadero began to be developed as a summer vacation resort in the 1940s. A nickname for the town is Playa Azul, which means "blue beach" in Spanish. Museum of ...
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