The best wines in the world seem to come from temperate, warm places like France, Italy, New Zealand, Australia, South America and California. It sometimes comes as a surprise to people, then, that Canada—often associated with cold, harsh weather patterns—has a booming wine industry that has been producing world-class vintages for decades. Canadian wine has garnered the country international recognition as a producer of fine, award-winning vino. (continue...)
For a unique vacation experience, houseboating is definitely a great choice. It combines the best of the scenic outdoors, comfortable indoors, and recreational activities. For a family or group of friends, houseboating in the Thompson Okanagan region of British Columbia can be a fun and affordable getaway option. (continue...)
Located in British Columbia’s lush Okanagan Valley, the city of Kelowna is a virtual summertime playground for both kids and adults. Boasting near picture perfect weather with hot sunny days and warm evenings being the norm, and situated on the shores of the massive Lake Okanagan, the city and surrounding area offer a mind-boggling array of exciting outdoor activities. (continue...)
Think Canadian winters, and a few of the images that come to mind are icicles,
toques and hockey sticks. And while many Canucks delight in the sight of a fresh
covering of snow, conjuring visions of powdery white ski hills, few are enthusiastic
about the frigid temperatures accompanying the white stuff. Unbearable winters
may be as much of a Canadian trademark as the beaver itself, but not everyone
in the country is feeling the sharp tines of Old Man Winter quite so severely. (continue...)
