As the years pass more and more are viewing Canada as a great winter season destination. Aside from the fresh cool air to the beautiful snow and skis Canada also features of a variety of attractions and winter happenings like fun carnivals as well as sports centers and elegant cities.
Winter vacation packages for Canada have grown in number since people began taking notice of the place as a possible trip destination. The promo packages can be had as ski or city or special events or even a combination of the 
available ones. Canada has a well deserved reputation as a skiers' paradise. Names such as Mont Tremblant or Banff and Jasper certainly ring a bell for skiers. You cannot go wrong with the foodstuffs and ski opportunities anywhere in Canada from Quebec to the Laurentians to the distant Alberta and British Columbian mountain ranges.
Although a Canadian winter is best for skiing the adventure does not stop there. Canadians are avid ice hockey fans as evidenced by their own official pro team in Montreal and others in the city. Ice rinks of both indoor and outdoor types are present in the country including one in Ottawa that measures four miles.
Other nations now use the snowmobile which was invented in Quebec but it is in Canada that its popularity is at its highest. You will not lose your way as there are distinguishable trails created particularly for snow machines and there are also snowmobile clubs to sign up with. Have loads of fun snowshoeing as part of winter sports specials. Snowshoeing trails are opening up in a number of locations.
Fishermen pay no heed to frozen Canadian lakes or rivers in the name of their top sporting pastime. A bit of shelter plus a cavity dug in the ice is all that is necessary to get the fishing fun started. Quebec is home to a tiny village called La Perade where fisher folk haul off shacks to the ice and snare numerous tomcods.
Most of the lakes within Ontario and other provincial regions have wintertime fishing available plus the necessary gear. A ride on a toboggan represents another interesting diversion. Quite a number of places have the toboggans featuring manufactured chutes to take some of the speed off the ride. From the visual delights to the heart pounding drop down the sides of a cliff the huge slide ride in Quebec City is one that is truly unforgettable.
It is not unusual to find ski resorts holding off certain slopes for tobogganing. Dog and snowshoe races along with ice castle creations and delicious food and drinks all welcome the beginning of carnival festivities. Winter carnivals in Canada total hundreds and may be huge or tiny but the fun factor is the same.
The more appealing events include international tournaments that draw athletes from various parts of the globe. The public gets a chance to see the snowshoe classics plus the dog sled races in these festival outings. The biting cold does not prevent the most avid antique and artwork collectors from dropping by noted stores.
Most of the artwork and soapstone carvings people choose to take home with them are those crafted by Eskimos and Indians. For some cultural appreciation visitors have the symphony doing several concerts and the ballet company shows. Montreal has fine theaters in both English and French, there's opera in several cities and a group of musicians from Vancouver is another unique chamber ensemble that delights thousands.
The treasure packed museums of Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Saint John and elsewhere are open all year. At night there is the lure of the luxurious clubs and hotels plus a bit of disco in the more interesting Canadian cities to keep crowds coming back for more.
Take a break from the unforgiving weather by hiding out in the below ground Montreal city. Miles of tunnels connect hotels, shops, restaurants, theaters and railways stations with office complexes, apartment towers and the quietest subway in the world, Le Metro. Toronto along with Winnipeg are examples of cities considering the subterranean development concept. Vacationers are happy just walking by the crisp snow.
Saskatchewan steaks plus Quebec French foodstuffs and British Columbia cuisine fight for the attention of the guest. All of this plus much more make Canada a great place to visit.
By: vmcmullen
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