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Spectator Sports in Montreal
Montréalers are as devoted to ice hockey as other Canadians are, with plenty of enthusiasm left over for soccer, U.S.-style football, and the other distinctive national sport, curling.…
Active Pursuits in Montreal
After such long winters, locals pour outdoors to get sun and warm air at every possible opportunity (though there’s also lots to do when there’s snow on the ground). Parc du Mont-Royal…
Side Trips in Montreal
Skiing at Mont-Tremblant 145km (90 miles) N of Montréal Don’t expect spiked peaks or high, ragged ridges. The Laurentian Shield’s rolling hills and rounded mountains average between…
Organized Tours in Montreal
An introductory guided tour is often the best—or, at least, most efficient—way to begin exploring a new city. It can certainly give you a good lay of the land and overview of…
In Depth in Montreal
Montréal and Québec City, the twin cities of the province of Québec, have a stronger European flavor than Canada’s other municipalities. French is the first language of most residents,…
Active Pursuits in Tucson
Bicycling Tucson is one of the best bicycling cities in the country, so rated by national publications and organizations, and the dirt roads and trails of the surrounding national…
Spectator Sports in Toronto
Auto Racing The Honda Indy (formerly the Molson Indy; tel. 416/588-7223; 888-476-6251 for tickets) takes place in July at the Exhibition Place Street circuit. Baseball Rogers Centre…
Active Pursuits in Toronto
Toronto residents love the great outdoors, whatever the time of year. In summer, you’ll see people cycling, boating, and hiking; in winter, they are skating or skiing and snowboarding…
In Depth in Toronto
Toronto is booming. Canada’s biggest city and the country’s economic epicenter has a population of 6.9 million in the greater metropolitan area. Each year, that population expands with…
Active Pursuits in Playas Tamarindo and Langosta
You have to be careful when and where you swim on Tamarindo’s long white-sand beach. The calmest water and best swimming are at the southern end of the beach, toward the Hotel Capitán…
Side Trips in San Jose, Costa Rica
San José makes an excellent base for exploring the lovely Central Valley. For first-time visitors, the best way to make the most of these excursions is usually to take a guided tour,…
In Depth in Joseph and Enterprise
"I Will Fight No More, Forever" -- The Wallowa Mountains and Hells Canyon areas were once the homeland of the Nez Perce people. Sometime in the early 1700s, the Nez Perce acquired…
Active Pursuits in Dublin
Beaches -- Plenty of fine beaches are accessible by city bus or DART, which follows the coast from Howth, north of the city, to Bray, south of the city in County Wicklow. Some popular…
Active Pursuits in Oregon
The abundance of outdoor recreational activities is one of the main reasons people choose to live in and visit Oregon. With both mountains and beaches within a 90-minute drive of the…
Side Trips in Messina
Tyndaris At Capo Tindari, approximately 62km (38.5 miles) from Messina, stand the ruins of Tyndaris, on a lonely, rocky promontory overlooking Golfo di Patti. It was known to the…
Spectator Sports in Boston
Boston has a well-deserved reputation as a great sports town. The Red Sox, Celtics, and New England Patriots have been more successful and popular than the Bruins recently, but local…
Active Pursuits in Inuvik
Boot Lake Park is a 5-minute walk from downtown. It is a day-use park popular for hiking, kayaking, sightseeing, canoeing, and picnicking in the summer. During the winter, after the…
Active Pursuits in Banff National Park
The town of Banff may tempt you with high-end shopping, impressive restaurants, and a seemingly endless array of fudge shops, but you owe it to yourself to step out into the park's…
Active Pursuits in Quebec City
Inside the city, Parc des Champs-de-Bataille (Battlefields Park; below) is the most popular park for bicycling and strolling. Just outside the city, lakes and hills provide countless…
In Depth in Quebec City
Montréal and Québec City, the twin cities of the province of Québec, have a stronger European flavor than Canada's other municipalities. Most residents' first language is French, and a…
Suggested Itineraries in Victoria
Vancouver and Victoria are preeminently maritime cities, and the visitor is always aware of water and the closeness of the immense Pacific. Vibrant Vancouver is (mostly) on the British…
Spectator Sports in Vancouver
You can get schedules for all major events at Tourism Vancouver's Visitor Centre (200 Burrard St.; tel. 604/683-2000; www.tourismvancouver.com). Purchase tickets from Ticketmaster…
Suggested Itineraries in Vancouver
Vancouver is preeminently a maritime city, and the visitor is always aware of water and the closeness of the immense Pacific. Vibrant Vancouver is (mostly) on the British Columbia…
Active Pursuits in Vancouver
An excellent resource for outdoor enthusiasts is Mountain Equipment Co-op (130 W. Broadway; tel. 604/872-7858; www.mec.ca).Visit Olympic Sports Venues One of the best legacies of the…
Walking Tours in Vancouver
In this rainy west coast city, an umbrella and perhaps rain boots are all that's needed to overcome any weather in the name of a walk. And you'll join a strong local contingent: "I'd…