Posted by Lisa | Posted in General Travel | Posted on 03-09-2009
Churchill is on the shoreline of the west coast of Canada. Over the past few years this has become one of the most sought over environmental holidays. This could mean that it is in danger from excessive pollution?
Churchill is most famous for its population of Polar bears, who visit every year around autumn to escape the receding ice flows. These polar bears head inland and invade local towns and villages such as Churchill to find refuge. The nickname, Polar Bear capital of the world, came from the fact there are so many of these cuddly creatures. This has helped boost the tourist industry around the area, and now tour operators offer Canada tours dedicated to this area, to show people the stunning environment.
Churchill is an area known as an Ecotone. An Ecotone is a environmental phenomenon where there is an abrupt change in environmental circumstances. Basically it stands on a border between three very different environments. They are the Boreal forest to the south, the Tundra climate to the north east and the Hudson Bay to the north. If you have never seen the Aurora Borealis then this one of the best places on the planet. Not only does this area have all these attributes, it is also home to the Beluga whales in summer, over 57,000 of them, and has a very extensive amunt of bird fauna that cover the whole area.
Because of all the surrounding species and the Polar bears, Churchill needs to rely on the tourist industry heavily. The simple way to put it, is that Churchill is on the border between three dramatic climate and environmental differences. This will cause the tourist industry to crumble. Canada holidays benefit greatly from this environmental phenomenon, but how much longer will it last. Alaska Cruises also circle round to this area, so maybe that holiday is better sooner rather than later.
Posted by Lisa | Posted in General Travel | Posted on 01-09-2009
Churchill is located on the far west coast of Canada. Over the past few years this has become one of the most sought over environmental holidays. If there was a dramatic change in climate, surely this would damage Churchill?
Churchill has become extremely popular and famous around the world, mainly because of the polar bears that travel inland during autumn. The polar bears then ram around as they want to, taking over Churchill. The fact that there are so many polar bears coming to here, means it has adopted the name, Polar Bear capital of the world. This has helped boost the tourist industry around the area, and now tour operators offer Canada tours dedicated to this area, to show people the stunning environment.
Churchill is an area known as an Ecotone. When you have several environments or climates close together, this is called an Ecotone. Churchill is on the border of three of these extremely different climates. To the southern region is the Boreal Forest, towards the north west you will find the Tundra like conditions, and directly to the north is the Hudson Bay area. This is one of the best locations in the world to see the Aurora Borealis. Not only does this area have all these attributes, it is also home to the Beluga whales in summer, over 57,000 of them, and has a very extensive amunt of bird fauna that cover the whole area.
Churchill has become extremely reliant on the tourism industry, but how long will it be able to support tourists. This means that is is in between three different environments and climates. There wont be any reason for people to visit here anymore, so the tourism sector will fail. Canada holidays benefit greatly from this environmental phenomenon, but how much longer will it last. Alaska Cruises also circle round to this area, so maybe that holiday is better sooner rather than later.
Posted by Lisa | Posted in General Travel | Posted on 07-08-2009
If you have been thinking about going on a holiday this year but you’re not sure which holiday is best for you, here are two holidays at either end of the spectrum for you. If you find that you can’t decide between two very different holidays then I hope this example helps out.
Well let’s start off with sunny locations in the Caribbean, more specifically St Lucia. This has become one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. All you need to see is a few pictures of St Lucia and you will fall in love with it straight away. Everywhere you look and you go, you can be assured that everything is clean and cosy.
This holiday is designed for those that want to chill out and enjoy the rays of the sun. It doesn’t take much effort at all, all you need to do is grab a nice spot on the beach and spend a good 7 days lazing having a few drinks. Everyone can savor a nice drink by the sea. St Lucia also has some great diving locations for you to enjoy the marine life as well.
Now if you still don’t think that the Caribbean is convincing enough, then consider this. Canada holidays offer some of us the more outgoing and adventure style holidays. Although there are places to relax like on an Alaska Cruise, the country of Canada is more set around helping you to enjoy life by taking you on a journey. Canada has so much to offer in the way of hiking, taking tours and visiting historic landmarks. Places like Yukon where the Mounties where first established, and the Gold Rush on the Highway first kicked off. Fly Drive Canada Holidays have also become a popular consideration for tourists from across the world.
Both Destinations have something to offer to everyone, but personally the Canada holiday is for me, it gives so much to any tourist that visits.
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Posted by Lisa | Posted in General Travel | Posted on 14-06-2009
If adventure is what you seek, then check out holidays in Yukon, they are stunning and energetic. Yukon received it’s name from the famous Yukon River, this name actually means Great River. The Klondike gold rush is one of the most famous and infamous events that happened in Yukon. Canadian holidays have benefited in a massive way thanks to Yukon’s diverse history and activities.
The Klondike Gold Rush really kicked off in the 19th century. It then became apparent that rumours were flying about that Gold could be found down the Klondike highway and in nearby rivers. Quite literally a rush, people from all over the world came to Klondike to find gold. Just because of the fact, that the amount of people in search of gold was so high, the area needed a police force set up in 1897 to bring order to the region.
The NWMP or the North West Mountain Police was created to help bring order to the Gold Rush situation. Better known as the Mounties, a man called “Constantine” was there leader, the Canadian government employed him to look after the Gold Rush and asked him to keep things in order. The Mounties were responsible for many different duties including being personal guard to the Monarch. The Mounties did keep order very well, they were however known for allowing illegal activities to continue, examples like gambling and prostitution.
Today the Mounties are still a well established force and respected throughout Canada, they are very much a large piece of Canada’s history. “We always catch our man”, this was the Motto that the Mounties were very famous for, they were well known for being able to catch anyone they hunted.
Yukon’s tourism is one of its biggest money spinners and has 100’s of activities ranging from canoeing and kayaking, to skiing and snowboarding. So go to Yukon and see if you can find some gold, there is a fantastic Alaska cruise that travels from Yukon through Alaska.
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Posted by Lisa | Posted in General Travel | Posted on 14-06-2009
Everybody knows Niagara Falls, and it is a must see when you go to Canada. The Niagara Falls, although one large waterfall are technically split into two, one on the Canadian side of the border and one on the American.
The American Falls is on the American side of Niagara Falls and the Horseshoe Falls are on the Canadian side. The better looking and the more awe inspiring of the two Falls is the Horseshoe falls. These falls are in a half moon shape, when the water falls into the gorge it causes a mist, known as the maid of the mist. These water falls bring in a massive amount of tourism to the local and surrounding areas and have become a popular travel destination for everyone around the world. Canadian holidays have become much more popular since the Falls have been exploited.
You can travel right up to the Falls on a guided tour boat, just make sure that you are wearing some water proof clothing and it might be a good idea to take an umbrella with you as well. For one person though this wasn’t enough and she decided to get even more acquainted with the Horseshoe Falls. Annie Taylor got inside a barrel and went over the water fall in 1901. This barrel was constructed of Oak and Iron, with a mattress for padding. This crazy lady, was the first of a few to go over the Horseshoe Falls, in a barrel. She was however quoted saying “I would caution anyone against this feat, I would rather stand at the mouth of a cannon knowing it was going to blow me up, than attempt another trip over the falls”.
These falls are amazing and truly stunning to observe and any trip to Canada deserves to go there. It is even possible to go cruising down the Niagara river and Alaska cruise have helped to accomplish this.
Posted by Lisa | Posted in General Travel | Posted on 14-06-2009
Now if you have never heard of the Calgary Stampede let me sum it up for you as many others have before me. One of the ways this Canadian show has been described is as the best outdoor show on the planet. And guess what, it will be running this year for ten days starting on the 3rd of July and finishing on the 12th.
Starting in 1912 the Calgary Stampede has become world renowned for its original and world famous events. This event truly has brought all of the more obscure events to life thanks to the Calgary Stampede. Events like the Rodeos and the Chuck-wagon’s weren’t really born in Canada but have really made their names there. A Chuckwagon uses a kart strapped to more than one horse and races. Dangerous would be a good way to describe this sort of event, although it works like other races do, there is potential for injury when you mix races with animals.
The Grandstand at this event is amazing as well. The Calgary has so much to offer in way of professional dancers, singers, and world famous performers born in Canada. Famous figures like William Shatner have even made an appearance at the Calgary Stampede. Canadian holidays have become even more popular because of this event.
This place is anything but Dull, especially when you look through the brochure to find a show on the Grandstand stage called the “Wheel Of Death”. Now you know its got to be good. In basic terms, this wheel has several other wheels attached to it which are fitted in places, enough for an acrobat to fit inside. The circular wheels are spun using the acrobats own personal body weight, they also perform stunts while moving.
So visit Canada and embark on an adventure, try an Alaska cruise and sail through Canada into Alaska.
