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Romancing Canada’s Arctic

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Have you dreamed of adventure in Canada’s Arctic?  Then think about the award-winning Ellesmere Island trek from Whitney & Smith Legendary Expeditions, recently acquired by Explorers’ Corner.

The expeditions, 600 miles from the North Pole, won a 2009 Award of Excellence from Nunavut Tourism and a #1-ranking in Explore magazine’s 2008 “25 Trips You Must Do”.   Highlights include: polar kayaking in survival suits; icebergs;  the heritage of 19th-century explorers and Cleary caribou and Arctic wolves.

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Whistler Stoked For 2010 Olympics

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At Whistler Blackcomb in Canada, the weather is setting the perfect snowy stage for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.  So far, in November the popular resort area has recorded its most snowy month in 30 years with 5.5 metres of snow.

Says Ainsley Ericksen, Tourism British Columbia spokesperson:

“Whistler is already known for reliable early season snowfall and this year’s record breaking start sets it up for an unbelievable season. It’s certainly heightened the level of excitement in the resort, especially in this year as it prepares to be a host venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in February.”

You can check out WhistlerBlackcomb.com for videos, photography and info including snow reports, weather forecasts and vacation packages.

Image courtesy of Tourism British Columbia