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  Canada Tourism: Visitor & Travel Guide for Canada by WorldWeb.com
This WorldWeb.com travel and tourism Guide is designed to help visitors plan a successful trip to Canada, the second largest country in the world in terms of land area.
The sights and sounds of historic Quebec are not to be missed and the friendly fishing villages of Atlantic Canada are well worth the visit.
Use the Canada maps, photo gallery and travel articles to preview the places you plan to visit.
www.canada.worldweb.com   (283 words)

  
  Facts about topic: (Tourism in Canada)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Canada (A nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada), as a rich Western country, has both a large domestic and foreign tourist (Someone who travels for pleasure) industry.
The main tourist attraction of New Brunswick (A province in southeastern Canada) is Saint John (A port in eastern Canada; the largest city in New Brunswick), which is at the mouth of the St. Lawrence river.
Prince Edward Island (An island in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence; the smallest province of Canada) is the birthplace of Lucy Maude Montgommery's character, Anne of Green Gables (additional info and facts about Anne of Green Gables), and a recreation of her literary home serves as a museum to the character.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/t/to/tourism_in_canada.htm   (1448 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Tourism in Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Canada, as a rich Western country, has both a large domestic and foreign tourist industry.
Canada is known for its large, majestic landscapes and several record-holding landmarks.
Canada, as a rich Western country, has both a large domestic and foriegn tourist industry.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Tourism-in-Canada   (336 words)

  
 Tourism in Canada Info - Encyclopedia WikiWhat.com
Alberta is the land where Canada's western prairies meet the Rocky Mountains.
Ontario is home to the city of Ottawa, the nation's capital, and holds the largest percentage of the entire population of Canada, with the largest city in Canada being Toronto, the provincial capital, embracing Lake Ontario, with the CN Tower overlooking the harbour.
Prince Edward Island is the birthplace of Lucy Maude Montgommery's character, Anne of Green Gables, and a recreation of her literary home serves as a museum to the character.
wikiwhat.com /encyclopedia/t/to/tourism_in_canada.html   (432 words)

  
 Canada/Toronto/Tourism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Canada's walk of fame- Canada has produced some of the brightest arts, entertainment, and sports talents in the world.
Canada's Walk of Fame pays tribute to these priceless national treasures with inlaid "sidewalk stars" in Toronto's King St. Theatre District.
The former home of Canadian financier Sir Henry Pellatt, Canada's foremost castle is complete with decorated suites, secret passages, an 800-foot tunnel, towers, stables, and beautiful 5-acre estate gardens.
www.videosilva.com /canada-toronto-tourism.html   (186 words)

  
 CBC News: China hands Canada potential tourism windfall   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
BEIJING - China has recognized Canada as an approved tourism destination — a move that is expected to result in a dramatic increase in the number of Chinese visitors to this country.
Canada had been negotiating with the Chinese for more than five years for similar recognition.
Tourism Commission vice-president Tom Penny speculated that the lengthy delay in getting the approved status designation may have had something to do with Canada's refusal to deport Lai Changxing.
www.cbc.ca /story/business/national/2005/01/21/chinatourism-050121.html   (440 words)

  
 Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat - News Release Ref: 830-808/004
The ministers are challenging themselves and their partners in the tourism industry to increase Canadian tourism revenues to $75 billion in 2010.
Through increased cooperation between federal, provincial and territorial governments, progress has been made in helping Canada’s tourism industry emerge from the challenges of this summer, with efforts to promote the tourism industry continuing in all regions of the country.
Spearheaded by Industry Canada and the regional development agencies, and in partnership with provincial and territorial governments, innovative marketing campaigns and infrastructure projects are being undertaken and investments in Canadian attractions continue.
www.scics.gc.ca /cinfo03/830808004_e.html   (488 words)

  
 Aboriginal Business Canada - Tourism
Tourism businesses cover the full spectrum of tourism products and services, traditional and contemporary: destinations and attractions, accommodations, transportation, food and beverage establishments, retail outlets and tourism services.
Tourism comprises the activities of persons traveling outside their usual environment for leisure, business or other purposes.
This is of particular importance for larger tourism projects in small markets, since the negative effect on existing businesses is a serious consideration.
strategis.ic.gc.ca /epic/internet/inabc-eac.nsf/en/ab00238e.html   (530 words)

  
 Study Tourism in Canada
The Tourism Industry in British Columbia is currently experiencing a tremendous growth surge.
The continuous growth in the Tourism and Hospitality Industries along with the early retirement of the Baby Boomer generation is creating the huge numbers.
With 24 years of specialized training in the Tourism and Hospitality Industries, our students are well recognized as the leaders in their fields and are in constant demand.
www.internationaleducationmedia.com /canada/tourism.htm   (846 words)

  
 June-99: Tourism in Canada Continues to Climb   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Tourists from around the globe are making Canada their number one travel destination.
Record spending by American tourists in Canada has pushed Canada's first quarter 1999 travel deficit with the United States to its lowest level since 1989.
Although Canadian tourism is climbing, Fyfe said industry efforts must remain consistent.
www.canadaone.com /ezine/june99/tourism_trends.html   (392 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Americas | Canada sex tourism law faces test
Canada's so-called sex tourism law faces its first test in the case of a British Colombia man accused of sexually abusing children abroad.
Donald Bakker, 40, pleaded not guilty at a pre-trial hearing to 28 charges of sexual assault, 16 of which were allegedly against children abroad.
Mr Bakker, a hotel worker, was first charged in relation to 12 cases of assault and torture against prostitutes in Vancouver.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/americas/3638574.stm   (229 words)

  
 Tourism in Canada
Canadian Tourism Commission: a guide to Canadian travel and destination information on the internet.
Parks Canada: Canada's nationally protected areas, historic sites, parks, marine and ecosystem conservation areas.
Canada's Virtual Museum: an online museum linking cultural and historical exhibits from more than 600 collections across the country.
www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca /canada-europa/russia/tourism-en.asp   (76 words)

  
 CBC News:Tourism spending in Canada down for third straight year   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
OTTAWA - A rebound in fourth quarter spending by tourists in Canada was not enough to lift the sector, as overall spending dropped in 2003 for a third straight year, Statistics Canada reported Tuesday.
The accommodation industry was one of the hardest hit in the year, recording a 3.3 per cent decline in jobs, Statistics Canada said.
The final three months of 2003 was brighter, as tourism spending advanced 3.2 per cent.
www.cbc.ca /stories/2004/03/30/business/travel_040330   (280 words)

  
 CBC News:Tourism in Canada continues to rebound   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
OTTAWA - Canada's tourism sector continued to recover from the sting of the Sept. 11 attacks as spending by travellers rose 0.5 per cent in the second quarter from the previous quarter, Statistics Canada reported Friday.
The gain was the second consecutive quarterly advance and followed a dip in tourism spending in 2001.
Despite, the rebound this year, tourism spending was still 2.6 per cent below the peak it hit in the first three months of last year.
www.cbc.ca /stories/2002/09/27/tourism_020927   (191 words)

  
 Canadian Tourism :: oCanada.ca :: Canada's Portal
When you couple that with the splendour and majestic solitude of Canada's lakes, rivers, and mountains, you realize thet Canada is a country of very diverse cultural and geographical features.
West of the maritimes is Québec, where the beautiful scenery and French culture of the villages and countryside complement the cosmopolitan flair of Montreal.
Victoria, the City of Gardens and capital of the province is Canada's number one tourist destination.
www.ocanada.ca /tourism   (381 words)

  
 Parkland Tourism | Manitoba, Canada |   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Completed in 1964, the new church building replaced one originally constructed in 1911.The building and its facade and domes are classic examples of the architectural traditions of eastern Europe.Located in the village of Garland.
Originally called St. John's Ruthenian Pres-byterian Church, it was built in 1916 by the Presbyterian Church of Canada who, at that time, had undertaken to convert Ukrainian pioneers to the Presbyterian faith.
The church's congregation became part of the new United Church of Canada in 1925.
www.parklandtourism.com /features.php?groupid=ECH&categoryid=CHU   (1435 words)

  
 Canada Travel, Tourism and Leisure   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
A former French then British colony, Canada is a member of both La Francophonie and the Commonwealth of Nations.
Canada's capital is Ottawa, home of the nation's parliament as well as the residences of
Canada's capital is Ottawa, home of the nation's parliament as well as the residences of the Governor General and the Prime Minister.
romania.europe-countries.com /travel/canada.htm   (1293 words)

  
 Travel And Tourism in Canada
The tourism industry was positively impacted by the improved performance of the Canadian economy, with record low unemployment and a high level of consumer confidence fuelling growth in leisure expenditure, which increased by 21% over the five years to 2004.
Improved economic performance in Canada and slow growth in the US supported the rise in value for the Canadian dollar, which was enough to motivate outgoing travel but not significant enough to undermine a rise in the number of incoming visitors from the US.
The transportation market is Canada is dominated by air travel, which accounted for 84% of total value in 2004, yet overland travel led the market in terms of volume, accounting for nearly 58% of arrivals in 2004.
www.euromonitor.com /Travel_and_Tourism_in_Canada   (1803 words)

  
 CanadaTourism.com - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
A Crown corporation of the federal government, the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) works in partnership with the country's tourism industry to increase awareness of and interest in Canada as a premiere four-season tourism destination.
If you operate a business that helps to promote tourism in Canada or your livelihood depends on the success of the tourism industry, CanadaTourism.com offers you a number of valuable resources.
Industry-led, market-driven, and research-based, the mission of the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) is to increase awareness of and interest in Canada as a premiere four-season tourism destination.
www.canadatourism.com /ctx/app/en/ca/home.do   (347 words)

  
 Sointula, Malcolm Island Travel, Tourism, Canada
Instead, Sointula is genuine, from the commercial fishing boats in the harbour, to the oldest cooperative store in British Columbia, Canada, to the network of gravel roads that allow access to a natural wonderland.
Malcolm Island is not for those who need to be entertained by pre-programmed "activities." Instead it is for those who wish to design their own adventures.
For those who want to explore history or forest, for those who want to browse among local artists, and for those who just want to become reacquainted with themselves.
www.island.net /~sointula   (155 words)

  
 Tourism Training Canada - Projects
Assisting Fundacion Chile, an organization whose main function is development of functional analysis and evaluation tools for the tourism industry.
TTC has worked with partners to develop an informational project website that encourages stakeholders of the Caribbean tourism industry to provide feedback on the development of a Credentialing Program.
"Canada and Tourism Training Canada are well recognized for their tourism human resource development expertise.
www.ttwc.ca /projects.html   (393 words)

  
 Nature and eco-tourism in Canada
Canada offers such a wealth of easily-accessed natural experiences that it's unmatched by any other place on earth.
Its sheer size and lack of population allows for a multitude of large and small animals and birds to live in relative harmony with the land and her people.
With Eco Tourism on the rise, Canada is becoming a favorite destination for birders, whale watchers, naturalists and nature photographers.
www.out-there.com /ntr.htm   (168 words)

  
 Yahoo! Canada Directory > Tourism Research > Institutes
- a group of universities and higher education institutions who are among their countries leading providers of tourism education at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
- providing education, research and outreach services that enhance the understanding of travel and tourism and its relationship to people, communities, industry, and the environment.
- conducts research on travel, recreation, and tourism to help the industry make informed decisions about planning, promotion, and management.
snipurl.com /83lt   (167 words)

  
 Essay Galaxy - Tourism In Canada
One of the largest industries in Canada is the tourism industry.
Throughout Canada's environment and economy, there are many factors that contribute to the success of the tourism industry.
I feel that it is because of these factors that tourism can be identified as an exceedingly significant factor in the perseverence of the tertiary sector.
www.essaygalaxy.com /papers/94/425705.html   (221 words)

  
 Open Directory - Regional: North America: Canada: Travel and Tourism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Canada: InterWest Connections - Comprehensive information about Canada from tourism and travel to business, real estate, government, and education.
Canada Travel News - Current tourism news from across the country, sorted by territory or province.
CITAP - Canadian Inbound Tourism Association (Asia Pacific) - An organization of hospitality and tourism industry members working to develop Canada as the preferred destination for Asia-Pacific travelers.
dmoz.org /Regional/North_America/Canada/Travel_and_Tourism   (488 words)

  
 A virtual Travel Guide to Canada
Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown.
Canada is globally recognized for its outstanding quality of life, stable, progressive political environment and one of the healthiest economies in the world.
A partnership of universities across Canada, committed to delivering university-level programs that can be completed from anywhere in the country or beyond.
www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/canada.htm   (1492 words)

  
 Embassy Washington :: Tourism in Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Visiting Canada: what you need to know about entry requirements, what you can bring in the country, restrictions, quarantine for animals, tax refunds, and many other useful tips.
Tips for US travelers to Canada : Useful information provided by the US Department of State to Americans planing a trip or a vacation in Canada.
For gun users visiting Canada, we invite you to consult a fact sheet which sets out the main requirements under Canada's Firearms Act for non-residents who wish to bring a firearm to Canada or borrow a firearm while they are in Canada.
geo.international.gc.ca /can-am/washington/tourism/default-en.asp   (269 words)

  
 Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)
We advertise and market Canada as a destination of choice at home and in 10 markets around the world.
If you want to know what’s going on in Canada’s tourism industry — the latest news, trends, research and opinions, TOURISM magazine is your source.
Canada is about people, colour, excitement and originality.
www.canadatourism.com   (334 words)

  
 Canada Tourism Website - Canadian vacation travel holiday tour destinations - Canadatourism.ca   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Tourism and attractions in Ontario and Québec as well as the far north of the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and the Yukon.
French Canadienne prfre Canadian Tourism Commission, Commission Canadienne du Tourisme, CTC and CTX travel offices, travel information for canada andh pictures of Canada.
Hello Quebec, tourism new brunswick, explore nova scotia, pe tourism, nl tourism and tour yukon, nwt travel north west territories.
www.canadatourism.ca   (155 words)

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