It’s been a tough summer for tourism-based businesses in Canada this summer with visitor numbers down across the board.
Many lay blame to a strong Canadian dollar (especially compared with the USA), high oil prices and a sputtering global economy. Officials from Canada’s three largest cities – Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver suggest they are all down [...]

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This isn’t exactly a travel story, but it is significant from a Canadian history and culture perspective.
Billionaire Jerry Zucker who purchased the HBC (Hudson’s Bay Company) back in 2006, passed away yesterday in South carolina, leaving his wife Anita Zucker in control of the historic Canadian retailer.
Speculation will abound in the coming weeks about the [...]

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There are some fantastic sites and attractions when you plan a visit to Whistler, BC. Here are a few of the very best we’ve found in Whistler.
The Whistler Explorer
BC Rail 1- 800/339-8752 or 604/984-5246;
If you have only a day to explore the backcountry of southern British Columbia, don’t miss the Whistler Explorer. For centuries, the [...]

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We hope you are enjoying our newly re-designed www.Canadian-Travel.ca
We’re happy to announce our new ‘Places’ section that is highlighting the greatest travel destinations from across this fine country of Canada. This section will provide an extensive guide to Canada’s best places to visit, including destination info, photos, reviews and much more.
We have kicked things off [...]

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Interesting story today about how Air Canada is launching a new service for travellers stranded at destinations beyond the airline’s control.
Ben Smith, Air Canada’s chief commercial officer, said the new service will help customers get on their way more quickly and smoothly when disruptions occur.
“We know how frustrating it can be when travel plans are [...]

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