TRAVEL SPECIAL.....Winter Frolic in Canada

Winter Frolic in Canada

Explore Canada's many attractions and signature experiences this season

Canadians embrace winter in a fun adventurous way. When the snow begins to fall, a plethora of unique recreational activities come to life. 

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Soft adventures in winter

You can simply strap on snowshoes and stomp across powdery glades. Hire a dogsled musher to show you the ropes of traditional winter travel. Straddle a snowmobile or ice skate across a frozen river hand-in-hand with your companion. From the Aurora skies of the North, to the misty West coast, to the frigid Prairies, to the snowy expanses of Ontario and Quebec, to the blustery Atlantic — your family will truly love the experience.

Winter Festival of Lights

Visit the Winter Festival of Lights for its 35th annual season. This festival turns the Niagara Falls into a winter wonderland with over 2 million lights along an 8 km long illuminations route. The route travels along the Niagara Parkway, past the roaring Falls, into Dufferin Islands and surrounding tourist areas. Many family-friendly events take place during the Winter Festival of Lights (From Nov 18, 2017 to Jan 31, 2018) including: Opening ceremonies, weekly fireworks, sound and light shows, the Sparkle Lighting Awards and the New Year’s Eve concert.

Northern Lights and Glamping in Yukon

This signature arctic range experience in Canada is highly recommended. Yukon’s Aurora viewing along with wildlife and hot springs can be explored over a three-night excursion based in historic Whitehorse. Here, days are full of guided excursions and nights are rich with the magic of the Northern Lights.

It starts with waves of green, rippling over the horizon. Fringes of purple and red begin to illuminate the edges, the display growing more vibrant minuteby-minute. Soon, the Yukon sky is brightened with Aurora Borealis; colours weave an otherworldly tapestry as electrons from the sun collide with the Earth’s upper atmosphere. It can be an impressive first night on your Yukon adventure — and the following days unveil an expansive wildlife preserve, soothing natural hot springs and cultural explorations.

Niagara Icewine Festival

Celebrate the delectable harvest of icewine from Niagara’s frozen vineyards. Icewine is made with grapes that are picked at -8 degrees celsius under frigid production methods. This specialty of the Niagara region is the focus of the Niagara Icewine Festival. During the festival, over 30 wineries participate in the events and offer icewine tastings. The hosts create glasses and even whole bars from carved ice. Local chefs prepare delicious accompaniments for the rare icewine. You can enjoy entertainment both indoors and out at street parties in Niagara-on-the-Lake and Jordan. The Niagara Icewine Festival will be held from January 12-28, 2018. Come along!

For more details, log onto: www.keepexploring.in

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