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travel / travel magazine / winter 2006
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We asked …
What gets you outdoors in the winter?
And you said …
TRAVEL TOP 10
Favourite spa getaways, as voted on
by our web visitors:
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Fairmont Banff Springs,
Banff, Alta. |
| 2. |
Fairmont Chateau Whistler,
Whistler, B.C. |
| 3. |
Fairmont Le Château Montebello,
Montebello, Que. |
| 4. |
Ocean Palm Spa,
Sidney, B.C. |
| 5. |
Temple Gardens Mineral Spa,
Moose Jaw, Sask. |
| 6. |
Le Nordik Scandinavian Spa,
Chelsea, Que. |
| 7. |
Le Scandinave Spa,
Mont-Tremblant, Que. |
| 8. |
Ste. Anne's Spa,
Grafton, Ont. |
| 9. |
The Hills Health Ranch,
100 Mile
House, B.C. |
| 10. |
Ancient Cedars Spa,
Tofino, B.C. |
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After work, I strap on my headlamp and go snowshoeing to enjoy
the stillness and beauty of nature at night. I bring snacks and
a Thermos of hot coffee or tea and find the right rock or log to
dine on in the silence.
— Tina Woods, Ottawa
I get in my Cessna and fly over the rugged majestic peaks of Vancouver
Island at dusk. The hues of pinks and oranges on the snowy peaks
are breathtaking.
— Sigmund Sort, Qualicum Beach, B.C.
Signing up the kids for hockey. Every weekend, we travel to a variety
of places.
— Denis Ouellette, St. Paul, Alta.
There's nothing quite like horseback riding through the snow. The
horses seem to enjoy winter more than summer, and it keeps us outdoors
for hours at a time.
— Stacy Grisswell, Cochrane, Alta.
When I first came to Canada, I didn't have proper winter clothing.
Gradually, I learned that being suitably dressed for the weather
made it easier to go out. Warm, comfortable boots with grip are
the most important.
— Diana Fancher, Toronto
An eager sled dog and cross-country skis for some skijoring are
winter fun. Your dog will insist on the run no matter the weather,
and once you're out on the trail, you'll be glad you listened to
your happy canine companion!
— Tim Pychyl, Carp, Ont.
I walk through the city where the paths have been cleared of snow
and try my hand at winter photography.
— Dan Cole, Calgary
There is nothing like sitting in a hot tub under a star-filled
sky with snow lightly falling on you.
— Douglas Lein, Saugeen Shores, Ont.
Walk! It is the only way to see Canada. It keeps you warm, and
when you return indoors, you feel rejuvenated.
— Stew McCulloch, Winnipeg
Invest in a goose-down parka. Then take
the parka out for a walk. Embrace the cold
rather than hide from it.
— Gordon Jennings, Toronto
Playing with the kids in the snow. It makes
me feel young.
— Dan Piché, Kemptville, Ont.
I head to one of Newfoundland's highest
points on my snowmobile and enjoy the
wonder of winter nature — something
that would be impossible to reach during
the warmer seasons.
— Deanna Guignard, Lippens, Nfld.
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