Category: Canada

10 Best Canadian Cities To Live In; Margarita Ibbott; Wealth of Geeks

Photo: Wealth of Geeks

The Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Global Liveability Index 2022 ranked the best places to live in the world, and out of 172 cities, it rated three Canadian cities in the top ten.

Source: 10 Best Canadian Cities To Live In | Wealth of Geeks

World’s longest skating rink faces first shutdown in 52 years due to global warming; Bloomberg

Photo: Dave Chan

Mild temperatures in Ottawa keep Rideau Skateway closed. The closure robs residents and visitors of world’s longest skating rink at one of the world’s coldest capital cities instead of bringing in tourism dollars during this month’s Winterlude festival…

Source: World’s longest skating rink faces first shutdown in 52 years due to global warming

Alberta provincial park designated as geological heritage site by UNESCO, international scientists; CBC

Photo: Justin Pennell

Six Canadian sites — one of which is in Alberta and one just outside — have been recognized internationally as places that contribute to understanding the Earth and its history. B.C.’s Burgess Shale and Alberta’s Dinosaur Provincial Park were designated as international geological heritage sites by UNESCO and the International Union of Geological Sciences. Both sites were also designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites more than 30 years ago and are among the first included in the list. “I think it confirms what you know, what we in Parks Canada have always been saying,” said Todd Keith with Parks Canada.

Source: Alberta provincial park designated as geological heritage site by UNESCO, international scientists

Why Québec City is Fall’s Most Delightful Destination; Conde Nast Traveler

Photo: Sam Horine

Photographer Sam Horine was raised in the Northeastern U.S., making family trips up to Canada a breeze whenever they sought a change of scenery. But there was one place in particular that offered that “oceans away” feeling in just a few hours’ drive: Québec City.

Source: Why Québec City is Fall’s Most Delightful Destination

Canada’s ‘Wilderness City’ Has Gold Rush–era Saloons, National Park Adventures, and Spectacular Northern Lights Views; Kimberly Lyn; Travel and Leisure

Photo: Michael Overbeck

Canada’s Yukon Territory will offer visitors everything from dog sledding, scenic flights, brewery hopping, and luxury accommodations.

Source: Canada’s ‘Wilderness City’ Has Gold Rush–era Saloons, National Park Adventures, and Spectacular Northern Lights Views