Canada's Top 10 summer attractions

 

Summer's not over yet! Here are 10 of the best new or improved summer attractions in the country.

 
July 16, 2010
 
 
 
 
To help travellers plan their summer excursions, the regional editors of Where magazine have once again selected 10 top Canadian attractions. "Many of these destinations are brand new, while others are completely renovated or celebrating significant milestones," says a release from the magazine that you find free in many hotel rooms. Click on the photos to see the new attractions.<br/><br/> Further information on Where Canada's Top 10 Attractions for Summer 2010 can be found online at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.where.ca/summer2010">http://www.where.ca/summer2010</a>.
 

To help travellers plan their summer excursions, the regional editors of Where magazine have once again selected 10 top Canadian attractions. "Many of these destinations are brand new, while others are completely renovated or celebrating significant milestones," says a release from the magazine that you find free in many hotel rooms. Click on the photos to see the new attractions.

Further information on Where Canada's Top 10 Attractions for Summer 2010 can be found online at http://www.where.ca/summer2010.

Photograph by: Peter McCabe, The Montreal Gazette

 
To help travellers plan their summer excursions, the regional editors of Where magazine have once again selected 10 top Canadian attractions. "Many of these destinations are brand new, while others are completely renovated or celebrating significant milestones," says a release from the magazine that you find free in many hotel rooms. Click on the photos to see the new attractions.<br/><br/> Further information on Where Canada's Top 10 Attractions for Summer 2010 can be found online at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.where.ca/summer2010">http://www.where.ca/summer2010</a>.
<strong>10. Museum of Natural History, Halifax</strong><br/></br> "The Museum of Natural History has recently reopened after extensive renovations and the new and improved exhibit space is showcasing exciting shows like Venom and Riding with Meteorites."
<strong>9. Calypso Theme Waterpark, Ottawa</strong><br/></br> "Canada's largest theme waterpark is home to 35 state-of-the-art slides, a jungle-themed river run, a whitewater rafting experience and has the country's largest wave pool."
<strong>8. The Royal Conservatory, Toronto</strong><br/></br> "This past September, The Royal Conservatory unveiled Koerner Hall, one of the most acoustically pleasing concert venues and teaching studios in the city."
<strong>7. The Manitoba Museum's Ancient Seas, Winnipeg</strong><br/></br> "Ancient Seas is a digitally animated, 450-million-year-old underwater world brought to life on three jumbo-sized screens inside The Manitoba Museum."
<strong>6. Jurassic Forest, Edmonton</strong><br/></br> "The days of dinosaurs roar to life again in Jurassic Forest, a 40-acre prehistoric preserve, just 15 minutes from Edmonton and 250 million years from the present."
<strong>5. ENMAX Conservatory, Calgary Zoo, Calgary </strong><br/></br> "After over a year of extensive renovation, the new ENMAX Conservatory is one of the most energy-efficient greenhouses in the world."
<strong>4. Kananaskis Heli Tours, Canmore, Alta. </strong><br/></br> "Kananaskis Heli Tours is a full service helicopter tourism provider known for their stunning panoramic view, comfortable ride and fun activities."
<strong>3. WildPlay Whistler, Whistler, B.C. </strong><br/></br> "Outdoor adventurers and families can experience a rush of adrenalin this summer on the park's ZOOM ziplines and Monkido Aerial Adventure courses."
<strong>2. Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver </strong><br/></br> "Grouse Mountain is a playground for outdoor enthusiasts -- soar high above the city on the Skyride aerial tram or paraglider, visit the animals at Wild Refuge and be blown away by the Eye of the Wind."
<strong>1. WildPlay West Shore Victoria, Victoria, B.C.</strong><br/></br> "Kids, families and adventure seekers alike enjoy the exciting activities at WildPlay Victoria, including zip lines, scramble nets and swinging logs -- all located in a beautiful West Coast forest," says the magazine.
 
 
 
 
 
 

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