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// July 2007

Dear Subscriber

This month we tell you where you can find the country's hottest dining and entertainment festivals, antique shows and where you can snowboard in the summer. We also give you the latest updates on travelling with your pet, national online contests, plus our annual editors' picks for Canada's Top 10 New Summer Attractions.

WHAT'S HOT IN JULY:

Toronto

Savour the city's finest fare without breaking the bank, at Summerlicious, a citywide dining event running July 6 to 22. Pay $15 to $35 for a three-course lunch or dinner at the 130 restaurants participating this year. The Rogers Chinese Lantern Festival features 40 new lanterns, some up to five storeys tall. Opening July 19, they depict three influential dynasties from Chinese history, plus nightly entertainment and a Chinese marketplace add to the festive feel.

Edmonton

As the region's biggest annual event, Capital EX, a long running, recently revamped fair, attracts around 800,000 people over its 10-day run. This year it takes place July 19 to 28. It's a good chance to check out Edmonton's cultural and pop culture scene with a wide choice of entertainment, midway thrills and games and shopping.

Muskoka

The Algonquin opens its doors July 4 to 22 to the Huntsville Festival of the Arts, which boasts local and international performers, including Lighthouse (July 18) and Hawksley Workman (July 21). Meanwhile, you can get your antique fix at the Antique & Classic Boat Show July 7 with more than 100 boats, and the 25th annual Muskoka Antique Show July 27 to 29.

Winnipeg

Jail cells once stood near Old Market Square in the late 1800s. Now the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival, July 18 to 29, is bringing unlawful behaviour back to the Exchange District with this year's 20 Years to Life theme, inspired by its 20th anniversary. The second largest fringe festival in North America, this multi-venue event attracts talented local, national and international troupes.

Canadian Rockies

The Banff Centre's Summer Arts Festival kicks into high gear in July. Get a sampling with their Taste of the Festival Weekend July 6 to 8 with a Friday BBQ, mountain film screenings, late-night cabarets, gala concert and more. Then from July 25 to 28 enjoy 60 Years of Dance in Banff where you can celebrate The Banff Centre's legacy with live performances, historic videos and encounters with dance legends.

Vancouver

The beach is so passé. When it's sweltering hot, grab the snowboard and head to Blackcomb Mountain. Snowbunnies love to work on their summer tans on the Blackcomb Glacier (to July 29). If you're really lucky, you'll achieve the mythical Vancouver experience: snowboard, golf and sail all on the same day.

Calgary

The Calgary Stampede, reputed as the "greatest outdoor show on Earth," hosts live performances, midway, rodeos, chuckwagon races and exhibitions. A must-see is the 3-hour parade downtown on July 6. To ensure you don't miss a thing, check out our 10-days feature where we give you a Stampede itinerary, or Stampede Nights for a Stampede nightlife rundown.

Victoria

See world-class sports action this July. Continuing at Royal Athletic Park July 7 and 11 is the 2007 FIFA U20 World Cup, with soccer games featuring teams such as Uruguay, Zambia, Scotland and Costa Rica. Next up, from July 26 to 29, is the 2007 BMX Worlds, when some of the world's best cyclists compete for top honours.

Halifax

This summer, from July 12 to 16, the Halifax waterfront hosts Tall Ships Festival Nova Scotia 2007, North America's largest gathering of sailing ships. It's your chance to see (and visit) more than 60 tall ships hailing from Canada, the U.S., Britain, Germany, India and the Netherlands. The main event is sure to be the Parade of Sail on July 16, when you can watch the ships depart under full sail.

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TOURISM VANCOUVER'S 100 DAYS OF SUMMER™ is your ticket to Hot Summer Savings!
Sizzling specials for activities, attractions, arts, festivals and sports are available all summer long! Visit the Touristinfo Centre at 200 Burrard St., downtown Vancouver for great savings on all your activity and entertainment tickets and to pick up your 100 Days of Summer guide. Or view the complete guide online.

The WHERE List:

CANADA'S TOP 10 NEW SUMMER ATTRACTIONS

From galaxy orbiters to deep earth adventures, WHERE's regional editors across the country have selected the top new summer attractions for their respective cities. Whether a new ride or exhibition, new historical designation or brand new facility, these are must-see and do attractions you'll want to include in your summer travel plans.

Atlantic Jazz Festival — Halifax, Nova Scotia

One of Atlantic Canada's biggest musical events has gotten even bigger, with three new concert series this year.

Dynamic Earth at Science North — Sudbury, Ontario

The newly expanded sister attraction to Sudbury's renowned Science Centre takes visitors on an adventure to the depths of the earth.

Galaxy Orbiter at Galaxyland — Edmonton, Alberta

This brand new "spinning" roller coaster is a one-of-a-kind in Canada, and marks the biggest addition to the West Edmonton Mall amusement park since it opened in 1985.

Jasper Discovery Trail — Canadian Rockies, Alberta

Two years in the making, Jasper Discovery Trail debuts this summer, just in time for Jasper National Park's 100th anniversary celebration.

The Red River — Winnipeg, Manitoba

Recently designated as a heritage river, the 877-kilometre Red River offers a wide range of activities for visitors of all ages.

The Rideau Canal — Ottawa, Ontario

The world-famous canal, which was selected as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in June, celebrates its 175th anniversary this summer.

Royal BC Museum — Victoria, British Columbia

New additions and must-see travelling shows like Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, reinforce the museum as a world-class attraction that keeps getting better.

Michael Lee-Chin Crystal at the Royal Ontario Museum — Toronto, Ontario

After almost five years, the architecturally stunning Michael Lee-Chin Crystal is a new addition to the Royal Ontario Museum and features a Hiroshi Sugimoto exhibition: History of History.

Skyline at Canada Olympic Park — Calgary, Alberta

This new adventure ride takes visitors up a platform ninety metres high and sends them hurtling down a 500-metre long cable for a heart-pounding experience.

Vancouver Lookout — Vancouver, British Columbia

The newly renovated observation deck at British Columbia's tallest building lets visitors take in 360-degree views of the city.

TRAVEL SPECIALS

As a service to readers and our tourism partners, here's a selection of special travel deals. For more information or to book, please contact the providers directly.

Delta Ottawa Hotel & Suites

View the beautiful Landscapes of Renoir and the Nation's Capital with the Delta Ottawa. For two adults, the package includes: a one-night's accommodation in a Delta-category room, 2 tickets to the National Gallery of Canada and parking for one vehicle, from $191 per night. Offer valid until September 9, 2007.

Via First Class for Less

Via Rail is offering all the perks of VIA 1 business class at discounted prices. For instance, a Toronto-Montréal trip costs only $149 per direction (before taxes). There are plenty of destinations available. Take advantage of this discounted fare today and book your tickets.

(All prices in Canadian dollars. WHERE accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or availability of these packages. Please contact package supplier directly.)

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