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// February 2007

Dear Subscriber

From winter festivals to winter golf, Canadians know how to celebrate the snow months—check out our What's Hot events for February. Plus, editors' picks for fondue dining, tips on how not to offend locals while travelling, and great travel deals and contests.

WHAT'S HOT IN February:

Vancouver

According to Chinese tradition, red clothes repel bad luck. So don red duds and head to the Chinese New Year Festival to celebrate the Year of the Pig, Feb 18. And if Winter's got you down, lift your spirits at the very musical WinterSong Festival in West Vancouver, Feb 9 to 17.

Calgary

This month you have your pick of great concert acts, starting with the Barenaked Ladies at the Saddledome Feb 8, Emmylou Harris Feb 11, Chantel Kreviazuk Feb 14 and Colin James Feb 23 at the Jubilee, and Van Morrison Feb 27 at the Saddledome. Also check out our one-on-one interview with Barenaked Ladies vocalist Ed Robertson.

Canadian Rockies

Enjoy Canmore Winterfest, Feb 16 to 25. Marquee events include ice carving, entertainment and 'Have a Heart' fundraising auction (Feb 17), Trapper's Ball with 'The Shooting of Dan McGrew' performance (Feb 24), and 'Noche Flamenca' flamenco evening (Feb 24). For information call Tourism Canmore, 1-866-226-6673.

Toronto

The Phantom of the Opera returns after a 10-year run that began in 1989, making it the city's longest-running musical. Love, betrayal, revenge and murder are at the core of this story of a deformed man who haunts the Paris Opera and falls in love with chorus girl Christine. On at Princess of Wales Theatre.

Edmonton

Have a bit of fun with Canada's favourite pastime with a play full of local flavours: Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad. This quirky comedy on skates features Donna and Teddy, two single parents who meet and fall in love behind the zamboni during their sons' hockey games. On from Feb 15 to Mar 4 at the Roxy Theatre.

Victoria

Starting with Fatal Attraction, an exhibition on animal mating rituals at the B.C. Museum, and moving on to year-round golfing adventures, check out Victoria's feature guide: 10 Tips for Winter Touring.

Halifax

Check out Dine Out Nova Scotia week, Feb 19 to 28, with various restaurants around the province offering special prix fixe menus to showcase some of their finest offerings. Participating Halifax restaurants include O'Carroll's on Upper Water Street, Dofsky's Grill on Brunswick Street and Onyx on Spring Garden Road.

Ottawa

Enjoy the Winterlude festival, on till Feb 18. The main draw is the Rideau Canal Skateway—at 7.8 km long, it's the world's largest skating rink. There's events all over the city, from workshops for kids to concerts on the main stage, ice sculptures at Confederation Park and sled runs at Jacques Cartier Park.

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FONDUE DINING

What could be better on a chilly February day than a warm, soothing and romantic fondue dinner? Here's some choice fondue hot spots as selected by WHERE's regional editors.

Toronto

On a cold day, a sweet treat to end a meal is best when it's warmed. The Esplanade Bier Market (58 The Esplanade, 416-862-7575) offers a decadent option: Belgian chocolate fondue for two served with fresh fruit and pastries ($14).

Vancouver

If you want fondue, you can always count on the The William Tell Restaurant (765 Beatty St.; 604-688-3504). But on the West Coast we like to do things a little bit differently, so here hot pot is the new fondue. En route from downtown to the airport, Landmark Hot Pot House (4023 Cambie St.; 604-872-2868) is a welcoming Cantonese room where "cook your own" action centres around steaming table-top hot pots, yin-and-yang servings of gently spicy satay soup beside clear chicken-based broth. In goes everything from delicious thin-sliced fatty beef to tofu puffs, oysters and prawn fish balls.

Canadian Rockies

Every mountain ski town needs a great fondue restaurant like Banff's Grizzly House Restaurant. Diners cook their meal in boiling oil or atop hot rocks, and can order exotic ingredients such as elk, shark and rattlesnake.

Calgary

For two of the city's best fondue experiences, check out Barclay's and Laurier Lounge. Barclay's in the Sheraton Eau Claire offers a divine neufchâtel cheese fondue with gruyere and emmental melted together with white wine. Laurier Lounge is a cozy little romantic spot where the "Fondue Experience" starts with a Swiss cheese fondue, a 30-day aged beef main course fondue and finishes with chocolate and seasonal fruit.

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.

Air Canada Flight Passes

For the frequent traveller, Air Canada offers a variety of flight pass deals designed to provide flexible travel and reliable pricing. One example is their Western Commuter Unlimited Pass, where for $1,499 you have unlimited travel among the cities of Calgary, Edmonton, Abbotsford, Vancouver and Victoria over a three month period. Plus, purchase a Western Commuter Pass by February 17, 2007, and receive a Bonus Pass of two one-way flight credits valid for travel from April 1 to June 15, 2007, between one of the cities listed in the Western Commuter Pass zone and Las Vegas, San Francisco, Los Angeles or San Diego.

Big Three Ski Package

From $259 per night, stay at the Delta Banff Royal Canadian Lodge and get daily adult tri-area lift passes for Sunshine Village, Ski Banff @ Norquay and Lake Louise, night skiing at Ski Banff @ Norquay (Fridays only), ski area shuttles and a $25 voucher for dinner at the Evergreen Restaurant.

(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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