Canadian Rockies

  "Canadian Rockies" is a range of mountains located between provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. 

source : http://www.backroads.com/trips/MCNI/canadian-rockies-biking-hiking-tour

• Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks 

           - Consist of 4 national parks (Banff, Jasper, Kootenay, and Yoho)
              and province-established parks ( Mount Robson, Mount Assiniboine, and Hamber)

           - Assigned as an UNESCO world heritage. 
              1) "Classic illustrations of glacial geological processes including icefields, remnant valley glaciers,                         canyons and exceptional examples of erosion and deposition." 
              2) "The Burgess Shale fossil site, well known for its fossil remains of soft-bodied marine animals."

                 (Exact quotations from : http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/304)

• Banff Upper Hot Springs

- It is located in Alberta's Banff National park. It is the most famous attraction in Banff.  

          - It is recommended to relax in natural hot springs after activities such as skiing, snowboarding,
             hiking or sightseeing.
                * Official website : http://www.hotsprings.ca/BANFF_UPPER_HOT_SPRINGS.php

source : https://www.deltahotels.com/Hotels/Delta-Banff-Royal-Canadian-Lodge/local-attractions/things-to-do/Banff-Upper-Hot-Springs

• Activities near Rocky Mountains 

1.  Skiing 

         - Around Rocky mountain, there are famous ski resorts in Canada.  

source : http://www.canada-ski.com/

2. Canadian Rockies Lake Tour (Banff Lake Cruise)

       - It is a cruise riding in  Lake Minnewanka (The largest lake in Banff National Park)

        - It is an 1 hour ride of sightseeing tour of Rocky mountains.

        - It provides an opportunities of unique photos, informative narrations about history, native folklore 
           and geology.

        - It is a chance to learn about wildlife and vegetation in these mountains.

               * More information : http://www.explorerockies.com/minnewanka/

Survey among Koreans 
                      about trip to Canada 


*  This survey is obtained from about 1600 Koreans who are older than 18 and     have been to foreign countries or planning to go abroad within 3 years. 

Image source : http://www.firstroboticscanada.org/main/fll-canadian-open-coming-in-2014s-natures-fury/

• Most favored areas in Canada by Koreans who are willing to visit Canada within 2 years. 

        1. British Columbia (86%)
        2. Ontario  (76%)
        3. Quebec  (62%)
        4. Alberta  (47%)

• The object of the visit

        1. To enjoy beautiful natural landscape (88%)

        2. To explore history and culture   (over 80%)

        2. To experience regional (traditional) food (over 80%)

• Q : What comes up when you think of Canada?

        -> Mostly about winter sports (skiing, snowboarding), or nature  
            (beautiful natural scenery, visiting national parks)
        -> Less of exploring urban life.

• Dominant age groups of Korean visitors

       - Age from 35 to 54
       - Students ( for learning English )

• More than 30% replied that they got information about Canada from their acquaintances.

• Reasons from people who are not planning to travel Canada

        1. Cost (35%)
        2. Distance (22%)
        3. Intrigued to other countries (21%)



 *  Original article : http://www.vanchosun.com/news/main/frame.php?bdId=47625&boardId=17&main=1

Aurora Village

• Aurora Village is a facility for observation of Aurora.
• It is located in Yellowknife (the capital and largest city of the Northwest Territories.)

source : http://www.auroratour.com/Canada-Aurora/52/52/

• This area is the best for observing "Aurora".

           * Aurora : "It  is a natural light display in the sky particularly in the high latitude                                 regions, caused by the collision of energetic charged particles with                                   atoms in the high altitude atmosphere." (Wikipedia)

source : Wikipedia

• Aurora appear in summer and winter.

1.  summer : early August to early October
2.  winter : late November to early April 

• In Aurora village...

1. Teepee : It is like a tent where people can go inside and observe aurora. 
2. Souvenir Shop : Selling souvenirs related to aurora, Yellowknife, Canada etc. 
3. Dining Hall : Serves food from the polar regions, hot beverages, soups white fish, buffalo, etc. 

• Activities   

1. Dog Team Ride : This is the most popular activity among the visitors to Aurora Village. Huskies take you on traditional sled for an exciting ride through wooded trails and a frozen lake.

    2. Snowshoeing Experience : Aboriginal experience of the back trails of Aurora Village           while wearing traditional snowshoes.

    3. Snowmobile : Snowmobile is a mean of transportation in the north. 

                            Visitors can drive snowmobiles around the lake for about 30 minutes.

source : Images and contents from official website.

          * To find out more information (cost, location, reservation) visit 

  

                              Aurora Village official website : http://www.auroravillage.com/

"Ann of Green Gables"

•  "Ann of Green Gables" is a series of novel written by L.M. Montgomery. In the Prince Edward Island National Park, you can visit Anne of Green Gables Museum and Green Gables Heritage Place. 

     <Prince Edward Island>

     This island is located in eastern part of       
     Canada.
     P.E.I. is an island and a province itself. 
     It is famous for the birth place of "Ann of     
     Green Gables", red sand and red potato. 

source : http://www.tourismpei.com/where-is-pei

• Recommended tips for visitors (from official website of P.E.I.)

1. Explore the house or even walk the Haunted Wood, at Green Gables Heritage Place in PEI National Park.
2. Shop at the Anne of Green Gables Store and take home a special memory.
3. Anne of Green Gables–The Musical™ has been thrilling Anne fans for 48 years.
4. Enjoy a day of family fun at Avonlea Village in Cavendish.
5. Visit the Lucy Maud Montgomery's Cavendish Homestead.
6. Take in a performance of Anne & Gilbert at The Guild

• Photos of features about "Ann of Green Gables "

    

source : http://www.tourismpei.com/green-gables-house

To explore more activities available in P.E.I  check out http://www.tourismpei.com/pei-activities. 

Niagara Falls 

            The most famous falls in the world!

• Location: Between province of Ontario (Canada) and state of New York (U.S.A)

  source : Google map                                   

     As shown on the map, the red mark(Niagara Falls) is located on the border(black line)

• Niagara Falls includes three falls.

1. - Horseshoe Falls (Canadian side) 
2. - American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls (American side)

  source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Niagara_falls_panorama.jpg

• How to enjoy 

1. "Maid of the Mist" 

         "Maid of the Mist" is a boat tour company. You can enjoy the falls more closely by           riding a boat. Tickets are $19.75 for adults and  $12.65 for children(6-12 years).

          The official website provides a video of Niagara Falls recorded in a boat.

          http://www.maidofthemist.com/en/

    2. Niagara Helicopters 

          

         It is also possible to ride a helicopter and watch the view from the sky. 

         You can book it on-line 

         Official website : http://www.niagara-helicopters.com

• Video 

         This video shows magnificent scenery of Niagara falls.