Hotel de Glace 

     "Hotel de Glace" is located near Quebec city in Quebec. Because Quebec uses French, the name is in French, and it means ice hotel in English. It is the only ice hotel in North America. 

source : http://www.hoteldeglace-canada.com/visite.php

• Features

1. It runs only for 3 month a year. (In 2014, from Jan 5th to March 23)
2. There are 44 different themes of rooms
3. Visit to Ice workshop is available. Make ice glasses there and drink cocktail with them. Visitors can keep it as a souvenir.
4. Guided tour explaining the construction and maintenance of the hotel is available. 
5. There is a wedding chapel where people can actually get married.

     ** Check out online Virtual Tour -> http://www.hoteldeglace-canada.com/360/index.html

• Photos of the rooms

         

                      

http://architecturelinked.com/profiles/blogs/ephemeral-architecture-hotel-de-glace

http://www.myhotelbucketlist.com/hotel-de-glace&hotelid=5

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• News of "Hotel de Glace" in 2014 (posted on the official website)

"Hôtel de Glace 2014 Entirely redesigned, the Hôtel de Glace will amaze you from January 5 ‘till March 23, 2014! Once again this year, the creative team worked hard to offer magic and enchantment. Real work of art made of ice and snow, the Hôtel de Glace will offer the discovery of a fascinating world." 

                     (Direct quote from http://www.hoteldeglace-canada.com/index.php)

Via Rail Canada

Train is one of the public transportation that you can use in Canada. Via Rail is a rail system which provides various lines that people can choose according to areas of traveling. It is recommended for enjoying spectacular natural view while traveling.

 source : http://cprailmmsub.blogspot.kr/2011/06/new-book-about-via-rail-published.html

source : http://www.viarail.ca/

• Major Lines  

- Vancouver ~ Toronto

- Departure of Toronto : Every Tue, Thur, and Sat.
   Departure of Vancouver : Every Tue, Fri, and
                                          Sun.
                                          (3 days)

- Views of Rockies in the west and Pacific.

 - Prince Rupert ~ Jasper
 - Runs three times a week.

 - It passes the highest of the Rockies, Robson
    mountain, and Skeena river.

 - Quebec ~ Windsor
 - Runs several times a day

 - It passes Niagara Falls, Wine town in Ontario,
   and Thousand islands.

- Montreal ~ Gaspe
- Runs three times (in the afternoon) a week.

- It passes Saint Lawrence river, La Gaspesie (area), and Forillon national park.

 - Montreal ~ Halifax
 - Runs everyday except Tuesday. (21 hrs)

 - It passes Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova      
   Scotia.

Information and images from : http://www.viarailcanada.co.kr/default/

CN Tower 

source : http://www.mylifeinhdr.com/tag/cn-tower/

• CN tower facts. 

1. The CN Tower is a communication and observation tower in Toronto, Ontario.
2. It is 553.33m high.
3. It was built in 1976 and became the tallest tower and the tallest free-standing structure in the world. (The redcords lasted for 34 years.)
4. More than two million visitors are coming annually. 
5. Video : A history of firsts (The CN Tower)

• Features 

           1. General tour : You can visit every level in the tower. (Except SkyPod)

           2. SkyPod   - It is the observation platform in CN tower. 

                                - Riding separate elevator and       

                                   discover  33 additional levels. 

                                - The highest level features a unique 360 
                                   degree perspective looking down              
                                    over Toronto. 

                                - You can see Lake Ontario, even Niagara-
                                   Falls and New York state.

          3.  EdgeWalk - It is a world's highest full circle walk with hand-free condition. 
                                  - It's 356m above the ground.
                                  - Visitors are attached to an overhead rail and allowed to lean back over 
                                    Toronto. 
                                  - It is a unique experience only available in CN tower. 

source : http://www.cntower.ca/intro.html

          4. 360 Restaurant : It is a restaurant in CN tower. Lunch and dinner are available. 

source : http://www.trythat.ca/experiences/On/WineandDine/dinner-cn-tower/

       

             * For on-line ticket buying or reservation, go to the official website :
               http://www.cntower.ca/intro.html 

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. 

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     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.