Dreamscapes Travel & Lifestyle

FALL 2018 DREAMSCAPES 45 T ravel with Victoria-based Outer Shores Expeditions to explore the rich natural and cultural history of British Columbia aboard the schooner Passing Cloud. With room for just six passengers, spaces are filling up quickly for 2019. Spring adventures include a five-day tour of Pacific Rim National Park, where you will stand among ancient rainforests of giant western red cedar and Sitka spruce, watch bears forage for food on beaches and witness killer whales hunt for fish and seals. Shore excursions include visits to ancient village sites of the native people who have lived in this region for thousands of years. outershores.ca OUTER SHORES EXPEDITIONS A survey by the InterContinental Hotels Group reveals that six in 10 Canadians have or plan to make a bucket list of national sites. Niagara Falls topped many lists, along with historical spots such as the Diefen- bunker near Ottawa, built to protect Canadian politicians in the event of nuclear war. The Edgewalk atop Toronto's CN Tower was a popular choice, along with a walk across the Capilano Suspension Bridge in Vancouver. Another BC favourite was the Richmond Olympic Oval, built for the 2010 Winter Games. This interactive museum tests your skills and reflexes in sports ranging from ski-jumping and bobsleigh to Formula One racing. Check out all 25 bucket-list spots. multivu.com/players/English/8324451-ihg-great-canadian-bucket-list CORPLOGIN-MY.SHAREPOINT.COM T ravel closer to home next year with one of Insight Vaca- tions' 15 escorted journeys through Canada and the U.S., featuring North America's most majestic landscapes, scenic destinations, and culturally diverse places. Join a lob- ster fisherman aboard his boat in Shediac Bay, taste wine at Sonoma's Madrone Family vineyards or meet the Alaskan champion dog team of high-speed huskies. Stay in national parks, including the Grand Canyon lodges and Zion National Park Lodge. Dine on authentic farm-to-table cuisine at restau- rants and local homes. Insight has added extra departure dates for popular journeys such as New England's Fall Foliage and Jewels of Alaska. Travellers wishing to explore North America can save 10 per cent by paying in full before January 17, 2019. insightvacations.com COURTESY INSIGHT VACATIONS T he Hopper, San Diego's newest tourist attraction and transportation service, offers visitors and locals a new way to explore six of the city's iconic neighbourhoods: Old Town, Embarcadero, Seaport Village, Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park and Little Italy. Design your own day to create unique experiences while gaining anecdotal and historical facts about the city. The double-decker buses stop at each location every 30 minutes, so you can hop on and off wherever you wish. On-board amenities include concessions, table-style seating, Wi-Fi service, an on-board restroom and outlets in a comfort- able, climate-controlled environment. ridethehopperbus.com THE HOPPER

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