SPRING/SUMMER 2017 DREAMSCAPES
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here's simply no better moment to
get to know Canada in depth, travel
experts say. "The time is right for
qualities like friendliness and empathy,
nature and culture to take centre stage in
the world and the perception is that Canada
has them all," explains Antonio del Rosal, a
veteran former executive of the Adventure
Travel Trade Association, who now runs a
Mexico-based consultancy Experiencias
Genuinas helping destinations market their
"adventurous" side.
"Make a point of going somewhere you've
always wanted to go," adds Henry Gold,
founder of TDA Global Cycling, which
organizes lengthy bike trips around the
world for serious cyclists. Starting in June,
Gold's Toronto-based tour company will
host its first cross-Canada ride. "It's Canada's
moment if ever there was one," he says.
BY SARAH STAPLES
CANADA IS CELEBRATING
150 YEARS AS A NATION
IN 2017 AND TOUR
OPERATORS, HOTELS AND
GOVERNMENTS ARE TEEING
UP EXCEPTIONAL JOURNEYS
AND EXPERIENCES THAT
AIM A SPOTLIGHT ON THIS
MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY.
GREAT
CANADIAN
ADVENTURES
ABOVE: Behemoths of ancient ice are carried south
past Fogo Island by the powerful Labrador Current.
Fogo Island Inn