PROVINCE / TERRITORIES
Alberta
Discover Alberta
http://www.discoveralberta.com
You'll find everything here—even a wedding planner!
Calgary
http://www.discovercalgary.com
Rustling is frowned upon, but there's plenty of cattle rassling at the
annual Stampede.
Edmonton
http://www.discoveredmonton.com
When the cold winter comes, take shelter in the world's largest
shopping mall.
Banff-Lake Louise
http://www.banfflakelouise.com
Tour the National Park, ride the Sulphur Mountain Gondola, or
come for skiing in the winter.
Jasper
http://www.discoverjasper.com
Jasper National Park, Canada's longest aerial tramway, and rides on
the Columbia Icefields are things to enjoy in Jasper.
British Columbia
British Columbia Adventure Network
http://bcadventure.com/adventure/
Among its other top-notch features, this privately operated site has
some of the best local maps you'll find on-line.
Tourism Vancouver
http://www.tourism-vancouver.org
The city's official tourism Web has all the usual amenities.
Destination: Vancouver
http://www.netminder.com/yvr/
You've got to admire a tourist pitch that begins with the statement,
"It often rains in Vancouver."
Victoria & Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands
http ://victoriabc .corn
Some come for high tea at the Empress Hotel, others for lovely
gardens, and a few for the 140-foot bungee jump.
WhistlerWEB.net
http://www.whistlerweb.net
If Whistler's world-class skiing and snowboarding aren't your
fancy, come in summer for kayaking, rafting, trout fishing, and golf.
Lighthouses of British Columbia
http://aspen.bc.ca/bclights/
When you're cruising along the coast, keep an eye on these lights.
Manitoba
Explore Manitoba
http ://www.travelmanitoba.com
One hundred thousand lakes are just one reason to visit Manitoba—
but if you're adventurous, head north to Hudson Bay.
Manitoba Fishing and Outdoors Information
http://www.winnipeg.freenet.mb.ca/mfo/
Northerns and walleye are Manitoba's big draws for visiting anglers.
Winnipeg
http://www.tourism.winnipeg.mb.ca
Six hundred fifty thousand people live in the capital of "Canada's
most ethnically diverse province."
New Brunswick
New Brunswick
http://www.cybersmith.net/nbtour/
This bilingual Atlantic province claims the warmest saltwater
beaches north of Virginia.
Saint John
http://www.city.saint-john.nb.ca
Canada's oldest city is on the Bay of Fundy. Its famous "reversing
waterfalls" change direction with the world's highest tides.
Quoddy Loop Tour Guide
http://www.quoddyloop.com
Take a "two-nation vacation" on the Bay of Fundy.
Newfoundland
Newfoundland & Labrador
http://www.gov.nf.ca/tourism/
The easternmost area of North America was settled by Vikings 1000
years ago.
Welcome to Labrador
http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Rapids/3330/
Take a boat up the North Coast or head inland on the Trans-
Labrador Highway.
St.John's
http://www.city.st-johns.nf.ca
The Signal Hill Tattoo, whale watching, and iceberg viewing are
popular activities in this provincial capital and fishing port.
Northwest Territories
NWT Explorer's Guide
http://www.nwttravel.nt.ca
If Alaska and the Yukon seem too crowded, pitch your tent in the
Northwest Territories.
Canada's Arctic Area Guide
http://www.areaguide.net/arctic/
In addition to basic tourist info, you'll find links to Yellowknife and
Baffin Island pages here.
Nova Scotia
Virtual Nova Scotia
http://explore.gov.ns.ca
Nova Scotia is nicknamed "Canada's ocean playground," so it's
appropriate—and fun—to arrive by ferry.
Destination: Nova Scotia
http://www.destination-ns.com
Order a free travel guide, then learn about driving itineraries, music,
and golf.
Halifax Visitor Information
http ://www.halifaxinfo .corn
Some 150 Titanic victims are buried in Halifax, and the city's
Maritime Museum has a permanent exhibit of artifacts from the ship.
Cape Breton Island
http://www.cbisland.com
Attractions on Cape Breton include the Fortress of Louisbourg, a
living-history museum that's said to be the largest historic
restoration in North America.
Nunavut
Nunavut Tourismhttp://www.nunatour.nt.ca
Nunavut, an Arctic region of 18,000 Inuit people, became a self-
governing territory in April 1999.
Ontario
Ontario
http://204.101.2.101/travel/
The Ontario government's site covers most of the basics, from
"aboriginal-owned lodges and cabins" to water transportation.
Travelinx Ontario
http://www.travelinx.com
If you know what to ask, this collection of database query forms
will help you zero in on places to stay and things to do.
Ottawa
http://www.tourottawa.org
Visit Parliament Hill, tour national museums, see the RCMP
stables, or skate with the commuters on a frozen canal.
Tourism Toronto
http://www.tourism-toronto.com
The UN has named Toronto "the world's most ethnically diverse
city," and you can see it all from the world's tallest building.
Toronto City Guide
http://www.rickym.com/cityguide/
Tell 'em you saw it on Ricky McMountain.
Toronto Transit Commission
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/ttc
Why drive when you can take the subway, streetcar, or bus?
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island
http://www.gov.pe.ca/vg/index.asp
Jacques Cartier landed on PEI in 1534; three centuries later,
Charlottetown became Canada's birthplace.
Cavendish
http://town.cavendish.pe.ca
The novel Anne of Green Gables was inspired by Green Cables
farm, which you can visit in PEI National Park.
Charlottetown Festival
http://www.confederationcentre.com
Anne of Green Gables: The Musical is just one of the traditional
summer events in Charlottetown, the "birthplace of Canada."
Quebec
Tourisme Quebec
http://www.tourisme.gouv.qc.ca
Click "English Version" if vous ne parley pas francais.
Quebec Tourist Guide
http://www.quebecweb.com/tourisme/introang.html
This site's design is a bit rustic, but the information is useful and
the photos are appealing.
Destination Quebec
http://www.destinationquebec.com
Select "English," then search for lodgings, restaurants, activities,
festivals, culture, and more.
Montreal
http://www.tourism-montreal.org
The world's largest French-speaking city outside Paris presents a
world-class Expo of tourist information.
Quebec City—Ville de Quebec
http://www.quebec-region.cuq.qc.ca
If you can't spend your honeymoon within the walls of romantic
Quebec City, come for the Winter Carnival .
Tremblant
http://www.tremblant.ca/e/winter/
Quebec's highest ski mountain claims the largest terrain in Eastern
North America.
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
http ://www. sasktourism.com
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are headquartered in
Saskatchewan. Other attractions include fossils, Indian culture, and
some 250 museums.
Regina
http://www.tourismregina.com
Tour the capital's Legislative Building, visit the RCMP Museum,
attend a festival, or go for broke in the Casino.
Yukon
Tour Yukon
http://www.touryukon.com
Bring a dogsled, leave your tuxedo at home, and be prepared to
rassle with trout the size of a tuna.
Klondike Visitors Association
http://www.hyperborean-web.com/kva/
Pan for gold at Free Claim No. 6, or pay homage to the Klondike's
most famous author at the Jack London Interpretive Center.
Whitehorse
http://www.city.whitehorse.yk.ca
The Yukon's capital has a paddlewheel steamer, museums, and a
surprising number of major events throughout the year.