Ottawa Tourism is launching a new package for visitors to the nation’s capital during Canadian Tulip festival, which runs May 1-18.
The “Tulip Celebration Package” includes two night’s hotel accommodation for two adults, a food coupon booklet allowing couples to sample foods from around the world at the International Pavilion, shopping discounts at the Rideau Centre, and admission for two to one of the city’s great cultural attractions, such as the National Gallery of Canada, the Canadian Museum of Civilization, the Canadian War Museum or the Canada Aviation Museum.
Rates start at $147.
Getaway to www.ottawatourism.ca for more.
Ranch stays from Anderson
Specializing in fully customizable independent travel packages from the Rockies to the Maritimes, Anderson Vacations is offering new western-style ranch vacations where clients can saddle up and experience life at a rustic dude ranch first-hand.
The tour operator’s “Lucasia Ranch Stay Package” offers guests a “true Alberta working ranch experience,” featuring six night’s accommodation, all meals and ranch activities like horseback riding and cattle-rustling, from $1,295 per person, double, plus taxes and a 10% gratuity.
Ride on over to www.canadatravelsolution.com for more.
Discover the Magdalens with Maxxim
Newfoundland-based Maxxim has a five-night multi-sport itinerary to Quebec’s Magdalen Islands that includes ferry service from Prince Edward Island to the archipelago.
The trip features biking, walking, sea kayaking and optional horseback riding or golf. Participants also get to try kite-surfing or kite-buggying.
The tour includes ferry from P.E.I., accommodation in a four-star inn and hotels, five breakfasts, three lunches and three dinners, van and guide support, sea kayaking and kite-surfing or kite-buggying.
The cost starts at $3,049, including airfare and runs from late June to early September.
Go to www.maxximvacations.com for more.
Operator has Canada covered
A range of travel opportunities in Canada is being offered by the Great Canadian Travel Company in its Canada 2009 brochure.
Those range from three-night city breaks in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal to a 13-night program in the Yukon and Alaska.
There are self-drive programs in Manitoba, the BC and Alberta Rockies, Quebec and the Maritimes. Guided tours include horse-back riding on the Mackenzie Trail in BC and a journey up the Yukon River from Whitehorse.
A great spot for viewing the Northern Lights is Blachford Lake Lodge, located a short flight from Yellowknife.
Visit www.greatcanadiantravel.com for more.
