A Crown Royal guide to Canada

Winnipeg & Gimli - Manitoba

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Manitoba is a vast and beautiful province, and Winnipeg sits at the very bottom, a true frontier city on the brink of whisky adventures, polar excursions and more.

From private helicopter rides up to tiny Gimli for whisky tastings at the Crown Royal distillery to intrepid wildlife spotting in Churchill, this edit of the area’s

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best bits will keep you entertained for days on end. And when it’s all over, we’ve even picked out a Crown Royal cocktail for you to drink as you reminisce on a time well spent. Enjoy.

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S T AY Fort Garry Hotel The Fort Garry Hotel is the very same place that King George VI and Queen Elizabeth stayed during their Royal tour of Canada in 1939 and it’s one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks.

Mixing modern touches with authentic charm, The Fort Garry certainly lives up to royal standards.

Featuring a relaxing Turkish Bath and a wellequipped fitness centre, Fort Garry also reigns supreme when it comes to wellness.

EAT Deer and Almond Serving up the best home-style cooking you’ll find in the area, Deer and Almond’s culinary delights include squid, pork schnitzel and everything in

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between. By encouraging guests to share the highquality dishes, you’ll find that Deer and Almond is refreshingly relaxed and intimate.

EXPERIENCE Polar Bear Excursion

still remains a magical moment. Highway drives and mountain trails provide the best locations for spotting these mesmerising beasts in their natural habitat. Add in a handful of elk, moose and wolves and you’ve got yourself a true Canadian safari.

Forks Market Located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg, you’ll find this market bursting with local delicacies, handmade crafts, shops and live music.

This market has been integral to the city for the past 6,000 years and shows no signs of dying down.

24 Hours in Gimli Hop in your private helicopter (arranged by yours truly) up to the small town of Gimli, where you’ll discover the mammoth distillery of Crown Royal Whisky. Here we’ll arrange an insightful tour, as well as some whisky tastings straight from the barrel. The distillery is only open to Black Tomato guests – making this a real once in a lifetime opportunity. Finish up with a picnic on the beach before heading back down to the city armed with

Grizzly bears are a common sighting in Banff

your very own gift of Crown Royal.

but no matter how many times you see them, it

Feeling like royalty yet?

CANADA Winnipeg & Gimli - Manitoba

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Classic Old Fashioned It only seemed fitting that, what with Polar bear excursions and whisky distillery tours under your belt, we recommended an Old-Fashioned cocktail for you to sip on as you look back on your time in Manitoba. Crystal clear ice cubes, smooth Crown Royal Whisky and a dash o9f sweetness coming from syrups and orange rind will no doubt evoke images of polar bears, the distillery and the flavours of Forks Market. This is Manitoba in a nutshell.

Ingredients 1 oz. Crown Royal Deluxe Whisky 0.25oz. Simple syrup 1-3 dashes Bitters

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Technique Combine all the ingredients with ice and stir until chilled.

Strain over fresh ice and garnish with an orange twist.

Banff & Banff National Park

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A charming town sitting pretty amongst awe-inspiringly vast mountains, Banff and Banff National Park are the outdoor lover’s dream.

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Luxury hotels abound here, as do quaint little shops and cosy eateries. Moving

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away from the town centre, you’ve got some of the world’s prettiest drives

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on your doorstep, thanks to an abundance of hiking trails, aqua-marine lakes, forests and stunning wildlife watching opportunities in the National Park (quick tip – if you see cars pulled up on the side of the road, don’t just drive past - you’re probably about to see a grizzly minding its own business amongst the trees and fields that border the highways).

Take a look at our insider suggestions below, and turn over for your Crown Royal cocktail, perfectly suited to this destination above the clouds…

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Banff & Banff National Park

S T AY The Fairmont Banff Springs An iconic hotel nestled on a stunning hillside next

and you’ve got yourself a true Canadian safari.

give you the very best mountain experience. Check

LAKE VIEWS Moraine & Peyto Lake

into your spacious suite and lap up the mountain

Despite only being open for half the year, Moraine

views before enjoying a drink on The Lookout

Lake is the most photographed place in all of

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Canada; immense blue waters and startlingly

to Banff Town, the Fairmont Banff Springs will

beautiful backdrop of snow-capped mountain

EAT The Maple Leaf Grille

vistas make this fact unsurprising.

You’ve got plenty of options when it comes to

lake of Peyto a serious hot spot in Banff. Known

dining in Banff, but for the real alpine experience, we’d recommend The Maple Leaf Grille, where you can feast on anything from elk to bison, all washed down with a selection of award-winning wines. blacktomato.com crownroyal.com

habitat. Add in a handful of elk, moose and wolves

WILDLIFE Bears (& more) Grizzly bears are a common sighting in Banff but no matter how many times you see them, it still remains a magical moment. Highway drives and mountain trails provide the best locations for spotting these mesmerising beasts in their natural

Unbelievably turquoise waters make the glacier fed as one of the best views in the Canadian Rockies, it’s worth the hike. Top tip: arrive before breakfast to avoid the crowds and bask in the quietude and beauty you’ll find here.

F LY Heli hikes No place lends itself to a heli-hike quite like Banff and its surrounding areas. Fly over the Three Sisters peak and the Marvel Pass before enjoying a pit stop at 7,200 feet above sea level where you can explore the terrain on foot.

CANADA Banff & Banff National Park

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The Crown Royal Press The Crown Royal Press uses fresh lemon for a punchy yet fresh kick – a perfect representation of Banff ’s invigorating mountain air, don’t you think?

Ingredients 1.5 oz. Crown Royal Deluxe Whisky 3 dashes of aromatic bitters 2 squeezed lemon wedges 1 splash lemon lime soda Garnish with mint sprigs and one lemon wedge Technique

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Combine all ingredients in an ice filled shaker and shake it up.

Strain into an ice filled glass and garnish with a mint spring and a lemon wedge for an aesthetically pleasing touch.

Vancouver

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Vancouver. Where wilderness meets wild nights, cityscapes blend into mountaintops and whale watching can be followed by rooftop drinks in the heart of one of the world’s most energetic cities

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To say it’s an interesting place would be an understatement, and in ending our new Crown Royal itinerary right here is to ensure you go out with a bang.

There’s lots this city can offer you, so we’ve broken it down and served you up the best bits in this quick one page guide. And once you’re clued up on the travel side of things, remember to flip the page - we’ve got a royal treat for you.

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Vancouver

S T AY The Four Seasons

MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES Grouse Mountain

Located at the heart of the action, this luxury hot-

No matter where you are in Vancouver, you

spot offers world-class accommodation, beautiful

can’t get away from the stunning views of the

city views and a host of stunning on-site offerings

mountains, and they’re not as far away as you

for when you’re done exploring and feeling weary.

think. A 30-minute drive will see you skiing or

Hello in-room traditional Japanese massage. The

mountain biking, depending on the time of year.

seafood they serve up in their YEW restaurant is pretty phenomenal too…

EAT Blue Water Café

WAT E RY WO R L D S Vancouver Island Finding yourself drawn to the water? Hop over to Vancouver Island and spend a day whale watching.

Sustainable seafood and creative West Coast

In the summer months, you’re likely to spot orcas,

dishes – the Blue Water Café has been at the top

humpbacks and more in the wildlife rich waters

of Vancouver’s best restaurant lists for years,

just off the coast of this unique city.

and for good reason. Opt for fresh oysters and melt-in-the-mouth Tuna for something really special. You’ll find this must-try spot in the trendy

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Yaletown district.

DRINK The Diamond There are bars aplenty in Vancouver, but nowhere does cocktail hour like Gastown. Head to The Diamond for creative cocktails in a historic space, where the intense flavours, mood lighting and rustic décor will keep you glued to your seat until the early hours.

SCENIC FLIGHTS Floatplane Rides One of Vancouver’s most iconic scenes is that of the city’s fleet of floatplanes coming in to land in Vancouver harbour. Hop on a private plane and take a trip to Vancouver Island, or simply soar above the city for 20 minutes of unbeatable vies.

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Nahanni Punch - A Recipe by Lauren Mote Inspired by the Canadian Punch Story: Nahanni National Park is a treasure of the northern regions of Canada, from the Mackenzie Mountains Natural Region, east of the Yukon to the Northwest Territories, who’s centerpiece is really the south Nahanni River. Canyons are vast, while Virginia Falls gently boast double the height of Niagara Falls and Hot Springs. This is Unesco’s very first World Heritage Site (1978), with grizzly bears and the “Cirque of the Unclimables”, the stunning terrain and deafening silence capture all who venture.

Ingredients

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Crown Royal Canadian Whisky Lustau East India Sherry Lemon Juice Maple Syrup 2 dashes Western Haskap Bitters Sea Cider “Rum Runner” Sparkling Cider

Technique Shake all ingredients (except the cider) with ice, then add the cider to the tin. Double strain over a large cube in a double old fashioned glass, garnish with lemon wedge.