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King of the mountains Rugged mountainscapes form Canada’s spine, creating epic adventures for clients year round. Here are four suggestions to inspire seasonal travel, says Jessica Pook Québec Set within the Laurentian Mountains northwest of Montréal, Tremblant comes alive in the summer months with a jam-packed events calendar that transforms the resort through sound, sights and tastes. Taking place July 8-10 is Les Rythmes Tremblant which offers three days of free live music spanning a range of genres, whilst Tremblant International Blues Festival, July 14-16, will see melancholic blues musicians take to the stage. Select dates throughout July and August will also welcome Banzaï, an eclectic group of dancers, comedians and entertainers coming together for an unforgettable show. Inbetween music sessions clients can explore the mountains with a raft of outdoor activities including canoeing, hiking, whitewater rafting, cycling and horseback riding to enjoy. Early risers can make the 2,871-foot journey to summit Tremblant and be rewarded with a memorable sunrise vista of the Laurentians. There’s also the option to sit back and scale the mountain from the comfort of the Panoramic Gondola, open during summer and fall. tremblant.ca
hiking in THE Laurentian Mountains, QuÉbec
BRITISH COLuMBIA Warmer weather and more greenery temps bears and their cubs to begin to emerge from their dens hungry for berries and salmon after a long hibernation. Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains are home to more than 60 black bears, offering visitors the chance to observe the animals in their natural habitat. From mid-March there’s the chance to go bear spotting in a 4x4, traversing the largest concentration of bear ranges in the region. Take an even closer look on a short walk to feeding sites and wander through forests where bear activity is common. After a day of bear spotting, head back to the Fairmont Chateau Whistler to enjoy the outdoor hot tub or Scandinave Spa with views of the alpine scenery. With the ski season wrapping up in late April, spring is a great time to catch an end-of-season festival such as the World Ski and Snowboard Festival at Whistler Blackcomb with musical acts, art exhibitions, and non-stop nightlife taking over the village for ten days. Alternatively, check out Snowbombing at Sun Peaks Ski Resort for the three days of dance tunes. hellobc.com
hungry bear enjoying BC’s wildflowers
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