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LINKING COMMUNITIES Next month marks another chapter in the ongoing growth and evolution of WestJet. Beginning in early March we will launch WestJet Link, a new regional air service linking the Alberta communities of Lloydminster, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat, and the British Columbia cities of Cranbrook and Prince George, with our expanding global hub at YYC Calgary International Airport where we offer an average of 125 daily non-stop flights to 62 destinations across our ever-expanding domestic, trans-border and international network. Four of the five new routes will begin in March, as will new service between Calgary and

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Denver, Colorado; Calgary and Mexico City; and Vancouver and Mexico City. Medicine Hat will launch at the end of May, once runway construction is completed in “the Hat.” We created WestJet Link through what is known in the commercial aviation sector as a capacity purchase agreement with Vancouver-based Pacific Coastal Airlines. All flights will be marketed and sold by WestJet and operated by Pacific Coastal using its fleet of 34-seat Saab 340B aircraft painted in WestJet colours. These flights, which will be staffed by a flight attendant and include the comfort of a lavatory on board, are now available for purchase on westjet.com and through travel agencies.

WestJet has been enriching lives by bringing more competition, lower airfares and its friendly, caring brand of service to Canadians since 1996. We expanded our reach significantly in 2013 by launching WestJet Encore, which, using a fleet of 78-seat, Canadian-made Bombardier Q400 aircraft, allows us to extend WestJet service to communities that are too small to support our Boeing 737s.

WestJet Link extends our reach even further and gives more Canadians the chance to travel for less, travel more conveniently and travel farther. As the name suggests, this new service will link travellers with the broader WestJet network, which, beginning in 2019, will include flights to exciting global destinations on board our fleet of brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

Thanks for flying with us today.

Le mois prochain marquera un autre chapitre de notre croissance et évolution. Début mars nous lancerons WestJet Link, un nouveau service aérien reliant Lloydminster, Lethbridge et Medicine Hat, en Alberta, et Cranbrook et Prince George, en Colombie-Britannique à notre centre mondial élargi à YYC, l’aéroport international de Calgary d’où nous exploitons environ 125 vols sans escale par jour vers 62 destinations à travers notre réseau qui ne cesse de s’agrandir au pays, aux États-Unis et dans le monde entier. Quatre des cinq nouvelles dessertes commenceront en mars tout comme la nouvelle liaison reliant Calgary et Denver (Colorado), Calgary et Mexico ainsi que Vancouver et Mexico. La desserte de Medicine Hat débutera à la fin mai lorsque la piste sera prête.

Nous avons créé WestJet Link dans le cadre d’une entente que l’on appelle dans le jargon du milieu de l’aviation commerciale un contrat d’achat de capacité avec Pacific Coastal Airlines de Vancouver. Tous les vols seront commercialisés et vendus par WestJet et exploités par Pacific Coastal au moyen d’un parc à 34 avions Saab 340B à 34 places repeints à nos couleurs. Un agent de bord assurera le service en vol et tous les appareils sont dotés d’une toilette. Les places de ces vols sont en vente à westjet.com et dans les agences de voyages.

WestJet enrichit la vie des Canadiens par sa concurrence, ses bas prix et son service aimable et bienveillant depuis 1996. Nous avons considérablement élargi notre portée en 2013 avec le lancement de WestJet Encore qui exploite des appareils Bombardier Q400 à 78 places et faits au pays, ce qui nous permet de desservir des communautés trop petites pour accueillir un Boeing 737.

WestJet Link va au-delà en permettant aux Canadiens de voyager pour moins, plus confortablement et plus loin. Comme son nom l’indique, ce nouveau service qui débutera en 2019 et reliera les voyageurs à notre vaste réseau dès 2019 qui comprendra des destinations fabuleuses dans le monde entier à bord de nos tout nouveaux Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

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JILL FORAN

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR/ DIRECTRICE DE LA RÉDACTION I admit it: I’m a sucker for all the pomp and fanfare surrounding the Academy Awards, so our Hollywood Dining Guide (page 31), with its tips and insights on Oscar-season dining, is definitely a favourite for me in this issue.

Je l’avoue : j’ai un faible pour tout le faste qui entoure la cérémonie des Oscars, alors ce mois-ci, j’ai préféré notre guide gastronomique d’Hollywood (page 31) avec un aperçu sur les dîners de la saison des Oscars.

DIANE BOLT

ASSOCIATE EDITOR/ CORÉDACTRICE A trip to Montreal has been on my wish list for a while, and after editing the Sweet Tradition piece (page 59), a visit is firmly in the cards this year. Handmade chocolates with a storied history sound like a heavenly mix to me.

Cela fait un moment que je veux aller à Montréal, alors après avoir travaillé sur l’article une tradition exquise (page 59), je prévois certainement d’y aller cette année. Chocolat artisanal et riche histoire semblent se mélanger divinement.

TERESA JOHNSTON

ART DIRECTOR/ DIRECTRICE ARTISTIQUE I liked working on the vegan charcuterie photo shoot (page 36). Being a big fan of real cheese, I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of plant-based alternatives out there and how delicious they were.

J’ai beaucoup aimé travailler à la séance de photos sur la charcuterie végétalienne (page 36).

Comme j’adore le fromage, j’ai été agréablement surprise par la variété d’alternatives à base de plantes qui en plus étaient délicieuses.

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WHEREVER YOU GO,

A CELEBRATION LEB AT N AW AWAITS You don’t need an excuse or an occasion to celebrate.

From consistently delicious dinners to exceptional service, why not make The Keg the next stop on your journey?

DESIGN DIRECTOR/ DIRECTEUR DU DESIGN I have never been to San Diego, but our SoCal feature story (page 48) reminded me of my childhood holidays in Cornwall, England—never-ending summers filled with long days of hunting in rock pools. I loved the sense of nostalgia in this story.

Je ne suis jamais allé à San Diego, mais l’article sur la Californie du Sud (page 48) m’a rappelé les longs étés de mon enfance à fouiller les cuvettes de marée lorsque j’étais en vacances en Cornouailles (R.-U.).

J’adore la nostalgie qu’il évoque.

SARA SAMSON

SENIOR EDITOR/ RÉDACTRICE PRINCIPALE England is always high on my list of places to visit, and the Three Days In Oxford story (page 23), which highlights the city’s historic buildings and attractions, only furthers my desire to get back there in the very near future.

En matière de visites, l’Angleterre figure généralement en haut de ma liste, alors l’article sur les trois jours à Oxford (page 23) évoquant ses bâtiments historiques et ses attractions me donne encore plus envie d’y retourner au plus vite.

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NATHANIEL WEIR PHOTOGRAPHER Secrets of SoCal, PG. 48

I live in Point Loma, San Diego.

Describe San Diego in three words Sunny, friendly and historic. Must pack item A bathing suit for the beach. The weather is almost always warm here. San Diego insider tip Be ready to drink a ton of beer, as we’re the [self-proclaimed] craft beer capital of the world. Final thoughts on San Diego It lives up to its nickname as America’s Finest City. Where to next New York City.

JAIME TUNG

WRITER Three Days in Oxford, UK, PG. 23 I live in London, UK. Something few people know about me is I studied philosophy and English literature at Oxford University for two terms. Favourite thing about Oxford The college gardens.

Favourite neighbourhood in Oxford Jericho, for its offbeat, laid-back vibe.

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ASSIGNMENT HIGHLIGHT “Capturing a previously unseen aerial photo of Children’s Pool in La Jolla.”

LISA KADANE

WRITER Secrets of SoCal, PG. 48 I live in Kelowna, B.C. My San Diego highlight was Going on all the rides at Belmont Park with my kids.

Biggest challenge Finding the time to visit all of the city’s kid-friendly spots. Oddest encounter Stopping in at the bar where I used to hang out in university and seeing the same man tending bar 25 years later.

KAT TANCOCK

WRITER A Sweet Tradition, PG. 59 I live in Toronto. While in Montreal, I listened to Spotify’s Café montréalais playlist. Favourite thing about Montreal Locals know how to have a good time, whether it’s eating well, partying or going to the spa. Best spot for breakfast Crew Café; the breakfast sandwiches are tasty.

THE DESERT IS WILD Absolutely spontaneous.

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BEYOND THE HONKY TONKS Singing along to country music cover bands in the famous honky tonks along Lower Broadway is a rite of passage in Nashville. But, beyond Broadway, there’s plenty of free music to be experienced, from classical concerts to bluegrass jams.

A HANDY GUIDE This centuries-old Turkish bath treatment has been trending around the world in recent years. Here, we lay out the best places to experience it, the dos and don’ts, and what to expect (besides pure bliss).

JA M A I C A VAC AT I O N S VISITING THE ISLAND WITH KIDS From fun-filled all-inclusives in Montego Bay to outdoor adventure in Kingston, Jamaica is the Caribbean family getaway you’ve been looking for. We highlight the best kid-approved attractions to include in your trip.

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Vegas is known for over-the-top everything, but one thing the city does really well is buffets.

There are many worthy options to choose from, including Rio’s Carnival World & Seafood Buffet, which offers an around-the-world feast, and The Buffet at Wynn (pictured), which features 40 dessert options and a huge chocolate fountain.

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West Hollywood has more liquor licences per square mile than any other city in California, making it the perfect spot for a drink, or three. There are about 200 places to choose from, but sure bets are the Surly Goat (pictured), with its huge list of rotating beers, and Bar Lubitsch, which specializes in vodka from around the world.

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Blow the budget—and cross something off your bucket list—with a heli-skiing adventure. Great Canadian Heli-Skiing in Golden, B.C., has twoto 10-day packages that include accommodation at Heather Mountain Lodge, meals, the use of powder-specific equipment, small groups and unlimited vertical. —Sara Samson WESTJET.COM | FEBRUARY 2018

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YOU CAN FORGET TO PACK YOUR PLANNING STRESS Many resorts have expert wedding planners on staff, so you can trust all the details to the pros and leave your planning stress at home. At Karisma Hotels and Resorts, which has properties in the Riviera Maya and elsewhere, a signature wedding designer sees to all the little details—right down to personalized notes and sweet treats in your guests’ rooms. And Sandals resorts help couples navigate all the legal requirements of getting married in another country.

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A MOVIE-PERFECT HAPPY ENDING IS WITHIN REACH Life may not always look like the movies, but your wedding day can. Whether your cinematic vision takes place on a snowy New York street or recreates the moment when Jack sends Rose’s heart soaring on the deck of the Titanic, you can bring it to life at The Studios at Paramount. With 65 acres of lots and stages to choose from and Hollywood set designs at your disposal, the events staff will help turn your big day into a blockbuster.

2 FOR UNEXPECTED AND OTHERWORLDLY BACKDROPS From the ancient lava fields of Hawaii Island (a stark lunar landscape that provides a dramatic contrast to crisp wedding whites) to the glistening chapel of Quebec City’s Hôtel de Glace, there are countless settings that can transport you and your guests out of this world. Natural or human-made, if it’s an unusual, unforgettable setting you’re after, the only limit for your destination wedding backdrop is your own imagination.

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TO HONOUR RUNAWAY BRIDES AND GROOMS OF DAYS PAST Located just north of the England/ Scotland border, Gretna Green became the world’s first destination wedding hot spot back in 1754—young couples would flee to this small Scottish village to skirt England’s restrictive marriage laws. Today, the town is still a popular wedding spot, with historic venues that include an old blacksmith’s shop, a 17th-century parish church and an ancient tower surrounded by a beautiful garden.

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YOUR WEDDING PHOTOS WON’T LOOK LIKE EVERYONE ELSE’S Playful and dramatic, underwater photos are a hot photography trend that lends itself well to a wedding in a tropical destination.

Hoyo Azul, a swimming cave in Punta Cana, is one particularly striking spot for a shoot. Can’t commit to trashing the dress? Whether your backdrop is one of Hawaii’s towering waterfalls (Waimea Falls on Oahu is a no-hiking-required option) or an iconic urban setting such as London’s Tower Bridge, your photos will be distinct.

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THERE’S NO NEED TO SUFFER THROUGH HIGH HEELS Getting married on a Caribbean beach can be a strictly barefoot affair if you want it to be. With calm waters and pristine sands that run nearly 20 kilometres, there’s good reason Grace Bay in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, appears on many of the world’s most beautiful beaches lists. Or, if the sea isn’t a dramatic enough backdrop, consider getting married on Riviera Maya’s Tulum Beach, where ancient Mayan ruins stretch right to the shore.

5 7 TO TIE THE KNOT WITH THE KING OF KITSCH If quirky is your thing, nothing tops the kitsch of getting married by Elvis at a Vegas wedding chapel. With at least 10 different Elvis chapels on and around the Strip, you can personalize your wedding package to include everything from a performance by the King to having Elvis walk the bride down the aisle. One of Vegas’ most famous venues is the Graceland Wedding Chapel, which Elvis Presley himself paid an unexpected visit to back in 1967.

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YOU DON’T HAVE TO IMPORT THE WINE Getting married in wine country means beautiful vistas and the opportunity to enjoy special vintages that may not be available at your local liquor store. A group grape stomp makes for an enjoyable party activity in B.C’s Okanagan (Avalon’s Great Grape Stomp brings the fun anywhere in the region). Or you can celebrate the timelessness of love among aging vintages in The Barrel Room at Carr Winery in Santa Barbara. —Alyssa Schwartz

6 TO BOND WITH YOUR GUESTS IN UNEXPECTED WAYS A destination wedding promises ample quality time with friends and family. Thank them for travelling to your nuptials—and create fun memories for everyone—with an epic pre- or post-wedding excursion. Memorable options include ziplining through a tropical cloud forest in Monteverde, Costa Rica, or pedalling en masse through Scottsdale’s Old Town on a party bike that comes outfitted with a sound system, LED lights and an electric helper motor.

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TO TAKE PART IN A REAL-LIFE FAIRY TALE Want to feel like a princess on your wedding day? A Disney wedding, whether at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando or California’s Disneyland Resort, can make those fairy-tale dreams a reality—from arriving in Cinderella’s coach to having the Magic Kingdom all to yourself. If you’re seeking a more authentic storyline, get married in a real castle: Ireland’s Ashford Castle has welcomed real-life royalty and can be booked for up to 160 guests.

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hitney Wolfe has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. Before her junior year in college, she launched the non-profit Help Us Project, a line of organic bamboo totes with proceeds benefitting the Ocean Futures Society, and in 2012, she co-founded the popular dating app Tinder. But 29-year-old Wolfe, who is based in Austin, Texas, is also passionate about tackling gender inequality and using kindness to drive female empowerment and to change how people treat each other. In 2014, she launched Bumble, a dating app that requires women to reach out first when a match is made (unless it’s a same-sex match, in which case either person can make the first move). Today, Bumble has more than 18 million registered users, and roughly 1 million conversations are started each day. According to Wolfe, in the days before and after Valentine’s Day, the app sees a spike in usage. But Bumble isn’t just for dating anymore.

In March 2016, Bumble BFF launched to help users form platonic relationships, and the networking feature of the app—called Bizz—launched in October 2017.

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Whitney Wolfe, CEO of the female-first dating and networking app, Bumble

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What is the goal of Bumble?

“The ultimate goal of Bumble is to become the social network for people you don’t know yet—whether that’s a dating relationship, a friendship or a professional connection.”

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Recent business highlights? “[Last year], I was honoured to be on the cover of magazines like Fast Company and Wired. I was also named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list.

Watching our team grow and work so hard to launch Bumble BFF and Bumble Bizz has been inspiring.”

How do you give back?

“Most recently, we’ve supported the local Austin nonprofit Dress for Success, which is an organization with a mission to empower women

to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and life.”

How do you balance work and leisure?

“When I travel for pleasure, I’ll check my email in the morning and the afternoon so that I don’t fall too far behind, but it’s important for me to unplug when I’m spending time with loved ones.” —Karin Olafson

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“There is still an imbalance in gender dynamics, whether that’s in dating or at the office, and that’s a driving force behind why I created Bumble.

We want to change the conversation and how people treat each other—for the better.”

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Put a spin on the traditional dinner date with a cooking class at The Brooklyn Kitchen in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. First, prepare a delicious four-course meal, then tuck in with a glass of wine or beer.

ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS Take your sweetheart to Banff, Alta., for an afternoon on the slopes at Sunshine Village. Or hit the ice at The Waldhaus Rink behind the Fairmont Banff Springs hotel, then cozy up by the open fire.

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VISIT A MUSEUM Take a museum tour and let the exhibits inspire your conversation. The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston has art, gardens and is the site of the world's biggest unsolved art heist.

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WHERE'S THE PARTY? At these lively spots, the party comes to you.

COCKTAILS AND DREAMS Pod 39, New York City The rooftop bar at this budget-friendly hotel has killer views, late-night bites and a tequila-focused cocktail menu that lures even non-hotel guests.

Dine at chef April Bloomfield’s Salvation Taco, a loud, dimly lit taqueria-meets-Buddha-lounge, hang out at the hotel’s Playroom Lounge for table tennis and games, then head to the rooftop for a nightcap. Rates from US$80. (thepodhotel.com) —Alyssa Quirico Nearby Point of Interest: Visit the Empire State Building after dark, when the city’s lights sparkle at their brightest.

CRASH HOTEL Edmonton configurations cater to your individual party Set in Edmonton’s downtown Ice District and style; find the usual kings, queens, doubles and minutes from Rogers Place sports and entertaindouble doubles along with party suites (with ment arena, Crash Hotel shatters the cookie-cutin-room shower), bunk beds and hostel-style setter mould of more traditional city digs. Inside the ups. Many of the rooms are above the Denizen 1904 building (formerly the Grand Hotel) you’ll Hall music venue (hence the earfind 72 cozy, one of-a-kind-rooms plugs), where no keg goes untapped kitted out with after-party trimand vintage arcade games keep the mings such as sliding blackout winNearby Point of party going whenever weekend dow coverings, earplugs and bottled Interest: One block house band The Barkells takes a water. Room designs include accent north, Rogers Place break. Spontaneity rules here; pick walls stacked Tetris-style with vinarena is home to the up a Crash onesie at the front desk tage suitcases, as well as oversized Edmonton Oilers and check in after midnight to save wall decals—think mojito recipes and live music performances. $50 on your room. Rates from $120. and a Star Wars Stormtrooper (crashhotel.com) —Diane Bolt shadowing Darth Vadar. Room

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POOL PARTY W Scottsdale, Ariz.

Swap the serenity of the Arizona desert with a high energy party vibe inside the W Scottsdale.

On weekends, you’ll find a young, upscale crowd splashing about in the rooftop WET Pool to the spins of resident DJs—the pool is open 24/7. Amp up the evening with live music at the hotel’s Living Room lounge Wednesday to Saturday. Rates from US$379. (wscottsdalehotel.com) —Sherri Haigh The morning after: Reinvigorate with a detoxifying ginger rub massage or an oxygen blast facial at Bliss Spa.

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At Sirenis Hotels & Resorts, every guest is special. And every day at Sirenis reveals a wide variety of sensations and experiences, each carefully crafted to exceed expectations and create the memories that last a lifetime. From serene, luxurious spa treatments to a wealth of amenities and activities, Sirenis Hotels & Resorts welcome you to enjoy your dream vacation in your ideal destination.

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Pour les hôtels Sirenis, chaque invité est précieux. Chaque jour, toute une gamme de sensations et d’expériences leur est offerte, toutes façonnées minutieusement afin de dépasser les attentes et de créer des souvenirs qui dureront toute une vie. Avec de luxueux traitements de spa et des commodités et activités en tous genres, les hôtels Sirenis vous accueillent pour vous faire vivre des vacances de rêve dans un endroit tant convoité.

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ften referred to as the “city of dreaming spires,” Oxford, England, is home to one of the world’s oldest and most venerable academic institutions—the University of Oxford. With buildings dating back nearly 1,000 years, including a church tower from the year 1040, the city, located about an hour west of London, is rich in history and steeped in tradition, but it is also full of wonderful, hidden surprises: lovely riverside walks, progressive artwork, a culinary scene that rivals those of bigger, surrounding cities, and a beautiful countryside waiting to be admired.

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DAY 1

CAUGHT ON FILM The 16th-century Christ Church Cathedral was also featured in the Harry Potter film franchise.

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Morning Eat a hearty Full Oxford breakfast at The Vaults Café: organic bacon and sausage, eggs, tomatoes, chestnut mushrooms, asparagus, beans and toast, all enjoyed under the vaulted ceilings of the University of Oxford’s Old Congregation House of 1320. From there, take a bus 30 minutes north to Woodstock, home to Blenheim Palace (2), Winston Churchill’s birthplace and ancestral home. Explore 2,000 acres of parkland designed by English landscape architect Lancelot “Capability” Brown.

Afternoon Head back into town and treat yourself to afternoon tea at the elegant Grand Cafe (3), the site of the first coffee house in England and a beloved Oxford institution. Splurge on the Grand High Tea, featuring smoked-salmon finger sandwiches and a glass of champagne, or opt for the simpler Cream Tea—two warm scones with jam and clotted cream, plus a pot of tea.

Evening Ditch the studious college buildings in favour of the informal and quirky

vibe of Cowley Road.

Check out the impressive street art at the intersection of Cowley Road and Stockmore Street before flipping through vinyl records at Truck Store, Oxford’s independent music hub. Then, graze on Spanish and Moroccan tapas at Kazbar, with its low, cushioned seats and hanging lamps. Be sure to order the gambas al pil pil (succulent prawn tails cooked in a chili, garlic and herb butter) and a jug of sangria to share.

WHERE TO STAY

WHETHER YOU WANT A CITY STAY OR A COUNTRY RETREAT, THESE PROPERTIES ARE SURE TO PLEASE. Artist Residence Oxfordshire For a grown-up, countryside getaway, head for the plush Artist Residence, about a 20-minute drive outside of town. With only five stylishly decorated bedrooms tucked away in the eaves of this country pub and restaurant, it’s the perfect place for some well-deserved R&R.

Malmaison Oxford “Luxury” and “prison” aren’t two words typically paired together, but Malmaison Oxford is just that: a prison-turned-boutique hotel with sumptuous beds, roll-top tubs, splitlevel suites—and bars over the windows.

This is one swanky spot you truly won’t mind being locked up in.

PHOTOS: ASHMOLEAN MUSEUM; GOVERNING BODG, CHRIST CHURCH, OXFORD; FRED VAN WIJK/ALAMY; ANDY TREVASKIS; PAUL MASSEY; BERND TSCHAKERT/ALAMY

Morning Begin your day with a flat white and slice of carrot cake from The Missing Bean before taking a quick jaunt to Christ Church, one of the largest and most beautiful colleges at the University of Oxford.

The Hall, where students and faculty dine, may look familiar: a replica was created to film scenes at Hogwarts, the fictional school in the Harry Potter films.

Afternoon From Christ Church Meadow, stroll north along the picturesque Christ Church Meadow Walk and Rose Lane to Magdalen Bridge Boathouse. Rent a punt—a square boat with a flat bottom—and test your punting skills on the tranquil River Cherwell. Or, if it’s raining, head to the Ashmolean Museum (1) instead to browse its collection of archaeological artifacts and contemporary art.

Evening Enjoy a pint and a hearty meat pie at The Eagle and Child, a favourite spot of literary greats such as C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. For something off the beaten track, head to The Bear Inn, one of Oxford’s oldest and most charming pubs.

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DAY 3 Morning Grab a bacon sandwich from Browns Cafe in Oxford’s famous Covered Market before browsing the market shops for souvenirs. Pause for a triple chocolate chunk cookie at Ben’s Cookies. In need of more retail therapy? Take a 14-minute train ride to Bicester Village, a designer outlet mall filled to the brim with British brands— including Alexander McQueen and Mulberry—at a fraction of the retail price.

Afternoon Take in panoramic views of the city from the top of St. Martin’s Tower (known to locals as Carfax Tower), located in the centre of town. Meander straight north toward Gee’s Restaurant and enjoy a lunch of fettuccine with wild boar and rosemary or braised rabbit leg in the restaurant’s beautiful, lightfilled conservatory.

Evening As the sun sets, take a final tour of Oxford’s most notable buildings and attractions, which are all within a minute’s walk of each other: the Bridge of Sighs, the Bodleian Library (4), the Sheldonian Theatre and Radcliffe Camera. Settle in for one last hurrah at the nearby Turf Tavern, a pub dating back to the 12th century that has hosted notable public figures such as Bill Clinton and Stephen Hawking. Dig into a BBQ burnt ends beef melt burger smothered in rarebit sauce, and buy a round of ale for the table.

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GETTING THERE WestJet flies to London 10 times a week from Calgary and Toronto.

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ROAM GOING LOCAL

FOR UPSCALE SOUTHERN FARE "The Southern—they have great fresh oysters and you can pick your own cuts of meat [to grill]."

FAVOURITE HONKY TONK “Robert’s Western World, because they play only traditional country every night. [Whenever I go] down to Broadway, I go there.”

NEIGHBOURHOOD CHARM “I find myself spending a lot of time in the 12 South neighbourhood. There are cool coffee shops, cafés and juice bars.”

TENNESSEE

Like many country artists, Canadian-born songstress Lindsay Ell moved to Nashville in 2009 to pursue her musical career. She quickly fell in love with the city’s musical community, its thriving arts scene and its Southern charm.

Here, Ell shares some of the best things to see, hear and eat in her adopted hometown.

MUSEUM MUSTS “The Country Music Hall of Fame is a must-see for first-time visitors. But The George Jones [bar, smokehouse and museum] has a rooftop bar with a beautiful view of the river.”

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BEST FRIED CHICKEN “Hattie B’s. This spot has mild to medium to super, super hot! If you come to town for CMA Fest [held each June], the lineup for Hattie’s is always around the block—it’s that good.”

LIVE MUSIC “Bluebird Cafe is always good to check out, but it sells out so quickly. The Listening Room [Cafe] has songwriter rounds almost every night, and sometimes major artists will sit in on the shows.” —Dan Clapson

GETTING THERE WestJet flies to Nashville six times a week from Toronto.

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NASHVILLE

GRAND OLE OPRY TIP “Go on a Tuesday night— you can often see superstars like Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood or Rascal Flatts because big acts usually travel [outside of Nashville] on the weekends.”

ROAM ON THE GROUND

SOUTH GRANVILLE VA N C O U V E R

Between 16th Avenue West and the Granville Street Bridge, Vancouver’s South Granville district glitters with sophisticated boutiques, art galleries and vintage shops—all watched over by a grand, art-deco theatre.

ILLUSTRATION: WES DAUNCEY. PHOTOS: VLADIMIR KRAYNYK; CHERYL WRIGHT; MIRAJ HAMMAM/SURINDER BAINS; EMILY COOPER

DISCOVER Check out what’s trending in contemporary Canadian art at Ian Tan Gallery, a fixture of South Granville’s vibrant arts scene for the last 13 years. Winnipeg’s Vladimir Kraynyk exhibits his “techno-futurist, semi-organic” oil paintings through February. (iantangallery.com)

SHOP Enjoy a guided shopping tour of Verandah Antiques with the store’s friendly owner, Salman Ansari.

Find Anglo-Indian designs and craftsmanship, Burmese teak chairs, silver bracelets and other vintage treasures, like an Indo-Portuguese 1860s rosewood chaise lounge from India. (verandahantiques.com)

RELAX Escape winter with a steam and a full-body exfoliating scrub as you relax on Jerusalem-gold marble at Miraj Hammam, Vancouver’s only Middle-Eastern bath offering traditional steam, gommage (exfoliation) and massage treatments. (mirajhammam.com)

RECHARGE Stop in at Bump n Grind café for a bespoke espresso enjoyed with a view of South Granville’s sidewalk fashion show. Or, warm up with a latte and jalapeno cheddar scone, then treat yourself to a house-made chocolate peanut butter cup. (bumpngrindcafe.com)

WATCH First opened in 1930 as a movie and vaudeville house, the Stanley Theatre continues to lure audiences with its live performances and art-deco interior. Catch the Arts Club Theatre Company’s production of Jitters from Jan. 25 to Feb. 25. (artsclub.com) —David Landers BROWSE Named after a small mews in London where the owners’ family had a shop for 100 years, Goodge Place is a chic, upscale boutique that sells gifts like hand-embroidered pillows, designer handbags and art books. (goodgeplace.com)

GETTING THERE WestJet flies to Vancouver 74 times a day from 14 Canadian, 10 U.S. and five international cities.

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WHERE TO STAY Stay at the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino’s swanky Marina Hotel and you’ll score access to adults-only Flamingo Beach (3) on the resort’s private island. Up the luxe factor by splurging on a VIP Cabana outfitted with an overwater deck, hammock and champagne delivered by a private butler.

WHERE TO STAY Located on a private beach cove, the overwater or beach villas at Aruba Ocean Villas are bursting with creative touches such as crystal chandeliers, outdoor conch shell showers, heirloom Indonesian furnishings and beautiful silk kimonos hand-painted by owner-artist Osyth Henriquez.

WHERE TO STAY The diversity of on-site dining options—four bars and five restaurants, including the legendary Ruinas del Mar (7) with its resident black swans and modern Aruban cuisine—is reason enough to stay at The Hyatt Regency Resort, but it’s also located just steps from the island’s trendy Palm Beach Strip.

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WHERE TO STAY Adventure is guaranteed at the Divi & Tamarijn All-Inclusives, where bike rentals, non-motorized water sports and tennis are complimentary. A challenging rock-climbing wall (1), four freshwater pools, a manicured golf course and a prime setting on Divi or Drulf Beach round out the offerings.

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WHAT TO DO Browse the murals at the new Art Walk in San Nicolas (5), a former oil refinery town undergoing a cultural renaissance. The streets are filled with colourful murals painted by artists from all over the world— don’t miss a photo-op in front of the 3-D green iguana, created

by Portuguese artist Bordalo II.

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WHAT TO DO A mani-pedi with an ocean view is just one of the perks at Pure Indulgence Spa at Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort. Sip mimosas during your rose petal foot bath, then bask in an island-inspired treatment such as the Green Tea and Seaweed Body Exfoliation Wrap, followed by a waterfall shower.

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WHAT TO DO Head just south of Oranjestad for a tour of Balashi Brewery, the island’s only local beer producer and the only brewery in the world to make beer from desalinated sea water. After checking out the state-of-the-art laboratory, visitors can taste Balashi’s brews, including its premium HopiBon lager.

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ocated 30 kilometres off the coast of South America, this sunny Dutch Caribbean island offers white-sand beaches with still-secret coves, loads of family-friendly attractions and a wealth of sophisticated hotel and restaurant options. Whether you’re keen on exploring its unique culinary heritage, chilling out in style or looking for an adrenaline-packed getaway, here’s how to make the most of a trip to Aruba.

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WHAT TO DO Grab wheels at one of Green Bike Aruba’s (2) eight bike-rental docking ports and pedal Linear Park. The longest trail of its kind in the Caribbean, it runs along the coastline near Oranjestad, Aruba’s capital. Make a stop at Splash Park Aruba just off Surfside Beach to play on the inflatable jungle gyms.

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WHERE TO EAT Tuck into grilled fish, Dutch pea soup and other Caribbean fare at the fully loaded buffet at De Palm Island, an all-inclusive adventure park where activities include snorkelling, ziplining and banana boat rides. Wind down from all the action with a cocktail (or two) on the beach.

WHERE TO EAT Kick off your heels, sip champagne and do dinner in a luxurious lounge bed at Screaming Eagle Restaurant-Lounge (4). This stylish venue is where locals and visitors go to see and be seen while noshing on French-fusion dishes such as ahi tuna tartare and decadent chocolate mousse.

WHERE TO EAT Explore Aruba’s multicultural cuisine—a legacy of Dutch, Chinese and South American immigrants—at Papiamento Restaurant (6), located in an Aruban cunucu (country home) that dates back to 1886. Order the keshi yena, a traditional casserole featuring melted Edam cheese, raisins and spiced ground meats.

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WHERE TO EAT Hop on one of Kukoo Kunuku Tours’ brightly painted, open-air party buses (8) for its Wine on Down the Road tapas tour. It’s a fun, full evening of food-and-wine pairings at a rotating list of Aruba’s top restaurants such as White Modern Cuisine, helmed by local chef Urvin Croes. —Michele Peterson

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GETTING THERE WestJet flies to Aruba three times a week from Toronto.

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The Zentropia Palladium Spa & Wellness experience.

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Upgraded—and seriously uplifting. Discover the all-new Zentropia Palladium Spa & Wellness experience at Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts in Punta Cana. And rediscover the magic of true rejuvenation in an unparalleled resort setting. The soft sand and soothing waves of Bávaro Beach add an extra dimension to the serenity, inviting you to indulge and reward all your senses. Welcoming guests from Grand Palladium Punta Cana Resort & Spa, Grand Palladium Bávaro Suites Resort & Spa, and TRS Turquesa Hotel, Zentropia Palladium Spa & Wellness is at the centre of an extraordinary Caribbean resort experience.

Récemment améliorée—vous ne vous serez jamais senti aussi bien. Découvrez la toute nouvelle expérience spa et bien-être Zentropia Palladium des hôtels Grand Palladium de Punta Cana!

Vivez la magie d’une véritable cure de jouvence dans un cadre sans égal. Le sable doux et les vagues apaisantes de la plage Bávaro rendent les lieux encore plus paisibles et vous poussent à gâter tous vos sens. L’expérience spa et bien-être Zentropia Palladium est offerte aux invités du Grand Palladium Punta Cana Resort & Spa, du Grand Palladium Bávaro Suites Resort & Spa et du TRS Turquesa Hotel. Elle deviendra sans aucun doute le cœur même d’un extraordinaire séjour dans les Caraïbes.

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DINING GUIDE Where to eat, drink and mingle with the stars in L.A.’s Hollywood neighbourhood.

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ne of L.A.’s most storied neighbourhoods, Hollywood is a place that’s always brimming with actors, directors and musicians, which means there’s a good chance you’ll spot a celebrity or two while dining at one of its many restaurants, especially during Oscar season.

Whether you want to meet a movie star or dine like one, the following Hollywood spots are sure to please.

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THE MUSSO & FRANK GRILL Little has changed since Oregon restaurateur Joseph Musso and entrepreneur Frank Toulet opened this place on the north side of Hollywood Boulevard in 1919. With ancient waiters in red coats serving up hearty Italian fare, this spot has been loved by everyone from Charlie Chaplin and Marilyn Monroe (who dined here with Joe DiMaggio) to literary greats like William Faulkner and F. Scott Fitzgerald, who set up shop in the restaurant’s Back Room.

A number of Hollywood heavyweights continue to swing by, including Al Pacino and Julia Roberts.

RESTAURANT HIT LIST

NOBU In business together for more than 20 years, Academy Award-winner Robert De Niro and sushi superstar Nobu Matsuhisa have built a global brand, serving up Peruvian-influenced Japanese fusion cuisine across five continents. But it all began with a humble, six-seat sushi bar in Beverly Hills. Look out for De Niro as you sample the fare at either of the two SoCal locations—West Hollywood and a seaside spot in Malibu (which is featured in the lyrics of Drake’s “Jumpman”).

YAMASHIRO A Japanese “mountain palace” set at the base of the Hollywood Hills, this local institution (which has hosted celebrities including Jamie Foxx and Benicio Del Toro) had begun to sag since opening in 1914 as a 10-room teak-andcedar mansion surrounded by a massive, ornate garden and private zoo. Used as a Japanese set for many movies over the years, it was recently purchased and renovated, giving it a new life, a new chef (Christophe Bonnegrace, who sits on a list of America’s best chefs), and new features including a teppanyaki grill.

CATCH LA Paparazzi mingle just outside the elevator doors that lead up to this 12,000-squarefoot rooftop oasis, and with good reason: it’s probably the best place in L.A. to spot celebrities any night of the week (diners have included James Corden, Jennifer Lopez and Selena Gomez). Bonus: beyond hip, it’s also beautiful, with a flower-draped entrance and sweeping downtown views. Try the small plates of signature seafood, from mahi mahi wonton tacos to oyster shooters, and some of the best lobster mac and cheese in Southern California.

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DELILAH Delilah is a lavish, Gatsbyesque spot that brings back the golden era of 1920s supper clubs in Tinseltown. Dine and dance like Greta Garbo or Kendall Jenner, who celebrated her 21st birthday here.

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THE TOWER BAR Inside the Sunset Tower Hotel (a former apartment building), this bar is housed in what was once celebrity gangster Bugsy Siegel’s home and still brings in big names (Lady Gaga, Keanu Reeves) for sweeping views of the city and classic sips.

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RIOT HOUSE Swill cocktails on the rooftop at the Andaz West Hollywood (a.k.a. the Riot Hyatt), where The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards threw a TV out of a window and Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant yelled, “I am a Golden God!”.

ALFRED Located on Melrose Place, Alfred is young Hollywood’s (think Vanessa Hudgens and Niall Horan) favourite place to start the day. A photogenic spot, it boasts an extensive menu of high-end coffee, and more than 100,000 Instagram followers.

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WHAT INSPIRES YOUR CULINARY CHOICES FOR THE GOVERNORS BALL? “Our goal is to create a comforting yet elegant menu in a casual environment where guests can move around and mingle.”

HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE SUCH AN IMPORTANT EVENT? “We begin preparing in December, when I meet with my chefs to discuss the menu, and, leading up to the night, we have frequent tastings. On the night, we have 300 chefs in the kitchen and more than 1,000 people working to pull it all together.”

HOW DO YOU NARROW DOWN THE MENU OPTIONS? “We create new dishes, but we bring back the classics, as well.

People have told me they don’t care what I make, as long as the Chicken Pot Pie with Shaved Black Truffles is on the menu. We also turn our signature Smoked Salmon Pizza with Crème Fraiche and Caviar into Smoked Salmon Oscars, and, of course, there’s the gold-dusted chocolate Oscars. In addition to decadent items, we balance the menu with colourful salads and vegetarian-focused dishes.”

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SUSHI ROKU The avocado hanabi at this critically acclaimed Santa Monica spot includes a delicious mix of soy truffle and parmesan reggiano. This dish was a former favourite of Miley Cyrus before she adopted a strict vegan diet.

2 BOA STEAKHOUSE Tyler Perry has been known to pass up the filet, Wagyu or game steaks here in lieu of simple, healthier grilled chicken from Rosie’s Farm with a side of vegetables.

This is one of Perry’s favourite spots (he’s lunched here with Oprah Winfrey).

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A West Hollywood classic, this colourful, raffish restaurant bar has been around since 1920 and is where Tarantino wrote Pulp Fiction back when he was still unknown.

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GETTING THERE WestJet flies to Los Angeles 54 times a week from Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto.

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ounded in 2011 in Greater Boston, Wahlburgers is a casual restaurant chain co-owned by brothers Paul, Mark and Donnie Wahlberg. One of nine siblings, Paul is a celebrated chef who cooked at various Boston-area restaurants before opening his own eponymous burger bar. Spurred on by his brothers, he soon expanded his burger bar into a chain, which is currently the focus of the A&E reality TV show, Wahlburgers. Now, with well over 20 Wahlburgers restaurants across North America, including two in Toronto, Paul is really cooking.

Q How would you describe Wahlburgers?

A “Everyone thinks it’s about glitz and glamour and the crazy family, but the biggest thing for us is making our guests feel genuinely welcome.

My goal is to combine deliciously creative dishes with memorable customer service.”

Q And how about the food?

A “We make as much as we can from scratch in-house, including our pickles and the sauces, [except]

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The Wahlberg Way

Chef Paul Wahlberg dishes on burgers, Boston and his famous brothers. the ketchup, because everyone wants Heinz. The buns are made by Hearth Artisanal Bread in Plymouth from our recipe.”

Q What’s your favourite thing on the menu at Wahlburgers?

A “The Our Burger [1/3 lb. beef, American ‘government’ cheese, housemade pickles, signature wahl sauce, lettuce, onions, tomato]. It’s everything a burger should be.”

Q What inspires you, creatively?

A “It’s always different. I may taste an ingredient I haven’t tried before and think, ‘This would be great with X and Y.’ Or it might be the time of year—in the fall, I can’t wait to cook with pumpkins and squash.”

Q Describe Boston’s food scene.

A “It’s very contemporary. When I was a kid, it was all Parker House rolls

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“MY GOAL IS TO COMBINE DELICIOUSLY CREATIVE DISHES WITH MEMORABLE CUSTOMER SERVICE.” [a folded bread roll] and things like that. Now it’s similar to Toronto with ethnic styles, like Middle Eastern and Asian. But you can still have simple, old-school food, too.”

Q You opened several Wahlburgers across the U.S. at the end of 2017. Where to next?

A “Canada is the next step. I love going to Toronto during the Toronto International Film Festival.

It’s very cosmopolitan and a great food town.”

Q How involved are your brothers in the restaurant?

A “Mark and Donnie are very involved, Mark especially. They both have their ideas and opinions.

And if they don’t like something, I hear about it.”

Q Do they cook?

A “I’ve seen Donnie cook a little, and Mark likes to take on the grill on Sundays for his kids.”

Q How do you balance your family life with your restaurants and TV show?

A “That’s a good question. I’m still working on it. Mostly it’s fun, and because of the show I get to see more of my brothers.”

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When Paul Wahlberg isn’t flipping burgers or joking around with his family on TV, he likes to dine at these Boston-area restaurants.

RESTAURANT ORO At this Scituate-based bistro, East Coast faves meet Mediterranean influences. “Chef Robin King sends out small dishes for me to sample,” Paul says. “It makes me feel so welcome.” (restaurantoro.com)

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TORO This Spanish tapas spot in Boston’s South End, created by celebrated chefs Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette, features Barcelonainspired small plates such as garlic shrimp and seared octopus. “Whatever they have on special, I’m getting that. I love the creativity of the dishes!” (toro-restaurant.com)

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Charcuterie With a Twist

As the vegan lifestyle continues to gain popularity, creative businesses across Canada are offering up a variety of delicious, plant-based cheeses and meat alternatives. Here are five to try.

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THE VERY GOOD BUTCHERS James and Tania Davison, owners of plant-based butcher shop The Very Good Butchers in Victoria, have used their culinary expertise (James is a chef) to create a variety of meat alternatives.

The popular Very British Banger is made with navy beans, wheat gluten, herbs, leeks, apples and Dijon mustard and has a surprisingly meaty texture.

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FRESH START FAUXMAGE Based in Charlottetown, P.E.I., Fauxmage’s Julain Molnar began creating artisan vegan cheeses in 2016. Molnar’s popular Creamy Herb cheese is made with a cultured cashew base, giving it a rich texture, and is blended with fresh dill and chives. Other cheeses, including cheddar, gouda and feta, are made using crushed almonds or cashews and coconut milk. Find Fresh Start Fauxmage products at markets across P.E.I., including Charlottetown’s Riverview Country Market.

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GUSTA FOODS Founded by vegan Sylvain Karpinski, Gusta Foods is Quebec’s first vegan cheese and meat manufacturer. Gusta “meats” are packed with healthy wheat protein, vegetables and spices, and varieties include cold cuts, smoked seitan and sausages such as the smoked paprika-flavoured Española. Gusta’s products are available at Montreal’s JeanTalon Market and in other select stores.

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YAMCHOPS Located in Toronto’s Little Italy, Yamchops was opened in 2014 by Michael and Toni Abramson. The shop was an instant success, with crowds lining up for unique protein alternatives including tuna-less tuna, egg-less egg salad and ground beet burgers.

Yamchops also carries a selection of vegan grocery staples such as the Brie wedge, a creamy blend of cultured coconut and cashew, by Nuts for Cheese.

—Miriam Porter

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For dairy-free cheese with a kick, head to Zengarry Fauxmagerie, a vegan cheese producer located in Alexandria, Ont. (about an hour from Ottawa). Zengarry’s colourful Smokey Jalapeno is a semi-firm cashew cheese made with roasted red peppers, fresh jalapenos and turmeric. Owner Lynda Turner started making all-natural vegan cheeses in 2013 but only recently opened her Ontario shop.

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L W E V E L A L R T From forest bathing to Nordic spas, we seek out the latest in wellness travel.

SACHEZ VOYAGER Bains sylvestres et spas nordiques, voici les dernières nouveautés.

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SPA & WELLNESS TRENDS TO TRY

SPA ET MIEUX-ÊTRE, EXPÉRIENCES À ESSAYER BY | PAR ANNE DIMON

Every year, spas and wellness centres around the world roll out a host of new offerings designed to help you chill out and hit refresh. Here are eight experiences within North America to put on your wellness wish list in 2018.

Chaque année, les spas et les centres de mieux-être partout dans le monde offrent de nouveaux services afin de vous détendre ou de vous recharger. Voici huit expériences recherchées à mettre sur votre liste de mieux-être cette année.

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digital detox Wellness programs aimed at helping you unplug have become a major focus at spas and resorts, many located in remote, off-thegrid locations. But there’s no need to go into the wilderness to disconnect—at The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Boston, the Digital Wellness Escape (an 80-minute treatment) begins with surrendering all of your devices, followed by a foot-cleansing ritual using shungite stones, thought to shield the body from electromagnetic radiation. A massage focusing on the shoulders, neck, head and eyes, along with a trigger point massage to the hands and feet to relieve strain caused by phone use, round out the session.

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Les spas et les villégiature, dont nombre dans des endroits éloignés, mettent l’accent sur le mieux-être visant à nous aider à débrancher.

Il n’est cependant pas nécessaire d’aller en pleine nature pour se déconnecter. Au Spa at Mandarin Oriental, à Boston, le soin de mieuxêtre numérique de 80 minutes commence par la remise de tous vos appareils, suivie par un nettoyage des pieds à l’aide de shungite, pierre dont on dit qu’elle protège contre le rayonnement électromagnétique. La séance se termine par un massage axé sur épaules, cou, tête et yeux et un massage des points gâchettes des mains et des pieds pour soulager la tension causée par le cellulaire.

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cryotherapy CRYOTHÉRAPIE

Ayurveda Among the most popular holistic offerings at spas these days is Ayurveda. Developed thousands of years ago in India, this ancient practice is based on keeping the three doshas— your natural life energies—in balance to ensure good overall health. The BodyHoliday in Saint Lucia offers a range of Ayurvedic treatments, including Shirodhara, which involves the slow and steady pouring of a stream of warmed oil on your forehead (third eye). Prepare to feel a prevailing serenity.

Les soins holistiques sont l’une des grandes tendances notamment l’Ayurveda, la pratique ancienne visant à conserver l’équilibre entre les trois doshas (vos énergies de vie naturelles). Le principe veut que si les doshas sont en harmonie, on est en bonne santé, mais la maladie survient si ce n’est pas le cas. Le BodyHoliday à Sainte-Lucie offre toute une gamme de soins ayurvédiques, dont Shirodhara, qui comporte l’écoulement d’un filet d’huile chauffée sur le front (troisième œil). La sérénité vous attend.

Thought to help reduce inflammation, aid in pain management and ease depression, cryotherapy is being hailed as a natural healer.

But in order to reap the benefits, you have to brave really cold temps. Sign up for a session at KurSpa at Sparkling Hill Resort in Vernon, B.C., where you’ll don protective gear and move through three chambers, each one getting gradually colder, until you reach a bone-chilling -110 ˚C. The treatment lasts about three minutes, and a spa professional checks your body vitals along the way.

Considérée comme aidant à réduire l’inflammation, à gérer la douleur et à diminuer l’insomnie et la dépression, la cryothérapie est saluée comme une guérisseuse naturelle, mais pour profiter des avantages, il faut affronter des températures vraiment froides. Inscrivez-vous à une séance au KurSpa du Sparkling Hill Resort à Vernon (C.-B.). Après avoir revêtu un équipement de protection, vous traverserez trois pièces, où la température, de plus en plus froide, finit par atteindre -110o C. Le traitement dure environ trois minutes et un professionnel vérifie vos signes vitaux.

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Salt Caves HALOTHÉRAPIE Popular in parts of Europe since the 1800s, halotherapy (halos is the Greek word for salt) has come to North America in the form of human-made salt caves, caverns and chambers. At âme Spa & Wellness Collective, located inside the Turnberry Isle Miami resort, the salt room is lined with Himalayan salt bricks, and a halogenerator grinds and disperses pure Himalayan salt into the space. You simply relax in the chamber, which is said to help ease respiratory ailments and skin conditions such as eczema.

Grottes, cavernes et salles de sel, populaires dans certaines parties d’Europe depuis le 19e siècle, l’halothérapie (halos veut dire sel en grec) est offerte en Amérique du Nord dans des grottes, cavernes et salles de sel artificielles. Au âme Spa & Wellness Collective, qui fait partie du Turnberry Isle Miami, la salle de sel est tapissée de briques de sel himalayen, et un halogénérateur broie et diffuse du sel. On se détend et on respire l’air salin, ce qui, dit-on, aide à atténuer les troubles respiratoires et guérir les maladies de la peau comme l’eczéma.

Around since pre-Hispanic times, temazcal ceremonies are gaining new popularity throughout Mexico. Temazcal is Aztec for “house of heat,” and in the Yucatán region, just a 30-minute drive from Mérida, Chablé Spa at Chablé Resort & Spa offers this traditional purification and healing ceremony guided by a local shaman. Sitting inside a steamy, dome-shaped hut for an hour, breathing in the scent of herbs (and perhaps reciting musical chants), you will not only sweat out toxins, but maybe, according to ancestral tradition, even experience a “rebirth.”

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L’ancien temazcal (mot aztec signifiant « maison de chaleur ») est offert à travers le Mexique.

Les visiteurs peuvent ainsi faire l’expérience de cette pratique ancienne de guérison. Au Yucatán, à 30 minutes de route de Mérida, au Chablé Resort & Spa, la cérémonie de purification et de guérison est guidée par un Shaman. Assis dans une hutte en forme de dôme pendant une heure, on respire la vapeur aux parfums d’herbes, où on récite des chants, et non seulement on élimine les toxines mais, selon la tradition ancestrale, on peut même « renaître ».

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Forest Bathing BAIN DE FORÊT

This centuries-old bathing tradition, also known as a Turkish bath, has become a common addition to North American spa facilities in recent years. One of the continent’s most authentic hamams can be found at Winnipeg’s Ten Spa. Here, a Hamam Fully Loaded treatment comes complete with all the traditional accoutrements: a gommage (exfoliating) glove, olive oil soap and cool water poured from an authentic tas bowl. While you lay on a heated, tiled bed, you’ll be lathered, rinsed, scrubbed, then rinsed, soaped and rinsed again, leaving you feeling squeaky clean and relaxed.

The term forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, was coined in Japan in the 1980s and introduced to the country’s public health programs to reap the therapeutic effects of spending time in the forest. The idea is simple: take a mindful walk through wooded areas while focusing on your breathing and surroundings. The practice is said to improve your mood. New York State’s Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz is a prime locale for forest bathing thanks to its more than 135 kilometres of wooded trails. Guided walks with a mindfulness expert are also available.

Les bains de forêt, ou shinrin-yoku, sont nés au Japon dans les années 1980 et fait partie des programmes nationaux de santé publique afin de reconnaître l’effet thérapeutique du temps passé en forêt. L’idée est simple : se promener dans des zones boisées tout en se concentrant sur sa respiration et les alentours.

On dit que cette pratique réduit l’anxiété et améliore l’humeur. Mohonk Mountain House, à New Paltz dans l’État de New York, est un lieu idéal avec ses sentiers boisés de plus de 135 kilomètres, et offre des promenades guidées avec un expert en pleine conscience.

goat yoga

Cette tradition de bain plus que centenaire, aussi appelée bain turc, s’est intégrée à la plupart des spas nord-américains ces dernières années. C’est au Ten Spa à Winnipeg que l’on peut vivre l’une des expériences les plus authentiques. Ici, un soin complet comprend tous les éléments traditionnels : un gant de gommage, savon à l’huile d’olive et eau fraîche versée d’un authentique bol tas. Alors que vous reposez sur un lit de carreaux chauffés, on vous savonne, rince, frotte, rince, savonne de nouveau et rince une fois de plus pour que vous soyez propre comme un sou neuf et détendu.

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YOGA AVEC DES CHÈVRES

Touted as yoga’s newest trend, goat yoga does, indeed, involve real-life goats. Arizona Goat Yoga offers these unique classes three to four times a week at The Welcome Home Ranch in Gilbert, Ariz. (about 30 minutes from Phoenix), with goats roaming around freely during the one-hour session. Prepare for baby goats nibbling on your toes or even walking on your back mid-pose.

You’ll reap all the benefits of a typical yoga class with the added bonus of pet therapy—proven to relieve stress and release endorphins.

Le yoga avec des chèvres est très à la mode et oui, il s’agit de vraies chèvres. Arizona Goat Yoga propose trois à quatre fois par semaine, au Welcome Home Ranch à Gilbert, en Arizona (environ 30 minutes de route de Phoenix), des cours d’une heure où des chèvres se promènent librement autour de vous.

Attendez-vous à ce que des chevreaux vous mordillent peut-être les orteils ou vous marchent sur le dos.

Ajoutez à tous les avantages d’un cours de yoga, la zoothéraphie, prouvée pour soulager le stress et libérer les endorphines.

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NORDIC BLISS BONHEUR NORDIQUE

Relax and unwind with one of Quebec’s signature spa treatments.

Détente et relaxation avec un des soins typiques au Québec.

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t’s a peaceful Sunday evening at Sibéria Spa, on the outskirts of Quebec City, next to the Rivière Jaune. I’m dressed in a bathing suit and terrycloth robe as I explore the series of paved, tree-lined pathways that lead from the main building to the saunas, steam rooms and outdoor pools. Here and there, I spot other spa-goers enjoying some of the facilities: a cozy dry sauna; multiple secluded hot tubs with bubbling jets; an outdoor relaxation area with lounge chairs set around a fireplace. But the other visitors don’t bother me and I don’t disturb them—we’re mutually committed to the completely chilled-out vibe, not to mention the rules that maintain the quiet atmosphere for all.

At Nordic spas like Sibéria, a concept that is hugely popular in Quebec but less so in other parts of Canada, it’s all about relaxation and the thermotherapy experience—a practice that has existed throughout Europe in various forms for thousands of years. The principle of thermotherapy is simple: you get really hot—in a dry or infrared sauna, a steam room or a hot tub—and then quickly cool yourself down in a cold plunge pool or, if you’re feeling rustic and the weather is co-operating, by rolling in the snow. After a rest period of 15 to 20 minutes, you repeat the cycle as many times as you like. The positive effects of this practice include stress reduction and relaxation, and experts claim it can also boost blood circulation, soothe muscles and improve sleep. Many facilities also offer a

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n dimanche soir tranquille au Spa Sibéria, aux abords de Québec et au bord de la rivière Jaune. Je porte un maillot de bain et un peignoir pour explorer les allées asphaltées bordées d’arbres qui mènent aux saunas, bains de vapeur, aires de détente et piscines extérieures. Ici et là, je vois des gens qui profitent des installations : sauna sec, plusieurs cuves thermales à jets isolées, aire de détente extérieure avec chaises longues autour d’un foyer. Les autres visiteurs ne me dérangent pas et je ne les dérange pas. Nous sommes déterminés à profiter de l’atmosphère détendue, sans compter que le règlement exige la tranquillité, que ce soit dans la zone de chuchotement ou la section de silence complet.

Dans les spas nordiques comme le Sibéria, immensément populaires au Québec, mais moins ailleurs au pays, tout est axé sur la détente et la thermothérapie, pratique qui existe en Europe depuis des milliers d'années sous diverses formes.

Le principe de la thermothérapie est simple : avoir vraiment chaud, dans un sauna sec ou à infrarouge, un bain vapeur ou une cuve thermale, puis se rafraîchir rapidement dans un bassin d’eau froide ou, si on aime l’idée et que le temps le permet, en se roulant dans la neige. Après un repos de 15 à 20 minutes, on répète le cycle autant de fois que l’on veut.

Cette pratique est bénéfique pour la détente et réduire le stress; les experts prétendent aussi qu’elle assouplit les muscles et améliore la circulation sanguine et le sommeil. De nombreux spas offrent un menu de services, dont massages

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S’Y RENDRE WestJet dessert Québec sept fois par jour au depart de Montréal et Toronto.

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NORDIK SPA-NATURE

menu of spa services, so you can pair your visit with a massage or facial.

La belle province has taken the European-inspired thermotherapy experience to another level with its huge variety and sheer number of offerings; it seems there’s a Nordic spa around every corner in Quebec. You can find tiny facilities—just a sauna, hot tub and plunge pool—at rural auberges, or bigger operations closer to urban centres. Visitors to Montreal might while away an afternoon at Bota Bota, a converted ferry boat anchored in the Old Port with saunas offering views of the St. Lawrence and downtown. Skiers spending time in Charlevoix might choose to stay at Le Germain in Baie-Saint-Paul, where its Spa Nordique includes an outdoor soaking pool looking out onto expansive farmland. And travellers to Ottawa should cross the border into Chelsea, Que., to chill out at Nordik Spa-Nature. Here, the facility includes silent, whispering and social sections so everyone can find their own version of relaxation.

Why Quebec is now an epicentre of this type of spa is an open question, but the fact remains they have become an essential part of many people’s leisure time.

“It’s a good way to take care of ourselves,” says Amélie Gagnon, director of operations at Sibéria Spa. “Leave your problems at home and don’t think about anything else.”

As I walk toward the river at Sibéria, I discover a dock with a hole cut out of it—a natural plunge pool that I’m not quite brave enough to try out. But I do cycle through a few of the other options: a wood-scented sauna; a cave-like relaxation chamber; and a pool—with a waterfall pouring into it—so cold that I only manage to go in up to my waist.

My mind is calm yet alert, and I can see why so many locals have memberships here. “Everybody lives a stressful life,” Gagnon says. “When you go to the spa, you can sit back, relax, and have a moment for yourself.”

et soins du visage.

La Belle Province a vraiment rehaussé l’expérience, d’inspiration européenne, en offrant un milieu naturel dans de très nombreux spas. On ne sait pas au juste pourquoi le Québec en est devenu l’épicentre de ce type de spa, mais en fait, bien des gens ne pourraient plus s’en passer pendant leurs loisirs.

Les auberges rurales proposent seulement un sauna, une cuve thermale et un bassin froid, et les plus grands spas se trouvent plus près des centres urbains. Tous sont toutefois axés sur le cycle chaleur-froid de la thermothérapie. À Montréal, les visiteurs peuvent passer l’après-midi au Bota Bota, un traversier converti en spa et ancré dans le Vieux-Port qui offre des vues panoramiques du Saint-Laurent et du centre-ville. À Charlevoix, les skieurs peuvent choisir Le Germain à Baie-Saint-Paul, où le Spa Nordique propose un bassin extérieur donnant sur de vastes terres agricoles. À Ottawa, il faut traverser la frontière vers Chelsea pour se détendre au Nordik Spa-Nature. Cette grande installation comprend des sections de silence, de chuchotement et de conversation afin que chacun y trouve son compte en termes de détente. « C’est une bonne façon de prendre soin de soi, dit Amélie Gagnon, directrice de l’exploitation du Spa Sibéria.

Oubliez vos problèmes et ne pensez à rien d’autre. » En descendant vers la rivière au Sibéria, je découvre un quai avec un trou qui forme une cuve naturelle, mais je ne suis pas assez courageuse pour m’y glisser. Je profite de certaines des autres options : un sauna qui sent bon le bois, une salle de relaxation ressemblant à une caverne, et un bassin avec une chute où l’eau est si froide que j’y entre seulement jusqu’à la taille. Mon esprit est calme mais alerte; je vois pourquoi il y a tant d’abonnés. « Tout le monde est stressé, dit Madame Gagnon. Quand on va au spa, on peut se détendre et avoir un moment à soi. » WESTJET.COM | FEBRUARY 2018

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SOCAL SECRE T S DU SUD DE L A C ALIFORNIE BY | PAR LISA KADANE PHOTOS BY | DE NATHANIEL WEIR

Discover San Diego and area’s best low-key spots for family fun.

Découvrez les meilleurs endroits pour s’amuser en famille à San Diego

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he ground rushes toward me in a kaleidoscope of green palm fronds, blue sea and white breakers. I squeeze my eyes shut, white-knuckle the bar in front of me and scream. Seated next to me, my 12-year-old daughter, Avery, raises her arms over her head and laughs.

When the Giant Dipper pulls in to the platform signalling the end of the ride, she’s effusive.

“That’s one of the scariest roller coasters I’ve ever been on!” she says.

Built in 1925 for a mere $150,000 (it was restored in 1988 at a cost of $2 million), this wooden marvel is a classic fixture at Belmont Park, a Coney-Islandlike amusement park on Mission Beach in San Diego. It’s not my first time on the Giant Dipper, but it’s my first time riding it with Avery, and I’d forgotten how terrifying it is.

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e sol se précipite vers moi dans un kaléidoscope de feuilles de palmier vertes, de mer bleue et de vagues blanches. Je ferme les yeux, je serre à mort la barre devant moi et je crie. À côté de moi, Avery, ma fille de 12 ans, lève les bras au-dessus de la tête et rit.

Elle déborde d’enthousiasme quand le Giant Dipper s’arrête sur la plateforme. « Je n’ai jamais eu aussi peur sur une montagne russe! », s’écrit-elle.

Bâtie en 1925 pour seulement 150 000 $ (et restaurée en 1988 pour deux millions de dollars), cette merveille en bois est un manège classique de Belmont Park, un parc d’attractions de style Coney-Island situé à Mission Beach, à San Diego.

Ce n’est pas ma première fois sur le Giant Dipper, mais c’est la première avec Avery, et j’avais oublié à quel point c’est terrifiant.

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MISSION BEACH AND/ET BELMONT PARK

I was a Belmont Park regular in the early 1990s, when I lived at Mission Beach and attended the University of San Diego. During that time, I was also a summer camp counsellor for the local YMCA, and Mission Beach—with its thrill rides, three-kilometrelong paved boardwalk and gritty surf culture—was a favourite place to bring the campers, who ranged in age from 10 to 13. Because Southern California can be so busy during peak times (spring break, summer vacation), we often sought out the city’s lesserknown, kid-friendly attractions.

Now a parent, I’ve brought my own tween charges and their dad to this sun-drenched slice of Southern California to stray off the tourist trail and visit some of those haunts. In past trips to SoCal, we’ve focused on its star attractions—Disneyland, Legoland and the San Diego Zoo have all been on the itinerary

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over the years—but on this trip, au début des années 1990, quand we’re purposely veering from the j’habitais à Mission Beach et que madding crowds to experience j’étudiais à l’Université de San Diego.

San Diego and its surrounding J’étais aussi monitrice d’un camp areas more like locals. And, like de vacances du YMCA, et Mission that electrifying roller coaster Beach, avec ses manèges euphoriride, it’s a thrill to walk down sants, sa promenade asphaltée memory lane, peering de trois kilomètres, et through the double sa culture axée sur lens of my own le surf, était un nostalgic des endroits knowledge, favoris où and my kids’ amener les expectations. campeurs, San Diego âgés de 10 à « C’EST AUSSI DÉLAVÉ ET ASPERGÉ has changed 13 ans. Comme D’EMBRUNS QUE DANS immensely in 25 le sud de la MON SOUVENIR. » years. In addition Californie peut être to its citywide craft très achalandé en haute beer revolution, the downsaison (semaine de relâche, town has undergone an extensive vacances d’été), nous cherchions revitalization with a new baseball souvent des attractions moins constadium and the redevelopment nues et destinées aux enfants. of East Village, with its upscale Maintenant que je suis parent, j’ai hotels and restaurants. The food emmené mes deux préados et leur scene has moved beyond Mexipère dans cette région ensoleillée can, and cocktail bars line trendy, du sud de la Californie pour dévier

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“IT´S STILL AS SALT-SPRAYED AND SUN-FADED AS I REMEMBER.”

intentionnellement de l'itinéraire classique. Au cours de voyages précédents, nous avons visité les grandes attractions comme Disneyland, Legoland et le zoo de San Diego mais cette fois-ci, nous cherchons à éviter les foules pour voir la ville et les alentours davantage comme les gens de la région.

Comme le frisson éprouvé dans les montagnes russes, j’ai un ardent plaisir à remonter dans le passé en mêlant mes connaissances nostalgiques et les attentes enthousiastes de mes enfants.

San Diego a énormément changé en 25 ans. Outre la révolution des bières artisanales dans toute la ville, le centre a fait l’objet d’une revitalisation intensive comportant un nouveau stade de baseball et le réaménagement de East Village, avec ses hôtels luxueux et restaurants tendance. La gastronomie dépasse de loin les plats mexicains et des bars à cocktail bordent les rues des quartiers à la mode que je ne con-

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new-to-me neighbourhoods like North Park.

Sunset Cliffs in Ocean Beach (OB), my favourite area back in university for watching the sun say a dramatic goodbye, has also morphed from a quiet date spot into a bona fide attraction for couples and families. People come to visit OB’s famous Dog Beach (where locals’ pups frolic in the surf), browse the boutiques on historic Newport Ave. and, more recently, to eat and shop at nearby Liberty Public Market, part of Liberty Station, a former naval training centre that’s been transformed into a thriving neighbourhood I don’t recognize.

Other classic parts of the city, though, have stayed reassuringly the same.

Mission Beach and Belmont Park are still as salt-sprayed and sun-faded as I remember. While we’re there, my son Bennett, 9, rides his first solo bumper car, and we all take a spin on the oldtimey carousel. There still aren’t many lineups, and my kids seem just as happy to ride on repeat as my camp charges did 20-plus years ago, doing laps on the roller coaster. Later, on the adjacent beach, Avery and Bennett play a game along the surf line called “line in the sand” that invariably ends with wet shorts as they edge farther out into the ocean.

The length of Mission Beach is like one long, skinny peninsula protecting Mission Bay, with vacation homes lining each side.

We wander up the bayside path past tidy houses with surfboards and children’s sand toys stacked in the front yards. Back at our base, the Catamaran Resort, we take small, electric catamarans called FunCats out onto the bay to motor around and watch the Flyboarders show off.

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“OTHER CLASSIC PARTS OF THE CITY HAVE STAYED REASSURINGLY THE SAME.” « D’AUTRES PARTIES DE LA VILLE N’ONT PAS CHANGÉ. »

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nais pas, comme North Park.

Sunset Cliffs, à Ocean Beach, mon endroit favori quand j’étais étudiante pour regarderles spectaculaires couchers de soleil, s’est également transformé. Ce rendez-vous tranquille d’amoureux est devenu une véritable attraction pour couples et familles. Les gens viennent voir la célèbre plage Dog (où les chiens gambadent dans les vagues), flâner dans les boutiques sur Newport Ave., rue historique et, plus récemment, manger et faire des achats au marché Liberty, qui fait partie de Liberty Station, ancien centre d’instruction navale converti en quartier prospère que je ne reconnais pas.

D’autres parties de la ville n’ont pas changé, ce qui me rassure.

Mission Beach et Belmont Park sont aussi délavés et aspergés d’embruns que dans mon souvenir.

Bennett, mon fils de neuf ans, conduit une auto tamponneuse pour la première fois et nous faisons tous un tour de carrousel. Il n’y a toujours pas de longues queues et mes enfants ont autant de plaisir à faire plusieurs tours sur la même montagne russe que mes campeurs il y a plus de 20 ans.

Plus tard, sur la plage à côté, Avery et Bennett jouent au bord de l’eau au jeu appelé « ligne dans le sable », qui finit toujours par des shorts mouillés puisqu’ils vont de plus en plus loin dans la mer.

Mission Beach est une longue et mince péninsule qui protège Mission Bay, avec des maisons de vacances. Nous montons la piste le long de maisons impeccables avec planches de surf, vélos et jouets rangés sur la pelouse. De retour au Catamaran Resort, au thème polynésien, nous sortons dans la baie avec de petits catamarans électriques appelés FunCat pour regarder les acrobaties sur des planches hydropropulsées.

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he next day, we go get our marine biology kicks in La Jolla, a posh seaside community 20 km north of downtown.

For my long-ago campers, the big attraction had been La Jolla Cove, a small arc of beach wedged between two rocky headlands, perfect for swimming and critter stalking. There, sea lions bask on the seaside rocks, and thick ropes of seaweed snake along portions of the shore. The combination of animal and vegetal matter has long imbued the strip of sand with a funky marine smell, but the campers didn’t mind a bit—and my kids don’t complain, either.

Bennett immediately dips into the water while Avery heads for the rocks. This—along with La Jolla Children’s Pool—is one of the area’s best tide-pooling spots, and my budding naturalist soon finds tiny shore crabs to capture and sea anemones to touch.

Fittingly, Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, a leading marine biology centre, is located on a hillside just up the road. The outdoor tide pools there teem with sea cucumbers, sea stars and sea urchins. Avery and Bennett are so captivated, pointing out hermit crabs and tiny fish, that I have to set a time limit at the touch pools so we can see the indoor exhibits.

Inside, the impressive Hall of Fishes displays species found in the local coastal waters, from the giant Pacific octopus to California moray eels. There’s a sea horse exhibit on during our visit and we ogle tiny creatures the size of my fingernail.

With its focus on research and education, Birch Aquarium offers a very different experience from SeaWorld. What’s more, we have the facility almost entirely to ourselves—I’m glad it’s still one of the city’s secrets.

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e lendemain, nous allons à La Jolla, élégante communauté côtière à 20 kilomètres au nord du centre-ville, où nous nous régalons de biologie marine. Les campeurs aimaient surtout La Jolla Cove, petit arc de plage coincé entre deux promontoires rocheux, idéal pour nager, bronzer et traquer des bestioles. Ici, les otaries aboient et lézardent sur les rochers, et d’épaisses cordes d’algues serpentent le long du rivage. Matières animales et végétales ont toujours donné une odeur marine un peu bizarre à cette bande de sable, mais les campeurs ne s’en plaignaient pas. Mes enfants non plus.

Bennett saute dans l’eau et Avery se dirige vers les rochers. Avec le bassin pour enfants de La Jolla, c'est un des meilleurs endroits pour les bassins. Ma naturaliste en herbe attrape de petits crabes des rivages et touche des anémones de mer.

Pas étonnant que l’aquarium Birch de la Scripps Institution of Oceanography, centre de biologie marine très reconnu, surplombe la route. Les bâches extérieures regorgent de concombres et d'étoiles de mer et d'oursins. Avery et Bennett sont captivés par l’eau où ils découvrent des bernard-l’ermite et de tout petits poissons camouflés parmi les rochers. Je dois leur donner une limite de temps pour qu’on puisse voir les expositions intérieures.

Le grand hall des poissons présente des espèces côtières locales, de la pieuvre géante du Pacifique aux murènes, en passant par le crabe royal. Il y a une exposition temporaire d’hippocampes et nous lorgnons des créatures de la taille de mon ongle.

L’aquarium Birch est axé sur la recherche et l’éducation, et offre une expérience bien différente de SeaWorld. Qui plus est, il n’y a presque personne. Je suis contente que ce soit encore un secret.

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few days later, we’re sitting at Clayton’s Coffee Shop on Coronado Island, drinking rich milkshakes and plugging quarters into the mini jukebox at our table. There’s a quaint feel to the island community, with its delis and coffee shops and art deco architecture.

In my camp counselling days, we crossed the iconic Coronado Bay Bridge a few times with the campers to visit the parks and the beach, and now I marvel that we didn’t come more often. With its tidy homes and streets, and the impressive red turrets of the Hotel del Coronado beckoning beachside, it’s like a town from another time. The grand resort hearkens to the days when the whole clan would “summer” away from home, and that family-camp feeling—à la Dirty Dancing—is captured by night during campfire marshmallow roasts, and by day out on the sand.

Coronado Central Beach is arguably San Diego’s loveliest stretch of beach. It runs for more than two kilomteres, a dot-to-dot of families sunning and picnicking. We break out the Frisbee and toss it around, like I did with the campers years ago.

Back then, I couldn’t imagine my life a generation into the future—what mattered was the moment: entertaining kids on a beach, keeping them safe from the waves and discovering the city’s secrets in the process.

It occurs to me that not that much has changed. I’m still playing with children in the sand, making sure they don’t go out too far in the water. Sharing San Diego with my own kids is more fulfilling, however. It’s like letting them have a peek at my past, while I get small glimpses of the independent people they may one day become.

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uelques jours plus tard, au Clayton’s Coffee Shop sur l’île Coronado, nous buvons de riches laits frappés pour le petit déjeuner et insérons des pièces de 25 cents dans le mini-jukebox à notre table. On se sent bien sur l’île, avec ses épiceries fines, ses cafés et son architecture art déco.

Quand j’étais monitrice, nous traversions le pont emblématique de la baie Coronado pour visiter les parcs et la plage, et je m’étonne maintenant que nous n’y allions pas plus souvent. On dirait une ville d’un autre temps avec ses jolies maisons et rues et, côté plage, les impressionnantes tourelles rouges de l’Hotel del Coronado, qui évoquent l’époque où tout le clan passait l’été ensemble loin de la ville et donnent un sentiment de camping en famille, façon Dirty Dancing, le soir en faisant griller des guimauves dans le feu et pendant la journée, sur le sable.

La plage Coronado Central est sans doute la plus belle. Longue de plus de deux kilomètres, les familles y piqueniquent et jouent au ballon.

Nous sortons le Frisbee, comme je faisais avec les campeurs il y a tant d’années.

Je ne pouvais pas alors imaginer ma vie une génération plus tard, c’était le moment qui comptait : amuser des enfants sur une plage, les protéger contre les vagues et découvrir les secrets de la ville par la même occasion.

Je me dis que finalement, ça n’a pas changé tant que ça. Je joue encore dans le sable avec des enfants en veillant à ce qu’ils mettent de l’écran solaire et n’aillent pas trop loin dans l’eau. C’est toutefois plus satisfaisant de partager San Diego avec mes propres enfants. C’est comme si je les laissais entrevoir mon passé tout en entrevoyant les adultes indépendants qu’ils deviendront.

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2 MANHATTAN BEACH, LOS ANGELES Not only does this South Bay beach have one of the best surf breaks in SoCal, it has plenty of attractions for landlubber families, too. Drop in

to the Roundhouse Aquarium (admission is free) at Manhattan Beach Pier to learn about local marine life.

3 THE BATTLESHIP IOWA MUSEUM, LOS ANGELES Tour through Battleship Iowa, a 1940 living memorial that’s been transformed into an interactive naval museum in San Pedro, located south of Los Angeles near Ports O’ Call Village. The museum portrays life at sea for thousands of sailors over the past 70 years and has been voted one of the city’s best family exhibits.

4 BALBOA PARK, SAN DIEGO The United States’ largest urban cultural park, minutes from downtown, boasts beautiful gardens, performing arts venues, stunning colonial revival architecture and 17 major museums including the San Diego Natural History Museum, Fleet Science Center and even a new Comic-Con museum, set to open in early 2018. Families can easily spend a day in the park taking it all in with a specific Explorer Pass for access to all the attractions including the world-famous San Diego Zoo.

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C’est facile d’obtenir des billets et d’admirer les pros au Honda Center. Ou allez patiner en famille à la patinoire Anaheim, près du centre-ville revitalisé avec une foule de restaurants familiaux.

2 PLAGE MANHATTAN, LOS ANGELES Cette plage de South Bay a non seulement les meilleures vagues du sud de l’État, mais aussi une foule d’attractions pour les marins

d’eau douce. Passez à l’aquarium Roundhouse (entrée gratuite) sur la jetée Manhattan Beach et découvrez la vie marine locale.

3 BALBOA PARK, SAN DIEGO Le plus grand parc culturel urbain aux États-Unis, à quelques minutes du centre-ville, propose de magnifiques jardins, des lieux de spectacle, une architecture Colonial Revival et 17 grands musées, dont le musée d’histoire naturelle, le centre des sciences Fleet et même un nouveau musée de bandes dessinées qui ouvrira au début de 2018. Les familles peuvent

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t first glance, Chocolats Andrée seems like any other chocolatier. Step inside the small store in Montreal’s Mile End, and you’re greeted by a glass display case filled with neat trays of bite-sized, chocolate-covered treats; a chandelier overhead adds a little luxe ambience.

The scent of melting chocolate and caramel wafts in from the back kitchen as you choose from some 40 op-

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première vue, Chocolats Andrée à Montréal ressemble à n’importe quel autre chocolatier. En entrant dans la boutique du quartier Mile End, on est accueilli par une vitrine remplie de plateaux rangés de friandises enrobées de chocolat; un lustre apporte une petite touche de luxe. Un parfum de chocolat fondant et de caramel s’échappe de la cuisine à l’arrière pendant qu’on choisit parmi 40 possibilités : dates et WESTJET.COM | FEBRUARY 2018

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tions: chocolate-covered dates and citrus peel; maple or pelures d’agrumes enrobées de chocolat; crème à l’érable ou hazelnut creams; salty-sweet enrobed cashews nuts; or à la noisette; noix de cajou recouvertes d’un mélange sucréchocolate-dipped caramel and nougat. salé; ou caramel et nougat trempés dans le chocolat.

But a quick peek behind the scenes reveals that the Un rapide coup d’œil en coulisse révèle toutefois que 75 passing of three-quarters of a century has barely made a ans n’ont pratiquement rien changé. Un calendrier fait main mark here. A handmade calendar adorns a bulletin board décore un babillard dans le couloir; on y épingle chaque jour in the hallway, each day pinned up as a separate piece sous forme d’un nouveau morceau de papier; dans la salle of paper; inside the chocolate-dipping room, employees, d’enrobage, des employés, dont tout un nombre travaillent ici many of whom have worked at the shop for the past 30 depuis 30 ans, déposent les chocolats sur des plateaux en bois years, set chocolates on paper-lined wooden trays before tapissés de papier avant de les mettre dans des boîtes ou dans laying them in boxes or out for sale. la vitrine.

“The main prep kitchen still has two original gas « La cuisine principale a encore deux cuisinières à gaz stoves—we’ve learned to take good care of them,” says d’origine. Nous avons appris à bien nous en occuper, dit owner Stéphanie Saint-Denis, whose grandmother, Stéphanie Saint-Denis, la propriétaire, dont la grand-mère, Madeleine Daigneault, and great-aunt, Juliette Farand, Madeleine Daigneault, et la grand-tante, Juliette Farand, ont moved into the building in the 1940s to house their growdéménagé dans l’immeuble dans les années 1940 pour établir ing chocolate-making business. Back then, it was unusual leur chocolaterie en pleine croissance. À l’époque, c’était for women to run a business, and it was Daigneault’s inhabituel pour des femmes d’exploiter un commerce, et c’est husband who signed the papers. Even the name Chocole mari de madame Daigneault qui a signé les papiers. Même le lats Andrée was chosen strategically: not only is it easy nom, Chocolats Andrée, est un choix stratégique : non seuleto pronounce in both French and English, but, while ment il se prononce facilement en français et en anglais, feminine in spelling, it’s a homophone with the mais même si le nom Andrée est au féminin, il a le même masculine André. son au masculin.

Saint-Denis grew up doing her homework at Madame Saint-Denis a grandi en faisant ses “THE PASSING OF the shop’s marble work tables and is third in a devoirs sur les tables de marbre du magasin et THREE-QUARTERS OF line of women running the show since taking est la troisième femme à diriger l’affaire depuis la A CENTURY HAS BARELY over from her late grandmother more than a reprise du commerce de sa grand-mère, maintenMADE A MARK.” decade ago (Saint-Denis’ mother acted as a ant décédée, il y a plus de dix ans (sa mère était « TOUTEFOIS, 75 ANS N’ONT consultant for the store from 1992 to 1996). consultante du magasin de 1992 à 1996). Il est trop PRACTIQUEMENT RIEN And, while it’s too early to say if Saint-Denis’ tôt pour dire si Corinne, sa fille de 17 ans, suivra CHANGÉ. » 17-year-old daughter, Corinne, will follow the dans les pas de sa famille, mais elle a eu l’idée de family occupation, Corinne did come up with sucettes au chocolat pour ses huit ans. « Ma grandthe idea of chocolate lollipops as party favours for mère a piqué une crise, raconte madame Saint-Denis, en her eighth birthday. “My grandmother had a fit,” recalls disant que les sucettes brisaient la tradition. » Mais elles ont Saint-Denis, claiming that by introducing the lollipops she remporté du succès et sont fabriquées pour des occasions was “breaking with tradition.” But the lollipops were a comme Noël et la Saint-Valentin. success and have become a regular feature on special ocMadame Saint-Denis a hérité non seulement d’une casions such as Christmas and Valentine’s Day. Opposite page, boutique de friandises, mais également d’un carrefour comSaint-Denis inherited not only the sweets shop, but also clockwise from top left: munautaire prospère. Dans les années 1940, les communautés a thriving community hub. Back in the ’40s, the Mile End Display case at Chocolats grecque et juive étaient établies dans le quartier Mile End, neighbourhood, just north of downtown, was favoured by Andrée; Stéphanie Saintjuste au nord du centre-ville. La population a quelque peu Greek and Jewish communities. Since then, the populaDenis preparing caramel; changé depuis. La boutique est encore à quelques pas de tion has shifted somewhat; the shop is still just steps from heart-shaped chocolate restaurants grecs et des fabricants concurrents de bagels bien Greek restaurants and the city’s famous bagel competiboxes for Valentine’s Day; connus, sur Fairmount et St-Viateur, mais le secteur continue tors—Fairmount and St-Viateur—but the area continues to old-school chocolatede renforcer sa réputation de « capitale hipster du Canada » build on its reputation as the “hipster capital of Canada,” making tools. avec ses collectifs d’artistes et sa scène musicale dynamique. with art collectives and a vibrant music scene.

Page opposée dans C’est cependant la qualité des produits qui fait revenir But it’s the quality of the wares that keeps Chocolats le sens habituel : les clients. François Verdy, 74 ans, a commencé à aller chez Andrée’s customers coming back. Seventy-four-year-old Vitrine de Chocolats Chocolats Andrée quand il était petit et considère que c’est François Verdy started visiting the shop as a child and Andrée; Stéphanie Saintle meilleur chocolatier de la ville : « Personne ne peut les considers it the city’s best chocolatier. “There’s nobody in Denis prépare le caramel; égaler à Montréal ».

Montreal that can match them,” he says. des boîtes de chocolats Et ce ne sont pas seulement l’agencement du magasin And it’s not just the layout of the store and the gas en forme de coeur pour et les cuisinières à gaz qui n’ont pas changé. Les recettes et stoves that have remained constant; the heritage recipes la St-Valentin; outil les techniques de confection sont elles-mêmes anciennes. and the chocolate-making techniques themselves are d'époque pour la Les crèmes et les caramels, par exemple, sont encore versés relics, too. Creams and caramels, for instance, are still préparation du chocolat. dans des creux en fécule de maïs comprimée par d’antiques

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poured into indents made in compressed cornstarch by antique plaster moulds and then left to solidify.

As for the chocolate coatings themselves, each piece (save a couple of milk-chocolate options) is hand-dipped in 64 per cent cocoa Guayaquil dark chocolate from Ecuador, a process that requires not just dexterity, but skill—and, ideally, cool hands. The melted chocolate must be kept at the right temperature and consistency so that it will set properly.

One recent hire, Saint-Denis notes, spent more than six months, two to three days a week, learning to be “fluent” at hand-dipping. “It’s the work of an artist,” she says.

While Valentine’s Day is not the biggest time of year for Chocolats Andrée—that honour goes to Easter and Christmas—it represents 20 per cent of their annual sales. “[Everything] has to be wrapped and ready to go, as people are in a rush,” Saint-Denis says. Heart-shaped boxes are a top seller, of course, as are chocolate-covered maraschino cherries, which require a four-day process that involves coating the fruit in housemade fondant, hand-dipping in chocolate, and then waiting for the fondant to melt around the cherry.

These cherries have long been a bestseller on the menu, which has barely changed over the decades. In fact, Saint-Denis has noticed a resurgence in the popularity of classics like chocolate-covered marshmallows and wrapped caramels. Despite a lifetime of sampling, she refuses to commit to a favourite. “It changes every [few] weeks. [Lately] I’ve been into dark chocolatedipped pecans. But I’m waiting to start making violette truffles,” she says, referring to the truffles made with shredded walnuts, covered in chocolate and a sprinkle of hot pink sugar on top. “I’ll let go of the pecans for them.”

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Left to right: Saint-Denis and her daughter, Corinne, at work; photo of employees enrobing chocolates; Chocolats Andrée, as seen from the other side of Parc Avenue.

De gauche à droite : Mme Saint-Denis et sa fille, Corinne, au travail; photo d'employés enrobant des chocolats; devanture de Chocolats Andrée, vue de l'avenue du Parc.

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moules en plâtre, et laissés là pour se solidifier.

Quant à l’enrobage, chaque chocolat (sauf quelques pièces au lait) est trempé manuellement dans un chocolat noir Guayaquil à 64 % de l’Équateur, un processus exigeant non seulement de la dextérité, mais du talent et, idéalement, des mains fraîches. Le chocolat fondu doit être conservé à la bonne température et consistance pour se raffermir comme il se doit. Un nouvel employé, raconte madame Saint-Denis, a passé plus de six mois à se faire la main deux à trois fois par semaine. « C’est un travail d’artiste », affirme-t-elle.

La Saint-Valentin n’est pas la période de pointe pour Chocolats Andrée, car cet honneur revient à Pâques et à Noël, mais elle représente 20 pour cent des ventes annuelles. « [Tout] doit être emballé et prêt, car les gens sont pressés », dit-elle. Les boîtes en forme de cœur sont les plus populaires bien sûr, tout comme les cerises au marasquin enrobées de chocolat, un processus de quatre jours comportant l’enrobage du fruit dans un fondant maison, le trempage dans le chocolat et l’attente que le fondant fonde autour de la cerise.

Ces cerises sont populaires depuis longtemps au menu; celui-ci a très peu changé avec les décennies. En fait, madame Saint-Denis a remarqué un retour aux classiques comme les guimauves enrobées de chocolat et les caramels emballés. En dépit d’une vie de dégustations, elle refuse de nommer un favori. « Ça change toutes les [deux] semaines, dit-elle. [En ce moment] je mange des pacanes trempées dans le chocolat noir. Mais j’attends de commencer à faire des truffes à la violette », poursuit-elle en parlant de truffes aux noix de Grenoble déchiquetées enrobées de chocolat et saupoudrées de sucre rose vif. « J’abandonnerai les pacanes en leur faveur. »

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Greater Palm Springs is at the heart of a unique desert environment that’s definitely worth exploring. Desert Adventures Red Jeep Tours offers an informative up-close look at the Coachella Valley—and can take you just east of the valley into the heart of Joshua Tree National Park.

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A Brand New Hip. Daryl C. of Vancouver, Canada, badly needed a hip replacement. The pain and reduced mobility were making it hard to keep working, but scheduling surgery in Vancouver could take months. So when Daryl took a trip to Palm Springs, he decided to book a consultation at Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center. A week later, Daryl had a brand new hip. He was back at the gym in three weeks and he flew home two weeks later. By the time Daryl’s Vancouver surgeon finally called to schedule a hip replacement, he was one year too late! Now, Daryl is spreading the word about Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center. “I’ve told a lot of people about the program at Eisenhower,” says Daryl. “I can pretty much do anything I want now.”

Eisenhower Medical Center is the only area hospital to earn five stars for quality from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Less than 10% of hospitals nationwide received this honor.

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WestJet s’envolera vers Denver et Mexico au début du mois prochain, et nous anticipons ce moment avec grand enthousiasme. Ces deux destinations, bien que très différentes, sont de calibre mondial : elles allient l’attrait et le raffinement d’une métropole moderne à l’histoire, à la culture et aux aventures de plein air. Consultez la page suivante pour en savoir plus sur ces villes et comment vous y rendre avec WestJet.

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Denver is filled with world-class cultural attractions, craft breweries, a thriving culinary scene and outdoor adventure. Red Rocks Park is just outside of the city with amazing mountain scenery and the world-famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre. This naturally formed, acoustically perfect outdoor venue hosts concerts, celebrations and other events all year long. Attending any event at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre is worthy of a tick on your bucket list.

Aptly named the Mile High City, Denver has an official elevation that is exactly one mile above sea level. It’s not the altitude that takes your breath away, though––it’s the atmosphere and the scenery. Denver has the largest city park system in the U.S., with 205 parks within city limits and 20,000 acres of mountain parkland nearby. And with almost 300 days of sunshine a year, you’ll be sure to have a clear view of the Rocky Mountains when you visit.

enver est renommée pour son style de vie décontracté et sa beauté inégalée. L’attrait de cette ville vient de son mélange unique d’un héritage western et d’un certain chic cosmopolite. Il est possible qu’on se surprenne à chantonner un succès de John Denver tout en visitant les attractions que la ville vous propose.

Denver est bourré d’attractions culturelles de calibre mondial : brasseries artisanales, gastronomie et aventure de plein air. Red Rocks Park, avec son paysage montagneux extraordinaire et son fameux amphithéâtre, se trouve juste en dehors de la ville. Cette formation naturelle à l’acoustique parfaite accueille des concerts et des célébrations toute l’année.

Denver, ou Mile High City, porte bien son surnom puisqu’elle est exactment située à un mille au-dessus du niveau de la mer. Ce n’est pas vraiment l’altitude qui vous coupe le souffle, mais plutôt l’ambiance et le panorama. Denver possède le système de parcs urbains le plus étendu des É.-U., avec 205 parcs et 20 000 acres d’espace vert dans la montagne aux alentours. Avec presque 300 jours de soleil par an, vous aurez une belle vue des Rocheuses.

Starting March 8, WestJet begins service with daily flights between Calgary and Denver. Book today at westjet.com or call your travel agent.

À compter du 8 mars, WestJet offrira des vols quotidiens entre Calgary et Denver. Réservez à westjet.com ou contactez votre agent de voyages.

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definite bucket list destination, Mexico City is one of the world’s greatest cities, thanks to its rich history, many vibrant cultures and 20 million inhabitants. A mix of modern and colonial architecture nods to the past while embracing the future, so each day here is like taking a trip through time. You can climb pre-Hispanic pyramids, eat street food bursting with flavour, fill your Instagram with amazing photos, and dine at a world-class restaurant––all in the same day.

For gallery and museum lovers, Mexico City is a must, with more than 150 museums and hundreds of galleries to visit. It’s a place of infinite possibilities, with literally thousands of restaurants and an urban park that is double the size of New York’s Central Park. The sheer size of Mexico City can be overwhelming, but there are many surprisingly easy and affordable ways to get out and explore some of its nearly 60 municipalities.

ertainement une destination à découvrir, Mexico est l’une des villes les plus fantastiques du monde, grâce à sa riche histoire et les nombreuses cultures dynamiques de ses 20 millions d’habitants. Un mélange d’architecture moderne et coloniale rappelle le passé tout en accueillant l’avenir, et chaque jour vous offre un voyage dans le temps. Dans la même journée, vous pouvez gravir des pyramides, manger une délicieuse nourriture de rue, envoyer de superbes photos par Instagram et dîner dans un restaurant haut de gamme.

Avec plus de 150 musées et des centaines de galeries, Mexico est pour les amateurs d’art. Ses restaurants et son parc urbain, deux fois plus grand que Central Park à New York, offrent d’infinies possibilités. La taille de Mexico est impressionnante, mais il est facile et abordable d'explorer certaines de ses quelque 60 municipalités.

Starting March 14, WestJet will begin service with four weekly flights between Calgary and Mexico City. On March 15, WestJet will launch three-time weekly service between Vancouver and Mexico City. Effective April 29, both routes move to daily service. Book today at westjet.com or call your travel agent.

Dès le 14 mars, WestJet offrira quatre vols par semaine entre Calgary et Mexico. Le 15 mars, WestJet lancera trois vols par semaine entre Vancouver et Mexico. Dès le 29 avril, ces deux routes deviendront quotidiennes.

Réservez à westjet.com ou contactez votre agent de voyages.

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Where we fly

Yellowknife

Whitehorse

Fort St. John

Fort McMurray Grande Prairie

Terrace

Prince George

Kamloops

WestJet is pleased to offer service to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe. We serve many other destinations through our code-sharing agreements with some great airline partners. Go to westjet.com for details.

Edmonton

Calgary

Kelowna Comox Vancouver Penticton Nanaimo Abbotsford Victoria

WestJet est fière de desservir plus de 100 villes en Amérique du Nord, en Amérique centrale, dans les Caraïbes et en Europe. Nous offrons également de nombreuses autres destinations par le biais de nos accords de partage de codes avec de superbes partenaires aériens.

Rendez-vous à westjet.com pour en savoir plus.

San Francisco Las Vegas Los Angeles Palm Springs Orange County - Anaheim Phoenix San Diego

Loreto

Lihue Honolulu

Cabo San Lucas Maui Kona

Our flights may change. Please visit westjet.com for the latest route and destination info.

Nos vols peuvent changer. Veuillez visiter westjet.com pour les dernières nouvelles sur nos routes et destinations.

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Saskatoon Regina

Brandon

Winnipeg

Deer Lake/Corner Brook Gander

Thunder Bay

St. John's Quebec City

Sudbury

Montreal

Ottawa

Chicago

Charlottetown Sydney Fredericton Halifax

Moncton

Kitchener-Waterloo Toronto Hamilton London Windsor

Boston New York (LaGuardia) New York (JFK)

Denver

Nashville Myrtle Beach

Dallas-Fort Worth

Bermuda

Houston Tampa

Orlando

Fort Myers Miami Mazatlan

Varadero Merida

Puerto Vallarta Manzanillo

Mexico City

Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo

Fort Lauderdale Nassau

Santa Clara Cayo Coco Holguin

Providenciales Cancun Cozumel Puerto Plata Samana Grand Cayman Punta Cana Montego Bay San Juan Belize City Kingston

Huatulco Aruba Liberia

San Jose

Curacao

St. Martin Antigua St. Lucia Bridgetown Port of Spain

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OUR FLEET NOTRE PARC AÉRIEN WestJet operates a fleet comprised of Boeing 767-300, Boeing 737 MAX 8, and the Boeing Next-Generation 737-600, 737-700 and 737-800 aircraft. WestJet Encore operates a fleet of Bombardier Q400 NextGen. WestJet exploite des appareils Boeing 767-300 et Boeing 737 MAX 8 ainsi que des appareils Boeing 737-600, 737-700 et 737-800 de la nouvelle génération. WestJet Encore exploite des appareils Q400 NextGen de Bombardier.

BOEING 767-300

BOEING 737 MAX 8

Seats Sièges 262 Engine Moteur General Electric CF6-80C2B6 Cruise speed Vitesse de croisière 530 mph/850 kmph Maximum altitude Altitude maximale 43,000 ft./13,100m Range Rayon d’action 5,904 miles/9,500 km Wingspan Envergure 167 ft./50.9 m Length Longueur 180 ft. 3 in./54.9 m Tail height Hauteur de la queue 52 ft./15.8 m

Seats Sièges 174 Engine Moteur CFM International LEAP-1B Cruise speed Vitesse de croisière 530 mph/850 km/h Maximum altitude Altitude maximale 41,000 ft./12,500m Range Rayon d’action 4,045 miles/6,510 km Wingspan Envergure 117 ft. 10 in./35.92 m Length Longueur 129 ft. 6 in./39.47 m Tail height Hauteur de la queue 40 ft. 4 in./12.3 m

BOEING 737-800NG

BOEING 737-700NG

Seats Sièges 168 Engine Moteur GE/Snecma CFM56-7B Cruise speed Vitesse de croisière 530 mph/850 kmph Maximum altitude Altitude maximale 41,000 ft./12,500 m Range Rayon d’action 3,521 miles/5,667 km Wingspan Envergure 117 ft. 5in./35.8 m Length Longueur 129 ft. 6 in./39.5 m Tail height Hauteur de la queue 41 ft. 2 in./12.5 m

V1 Seats Sièges 130 / V2 Seats Sièges 134 Engine Moteur GE/Snecma CFM56-7B Cruise speed Vitesse de croisière 530 mph/850 kmph Maximum altitude Altitude maximale 41,000 ft./12,500 m Range Rayon d’action 3,800 miles/6,115 km Wingspan Envergure 117 ft. 5in./ 35.8 m Length Longueur 110 ft. 4 in./33.6 m Tail height Hauteur de la queue 41 ft. 2 in./12.5 m

BOEING 737-600NG

BOMBARDIER Q400 NEXTGEN

Seats Sièges 113 Engine Moteur GE/Snecma CFM56-7B Cruise speed Vitesse de croisière 530 mph/850 kmph Maximum altitude Altitude maximale 41,000 ft./12,500 m Range Rayon d’action 3,500 miles/5,635 km Wingspan Envergure 112 ft. 7 in./34.3 m Length Longueur 102 ft. 6 in./31.20 m Tail height Hauteur de la queue 41 ft. 2 in./12.5 m

Seats Sièges 78 Engine Moteur Pratt and Whitney 150A Cruise speed Vitesse de croisière 414 mph/667 kmph Maximum altitude Altitude maximale 25,000 ft./7,620 m Range Rayon d’action 1,565 miles/2,519 km Wingspan Envergure 93 ft. 3 in./28.4 m Length Longueur 107 ft. 9 in./32.8 m Tail height Hauteur de la queue 27 ft. 5 in./8.36 m

SPECIAL LIVERIES LIVRÉES SPÉCIALES In collaboration with Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, we have two custom-painted aircraft. The first features Mickey Mouse as the Sorcerer’s Apprentice and our second features characters from Disney’s Frozen. Nous avons peint deux avions thématiques en association avec Walt Disney, Parks & Resorts. Le premier met en vedette Mickey Mouse en tant que l’Apprenti Sorcier et le second arbore les personnages de La Reine des Neiges de Disney.

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THERE’S A NEW SYMBOL FOR LOVE. IL Y A UN NOUVEAU SYMBOLE POUR L’AMOUR. This year, don’t give flowers.

Cette année, n’offrez pas de fleurs.

Give that special someone the new WestJet gift card.

Donnez plutôt une carte-cadeau WestJet à la personne qui vous est chère.

Visit westjet.com/giftcard

Visitez westjet.com/carte-cadeau

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Making Premium Economy better.

WestJet’s Plus fare is a Premium Economy experience for the white collars, the golf collars and the no collars. It’s for the VPs, the VIPs and you and me.

Le tarif Plus de WestJet fait vivre l’expérience économie privilège aux voyageurs d’affaires et d’agrément. Il s’adresse tant aux PDG qu’aux vacanciers.

Book a Plus fare and get: • Your first two checked bags included.2 • Advance seat selection and advance boarding. Start relaxing ahead of schedule.

• More leg and elbow room (no middle seating!)3 More space equals a little more privacy to work.

• Exclusive food and beverage offering (including wine, beer and spirits) on flights over 2.5 hours.4 Be fuelled for the moment you land.

Réservez au tarif Plus et obtenez1 : • vos deux premiers bagages enregistrés gratuitement2; • la présélection de sièges et l’embarquement prioritaire. Commencez à vous détendre avant même d’être arrivée à destination; • de l’espace additionnel pour les jambes et les coudes (aucun siège du milieu!)3. Plus d’espace équivaut à plus d’intimité pour travailler; • un choix exclusif de nourriture et de boissons (incluant le vin, la bière et les spiritueux) sur les vols de plus de 2,5 heures4. Faites le plein avant l’atterrissage.

The WestJet Plus fare. It’s Premium Economy for all.

See westjet.com/plusfare for full details.

Le tarif Plus de WestJet. C’est le service économie privilège pour tous.

Apprenez-en davantage à westjet.com/tarifplus.

1 Not applicable on flights operated by our airline partners. 2 Overweight and oversized baggage fees may apply. A fee also applies for each eligible additional piece over two. 3 Seats in Plus on flights operated by WestJet Encore and WestJet LINK, operated by Pacific Coastal Airlines, do not have extra legroom or space. 4 Selections vary depending on aircraft, flight length, time of day and availability.

1 Ne s’applique pas aux vols opérés par nos partenaires aériens. 2 Des frais de bagages surdimensionnés ou en surpoids peuvent s’appliquer. Des frais s’appliqueront également à chaque pièce additionnelle admissible après deux bagages. 3 Les sièges Plus à bord des vols opérés par WestJet Encore et des vols WestJet Link, opérés par Pacific Coastal Airlines, n'offrent pas d'espace additionnel pour les jambes.

4 Les sélections varient en fonction de la durée du vol, de l’heure et de la disponibilité.

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THE RIGHT CAR. THE RIGHT HOTEL. RIGHT THIS WAY.

LA BONNE VOITURE. LE BON HÔTEL. LE BON MOYEN.

Book your hotel and car rental online with WestJet and get great rates from our incredible selection around the world. Make a great deal even better: earn 1% in WestJet dollars when you add your WestJet Rewards ID to your booking.*

Réservez un séjour à l’hôtel et une location de voiture en ligne par WestJet. Grâce à notre incroyable sélection mondiale, faites de très bonnes aubaines et encore mieux : obtenez 1 % de dollars WestJet en ajoutant à votre réservation votre numéro Récompenses WestJet.*

Reserve at westjet.com/hotels and westjet.com/cars

Réservez à westjet.com/hebergement et westjet.com/voitures

*Terms and conditions apply.

* Des conditions s’appliquent.

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PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE CLUB

T ’ S E J BEST T S E W LE MEILLEUR DE WESTJET

CHUCK EDWARDS

ONBOARD OPERATIONS, CALGARY | OPÉRATIONS À BORD, CALGARY WESTJETTER SINCE 2006 | WESTJETTER DEPUIS 2006

WINNER OF THE 2017 PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE AWARD. GAGNANT DU PRIX PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE DE 2017.

Chuck is one of WestJet’s finest from the onboard operations team; he works on flights much like the one you’re on and has recently been recognized with a President’s Circle Award. The President’s Circle Award is WestJet’s premiere award recognizing the impact of WestJetters who consistently go above and beyond to create a remarkable guest experience. Based out of Calgary but living in Winnipeg, Chuck has been enriching the lives of guests through his kind, caring and compassionate actions. Chuck is one of 12 WestJetters chosen annually for this award and has been inducted into our President’s Circle Club.

Favourite WestJet destination: Barbados. In your words, how would you describe WestJet? Family, friends and fun. Best travel tip: Take the time to enjoy your travels no matter where you go or why you go… find the positive! What is one thing that you want to share with our guests?

WestJet has truly enriched my life, and I enjoy each opportunity I am given to do the same for others! What WestJet guests have told us about Chuck: “Big shout-out to you, Chuck, for being so kind to everyone on our flight. You made such a great impression! Thank you, Chuck!”

Chuck est un des meilleurs membres de l’équipe des opérations à bord, comme en fait foi le prix President’s Circle quʼil s’est vu décerner. Il travaille sur des vols semblables à celui sur lequel vous êtes présentement. Le prix Presidentʼs Circle est le plus grand prix de WestJet qui souligne les efforts des WestJetters qui dépassent constamment le cadre de leurs obligations professionnelles pour offrir une expérience-invité remarquable. Basé à Calgary, mais vivant à Winnipeg, Chuck a su enrichir la vie de nos invités grâce à son attitude aimable, attentionnée et bienveillante. Il est lʼun des 12 WestJetters à avoir reçu le prix cette année et a été intronisé au club Presidentʼs Circle.

Destination WestJet préférée : La Barbade. Dans vos propres mots, comment décririez-vous WestJet? La famille, les amis et le plaisir.

Meilleur conseil de voyage : Prenez le temps de profiter de vos voyages, peu importe lʼendroit et la raison de votre destination... Trouvez le positif!

Quelle est lʼune des choses que vous aimeriez dire à nos invités?

WestJet a vraiment enrichi ma vie et je saisis chaque occasion qu’on me donne de faire la même chose pour les autres! Voici ce qu’ont dit les invités de WestJet au sujet de Chuck : « Chapeau à toi, Chuck, pour ta gentillesse envers tout le monde sur nos vols. Tu nous as fait une excellente impression! Merci, Chuck! »

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