Six Star Magazine | Winter 2012/2013 by Subaru Canada

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The Maga zin e for Canadian Subaru Owners

The Subaru BRZ The Giller Prize The Subaru XV Crosstrek The 15 most scenic drives 15 fun new exercise trends The inner Canadian foodie

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A car that can see. In fact, one may be reading over your shoulder right now. We’ve always believed that a safe vehicle should not only protect you in the event of a collision; it should maximize your ability to avoid the accident altogether. Subaru’s commitment to safety has driven our engineers to develop the EyeSight™ Advanced Driving Assist System*. Using dual forward-facing cameras mounted inside the vehicle, EyeSight™ scans the road identifying other vehicles and obstacles. This lets you enjoy your drive with a level of confidence behind the wheel like never before.

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To learn more about EyeSight™, visit subaru.ca or your local Subaru dealer today.

Eyesight™ is available on the 2013 Legacy and Outback 3.6R Limited models.

Adaptive Cruise Control

Pre-collision Braking

Pre-collision Throttle Management

Lane Departure & Sway Warnings

* EyeSight™ is a driver-assist system, which may not operate optimally under all driving conditions. It is available on the 2013 Legacy 3.6R Limited (DA2 LE6) and the 2013 Outback 3.6R Limited Package (DD2 LE6). EyeSight™ is not designed as a substitute for due care and attention to the road. The system may not react in every situation. The driver is always responsible for safe and attentive driving. System effectiveness depends on many factors such as vehicle maintenance, and weather and road conditions. Finally, even with the advanced technology activated, a driver with good vision and who is paying attention will always be the best safety system. See Owner’s Manual for complete details on system operation and limitations.

CONTENTS >

2 Behind the Wheel

The Magazine for Canadian Subaru Owners

President’s message.

4 The Subaru BRZ

For that fun fun fun feeling you will never forget! Cross the finish line with the Subaru BRZ.

8 The Giller Prize

Five recent literary winners and their stories.

12 The Subaru XV Crosstrek

Dirt roads or downtown city streets this is the Subaru for you.

15 most scenic drives 16 The

From Vancouver Island to the Great Lake Waters…this land was made for — Subaru.

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fun new 15 exercise trends

New ways to enhance your fitness and energy.

inner The Canadian foodie

Explore great restaurants coast to coast.

Subaru Club HyperMeeting 34 TechTalk 36 Hot New Accessories 38 Targa Newfoundland Rally 33

Welcome to the 2012 Edition of Six Star Magazine

Our history is strong, our future is bright...

Mr. Shiro Ohta

Photo: Aldas Minkevicius

Chairman, President & CEO

On behalf of everyone at Subaru Canada, Inc. and our entire Subaru Dealership Network we hope you enjoy this new Edition with its enhanced design and content. We will share what’s new and exciting at Subaru, and we’ll also feature some new lifestyle articles, which we hope you’ll enjoy reading and perhaps even experiencing. This year’s Edition features some of the most exciting places to drive in Canada. This not only includes some very interesting restaurants, but also some

“ Since 1917 we have designed for a reason, for a purpose, and it’s evident in our everexpanding brand.”

thrilling journeys like Nova Scotia’s Cabot Trail. And when you arrive and you’d just like to relax with a great book, we highlight some of the best in Canadian writing over the years by showcasing the most recent Giller Prize winners. In addition, because enhancing fitness is on many people’s minds, there is also a recap of some new and innovative exercise trends across Canada. In this Six Star magazine we also officially welcome new additions to our family! This year marks the introduction of groundbreaking models and technology at Subaru, including the resigned 2013 Legacy and Outback,

the all-new Subaru XV Crosstrek, all-new Subaru BRZ, and EyeSight™, an innovative and award-winning driver-assist system. The Subaru XV Crosstrek, our new Crossover model, boasts urban driving capabilities and adventure-ready offroading advantages. Combining a bold five-door design with an SUV’s functionality and versatility, the XV Crosstrek blends impressive fuel efficiency, excellent handling and driving dynamics into the mix, making it especially fun to drive. Its four-wheel independent suspension features a raised configuration and 220 mm of ground clearance, which is higher than most other crossovers and even some SUVs. A 680-kilogram towing capacity enhances its versatility even further. It’s the perfect model to balance one’s urban and country explorations - why choose one when you can have both? Our exciting rear-wheel drive sports car, the Subaru BRZ, immediately started winning enthusiasts with its Canadian debut this summer. Utilizing our naturally aspirated, 200-hp, horizontally opposed Subaru Boxer Engine, the all-new Subaru BRZ observed three sports car design fundamentals: low vehicle weight, an ultra-low centre of gravity and precision steering. It is pure handling delight. In addition to welcoming new models, we also introduced Canadians to EyeSight™, our new driver-assist system, available on our 2013 Subaru Outback and Legacy 3.6R Limited models. EyeSight™ can detect obstacles in front of the car and limit potential damage in an impact. It reinforces our commitment to remaining leaders in safety and delivering on our brand promise of Confidence in Motion. Flip through this edition of Six Star

and uncover more about our exciting new products and technology. Our commitment to our future is definitely rooted in our strong heritage and engineering excellence. Since 1917 we have designed for a reason, for a purpose, and it’s evident in our ever-expanding brand. With a strong history and a bright future, we also feel it’s important to give back to the communities in which we live. As Subaru fans, you may know that the Ronald McDonald House is near and dear to us. But this year, something very special happened with our Subaru Dealers across the country; they planned to raise at least $100,000 for the Ronald McDonald Houses in their local communities. In addition, Subaru Canada, Inc. will provide up to $30,000 in matching funds. The campaign’s leaders were Mike Davenport, of Davenport Subaru in Orillia, Ontario, and Jon Howard, of Capital Subaru in St. John’s, Newfoundland. They engaged in a friendly competition to raise funds by racing in the Targa Newfoundland Rally this past September. If you would like to donate or get involved in future efforts, please contact your local dealer or the Ronald McDonald House directly. On that positive note, we thank you again for being friends and enthusiasts of Subaru; we’ll leave you to enjoy this edition of Six Star magazine. Until the next issue, we wish you a warm goodbye.

Mr. Shiro Ohta, Chairman, President & CEO Subaru Canada, Inc.

What Was That?

A Subaru BRZ!

his summer we welcomed the newest member of our family: the exciting Subaru BRZ. It’s our new sports car with handling refined and reengineered, Subaru style.

Make no mistake about it; the Subaru BRZ is pure performance and fun. Every moment of pleasure behind the wheel brings back the excitement of the first ride. Press the ignition button: hear the deep notes of precision at work. It demands to be driven hard and calls you back again and again and again. It’s dedicated to the freedom of the road. It starts with the classic Subaru Boxer Engine... It’s in Subaru’s DNA. In fact, it is Subaru’s DNA, now in every Subaru model. The 2.0-litre Subaru Boxer Engine is the 200hp heart that beats fast inside the sleek sinuous body. It’s magic rethought, with one of the lowest centres of gravity in its competitive class. It is among the few engines of its kind with radical direct – and port – fuel injection technology, directed to more and precise ignition points, for instant responsiveness and fuel efficiency. There are five distinct performance shift modes – normal, snow, sport, temp or manual. At any RPM, you’ve got the power, with 200 horizontally opposed horses that produce 151 footpounds of torque. It’s excitement in abundance, with less environmental impact, an area that we pay close

Here are some other remarkable features, standard equipment unless otherwise indicated: • Functional rear spoiler • Stunning fluid lines achieve a drag coefficient of just 0.29 in the base and 0.28 in the Sport-tech models • Standard HID headlights with brilliant clarity • 8 -Speaker audio system with input options including CD, USB and an auxiliary jack • Stunning lightweight aluminum alloy wheels • Folding rear seats • Sport tachometer

attention to in all our vehicles. We are also proud to announce that the 2013 Subaru BRZ has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) top award for good performance in its moderate overlap, frontal, side, rollover and rear-impact evaluations. This distinction has helped Subaru win seven awards in total, enabling us to become the only manufacturer with a 2012 TOP SAFETY PICK for all our models. In addition to this great news, Car Guide has named the 2013 Subaru BRZ as its Best New Car of the Year. Overall, a fantastic start! Practical and accessible and yet meant to be driven hard The driver’s confidence in the machine lets Subaru deliver on its promise of uncompromising quality. With the new one-of-a-kind power plant, its handling conquers any winding mountain road

• Ring-shaped reinforcement frame • SRS airbags, front, front-side and curtain • Exceptional views from all angles • Sensors that monitor braking, steering and yaw • Performance-design front seats with Anthracite Black leather trim, red stitching and grippy Alcantara ® inserts* • Multi-reflector fog lamps* • Heated front seats, rapid heating or soothing warmth* • Dual-zone automatic climate control* • Push Button Start, without removing key from pocket or purse* *On Sport-tech models 6

or straightaway. From roofline to seat positioning to lightweight aluminum hood to the stunningly attractive car body, every engineering and safety advance (and there are many more) has created a great vehicle. Engineered to perform The ingenious Subaru engineers are true visionaries: they wanted the BRZ to deliver pure handling delight and yet be accessible to many buyers. Rearwheel drive, a performance car essential, allows the soulful Subaru Boxer engine to be placed even farther back, for the best possible precision cornering due to perfect front/back weight balance. Then, as if that weren’t enough sheer excitement, there is astounding precision as the newly engineered quick-ratio steering reacts astoundingly fast and precise for even greater agility on curves, hills and the open road.

THE MEDIA WEIGHS IN ON SUBARU BRZ

Jared Gall Car and Driver “Hype, validated: This rear-drive Subaru has the goods…Subaru’s new coupe is gifted with exceptional balance and clairvoyant reflexes. In developing the BRZ, Subaru took an almost maniacal approach to weight and its management, keeping it low and evenly distributed between the car’s axles. The company claims that 54 percent of this car’s mass rides on the front wheels and 46 over the rear, and says that its center of gravity is right around 18 inches high. Ultimately, though, a car this good doesn’t need to make sense: Its brilliance is all the explanation we need.” Costa Mouzouris Toronto Star, Wheels.ca “The new Subaru BRZ is a sports car built the way sports cars used to be built. And it’s also affordable. The BRZ is the least expensive among its nearest competitors. This is a momentum car and if driven as such is surprisingly swift.” Jeremy Cato Globe and Mail “Minimalism is a wonderful and generally unusual thing in today’s auto industry. Yet here we have Subaru taking the minimalist road with the highly entertaining 2013 BRZ, a lightweight, lowslung, long-nosed, short-rear-decked gem with just enough horsepower (200) and

more than enough balance and precision where it matters most – in the corners, whether they are tight or sweeping, on-camber or off. Subaru focused on creating a reardrive sports car that is straightforward and forgiving in the way it handles any number of road types and rally-like challenges. The BRZ’s engine is lower and further back than you’ll find in any other Subaru, too. The 54/46 per cent front/rear weight distribution doesn’t sound overly impressive, yet in driving the car feels balanced and forgiving. Yes, forgiving is the best way to describe the BRZ. Go hot into a corner and the car is easy to pull back under control. It does not want to oversteer nor understeer, just steer… As a whole, the BRZ is a success.” Dan Neil Wall Street Journal “Add it all up: The nap-of-the-earth seating position and long hood; the shouty engine and exhaust; the triggerfish steering response and twitch-twitch of the manual gearbox; the merry tail-swinging and the chirpy tires. The BRZ thus perpetrates a splendid and useful fraud on its buyers: a not-so-fast sport coupe that is an absolute riot to drive.”

Michael Frank Popular Mechanics “Pound for horsepower, and dollar for dollar, this is the purest sports car you can buy in 2012. By keeping the BRZ light, Subaru got a sharper-feeling sports machine than the WRX. The BRZ may be even sharper than the STI, which is raucous where this car feels refined and tactile— and immediate without being brash. If that makes the BRZ a more adult sports car and if Subaru had to throw out its AWD baby to do it, then it kept the bathwater that inspired the creation of the first STI 19 years ago. The world hasn’t seen an entry-priced sports car this pure since the original Mazda Miata, way back in 1990.” Derek McNaughton, National Post “Driving the BRZ through the twisting canyon roads of Oregon for several hours, it became clear that this Boxer engine is a sweetheart. While able to redline at 7,450 rpm, the power arrives much earlier, starting at around 3,500 rpm. The smoothness of the Boxer engine is obvious, but you can also get a sense of the inherent mechanical workings of the engine by the way it sounds and feels, giving the driver a level of intimacy so seldom felt in modern sports cars.”

The Scotiabank Giller Prizeâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; the best reading in Canada

ooking for something good to

read? Look no further than the

Scotiabank Giller Prize winners

for the best in Canadian writing.

2012 Scotiabank Giller Prize Winner

It’s Canada’s most prestigious literary honour. Developer Jack Rabinovitch started the awards in 1994 in honour of his late wife, pioneering book editor and literary journalist Doris Giller, who passed away from cancer the year before. It endowed an annual $25,000 cash award, the country’s largest literary prize. Scotiabank’s sponsorship increased the winner’s amount to $50,000 in 2005, and provided an additional $5,000 for four finalists. (scotiabankgillerprize.ca) The Giller’s launch coincided with increased international recognition for Canadian authors. Alice Munro, Margaret Atwood, Michael Ondaatje and Mordecai Richler won readers around the world as Canadian writing came into its own. In large part, the Scotiabank Giller Prize is responsible for this explosion of talent and exposure and has become the most important honour for emerging Canadian literary talent. Check out past winners. If you pick up one of their books, you are guaranteed a great read. This year’s winner was just announced at Toronto’s Ritz-Carlton Hotel on Oct. 30, 2012, see sidebar for details. We thank the Giller organization for assistance with this article.

Calgary-based humourist Will Ferguson’s 419, a bleak mystery centred on the dark world of Nigerian Internet scams, was recently named winner of the 2012 Scotiabank Giller Prize, the nation’s most prestigious literary award — and with a $50,000 purse, the most valuable. “I’d like to thank my longsuffering editor and Penguin Canada for supporting my possibly ill-advised shift to fiction,” said Ferguson, 48, who attended the Giller Prize gala at Toronto’s Ritz-Carlton Hotel in full highland regalia, including kilt, dirk and sporran.

“ The different ways that they can navigate society and the different restrictions that they face - I was very interested in exploring that.” -Esi Edugyan

2011 Half-Blood Blues, Esi Edugyan Recent Giller winner Esi Edugyan has won major honours for her novel Half-Blood Blues. In addition to the prestigious Giller, Edugyan’s book won the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize and the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award. It was also short-listed for the 2011 Man Booker Prize, the U.K’s top honour, and was a finalist in Canada for the Governor General’s and Rogers Writers’ Trust Prizes. Edugyan herself has a most unusual background. Born in Calgary to Ghanaian émigré parents who met at a moonlanding party in San Francisco, she spent five years hopping from residency to residency across Europe, living everywhere from Iceland to Spain and Germany before settling down in Victoria, B.C. “Every school I went to, there were like two black students,” recalls Edugyan. “I probably always felt slightly removed or slightly outside of things - even while feeling very much at home.” Told from a present perspective, HalfBlood Blues depicts the Nazis’ arrest of a German of African descent musician in occupied Paris. Edugyan conceived the

story while completing a residency in Stuttgart, Germany. Edugyan uses the multinational and multiracial band of musicians to explore varying levels of struggle they would have experienced in wartime Europe. “The different ways that they can navigate society and the different restrictions that they face - I was very interested in exploring that,” she said. “And how that would create tensions between them.” The narrative is told through the perspective of African-American bandmate Sidney, decades in the future, as he pieces together the events leading up to the arrest. “I like telling it from the perspective of Sidney, in terms of there being something unknowable or impenetrable about ‘The Kid,’ as they call [Hiero],” she said. It’s a great read—perfect for relaxing after your next road trip.

2010 The Sentimentalists, Johanna Skibsrud Nova Scotia-born Johanna Skibsrud, the youngest Giller winner, completed her BA in English Literature from the University of Toronto, an MA in English and Creative Writing from

Montreal’s Concordia University and is currently finishing her PhD in English Literature at the Université de Montréal. To support her literary efforts, she has worked with at-risk youth in the Canadian arctic, instructed in wilderness programs in Florida and Maine, taught ESL in Asia and worked as a sales associate for Toronto publishers. The Sentimentalists, a first novel (she had previously published poetry), connects an Ontario town’s flooding, the Vietnam War, a trailer in North Dakota and an unfinished boat in Maine as Skibsrud’s narrator maps her father’s past. The Sentimentalists captures a daughter’s wrestling with a heady family mythology. “The real beginning of this story,” says Skibsrud, “was a summer that I spent working on Flagstaff Lake, which covers four now-submerged townships in northern Maine, and served as the inspiration for the lake and buried town in my book.” “Skibsrud’s background as a poet is obvious and allows the prose to unravel in segments, pacing slow and then fast, with attention paid to precision and rhythm,” The Globe and Mail commented in its review. “The book is heavier on rumination and thoughtful turns of

phrase than action, plot or character development. There is a lot of focus on how things look and sound, and this is one of the strengths of the novel; the author’s ability to capture the slow moments in life where one can really think about the meaning of grief, the purpose of family and the concept of home.” Currently residing in Tucson, Arizona, Joanna is working on a second novel.

2009 The Bishop’s Man, Linden MacIntyre Son of a Port Hastings, N.S. miner, MacIntyre is perhaps the most well known of the Giller winners. Since 1990 he has been co-host of CBC’s weekly newsmagazine the fifth estate, and is a frequent guest host of The Current on CBC Radio One. The Bishop’s Man is the second in his Cape Breton trilogy (see article on driving the Cape’s Cabot Trail). Why Men Lie completed the trilogy in 2012. The book is set in the mid-to-late 1990s. Father Duncan MacAskill, a 50 year-old former university dean and Honduran Catholic missionary, has run afoul of church authorities. As punishment, his bishop assigns him back to his first parish, Stella Maris, in tiny Creignish located in southern Cape Breton Island. The book deals with some of the most difficult and shocking issues priests face in today’s society. “His new assignment proves less a homecoming than spiritual crossroad,” comments the Globe and Mail. “In the lonely glebe house of that tiny rural parish, MacAskill encounters the cold hard facts and consequences of the life he has lived, both in the priesthood and in growing up as the son of local drunk, and in the process discovers for himself

the solace of alcohol as a substitute for a church whose foundations seem to be moving out from under him.”

2008 Through Black Spruce, Joseph Boyden Of Irish, Scottish and Métis descent, Joseph Boyden writes about First Nations heritage and culture. His second novel, Through Black Spruce follows the story of Will, son of one of the characters in Three Day Road, an award-winning first novel about two Cree soldiers serving in the Canadian military during World War I. His second novel was also inspired by Ojibwe Francis Pegahmagabow, the legendary First World War sniper. The titles are part of a planned trilogy, the third of which is forthcoming. (josephboyden.com) Boyden grew up in Willowdale, Ontario and attended the Jesuit-run Brebeuf College School. Boyden’s father, Raymond Wilfrid Boyden, was a medical officer renowned for his bravery. King George VI personally awarded him the Distinguished Service Order and proclaimed him as the highest-decorated medical officer of World War II. “I’m forty years old, the third youngest of eleven children born into a strict Irish Catholic family,” recalls Boyden. “My age betrays the fact that my father sired a number of my siblings, including me, when he was quite a bit older than most fathers. I grew up with history and myth swirling around me, stories of my father’s war exploits and my uncle Erl’s Ojibwe ways inseparable. My father was blond and blue-eyed. Erl was brown and high-cheekboned and had a hooked nose. I was born into a family from a very different era.”

Boyden studied creative writing at York University and the University of New Orleans, and subsequently taught in the Aboriginal Student Program at Northern College. He divides his time between Louisiana, where he and his wife, Amanda Boyden, are writers in residence, and Northern Ontario. Other Giller winners of note are:

2007 Late Nights on Air, Elizabeth Hay In this story, Harry Boyd, a failed Toronto television refugee, returns to a small radio station in Yellowknife. Set in the summer of 1975, he falls in love with a voice on air, Dido Paris, just part of a cast of highly eccentric characters.

2006 Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures, Vincent Lam Bloodletting, a series of short stories, is based on Lam’s background as a physician, including his experiences with the SARS crisis. This year, Lam garnered a great deal of critical acclaim with his first novel, The Headmaster’s Wager, a story of the Chinese community before the fall of Saigon in the Vietnam War. It is based on the real-life history of his grandfather and other family legends. It’s a great read, perhaps even a masterpiece.

The Subaru XV Crosstrek: perfect choice for fun, inside or outside city limits

n the city, one car—in the country another? Is there an auto that, without compromise, handles off-road challenges and looks great driving up to a sophisticated urban event?

Look no further than the new 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek. It does it all. It is a crossover within a new and emerging compact SUV sub-segment. Mud, snow, the trail, rocky gravel or hauling gear— it’s got the ability to handle it all. Still, the Subaru XV Crosstrek is the perfect choice for those who crave fun, inside or outside city limits. It’s a value-packed vehicle with true crossover benefits (a commanding view, high ground clearance, generous cargo space, excellent versatility) combined with a sport hatchback’s clear advantages (crisp response, superior driving dynamics, stellar fuel efficiency). True to our heritage, it boasts outstanding handling, sporty driving and a supremely confident experience behind the wheel. The 2.0L Subaru Boxer Engine delivers impressive acceleration and refreshing efficiency. The fully independent suspension system counters with incredible stability and genuine corner-hugging capability. This assists city, highway and country driving. It also features a five-door design, expanded-capability chassis, high fuel economy, Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, everyday comfort and a go-anywhere, adventure-ready ride. There is nimble handling for the

urban driver, class-leading fuel efficiency, and all the qualities needed to make a quick getaway for the weekend. There is even significant towing capacity (680-kilogram) compared to its absence in direct competitors – get your sailboat ready!

Do we mean what we say about no compromise? The Subaru XV Crosstrek also has a decidedly fashion-forward edginess -roof rails, front underguard, and black wheel-arch cladding. There is also a rear spoiler, dark privacy glass and unique, black 17-inch alloy wheels, helping it achieve its generous ground clearance

“There is no doubt the Crosstrek represents fine weekend cottage or ski transportation wrapped up in a stylish package.” -National Post’s Rod Cleaver

for the best maneuvering in both city and country driving. In other words, the Subaru XV Crosstrek is the real thing. Recently Canadian auto journalists had a chance to experience the Subaru XV Crosstrek in Hawaii — and the good word is in from the U.S. and the U.K., too. Here are some initial media comments: The National Post’s Rod Cleaver traveled to Hawaii’s island of Oahu for his test drive. He gave it a full review, discussing aspects of performance, ground clearance, all-wheel drive, and transmissions. He pointed out that, “Subaru is the sort of manufacturer that’s always marched to the beat of a different drum.” Cleaver then zeroed in on the Subaru XV Crosstrek’s mission: “The new model replaces the previous Outback Sport and is designed to appeal to buyers in the growing compact crossover segment. While it shares the Subaru Impreza’s platform, the automaker gave XV Crosstrek a clearly defined off-road mission. The ground clearance (220 mm) matches the Outback wagon’s and is roughly 70 mm higher than the regular Impreza’s. Subaru says this is best in class…” Cleaver wrote in detail about the available transmissions: “Two transmissions will be offered — a five-speed manual and the second-generation Lineartronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). It offers a six-step manual mode with paddle shifters. Both transmissions have a hill-holding feature. As with Subaru’s other models, the allwheel-drive system differs according to the transmission. The manual model gets a viscous centre coupling that splits power 50/50 front to rear and can lock should wheelspin surface. The CVT transmission uses an Active Torque Split unit, which automatically splits the torque according to need…the torque

transfer is seamless, which adds to the level of stability.” The National Post writer understood something we’ve been saying for some time: “Subaru claims the lowest fuel consumption among compact all-wheeldrive CUVs with fuel economy ratings of 8.2 in the city and 6.0 L/100 km on the highway with the CVT. The manual transmission model is rated at 8.9 and 6.7 L/100 km, respectively. In fact, the fuel ratings surpass those of most frontwheel-drive competitors.” He described how Subaru arranged for a variety of on-road and off-pavement driving routes to showcase the new vehicle’s ability, pronouncing that the

“longer suspension travel and chassis strengthening yielded a surprisingly comfortable ride during the off-road portions of the test.” The National Post concluded: “There is no doubt the XV Crosstrek represents fine weekend cottage or ski transportation wrapped up in a stylish package. The vehicle compares well with CUVs from other manufacturers.” In addition to the Subaru BRZ’s previous honour (see page 6), the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek also has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) top award for good performance in its moderate overlap frontal, side, rollover and rear impact evaluations.

This distinction has helped Subaru pick up seven awards in total. “Subaru is the only auto manufacturer to earn a 2012 TOP SAFETY PICK for every model we build.” “For three years running, Subaru is the only automotive manufacturer with the distinction of earning IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK awards for every model it builds,” said Institute president Adrian Lund. “It’s tough to win, and we commend Subaru for making safety a top priority.” With great customer feedback, positive reviews and a car that is turning heads everywhere, we are very excited to welcome the new Subaru XV Crosstrek to our family.

Take a road trip this year

15 best Canadian drives for your Subaru

Cape Spear, St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Newfoundland

f there is one idea Canadian drivers love to debate about, it’s what is the most amazing drive in this great country. We are so fortunate that there are so many places to travel and we’ve uncovered some great places to explore. Check them out and tell us what you think. Where to start?

The Rock (Newfoundland)

Nova Scotia and The Cabot Trail

Let’s drive to the Rock and its famed Viking Trail. It’s designed for skill as well as speed and besides, you might see those tuned up WRXs whizzing by in the Targa Rally. Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest-themed highway, the Viking Trail, stretches all the way from the province’s west coast to Southern Labrador. It’s the only route to the popular UNESCO World Heritage sites at Gros Morne National Park and L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, both home to many ancient cultural treasures. The Vikings discovered this land a thousand years ago before 16th century Basque whalers also utilized it. (vikingtrail.org) Today, scenic fishing communities surround this Northern Peninsula where the Long Range Mountains expose geological wonders. As Parks Canada states, “Visitors will be at the foot of creation, where 10,000 year-old icebergs shine on the horizons while numerous whales migrate in their wake, and Atlantic Canada’s tallest lighthouse helps with the view.”

Jump on the ferry from Port-auxBasques. Located on the west coast of Newfoundland to North Sydney, it is a small community on the northern tip of Cape Breton Island, a 5-1/2 to 7 hours trip, depending on the weather. From there it’s a short journey to meet the 296-km Cabot Trail loop. The traditional route goes clockwise, an old practice based on keeping away from plunging cliffs. In that plan, you’d start with Baddeck, on the shores of the Bras d’Or Lakes, location of the inspiring Alexander Graham Bell museum. Bell invented much more than the telephone, although that would be

enough, wouldn’t it? (cabottrail.travel) While the trail is a popular route, there are many other attractions nearby. Gaelic is still taught here and the locals often gather for ceilidhs at Mabou’s Red Shoe pub, owned by the Rankin sisters of musical fame. Sadly, family member Raylene Rankin, 52, passed away over the Thanksgiving holiday, after a long battle with cancer. Her musical legacy will live on in Mabou’s fiddle playing and storytelling. There’s also the nearby Glenora Distillery, the only single-malt whiskey maker in Canada. The Margaree Valley, home to great fishing and even includes the Salmon Museum, an unusual spot for the real angler.

Quebec

Mt. Tremblant – From the village to the slopes

Historic rods and reels abound and no fish stories there! Next on the clockwise route is Acadian Country and Cheticamp, a small but lovely town that preserves French culture (different than Quebec’s) and language and traditional craftsmanship. It’s one of the best places to go whale watching and is the main entrance to the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, where there is truly incredible scenery. As one commentator stated, “As you enter the park, the road rises through a valley on cliffs that tower 300 meters above the water. Stop at one of the many lookout points to admire the views over the Bay of St. Lawrence and the hills and keep your eyes open. It’s quite common to see eagles soaring overhead and occasionally whales swim just offshore.”

The Park spans the entire trail and can be accessed from the south side from many points including Neils Harbor (where the Chowder House is right by the Lighthouse) and Ingonish. Also, don’t miss the top of the trail at Dingwall, where you can veer off and go to the majestic ocean views and beaches at Meat Cove, Bay St. Lawrence and Cape North. The Ingonish region has many fine hotels, including the celebrated Keltic Lodge and there’s wonderful hiking there, too. Also on the Island, but not to be missed is the Fortress of Louisburg National Historic Site. It is the largest reconstruction site in North America, with walls built between 1720 and 1740, and a major cog in the struggle between the French and English for control of what is now Canada. (nstravelguide.com)

With its rural nature and hilly territory, Quebec is always a favourite destination. Many drivers cite the Eastern Township Trail or the Laurentians as the best places to drive. But for the road not traveled, it’s hard to beat the Navigator’s Route (Route des Navigators) on the South Shore of the St. Lawrence Seaway. “Three centuries of navigating, fishing and shipbuilding history roll by as well as riveting views of a majestic river dotted by islands, picturesque villages and rich architectural heritage. The route runs for about 470 km along Route 132, linking Baiedu-Febvre (Centre-du-Québec) to Sainte-Luce (Bas-Saint-Laurent),” says the official guide to the trail. (bonjourquebec.com) Just a sampling of the drive’s wonderful qualities includes the following: Naval history buffs will be fascinated by the Musée maritime du Québec in L’Islet and its icebreaker and hydrofoil, and by the A. C. Davie shipyard in Lévis, facing Quebec City. Just off Montmagny lies Grosse-Île, a national historic site significant for having welcomed thousands of 19th-century Irish immigrants in search of a brighter future in the New World. “The island is part of an archipelago that, along with the river’s shores, serves as a stopover in the fall for masses of snow geese en route to their wintering grounds. Another must-visit site in the region is Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, “a pretty village where art and history flourish,” the guide also states. Other recommended Quebec drives include the King’s Road, and the Whale, Wine and New France Routes.

Ontario Ontario is huge! There are so many places to see that it’s hard to pick the best or even the most scenic. There’s Cottage Country and Northern Ontario and of course the Niagara Wine escarpment and Niagara Falls (how did you like Nik Wallenda’s walk over them)? If you’re looking for something adventurous, however, we’d like to introduce you to Prince Edward County. About 10 years ago, Prince Edward County, the historic agricultural, dairy and cheese-making Loyalist area, was named as Ontario’s newest official viticulture district, for its ideal winemaking microclimate. Since then, there has been an explosion of more than 30 new wineries and accompanying restaurants, gourmet shops and food-related events in what locals call “The County.” You can taste wine at all of them and there is also the 66 Gilead distillery, a small batch maker of local Loyalist Gin and three

unusual vodkas—whole wheat, Canadian pine and rye. The historic Black River Cheese Company also preserves almost century old fabrication traditions. (prince-edward-county.com) The Loyalist Parkway curves and twists through the County, through its leading town Picton and also the picturesque and colourful Wellington and Bloomfield. On Sept. 29, 2012, there was what was billed as ‘the picnic of a lifetime’ at the County’s Crystal Palace, a reproduction of the famous historical building in London, U.K. called “The Taste.” It featured a community of “regional chefs, winemakers, cider and beer masters,  artisanal food producers, farmers and artists” uniting to create “Eastern Ontario’s premier epicurean event.” Its wineries are so dynamic that Richard Karlo, head of a winery bearing his name, recently became an Ontario finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards program.

Prince Edward County’s Crystal Palace, a reproduction of the famous historical building in London, U.K.

For more information visit: thecountywines.com. Families and beach lovers know the County’s Sandbanks Provincial Park, noted for its picturesque sand dunes and beaches – the world’s largest fresh water sand bar and dune system. There are well-marked Wine, Taste and Art trails through the County; there are also many art galleries located there. One can even stay at Huff Estates, an inn on the grounds of an excellent winery that also includes an art gallery and sculpture garden. The County is located south of Belleville, just off the 401, almost equidistant between Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa. It is less than an hour from Kingston. Getting excited to explore? Tell them we sent you.

Manitoba Maybe some people don’t think of Manitoba as driver’s paradise but they just might be misinformed. Breathtaking, captivating, and beautifully green, Manitoba’s Highway #5 (the Parks Route) offers its visitors an unforgettable drive in the Southwest and Parkland regions. (parksroute.ca) There are activities for every season. Named for the large number of parks along its route, Highway #5 passes through Asessippi Provincial Park, “home to a variety of bird and animal species, including pelicans, great blue herons, kingfishers, ducks, western grebes, whitetailed deer, coyotes and raccoons.” There is also Duck Mountain Provincial Park. Part of the highland region known as the Manitoba Escarpment, it’s known locally as “the Ducks.” The park is classified as a Natural Park and is “home to dense forest, upland meadows and clear blue lakes.

Lake Audy, home of a small Manitoba bison herd

The waters are popular with anglers seeking to catch northern pike, pickerel, whitefish, brook trout, rainbow trout, brown trout and lake trout.” Riding Mountain National Park Manitoba’s first national park achieved this status in 1930. It had previously been set aside as a forest reserve, amid the surrounding area’s rapid deforestation. First Nations held the Riding Mountains area in great reverence. The townsite of Wasagaming was developed during the Great Depression by work crews hired through a federal relief program. Several impressive log constructions still exist from this era of the town’s development, giving it a distinctive, rustic flavour. An abundance of wildlife can be found here, including deer, moose, elk, black bear, and beaver. There are also a few Great Gray owls and wolves in the park. A small bison herd is kept at Lake Audy. Driving north, you’ll pass through Spruce Woods Provincial Park on your

way to Carberry. The Steels Ferry Overlook affords a spectacular view of the ancient valley and the modern Assiniboine River. Further north, across the Trans-Canada Highway are Neepawa, McCreary and Ste. Rose du Lac, where the Parks Route heads west toward the Saskatchewan border. Along the way you’ll visit Dauphin, Gilbert Plains, Grandview and Roblin.

Alberta In Alberta, determining the greatest drive ever is always difficult. Is it the Ice Fields Parkway, famous for its 232-km wander through the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site? There is beautiful country there – a vast wilderness of pristine mountain lakes, ancient glaciers and broad sweeping valleys. There are two national parks along the way, Banff and Jasper, and also the remarkably beautiful Columbia Icefields, where you can board a specially

equipped bus and walk on a glacier. It’s an “irreplaceable landscape rich in history and natural beauty second to none.” The icefields are the most famous part of the rugged mountainous Alberta landscape—perfect for a workout in the the new Subaru BRZ or testing the Subaru XV Crosstrek’s offroad capabilities. But what about the Rogers Pass? It’s located on the Trans-Canada Highway at the summit of Mount McDonald in Glacier National Park, 70 km east of Revelstoke and 80 km west of Golden. If you are B.C. bound, you are likely to head through it. Major A.B. Rogers discovered the pass on May 29, 1881 while working as a surveyor for the Canadian Pacific Railway. To avoid the railway having to detour around the ‘big bend’ of the Columbia River, James Jerome Hill hired Rogers, with a payment of $5,000 cash, to find a rail route through the Selkirk and Rocky Mountains. (vancouverisland.com) Originally slated to run through the northerly Yellowhead Pass, this route was changed to run through the ‘spiral’ Kicking Horse Pass, alongside the Kicking Horse River when construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway was turned over to a private company. It is a great place to stop the car and contemplate Canada’s great history of expansion and the world’s longest railway! Now a National Historic Site of Canada, the Rogers Pass is celebrated for some of the most sought-after hiking, backcountry skiing, camping and mountain climbing in North America and

it’s a major transit route, neighbouring the British Columbia and Alberta borders. A new ski area, the 3121-acre Revelstoke Mountain Resort, previously noted for heli-skiing now boasts North America’s highest lift-serviced vertical at 1,713 metres. An unusual place to stay in the area is the Mulvehill Creek Wilderness Inn and Wedding Chapel, whose Swiss hosts pride themselves in being off the grid, with their own waterfall power source and fresh eggs from their own hatchery every day.

Completed in 2009 in time for the 2010 Winter Olympics, the 104-km, $600-million project involved upgrading the corridor to improve safety, provide additional capacity and safeguard the aesthetics of the driving experience. The highway traverses extremely steep and hazardous slopes in addition to its immediate proximity to a mainline railway. The viability of construction and the cost

of little lakes is gathered here, reflecting the outline of the mountains high above. Alta Lake is the great divide in the Sea to Sky corridor. Water flowing from its south end reaches the Pacific via the Cheakamus and Squamish Rivers, while water flowing from its north end in the River of Golden Dreams eventually reaches the ocean through the Harrison watershed and the Fraser River.” No

British Columbia One doesn’t really need a guide to enjoy a drive in British Columbia. But there are two drives that we wanted to share -- The Pacific Rim Highway and the newly expanded (thanks to the 2010 Olympics) Sea to Sky route to the Whistler Blackcomb ski area. The drive from Port Alberni to Tofino on the Pacific Rim offers aweinspiring landscapes, including spotting whales and other marine life, vast forests, and bustling towns; these are only parts of what visitors encounter.    Travelling on the Pacific Rim Highway can be an inspiring experience of Vancouver Island’s Lake Louise, Alberta culture and natural wonders. There is also the eco-tourism of Clayoquot Sound. of the work was always a concern Ucuelet is a good place to stop for the for project developers. Pacific Rim Whale Festival, and visitors Certainly, Whistler’s success as a resort to Tofino (the western-most point in destination has propelled development, Canada) will not want to miss both commercial and recreational, in the town’s Botanical Gardens. other parts of the region, particularly Intensely scenic, the Sea to Sky Squamish and Pemberton. So too has Highway (Highway 99) crosses paths the popularity of the mountain bike and with two historic routes, the Pemberton the sport-utility vehicle – know anyone Trail and the Gold Rush Heritage Trail, who makes a great one? which linked the coast with the interior Something magical happens when in the days before the automobile. you arrive at the summit of the small (britishcolumbia.com) valley that contains Whistler. “A cluster

other valley in the Sea to Sky region has such “a wealth of small and mediumsized lakes. No other lakes have scenery quite like this to mirror. When you let your eyes rise from the reflection to admire the real thing, the contours of the ski runs on Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains pattern the forested slopes.” Above the tree line, you can still see “remnants of the most recent ice age in the glaciers that encrust the highest peaks.” Take a deep breath of the freshest air imaginable.

Trendspotter: Innovative new exercises enhance personal fitness and energy

ne of the most significant elements of working out is to find diverse and interesting modalities that add the essential element of enthusiasm encouraging you to achieve your fitness and health goals.

Let’s take a look at different and somewhat untraditional exercise modalities that are the craze across Canada. In Halifax, the Ready to Rumba Dance Studio offers Zumba classes. It is all the rage and listed on most accounts of the top 10 exercise trends! Zumba is a fitness program that combines Latin music and easy-to-follow dance moves and incorporates interval training, Zumba alternates fast and slow rhythms and resistance training. It can improve cardiopulmonary endurance when done at moderate intensity and duration. The bottom line is: if you enjoy Zumba, you’re more likely to stick with it — and more likely to enjoy the benefits of aerobic exercise. It is a fun workout. In Toronto, FitWall has generated a lot of attention since coming to Canada earlier this year. FitWall uses a Vertical Training modality, taking a participant from a horizontal to a vertical plane in a device that allows for the activation of all muscles from fingertip to toe during an exercise, each of which demands the burn of calories and provides maximum effects. There are nearly 15 fundamental FitWall movements with many more permutations and

combinations to target specific fitness, weight loss or sport-specific goals. With Certified FitWall Trainers supervising 30-minute workouts, both the cost and the time involved are far less than the typical workout with a personal trainer – with better results. FitWall is also part of top 10 fitness trends, under the express workout and personal training categories. In Winnipeg, Bollywood Dancercise

is offered by the Studio Bollywood iDANCE. Start Dancing and Live Healthy is what they say! A typical workout comprises a fitness and exercise routine heavily influenced by Bollywood films’ dance choreography styles. Metaphorically, you can drive out to a place with a distinctive an Indian vibe. If the regular cardio activities like jogging, walking and swimming have become a bore, Bollywood dancercise

FitWall - moving from a horizontal to a vertical plane.

For those that desire a healthy and strong body and an equally strong mental state to match, these varied exercises are key to produce optimum energy and fitness.

will get you on the floor and moving with rhythm you never thought you had. In Calgary, Square Dancing is seen as a wonderful recreational exercise activity for all ages. Square Dancing, a low impact activity, helps keep the body in shape and achieves a slower heart rate, lower blood pressure, and improved cholesterol profile. Many Square Dance movements strengthen weight-bearing bones and help prevent or slow down loss of bone mass (osteoporosis), burning off calories, and even adding years to your life. Square Dancing is also a mental challenge. Reacting quickly to the Square Dance caller keeps you mentally on your toes. The Calgary & District Square & Round Dancers Association (C&D) is the non-profit, umbrella organization for these Calgary-area clubs. In Vancouver, some fitness aficionados are hitting amazing spas. The relaxation therapies offered at these facilities are a powerful maintenance activity. Get a massage or reflexology treatment, or indulge in a spa

treatment. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll leave looking good and feeling good! You might consider Chi at the Shangri-La where all treatments are based on natural healing methods. The brand-new Wushu Body Wisdom Massage starts with stretching (imagine yoga poses over a bamboo stick), then finishes with an hour-long massage with oils customized to your primary element (metal, water, wood, fire, or earth) to harmonize the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s energy. Heavenly! For those that desire healthy and strong body and an equally strong mental state to match, these varied exercise modalities are key to produce optimum energy and fitness. They will keep you fit and trim and ready to keep up with an exciting lifestyle and enjoy it by changing it up, the smart way. And by the way. What do you do after any one of these fitness activities? Do that long cross-country ski trail? Kayak that river? Or maybe a long hot bath and a nap might do perfectly! Now if all that seems just a bit easy, then why not consider committing to Triathlon training?

Square dancing can be both fun and a great exercise.

The Wushu Body Wisdom Massage harmonizes the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s energy.

Since 1997, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve sponsored what is now called the Subaru Ironman Canada in Penticton, Okanagan Valley, B.C. Often, more than 2,000 athletes compete in this fantastic 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike and full 26.2-mile marathon event, completed in August. For results, go to ironman.ca. It is the culmination of a series of Ontario Triathlons and Duathlons in Waterloo, Guelph, Peterborough, Muskoka, Orillia, Niagara and Guelph. (Become a friend: facebook.com/subaru.series). This year, too, for the first time there was an Ironman event in Mt. Tremblant, Quebec; it was a qualifier for the world championship. We are also pleased to report that The Subaru of Hamilton (Ont.) Niagara Running Series continues following the passing of its race director, Jerry Friesen. He passed away as he lived: running. The runners are providing the best tribute to him of all: keeping the race alive. (instride.ca).

From Sooke Harbour, B.C. to Water Street, Newfoundlandâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Canada Loves to Dine Out!

hat is better than the sun in your face, the wind in your hair and the extraordinary Canadian landscape to guide you on your path? How about a destination that promises delicious food and a stimulating, often quirky atmosphere. Check out

our list of 15 interesting food destinations across the country. No matter where

you are, you will find a foodie destination that is well worth the drive.

Maritimes Raymonds 95 Water Street, St. John’s, N.L. A1C 1AS (709) 579-5800 Raymonds, located in downtown St. John’s, is blessed with access to some of the world’s best seafood and wild game. It sources locally grown ingredients and uses independent purveyors to bring the freshest ingredients to your table. A collaboration between head chef Jeremy Charles and one of Canada’s top wine experts, sommelier Jeremy Bonia, Raymonds was recognized by Air Canada’s enroute.ca as Canada’s Best New Restaurant in 2011 for its tasty menu items like fresh roasted rack and braised shank of Newfoundland lamb with Jerusalem artichokes and the Arctic char or Gilthead Sea Bream platters. So if you are driving up the East Coast of Canada be sure to stop in for a seafood feast that shouldn’t be missed. Bistro 22 16 Inglis Place, Truro, N.S. B2N 4B4 (902) 843-4123 According to Chronicle Herald food critic Bill Spurr, “Bistro 22 is well worth the drive,” to Truro, the ‘Hub of Nova Scotia,’ with dishes like haddock chowder and the mixed green salad with a cider vinaigrette that he describes as “flavourful and outstanding.” Owned and operated by native Nova Scotian Chef Dennis Pierce, the bistro offers homemade bread, cakes and even ice cream. The restaurant is renowned for having the best-mashed potatoes and the menu includes some exceptional fish dishes. Usually people in Truro drive to the city to enjoy a nice meal out, but Bistro 22 has guests making their way to the small town to catch Chef Dennis’ homemade creations. It’s at the intersection of every major highway so it’s easy to get there from Halifax or just about anywhere.

Quebec ommery Ice Restaurant - Snow Village P 130 chemin tour de l’île Parc Jean Drapeau Montreal, QC H3C 4G8 (514) 788-2181 Winter isn’t known as the season for road trips for anyone who doesn’t have the confidence of a Subaru, but Montreal’s Snow Village makes a winter drive well worth it. In addition to Snow Village’s ice

hotel and ice bar, Pommery is Montreal’s very own ice restaurant. The first of its kind in North America, the entire restaurant is made of ice and snow and requires rebuilding on a yearly basis in time for the winter season. The subzero dining room has a seating capacity of 60 and the house Chef Eric Gonzalez, recipient of a Michelin star at age 27, has assured that making reservations beforehand is a must. Guests should

Resto Muvbox: The Lobster Box Rue De la Commune Ouest Montreal, QC H2Y 1H2 Resto Muvbox represents a new wave of snack trucks. Built from a redesigned shipping container, the Muvbox was designed to be environmentally friendly. It was built using sustainable and recyclable materials and runs on solar power. Resto Muvbox’s menu focuses on local seafood and is stationed at the corner

The Pommery Ice Restaurant requires rebuilding each year

remember to dress warmly and bring coats, mittens and toques because the entrees are the only things that are warm in this igloo-inspired establishment. At the Ice Restaurant, Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive Subarus never have to worry about getting out of their parking space.

of McGill and de la Commune in Montreal’s Old Port. Its specialty is the lobster roll with the main ingredient coming from Quebec’s Îles-de-la-Madeleine, located in the gulf of the St. Lawrence River. Resto has received rave reviews in The National Post’s Appetizer column and has been recognized as a top trend in Canadian House & Home. While the container is portable don’t wait for it to come to you, take the drive; you won’t be disappointed.

in Montreal.” Owned and operated by chefs David McMillan and Frédéric Morin, the 75-seat restaurant located in Little Burgundy uses only the best quality ingredients as the meat and fish are prepared on their homemade, backyard smoker and many of the vegetables and greens are grown on the restaurant’s beautiful terrace. The food can be described as hearty and playful with interesting options like the truffled beercan chicken and the foie gras double downer, a high-end version of the KFC sandwich. Its cookbook, too, took top critical honours this year, introducing more people to The Art of Living According to Joe Beef, A Cookbook of Sorts. That’s really its title— available at Indigo.

Joe Beef 2491 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest Montréal, QC H3J 1N6 (514) 935-6504 Joe Beef opened in 2005 and quickly became one of Montreal’s hot spots for foodies. It was described in Bon Appetit magazine as “cheeky and rambunctious in atmosphere; dead serious about food,” and is featured in many top ten lists as well as New York Times’ article “36 Hours

Au Pied de Cochon Cabane à Sucre (Sugar Shack) 11382, rang de la Fresniere St. Benoit de Mirabel, QC J7N 2R9 (450) 258-1732 Cabane à Sucre is the next big innovation by world-renowned Chef Martin Picard of Au Pied de Cochon fame (specializing in Quebec farmhouse cuisine –Pig’s head for 2, Duck in a Can). Picard has made his name by being “Quebec’s wild chef, a man with unbridled culinary imagination, an appetite for fat-rimmed pork products and a no-holds-barred lust for excess,” said Lesley Chesterman in the Montreal Gazette. At the Sugar Shack restaurant located in the Laurentians, approximately 30 minutes north of Montreal, Maple Syrup is not just used to drizzle on pancakes. During the syrup season (March 1 - April 30) every dish on the menu uses the sweet Canadian confection as a key ingredient in dishes that range from a classic apple pie to a bizarre serving of

confederation beaver. “What fun it was to see a creative thinker let loose on the traditional cabane-à-sucre menu. There was the classic tourtière and pea soup, but also ducks braised in maple syrup, lobster maki rolls and maple baked Alaska,” Chesterman added. “The ambience was electric, and the fine wines flowed. And this was a family affair as I recall seeing Picard’s beautiful children Emile and Charlotte carrying in buckets of sap to his uncle, Marc ‘Mon oncle’ Picard, who is in charge of all maplesyrup production.” If you are driving through Montreal’s sugar shack region be sure to stop in to see what Martin Picard has cooked up. Le Clocher Penché Bistrot 203 rue Saint-Joseph Est, St-Roch, Québec City, QC G1K 3B1 (418) 640-0597 If you are passing through Quebec City be sure to stop in at Le Café du Clocher Penché for a delicious brunch or dinner

you will not soon forget. The restaurant’s staff provides a friendly and professional atmosphere while its team of passionate cuisine artisans make this stop a local favourite. The décor shows off the building’s high ceilings and the imposing vault-door gives away the restaurant’s worst-kept secret: the building was once

Canadiana cuisine and extensive wine cellar have established Canoe as “one of Toronto’s best restaurants.” From Nunavut caribou to pan-seared Quebec foie gras, head chef Anthony Walsh and his team of passionate foodies provide a seasonal menu and offer top ingredients that make it worth the hectic drive through Toronto traffic.

Enjoy a glass of wine at Le Café

a bank. The establishment is known for its inventive bistro cuisine (sans pretentious fluff) with brunch items like its very own grilled cheese sandwich and a salmon tartar with grapefruit dressing. The dinner menu changes daily with a focus on local, fresh ingredients and includes not-to-miss items like gnocchi with stewed veal, mushrooms and fresh peas in spicy lobster oil.

it’s kick-ass creative and proud of it.” Its location high atop the TD Bank Tower provides a dazzling view of Toronto’s cityscape. The quality service, chic

Ontario Canoe 54th Floor, TD Bank Tower 66 Wellington St. W., Toronto, ON M5K 1H6 (416) 364-0054 Known as a top culinary destination, Canoe is defined by its reflection of Canada’s rich raw environment. The Globe and Mail’s Joanne Kates describes Canoe as feeling “very New York, in the sense that it’s high in the sky, it has ultra smooth service that suggests our every wish is their command,” but most of all

The Rainbow Room by Massimo Capra 5685 Falls Avenue Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3K7 (905) 374-4447 ext. 4134 Niagara Falls, one of Canada’s top tourist destinations, welcomes people driving from all over North America to take in the incredible natural wonder. People can enjoy a fine dining experience anywhere, but only The Rainbow Room offers a panoramic view of the breathtaking falls while you enjoy a delectable meal. The restaurant located within the Crown Plaza Hotel has been featured by food

editor Jennifer Baine of the Toronto Star and has a menu that features dishes like Chef Massimo’s Veal Chop (organic, with truffle and romano cheese polenta and veal demi-glace) and Fettuccini Bolognese (with handmade noodles and classic meat sauce). Each meal is paired with a wine from one of Niagara’s awardwinning wineries selected by Canada’s wine expert Tony Aspler. The Rainbow Room is truly a gem in the Niagara Falls tourist trap.

Winnipeg’s favourite restaurants and was voted by Uptown magazine as Best New Restaurant and Best Burger in 2011.

Alberta

Atelier’s Chef Marc Lepine combines traditional and molecular elements

Atelier 540 Rochester St., Ottawa, ON K1S 4M1 (613) 321-3537 Atelier’s head chef and owner, Marc Lepine, earned the title of Culinary Champion 2012 at the Canadian competition held in February. Atelier has appeared on numerous top ten lists including Ottawa magazine’s Best Restaurants list, Vacay.ca’s Top 50 Restaurants in Canada and The Globe and Mail’s New and Noteworthy. Atelier’s chefs use a combination of traditional and modern cooking techniques to plate their innovative creations including using

molecular gastronomy to embrace the science behind food preparation. The restaurant features a 12-course tasting menu and professional wine pairing by the establishment’s sommelier. Dishes include a variety of powders, foams, dehydrated components and frozen elements with some including more than 50 components per plate! Past menu items have included mouthwatering soft shell crab, boar, cod and Atelier’s creative version of a Caesar salad. The restaurant lives up to its reputation of serving food that takes your mouth and mind for a ride.

Manitoba Boon Burger Café 79 Sherbrook Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 2B2 (204) 415-1391 Boon Burger Café is Canada’s first exclusively vegan burger café offering a variety of veggie burgers that will satisfy even the biggest of meat lovers. Its menu items are healthy, tasty, cruelty-free and fairly priced making Boon Burger Café a great place to bring the whole family. After opening a few short years ago the Café has quickly become one of

he Grizzly House T “For Lovers & Hedonists” 207 Banff Avenue, Banff, AB T1L 1B4 (403) 762-4055 Barbara and Peter Steiner opened the Grizzly House in 1967. Visitors from all over the world come to take in the extraordinary mountain view from the front patio and the quirky, rustic décor inside the canoeshaped restaurant. The inside is decorated with wood paneled walls, a wood carved bear, totem poles, bearskin rugs and telephones stationed at each of the tables letting guests call on other guests for dining suggestions. The Grizzly House is famous for its fondues and sizzling hot rock selections that are available in 14 varieties including beef, chicken, rattlesnake, buffalo, shark and lobster. If you are driving through Banff be sure to check out this quirky dining experience.

British Columbia Vij’s 1480 W 11th Avenue Vancouver, B.C. V6H 3J3 (604) 736-6664 Vij’s was described by Mark Bittman of the New York Times as being “easily among the finest Indian restaurants in the world.” Founded in 1994 by Vikram Vij and his wife Meeru Dhalwala, their philosophy when it comes to the food is to keep the spices and cooking techniques Indian. The menu is changed seasonally and it’s inspired by cooking techniques from all regions of India. The chefs use meats, seafood and produce that are available locally when creating masterpieces such as their yogurt and

Cuckoo’s Trattoria and Pizzeria is another popular eatery at The Old Country Market

tamarind grilled chicken and coconut curried vegetables. The highly influential Vij’s has become a staple for foodies traveling through Vancouver and we suggest you make the stop too. he Old Country Market T “Home of Goats on the Roof” 2310 Alberni Highway Coombs, B.C. V0R 1M0 (250) 248-6272 The original Old Country Market was founded by Kristian Graaten and his wife, Solveig, who immigrated to Vancouver from Norway in 1950. The market is now owned and operated by Larry and Lene Geekie. Located just a short drive from Port Alberni on the gateway to Canada’s West Coast, it’s ’worth a detour,’ as the Michelin Guide refers to special

places. It has become one of British Columbia’s top tourist destinations and not just for the mouthwatering homemade hamburgers. The market carries wide selections of cheeses made with berries, chocolate truffles as well as beer- or wine-aged cheeses. The Old Country Market has also gained attention worldwide for its sod roof inhabited by a family of goats. Larry first borrowed the furry creatures to help mow the long grass on the roof, but after they gained a lot of attention they became permanent tenants. Fortunately, they don’t appear on the menu. There really are goats on the roof at the Old Country Market.

ooke Harbour House ~ S near Victoria, B.C. 1528 Whiffen Spit Road Sooke, B.C. V9Z 0T4 (250) 642-3421 Located 45 minutes from Victoria on Whiffen Spit Beach, the Sooke Harbour House is an award-winning and internationally renowned Canadian dining (and beautiful driving) destination. The ocean front inn provides a beautiful landscape to enjoy the chef’s mouthwatering creations made from local ingredients including organic rabbit, veal, chicken and duck as well as seafoods such as Pacific salmon, rockfish and halibut. The resort features a certified organic herb and flower garden with over 200 edible herbs, greens, edible flowers and vegetables; it is home to one of Canada’s best wine cellars. If you are driving through the West Coast be sure to take a detour to the Sooke Harbour House, the oceanfront view and fresh menu items make it a destination that shouldn’t be missed.

Toronto Subaru Club HyperMeeting Raises Funds for Ronald McDonald House

They began arriving for the 9th annual Toronto Subaru Club HyperMeeting at 11 a.m. at Subaru Canada Head Office, in Mississauga, Ont. There were more than 800 passionate and loyal Subaru fans, reflecting the heart and soul of the brand, those who love to drive and enjoy their Subarus every day. There was lots of fun for the kids, too. “For the second year in a row we decided to make it a family friendly event so that all generations of Subaru enthusiasts (old, new and future) could enjoy themselves,” commented Derek Serianni, president, Toronto Subaru Club. The parade of nearly 400 Subaru automobiles represented an array of models, years, and accessories. The event was one of the largest of its kind anywhere in the country. “The range of colors and styles was great fun to observe,” observed the National Post’s Brian Harper, who attended the event along with other media representatives. “Scattered among the vendors throughout the parking lot were copious Imprezas — some out-andout rally cars, some stock, but most in various stages of tune. There were also smattering of Foresters, Legacys,

a stunning black SVX, an XT (still as odd as ever) and even a Japanese-market, right-hand-drive R2.” The exciting new Subaru BRZ was there, garnering many second glances before the club participants began to nod heads in recognition: “Of course, that’s the new sports car…rear-wheel drive, all-new Subaru Boxer Engine.” We also showed off the new Subaru XV Crosstrek to Subaru owners and club members. The day was also devoted to raising some $9,000 for the Ronald McDonald House. It’s our charity of choice this year, and we are so proud of how dealers, enthusiasts, and friends are supporting with fundraising. (See article on Newfoundland Targa Rally).

Many attendees were moved by Daril Holmes’ heartwarming testimony. He poignantly related what the House has meant to his family members, as they pulled together to support his young son in a struggle against childhood leukemia. In keeping with our tradition, Subaru Canada is proud to announce that we will match the Toronto Subaru Club’s fundraising efforts dollar for dollar in support of this very worthwhile cause. Having a local meet in your city? Then join us on Facebook, and tell us all about it! facebook.com/SubaruCanada

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With the help of Pre-Collision Braking, should drivers ahead of you unexpectedly hit their brakes or cut you off, EyeSight™ will warn you, apply the brakes to help you slow your vehicle, and at lower speeds can even help you stop.

In the event that you accidentally drift your vehicle to the edge of your lane and begin to cross into another, EyeSight’s™ Lane Departure and Sway Warning features watch for clearly marked lane markers and deliver a chime to warn you.

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the vehicles travelling in front, as well as obstacles, traffic lanes and other items. Relayed to the EyeSight™ computer, video information is also networked with the car’s braking system and electronic throttle controls.

Combining safety and convenience features, EyeSight™ uses two Subarudeveloped charge-coupled device (CCD) cameras, mounted on the windshield’s upper edge. The EyeSight™ system processes stereo images to identify

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Subaru is known for its strong commitment to technology and safety. We feel these two attributes walk hand in hand, with one enabling the other. The introduction of EyeSight™ is a testimony to that dedication. EyeSight™ is available on the 2013 Subaru Legacy and Outback 3.6R Limited models. The new 2013 Legacy has undergone an extensive facelift with a restyled front end including new headlights, grille and front bumper. Both vehicles also introduce chassis enhancements, which improve handling quality, as well as new amenities including audio capabilities. The 2013 Outback has also undergone a facelift with revised styling. With the EyeSight™ technology on board, the 2013 Subaru Legacy and Outback provide a new level of confidence in the driving experience. EyeSight™ can detect vehicles and objects travelling in front and can potentially reduce damage in an impact. It integrates Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-Collision Braking and Lane Departure Warning. Using three-dimensional images captured by cameras mounted at the top of the front windscreen, EyeSight™ provides audible and visual warnings to prompt the driver to take action. Apart from these built-in functions, EyeSight™ will also apply will also apply the brakes automatically when necessary, to help avoid or reduce the severity of a detected frontal collision.

Pre-Collision Throttle Management

Adaptive Cruise Control

With the Pre-Collision Throttle Management feature, EyeSight™ will help minimize or assist you in avoiding impact with large objects in front of your vehicle by reducing acceleration, even when the accelerator is fully applied. It can also help to reduce impacts in situations when “Drive” is accidentally selected instead of “Reverse” by cutting power if it sees an object in front.

Traffic doesn’t always flow, but with EyeSight’s™ Adaptive Cruise Control feature, you not only can keep your vehicle at a set speed, but you can also look ahead and help keep your speed automatically adjusted so that your vehicle maintains a safe distance from the car ahead of you. It even has the ability to bring your vehicle to a complete stop and then resume moving when traffic has begun moving again.

EyeSight™ Wins Major Japanese Technology Award

on either side of the rearview mirror. Adaptive cruise control maintains a preset distance between the vehicle ahead, which came in handy following skittish drivers on the area’s heavily policed roads. The lane-departure feature is something we wish more vehicles had, since we don’t hold out much hope for drivers resisting urges to rubberneck, text or both. In a way, it also promotes better lane-change behavior. Our apparent habit of simultaneous signaling and merging produced visual and audible objections from EyeSight™. That can be avoided by first signaling, then changing lanes.

Subaru’s EyeSight™ driver-assist system, developed by parent company Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI), won a prestigious Japanese government science and technology prize. The award honours those who have made noteworthy contributions either to science and technology, research and development or to its public understanding. The five engineers who developed EyeSight™ received the prize for Science and Technology 2012, Development Category, from Japan’s Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. They work in the Third Vehicle Research and Experiment Department, Subaru Engineering Division. It is the first time FHI has won EyeSight™ Front Monunted Cameras the award. EyeSight™ is also capable of detecting things like animals – or considering we were in OBX [Outer Banks], party animals wandering into the Outback’s Thomas Bey, Car Connection path and warning the driver. It even “Having 20/13 EyeSight™ is beyond the employs pre-collision braking that can sharpness most of us can claim. EyeSight™ bring the car to a halt. Subaru stresses driver assist in 2013 Subaru Outback and it’s no substitute for good old-fashioned Legacy models is easier attained. defensive driving, but is also confident After announcing its U.S. debut at the it’s a big step to avoiding or at least 2012 New York Auto Show, Subaru invited minimizing crashes. us to the Outer Banks of North Carolina to We agree. While the staged experience the system firsthand and get a demonstrations were informative and taste of how Outback owners utilize their useful, the best example of EyeSight™ at work was when we least expected it. cars. In other words, we didn’t drive to the Unbeknownst to us, a local landscaper mall or soccer practice. we were following on the highway had Instead, between jaunts on four-wheelno functioning signals or taillights. As drive-only beach routes, EyeSight™ he braked hard for a quick turn, we impressed us with its myriad of safety suddenly noticed his license plate was functions on duty through a pair of cameras

First Experiences with EyeSight™

held on with Phillips-head screws. Closing in quickly. In the split second we were interjecting, ‘Oh shucks!’ (or something to that effect) and about to nail the pedal, EyeSight™ was already on the brakes and saving our bacon. We’ve never been so thankful for truth in advertising.”

Owner’s Corner Every Subaru vehicle is designed and built to offer you the highest possible quality and reliability. We are proud of our vehicles and are also proud to stand behind them with maintenance schedules that protect your investment. We recently developed the 500,000-km maintenance schedule program. The extended mileage and program covers the best ways to care for your Subaru for many years and kilometers of worry-free driving. You may notice, in some cases, that maintenance intervals are not the same as what’s listed in your Warranty booklet. This is done for a few reasons; the most common benefit is to take advantage of our new and more efficient fluids. For instance older Subaru vehicles changed transmission oil at 72,000 km; with the new and improved oils, a change is now required at 96,000 km to save you time and money. From simple do-it-yourself maintenance to the Six Star Service offered by the certified Subaru factory-trained technicians at your local Subaru Dealer, it has never been easier to prolong the life of your Subaru. Visit our website Subaru.ca under the “Owner Resources” section for all the details regarding Warranty, Maintenance, and more to help keep your Subaru running at its most reliable potential with a prolonged life.

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Subaru accessories make a special driving experience even more extraordinary BRZ Rear Diffuser Improves Aerodynamic Performance Even More So there it is—the world’s newest rear-drive sports car, with an all-new front-mounted Subaru Boxer Engine. The centre of gravity is so low, even lower than other Boxer-powered

Subaru BRZ rear diffuser

Subarus, like the Impreza. It’s stylish and sexy, with sculpted seats that just call for a great driving experience with the high-rev, sporttuned motor. It’s also head-turningly beautiful, an instant classic. But like most Subaru owners, maybe you

are just a little more individualistic than everyone else. You need to add that special something no one else has: the Subaru BRZ rear diffuser. It’s a lower rear body panel that helps direct air flow, adding a sculpted finishing touch to the sport car’s lower rear body line. Working with other aerodynamic components to help produce downforce, diffusers take advantage of air displacement. When vehicles move forward airflow around the car’s back end is disrupted, causing a vacuum of low-pressure air behind the car that exerts drag. Channeling the high-speed airflow from underneath the car, diffusers

Subaru XV Crosstrek underguards

XV Crosstrek Accessories Enhance The Offroad Experience

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redirect the airflow to transition smoothly into the low-pressure vacuum behind the vehicle. This smoother under-the-chassis airflow reduces drag, enabling better from spoilers and other aerodynamic components. Subaru BRZ drivers—how does that pique your curiosity? Talk to your dealer about installing a rear diffuser soon for the ultimate in customization. And while you are at it, consider the other exciting BRZ accessory—chrome fender trim. It’s just that extra touch of chrome added to the fender grill panels that makes your BRZ different than anyone else’s.

Trailer Hitch Kit The 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek is remarkable in many ways, but the 680kg towing capacity adds practicality to its great performance. In a test preview, one writer commented, the XV Crosstrek “made quick work of the slippery grades, water crossings and lengthy stretches of rough soil we encountered along the way. Subaru’s renowned Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive worked so well, we can’t recall a single instance of traction loss, that is, when we weren’t deliberately trying to spin the wheels.” Now imagine a Trailer Hitch Kit added to that, designed and engineered by Subaru specifically for the XV Crosstrek, with a removable tow ball mount? The kit comes complete with trailer hitch, drawbar, wiring harness, high strength bolts and fitting instructions. Now where is your boat? Underguards The Subaru XV Crosstrek, the no compromise urban car that’s equally

ready for adventure in the country, will inevitably hit some rocky and winding muddy roads. With its sleek, muscular city presence and its outstanding offroad driving dynamics, the youthful drivers will for sure put it through its paces. And we are very happy about that! “We went over rocks and rough patches with enough jostling to make the route fun, but not enough to make it uncomfortable,” the writer for Yahoo’s Motoramic described his test drive. “The car handled tight turns and down slopes with skill and vigor. It felt like I was piloting it through some sort of mega fun jungle-themed amusement-park ride.” But during a drive like that you want to keep your Subaru XV Crosstrek protected and preserve its appearance for when you attend sophisticated and elegant city events. For those evenings, we are introducing a new Subaru-designed accessory: protective Underguards, for the front, side or back. Bumper and side protection is an extra measure that many will choose to protect their important lifestyle purchase, the XV Crosstrek.

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Make a Pledge for Targa Rally Race and Support Ronald McDonald House

onald McDonald House has always been something near and dear to Subaru’s heart. We’ve previously sponsored the Subaru Canada Room in the Toronto House.

Last year, the Ronald McDonald House provided 30,000 nights of comfort for families in need and was expanded to 96 bedrooms, which can support 81 families per night. Across the country, there are 13 Houses, serving more than 10,000 families.

“ It’s efforts like these that make me highly confident we will raise more than we imagined.” -Mike Davenport This year, something very special happened with Subaru dealers across the country; they expected to direct more than $100,000 to Ronald McDonald Houses in their local communities. We at Subaru Canada offered to provide up to $30,000 in matching funds. The effort’s leaders were Mike Davenport, of Davenport Subaru in Orillia, Ontario and Jon Howard of Capital Subaru in St.John’s, Newfoundland. For the past four years, the two have competed in the Targa Newfoundland

Rally, which attracts approximately 200 competitors each year from countries as far away as the Turks & Caicos and Australia. In the race, with navigator Shawn Monete, dealership head technician, Davenport cuts a wide swath in his blue 2002 Subaru WRX, specially modified for rally use. Jon Howard, assisted by Matt Kelland, competed in a white souped up 2004 WRX (with a full STI drive train). Last year, the two raised funds for the Rally for the Kids, which directed funds for pediatric departments of local hospitals

Visiting Newfoundland, the Subaru way. The organizers of the Targa rally, with its four Subaru competitors, are proud of their rally. “We offer a 2,200-kilometre course with scenery and competition we know you won’t find anywhere else,” said Targa Newfoundland president Robert Giannou. “Drivers enjoy the paved, open roads of eastern and central Newfoundland and the many wonders of natural beauty. Our competitors’ only complaint may be that their speed is so fast and focus so good, they have little time to enjoy the ocean smell or the up close and personal views of the Atlantic.”

Targa Rally teams with one WRX modified more than the other.

Competitive sections are held on roads closed to the general public and comprise 20 per cent of the total course. “And while [we] can’t promise you weather (prepare for the unexpected),” Giannou added. “We can promise you community support unlike any other. Newfoundlanders will be waiting for you as you tackle each stage and you might find your greatest fans are hundreds of school children eager for an autograph and a picture.” Over nine years later, Targa Newfoundland remains one of only three Targa events worldwide – besides Targa Tasmania, there is also Targa New Zealand. The event annually engages over 2,000 volunteers in 70 communities and generates an average of $16 million per year (directly and indirectly) for the provincial economy – making it a considerable contributor to small business in rural Newfoundland. Since 2005, Targa Newfoundland has also raised $160,000 for its official charity of choice, Easter Seals. In 2010, Targa Newfoundland named Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador the official charity of choice.

and the Sick Children’s Hospital Foundation, Toronto. “Some of the roads have connected villages that were once only accessible by boat,” Davenport commented. “All over Newfoundland, the scenery and the people are incredible. You are a hero wherever you go.” “One of the most important parts of this is that the funds will stay in local communities,” Davenport said. “Whatever funds a dealer raises will be directed to Ronald McDonald Houses in their province.” “It’s a friendly competition,” said Howard. “But I intend to raise more funds than Mike Davenport.” Davenport said that Quebec dealers, for example, are directing the funds from their golf tournaments toward the two Ronald McDonald Houses in La belle province. In Ottawa, Ogilvie Subaru dealer principal Arnie Mierins heard of this effort and upped the contribution to $5,000. Ogilvie, one of the country’s first Subaru dealers, was soon matched by Sonia Koller of Otto’s Subaru, also in Ottawa. “It’s efforts like these that make me highly confident we will raise more than we imagined,” added Davenport, who is also participating with local McDonald’s franchisees to raise even higher amounts, with car wash days and a mini rally with the Subaru of Toronto club. Howard has donated a 2012 Outback to the local Ronald McDonald House, so patients can be driven back and forth to the hospital. He is soliciting both corporate and media sponsors for his donation efforts.

A symbol of our past. A blueprint for our future. The SUBARU BOXER engine – for over 45 years, a legacy of innovation, power and performance. Today, the BOXER reflects the dedication to engineering excellence and cutting-edge design that sets Subaru apart. Its unique horizontal design creates a lower centre of gravity, improved balance, and increased efficiency. Like in all Subaru models, the BOXER will now take its rightful place at the heart of the all-new Subaru XV Crosstrek and the all-new Subaru BRZ. This marks another milestone for the legendary engine, and signals the next step in its ongoing evolution. At Subaru, we don’t mimic – we create. And the Boxer is our proof. To find out why we put the Subaru Boxer engine in every vehicle we make, visit subaru.ca or your local Subaru dealer today.

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