Even before visitors arrive in Edmonton, Alberta, many are amazed that a city of this size could boast an international airport with non-stop flights to more than 50 global destinations. Not only is Edmonton convenient to get to, but it has a huge number of outstanding facilities, which, in turn, host world-class events and festivals.

The Edmonton theatre and performing arts scene is thriving as venues in the city’s Downtown Arts District are attracting more and more in-demand acts and performers from across Canada and around the world. Art lovers are ecstatic about the construction of the new Art Gallery of Alberta, due to open its doors next year Edmonton, Alberta. With over 30,000 square feet of quality museum space, the Art Gallery is set to become one of the top Edmonton attractions. The gallery will offer education and instruction, as well as hosting international and local art exhibits year round.

Among Brampton hotels, the Courtyard by Marriott Brampton is pulling out all the stops this summer as families gear up for a road trip through the Toronto area. With amazing package deals for families with kids like the Family Escape Package, or the Cars Eat Free Package for guests with vehicles, travellers appreciate the great room rates, excellent service and fun incentives for staying at this luxury Toronto airport hotel with high speed Internet.

July and August are classic Nova Scotia family vacation times, when parents and kids hop in the car and head for adventure. Nova Scotia spa vacation destinations, like Nova Scotia Signature Resorts, understand that for parents to really unwind, their kids must be engaged with a variety of entertaining and exciting activities.

In July 2009, Halifax Nova Scotia will welcome Tall Ships from around the world along with vessels from Canada’s own fleet – and you could be at the centre of it all.

Those looking for a summer holiday filled with canoeing, hiking, golfing and wildlife watching will be amazed to discover Edmonton, Alberta.

With the summer right around the corner, it’s time to start planning for the much-anticipated family road trip. To help you and your kids survive the summer drive, here are some essential tips to ease the stress and make your family vacation a trip to remember.

Boutique Hotels & Resorts of British Columbia is pleased to announce the appointment of Gail Chapelsky as general manager of the new L’Hermitage Hotel that opened its doors in Vancouver this month. A seasoned hotelier with wealth of experience in luxury hotel properties, Chapelsky brings a wide depth and breath of knowledge to her new role.

From street theatre to music festivals, from folk artists to filmmakers, Halifax, Atlantic Canada’s entertainment capital, has something for everyone this summer.

With its ever-growing portfolio of boutique hotel properties, Sequel Hotels and Resorts is pleased to announce that a management agreement has been signed with the award-winning Chateau Beauvallon in Mont Tremblant, Quebec.