{"id":6983,"date":"2016-02-06T15:00:04","date_gmt":"2016-02-06T23:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ehcanadatravel.com\/blog\/?p=6983"},"modified":"2016-02-07T12:31:17","modified_gmt":"2016-02-07T20:31:17","slug":"february-canada-tourism-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ehcanadatravel.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/06\/february-canada-tourism-news\/","title":{"rendered":"This Past Week in February Canada Tourism News – Week 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

This Past Week in February Canada Tourism News<\/h1>\n

February 1st to 7th, 2016<\/h2>\n

\"Domains<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Asian visitors flock to \u2018the best country in the world<\/a>\u00a0( Tourism News)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nWinter driving tips for the Family Day long weekend<\/a> (Travel Tips)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Asian<\/a><\/td>\n\"Winter<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
“Canada a big draw among the 5.2 million Chinese who travel abroad to celebrate the annual festival” via D.A Lam, Vancouver Sun <\/span><\/td>\n“Here are a few road safety tips from ICBC spokeswoman Joanna Linsangan.” viaCBC News<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

February Canada Tourism News – Week 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Canada introduces new travel eTA system<\/a> \u00a0(Tourism News)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nDestination Canada adds 10 \u2018signature experiences\u2019 to national collection<\/a> (Travel Tips)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"eTA<\/a><\/td>\n\"Destination<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
“The Electronic Travel Authorization, or eTA, which is a mirror of the electronic system for travel authorization for the United States, becomes mandatory on March 15.”\u00a0via\u00a0Jonathan Bell, Royal Gazette<\/span><\/td>\n“Paddle boarding in B.C.\u2019s Yoho National Park and fiord cruising in Newfoundland\u2019s Gros Morne National Park are among 10 new additions to Destination Canada\u2019s Signature Experiences collection” via\u00a0National Posts<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

February Canada Tourism News – Week 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Weak loonie + low gas prices = time for a Canada road trip?<\/a> (Tourism News)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nCanada’s economy skidding from top of G7 to bottom<\/a> (Tourism News)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Tourism<\/a><\/td>\n\"G7<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
“Gas prices have tanked. The loonie has gone crazy low. And Americans just might be nuts not to put a Canadian road trip in their travel plans.” via Brian J. Cantwell,\u00a0Seattle Times<\/span><\/td>\n“It\u2019s amazing how fast you can go from first to worst, hero to zero, bruiser to loser. Or, in this case, from G1 to G7.” via Michael Babad<\/span>,the Globe and Mail<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

February Canada Tourism News – Week 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Groundhog Day: Woodchucks’ weather forecasts clash<\/a> (Travel News)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nRomantic Valentine\u2019s Day escapes across Canada<\/a> (Travel Story)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Groundhog<\/a><\/td>\n\"Romantic<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
“The four-legged weather forecasters aren’t on the same footing when it comes to whether we’ll see an early spring.” via\u00a0CBC News<\/span><\/td>\n“There is no shortage of great places for Canadians to spend Valentine\u2019s Day without crossing the border.” via\u00a0Jim Byers, National Post<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

February Canada Tourism News – Week 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
BC Coroner and Avalanche Canada Stress Importance of Backcountry Safety<\/a> (Tourism News)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nInside the stunning Frozen-replica palace\u00a0that has tunnels, slides and a throne<\/a> \u00a0(Tourism\u00a0News)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Avalanche<\/a><\/td>\n\"Ice<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
“The BC Coroners Service and Avalanche Canada has issued a statement urging backcountry users to think before heading into dangerous terrain.” via\u00a0Kelowna Now<\/span><\/td>\n“The breathtaking ice structure is located at William Hawrelak Park in Alberta, Canada, and is now open to the public” via\u00a0Becky Pemberton Mail Online<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

February Canada Tourism News – Week 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Frozen ice bubbles lit up by Northern Lights in Canada<\/a> (Travel Stories)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nLearning good and bad from travel from city to city<\/a>
\n(Travel Tips)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Alberta<\/a><\/td>\n\"Learning<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
“Amazing photos snapped by photographer at Abraham Lake in Alberta” via Roshina Jowaheer, AOL<\/span><\/td>\n“Travelling is a great opportunity to learn about what works and what doesn\u2019t in different cities.” via\u00a0Angela Kokott, News Talk 770<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

February Canada Tourism News – Week 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
With low loonie, more Americans flying out of Canadian airports<\/a> (Travel Trends)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n10 Things You must do in Alberta, Canada.\u00a0 For starters, Jasper and Banff National Parks<\/a>…\u00a0(Travel Tips)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Winter<\/a><\/td>\n\"10<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
“In the depths of a Montreal winter, nothing beats the Mile End neighborhood as a setting for stiff drinks and good company” via Kristine Owram, Financial Post<\/span><\/td>\n“Alberta is a wonderful place, and with lists like these there are always more than 10 to consider.” via Intrepid Escape<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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