2014-2015
TOUR OPERATOR GUIDE
EXPLORE CANADA’S
FRANCOPHONE AND
ACADIAN COMMUNITIES!
Expand your horizons and
discover Canada’s Francophone
culture and the great outdoors!
The proposed activities developed for tour operators are just some examples of the many
activities available in the Canadian provinces and territories.
NB: Unless otherwise indicated, the photographs appearing on the front and back covers and on page 1 were provided
by Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC).
Did you know there are Francophone
and Acadian communities across the
country? We invite you to come and
experience a unique and memorable
brand of hospitality!
Photo: Touriste Nouveau-Brunswick
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ENHANCE YOUR TRIP WITH
THESE DESTINATIONS THAT
ARE WELL WORTH A VISIT!
YUKON
NORTHWEST
TERRITORIES
NUNAVUT
BRITISH
COLUMBIA
ALBERTA
MANITOBA
SASKATCHEWAN
ONTARIO
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YOU’LL ENJOY AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES, TAKE IN SPECTACULAR
SCENERY, MEET ENTHUSIASTIC AND ENGAGING LOCALS, AND MORE.
NUNAVUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 4-5
BRITISH COLUMBIA . . . . . . P. 10-11
ONTARIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 18-19
1. Open your ears to Iqaluit…
12. Visit British Columbia’s very
first meadery
25. Celebrate winter in the NCR
2. Arctic safaris and luxury camping:
one-of-a-kind adventures
3. Inukpak Outfitting: customized
and unique experiences
NORTHWEST
TERRITORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 6-7
4. Be mesmerized by the magic skies
5. Get ‘big air’ over Great Slave Lake!
6. Hook a big one!
13. Victoria’s pioneer Francophones
14. History, culture and the French
community in the ThompsonOkanagan
15. Canada’s largest living history
museum
29. New Brunswick Aquarium and
Marine Centre
16. Snow and ice in the Rockies
30. Kouchibouguac National Park
New Brunswick’s Cultural Coast –
Southeast Region
YUKON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 8-9
18. Cultural wealth at Bonnyville
8. Explore the great outdoors
via dogsled
SASKATCHEWAN . . . . . . . . . . . P. 14-15
11. Paddling in a larger-than-life setting
New Brunswick . . . . . . . . . P. 20-21
28. The Acadian Peninsula –
Northeast Region
7. Capture the Arctic
10. Hiking under the Midnight Sun
27. Journey behind the falls
ALBERTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 12-13
17. The birthplace of Canada’s National
Park system
9. Get back to nature…on two wheels!
26. Sail to the heart of history
and legends
19. Float on Manitou Lake!
20. Gentle relaxation at the Manitou
Springs Resort and Mineral Spa
31. New Brunswick Botanical Garden
Edmundston Tourism –
Northwest Region
Prince Edward
Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 22-23
21. Visit an important site for
Saskatchewan’s Métis community
32. Explore the Bottle Houses
MANITOBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 16-17
34. Acadian culture is alive and well at the Acadian Musical Village!
22. Following in the footsteps of the
first explorers
33. Discover the Evangeline region
35. Join in the August 15 celebrations
23. Lazy Bear nature expeditions
Nova Scotia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 24-25
24. Free as a bird!
36. Welcome to the 1900s
37. Quality rug hooking
38. Learn about the first Acadians
Newfoundland and
Labrador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 26-27
Newfoundland
and Labrador
39. Discover the cradle of the
Francophonie
40. See the sunrise from North America’s
easternmost point
41. Hiking in nature and culture
New
Brunswick
Prince
Edward
Island
Nova
Scotia
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NUNAVUT
The land of the Inuit peoples, their ancestors and predecessors for more than 4,000 years,
Nunavut features a wealth of majestic landscapes. The word Nunavut means “our land” in
Inuktitut, the Inuit language. The best way to get to Iqaluit, the territorial capital, is to take
a direct flight from Ottawa or Montreal.
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Open your ears
to Iqaluit…
Discover Iqaluit via 42 audio
capsules! The audio guide is offered
free of charge in French, English and
Inuktitut on the Carrefour Nunavut
website at www.carrefournunavut.
ca. You can also borrow an iPod
from the Unikkaarvik visitor centre
in Iqaluit. A map of the capital is
available on the Carrefour Nunavut
website, at the Unikkaarvik
visitor centre, and in some of
the city’s hotels.
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Arctic safaris and luxury
camping: one-of-a-kind
adventures
Inukpak Outfitting:
customized and unique
experiences
Arctic Kingdom manages luxury
campsites, many of which are
located in Nunavut. The outfitter’s
expeditions showcase the highest
concentration of wildlife in North
America. Experienced cultural
guides, including Elders and young
Inuit, will enhance your appreciation
and enjoyment. The company offers
group trips, customized expeditions,
and can support film and scientific
research projects.
The name Inukpak, which in Inuktitut
means “the gentle giant,” will make
sense when you meet the company’s
founder and owner. Louis-Philip
Pothier focuses on safety, accessibility, meeting customers’ needs,
and respecting the Inuit culture and
environment when creating unique
experiences for each of his visitors.
Dogsledding, snowmobiling, hiking,
canoeing and kayaking are just
some of the products available.
Other activities offered in and
around Iqaluit include building
an igloo, watching the Northern
Lights, fly or ice fishing, and
visiting a kennel.
Telephone:
867-979-1900
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.arctickingdom.com
Contact:
Louis-Philip Pothier
Telephone:
867-979-7489
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.inukpakoutfitting.ca
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NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
The Northwest Territories were originally created following the transfer of land historically owned
by the famous Hudson’s Bay Company, which was exploiting the territorial resources well before
Canada came into being. Its expansive wilderness will leave a lasting impression.
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Be mesmerized by
the magic skies
Yellowknife Outdoor Adventures
invites you to take a snowmobile
to their cozy cabin on Great Slave
Lake, where you can watch the
majestic aurora borealis light up
the night sky. The package includes
three nights at the Days Inn hotel
in Yellowknife (double occupancy),
two nights’ aurora viewing by
snowmobile (minimum four hours),
a tour of the city and its art galleries,
as well as an expedition on the
spectacular ice road. All the
equipment is provided, including
winter clothing, as needed.
Cost:
$995 per person,
plus applicable taxes
Telephone:
867-444-8320
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.yellowknifeoutdoor
adventures.com
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Get ‘big air’ over
Great Slave Lake!
Take two days to learn how to
“read” the wind as you safely
control a big snow kite! With
Aquilon Power Kite, you can take off
and land your own snow kite on the
endless frozen playground of Great
Slave Lake! The package includes
the use of various sizes of power
kites, a harness and a protective
helmet. A snowmobile will
accompany you throughout
your lesson. Lunch is included!
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Hook a big one!
Capture the Arctic
Think you are up to the challenge
of taking on Great Slave Lake’s
monster fish? Yellowknife Outdoor
Adventures can take you Great
Northern Pike fishing for three
eight-hour days. The package
includes three nights’ hotel accommodation (double occupancy) and
a daily northern gourmet lunch on
the shores of Great Slave Lake. All
fishing gear is supplied, including
fishing rods, tackle and raingear.
View the great herds of migrating
caribou, the magnificent fall colours
and the dancing Northern Lights up
close through the camera lens in a
photography adventure workshop this
fall. Led by renowned photographer
Robert Berdan, the eight-day program
is available for groups of up to
10 people.
Email:
[email protected]
Cost:
$1,595 per person,
plus applicable taxes
Contact:
Robert Berdan
Website:
www.aquilonpowerkite.com
Telephone:
867-444-8320
Cost:
$975 for groups and $1,150 for
individual visitors, not including
accommodations
Telephone:
867-766-4804
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.yellowknifeoutdoor
adventures.com
Cost:
$5,195 per person,
plus applicable taxes
Telephone:
867-920-4654
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.petersonpointlake.com
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YUKON
The stunningly beautiful territory located at the northwestern tip of Canada beside Alaska,
the Yukon continues to be associated with the gold rush. Its hospitality, authenticity and strong
Francophone community make it a unique destination.
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Explore the great
outdoors via dogsled
Get back to nature…
on two wheels!
Hiking under
the Midnight Sun
Surrounded by mountains in
the tranquility of the wilderness,
Marcelle Fressineau of Alayuk
Adventures promises you unforgettable dogsledding adventures.
Whether you are interested in
a half-day tour or a multi-day
adventure, she invites you to share
her passion in a spectacular setting.
Be prepared to be dazzled by the
dancing Northern Lights in the
starry sky.
Dubbed the best place in the
world to mountain bike by Outside
Magazine, the Yukon boasts hundreds
of kilometres of biking trails through
breathtaking panoramas. The territory’s natural landscape, abundant
wildlife and varied flora guarantee
an exceptional adventure. Boréale
Mountain Biking’s Sylvain Turcotte
believes that biking is the best way
to explore a new destination. Time
to saddle up and pedal off!
Contact:
Marcelle Fressineau
Contact:
Sylvain Turcotte
Telephone:
867-668-2922
Telephone:
867-336-1722
The Yukon has some of the most
beautiful off-trail hikes on the
planet. These include discovering
the immense Tombstones Territorial
Park as well as Kluane National
Park, its glaciers and Mount Logan,
Canada’s highest mountain. Take the
Chilkoot trail and relive the famous
gold rush history. Dustin Davis,
owner of Cabin Fever Adventures,
offers excursions featuring unique
and magnificent landscapes. French
tours are also available on request.
Make the most of the endless
summer days under the midnight
sun in a once in a lifetime
experience!
Email:
[email protected]
Email:
[email protected]
Contact:
Dustin Davis
Website:
www.alayuk.com
Website:
www.borealebiking.ca
Telephone:
867-821-3003
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.cabinfeveradventures.com
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Paddling in a largerthan-life setting
Up North Adventures offers guided
canoe and kayak tours ranging
from one day to over two weeks
in length. There’s a customized
adventure for every skill level.
From your first paddle strokes,
you’ll be immersed in a vast
wilderness. Come and enjoy the rich
history and lore of the breathtaking
landscape in a truly unique experience.
Satisfy your inner explorer by
discovering the immense and
authentic Yukon from the vantage
point of the water. An amazing
adventure awaits!
Photo: Dan Barham
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Telephone:
867-667-7035
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.upnorthadventures.com
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BRITISH COLUMBIA
Canada’s westernmost province located on the Pacific coast, British Columbia is bounded to the
east by Alberta, to the west by the Pacific Ocean and Alaska, to the south by the US state of
Washington, and to the north by the Yukon and the Northwest Territories. Experience the charm
of the Rocky Mountains and their pristine slopes of fresh powder, along with the province’s many
islands, fjords and shorelines, and its captivating cities.
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Visit British Columbia’s
very first meadery
Victoria’s pioneer
Francophones
Located on Vancouver Island,
the Tugwell Creek Honey Farm &
Meadery invites you to sample
some honey and Mead (honey
wine), their two main products
made from the delicious nectar.
Gaining recognition as an “economuseum,” the honey farm is an
opportunity to learn more about the
history of beekeeping, harvesting
honey and making Mead. At the end
of your visit, you can purchase a
bottle or two as a lasting reminder
of this ‘sweet’ experience!
St. Ann’s Academy and its founding
Sisters are an integral part of British
Columbia’s history and its ties with
the Francophone community. In
1858, five women, driven by faith
and the desire to teach, traveled
thousands of kilometres from
Quebec to establish this institution
in Victoria. They overcame the
obstacles and put down roots in this
new land to fulfil their mission. In
addition to teaching children and
adults, they built the first hospitals,
trained nurses, and spearheaded
several charitable works. Come
and experience a page of history
by exploring this memorable
heritage site.
Contacts:
Dana LeComte and Bob Liptrot
Telephone:
250-642-1956
Website:
www.tugwellcreekfarm.com
Contact:
Julie Cormier
Telephone:
250-953-8820
Website:
www.friendsofstannsacademy.com
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History, culture and
the French community
in the ThompsonOkanagan
Beyond the images of lakes, valleys,
vineyards, orchards and ranches
comprising the landscapes of this
beautiful region is the story of the
Francophone pioneers who came
here from Canada and Europe. The
coureurs des bois (woodsmen),
hunters, labourers, missionaries,
prospectors and landowners who
settled in this part of the country
in the early 19th century all helped
shape the regional identity and
contribute to its economic development. A tour (five days, four nights)
will introduce you to the history of
these pioneers as well as the Salish,
Westbank and Shuswap Aboriginal
peoples who have lived on these
lands for thousands of years.
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Contact:
Nicole Smith MacGregor
Telephone:
604-732-3534 x 361
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.tourisme-cb.com (under
Tourisme patrimonial et culturel Heritage and cultural tourism)
Photo: Canadian Tourism Commission
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ALBERTA
Whether you are a nature enthusiast, history buff, sports fan, on a business trip or just looking
for some rest and relaxation, Alberta offers you authentic experiences, many of which are
available in French!
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Canada’s largest
living history museum
A quaint village made of old
buildings brought in from around
Alberta, the Heritage Park Historical
Village reveals how the province’s
residents lived from 1860 to 1950.
Costumed facilitators, many of
whom speak French, will welcome
you and tell you about life back in
those days. Take a ride on a steam
train, eat in a uniquely vintage
restaurant, and treat yourself at
the ice cream parlour or bakery.
Guided tours are offered in French
for groups of 15 or more.
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Contact:
Sandy Wilde
Telephone:
403-268-8500
Website:
www.heritagepark.ca
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Snow and ice in
the Rockies
With its highly experienced guides,
the Mountain Skills Academy has
become an industry leader in
professional mountain guiding and
instruction. Its rigorous standards
and passionate team make the
academy the number one choice for
beginners and experienced climbers
alike. The school has something
for all interests and skill levels,
including a number of courses and
guided excursions for climbing and
backcountry skiing.
Contact:
Éric Dumerac
Telephone:
1-877-309-7673
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The birthplace of
Canada’s National
Park system
The Cave and Basin National
Historic Site is the birthplace of
Canada’s National Park system.
The discovery of naturally occurring
warm water mineral springs by
three CPR construction workers in
1885 led to the creation of the first
conservation park. The Cave and
Basin National Historic Site has new
programming offered year-round
and a renewed interactive exhibition.
For some, the highlight of the trip
is a visit to the cave, which is
wheelchair accessible. Experience
the magic of this unique spot with
its bubbling hot springs!
Email:
[email protected]
Contact:
Anne Frick
Website:
www.mountainskillsacademy.com
Telephone:
403-762-1566
Website:
www.pc.gc.ca/cave
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Cultural wealth
at Bonnyville
The Bonnyville Museum is one
of the best places in Alberta to
discover the importance and role
of the Francophone community in
the province’s history. It includes
reconstructions of a field hospital,
general store, school, church, trapper’s
cabin and log house. Take a guided
tour to learn more about the
history and culture of the region’s
Francophones. Visit the museum,
surrounding farmland and Moose
Lake, and sample regional fare
accompanied by local musicians.
And that’s just the beginning of
your adventure! There are guided
tours in French for groups of 15 or
more, as well as local and regional
products available for purchase.
Contact:
Mireille Lavoie Beaupré
Telephone:
780-826-5275
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SASKATCHEWAN
The vibrant Franco-Saskatchewanian (“Fransaskoise”) community has played an historical role
in the province’s development and in promoting Western Canada’s French fact. Since the
beginning of the last century, immigration has shaped Saskatchewan’s personality, with a
heritage characterized by cultural diversity.
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Float on Manitou Lake!
While Saskatchewan has more than
100,000 lakes, Little Manitou Lake is
unique in the Western Hemisphere.
Located 116 km southeast of
Saskatoon, the lake and its mysterious
waters are legendary for their
mineral-rich properties and natural
buoyancy making it impossible to
sink! The high mineral density,
nearly three times that of the
ocean, allows swimmers to effortlessly float on its surface. You can
even read a book on your back! Be
sure to visit the Manitoba Springs
Resort and Mineral Spa, as well as
the nearly golf course and worldfamous Danceland.
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Gentle relaxation at
the Manitou Springs
Resort and Mineral Spa
For a complete relaxation experience,
check out the charming site and
facilities, massages and esthetic
treatments at the Manitou Springs
Report and Mineral Spa! This
picturesque European-style spa and
hotel is located in the heart of the
Canadian Prairies, overlooking the
placid Lake Manitou. Take advantage
of the lake water’s therapeutic and
naturally healing properties that
relieve symptoms of arthritis,
eczema and psoriasis, and have
beneficial effects for muscles,
joints and skin rejuvenation.
Contact:
Dwight Hayter
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Telephone:
306-946-2233
Website:
www.manitousprings.ca
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Visit an important
site for Saskatchewan’s
Métis community
When you visit the Batoche
National Historic Site, located
near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan’s
largest city, you’ll learn that the
Métis people were the product of
marriages between French Canadian
voyageurs and Aboriginal women.
Commemorating the Métis
resistance of Batoche in 1885,
this site features archaeological
artifacts related to Métis life. The
splendid natural landscape is set
against a backdrop of forest,
rolling hills and brush land. The
surrounding area is also very
popular with cyclists.
Contact:
Marie Rose Carey
Telephone:
306-423-6227
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Website:
www.parkscanada.gc.ca/batoche
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MANITOBA
Manitoba is an attractive Western Canadian province where the wide-open spaces and historical
roots continue to shape its development. Manitoba’s Francophone community is one of the oldest
in the country and has kept pace with the region’s many changes.
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Following in the
footsteps of the
first explorers
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The float plane touches down in
the heart of Atikaki Provincial Park,
alongside the Aikens Lake Wilderness
Lodge. After an excursion that
reveals the secrets of wilderness
fishing and how to prepare a
traditional shore lunch, take a hike
along a historic portage trail once
used by fur traders. You may even
get a picture of the moose, black
bears, caribous, beavers or muskrats
that make their homes in this
region. Back at the Aikens Lake
Wilderness Lodge, you’ll be treated
to an evening of French and Métis
stories and music.
Contacts:
Julie Turenne and Pit Turenne
Telephone:
204-237-5253
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.aikenslake.com
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Lazy Bear nature
expeditions
Dip your paddle into a crystal-clear
northern river. Catch a glimpse of
a polar bear in the middle of a field
of wildflowers. Enjoy freshly caught
fish cooked over a campfire. The
float plane landing on the river
marks the beginning of your Lazy
Bear Wilderness Adventure, an
eight-day excursion in the heart
of a remote region in northern
Manitoba. Camp three nights under
a celestial sky ablaze with Northern
Lights, and spend five nights at the
homey Lazy Bear Lodge, where
the meals are served in front
of a crackling fire in the large
stone hearth.
Telephone:
204-663-9377
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Free as a bird!
Spread your fingers and watch
the wild bird take flight! Like the
experts, you can take part in
important research work by
banding a bird after learning why
the Oak Hammock Marsh centre is
an important stop on its migration
route. Feel the bird’s quivering wings
between your carefully cupped
hands in the seconds before it is
released. Inhale the sweet perfume
of the wild marsh flowers as you dip
and weave your paddle from a seat
in the great voyageur canoe.
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Telephone:
204-467-3299
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.oakhammockmarsh.ca
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.lazybearlodge.com
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ONTARIO
Some 400 years ago, at the request of Samuel de Champlain, Étienne Brûlé left the St. Lawrence
Valley and discovered the Pays-d’en-Haut, the first European to set foot on what would become
Ontario. The province’s Francophone community is still thriving today. Why not pay us a visit?
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Celebrate winter
in the NCR
Sail to the heart of
history and legends
Bundle up in your toque, scarf
and mittens and come celebrate
Winterlude. Check out the park
where ice carvers from around
the world turn blocks of ice into
stunning works of art, and the
Snowflake Kingdom, the continent’s
biggest snow playground. Grab your
skates and glide along the Rideau
Canal Skateway, the world’s largest
naturally frozen ice skating rink.
Once you’ve worked up an appetite,
you can indulge your sweet tooth
with a typically Canadian dish:
the delicious stretched pastry
“beaver tail”!
Drift down the St. Lawrence River in
Ontario’s Thousand Islands region
on one of the Gananoque Boat
Line’s tours along “Millionaire’s
Row,” where the rich and famous,
industrial tycoons and great
railroad bosses built their lavish
homes. Explore the underwater
archaeological site and see the
schooners, barges, paddle boats and
other wrecks trapped in its depths
through historical photographs,
side sonar technology, underwater
video, and researched interpretation.
You’ll debark filled with the spirit of
the powerful river and its history of
legends, tragedies and broken lives.
Website:
http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1379706
275276/1379708749817
Telephone:
1-888-737-4837
Website:
www.ganboatline.com/default.asp
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Journey behind the falls
Don the complimentary rain poncho
and take an elevator down 45 m to
your destination at the brink of the
gorge, in the heart of Niagara Falls.
The elevator doors open onto a
tunnel that leads you to the foot
of the falls, behind a massive sheet
of water. More than 2,800 m³ of
water thunder over the Canadian
Horseshoe Falls each second,
plunging more than 13 storeys at
65 km an hour to the basin below.
Telephone:
1-888-236-2947
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.niagaraparks.com/niagarafalls-attractions/journey-behindthe-falls.html
Visit Ontario in French
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En un clin d’œil, les circuits routiers, les plages et les parcours gourmands qui font de
l’Ontario une destination idéale pour les adeptes de la route.
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Discover Ontario in an RV or visit Ottawa and the surrounding countryside. The L’Ontario en français website features
19 pamphlets for discovering each of the province’s regions.
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NEW BRUNSWICK
Proud, demonstrative and with an infectious joie de vivre, New Brunswick’s Acadian community
invites you to discover their traditions, music, cuisine and accents. From the Acadian Coastal
Drive taking you through scenic villages, to the Acadian land and forest (Acadie des terres et forêts)
region in northwestern New Brunswick, you can explore the many sides to the great Acadian
family. A number of museums and historical sites bring to life the 400-plus-year history of this
determined people in the Americas.
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The Acadian Peninsula –
New Brunswick Aquarium and Marine Centre
Northeast Region
Have you ever touched a blue lobster or watched the feeding frenzy of an
adorable group of harbour seals? If not, head over to the New Brunswick
Aquarium and Marine Centre in Shippagan, a popular attraction where you’ll
see all the wonders of marine life of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and observe
more than 100 species of fish and invertebrates. The new “Dive into Acadian
Waters” permanent exhibit on the local fishing industry in the Acadian
Peninsula opened in 2014. Check out the nearby lighthouse dating back to
the 19th century, and the restaurant featuring an array of seafood delicacies.
The New Brunswick Aquarium and Marine Centre is open daily from
mid-May to late September.
Come and discover a corner of
the province surrounded by water
where all roads lead to the joie de
vivre and hospitality of its inhabitants! The Acadian Peninsula juts
into the ocean with the Baie des
Chaleurs – one of the world’s most
beautiful bays – on one side, and
the Gulf of St. Lawrence on the
other. It is the perfect destination
to sample fresh seafood products,
explore the many beaches, and try
out any number of water sports
and activities.
Contact:
Réaldine Robichaud
Telephone:
506-336-3013
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.aquariumnb.ca
Telephone:
506-397-1798
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.peninsuleacadienne.ca
Photo: New Brunswick Aquarium and Marine Centre
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Image à basse
résolution!!!
Photo: Edmondston Tourism
Photo: Office du tourisme de la Péninsule acadienne
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Kouchibouguac
National Park
New Brunswick’s Cultural
Coast – Southeast Region
How many other parks can boast
white sand-covered beaches as far
as the eye can see and some of
Canada’s warmest ocean water?
Kouchibouguac National Park is a
tapestry of breathtaking landscapes,
fascinating wildlife and unique
experiences. Cycle the more than
60 km of bikeway, star gaze in one
of the most magical astronomy
parks in North America, or watch
colonies of gray seals basking in
the sun. Kouchibouguac: hard to
pronounce but impossible to forget!
Contact:
Mireille Roy
Telephone:
506-876-1288
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.parcscanada.gc.ca/
kouchibouguac
Photo: Office du tourisme de la Péninsule acadienne
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New Brunswick Botanical Garden
Edmundston Tourism – Northwest Region
The New Brunswick Botanical Garden is a very popular tourist destination.
Spread out over an area of more than seven hectares, the garden is both a
haven of peace and relaxation and a centre for the study of nature in all its
beauty and colours. The rose garden, rhododendrons, luxuriant annuals and
the perennials offer you a symphony of a thousand colours and a myriad
of intoxicating fragrances. The Butterflies of the World live butterfly exhibit
lets you observe hundreds of butterflies flying freely in a tropical setting or
emerging from their chrysalides. The region has route suggestions for tour
operators and groups. Visit tourismedmundston.com/en/index.php for
more information.
Contact:
506-737-4444
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.jardinbotaniquenb.com
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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Prince Edward Island is located in the Gulf of St. Lawrence off the Atlantic Coast. Canada’s smallest
province area- and population-wise is especially renowned for its warm hospitality and unique
brand of charm.
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Explore the
Bottle Houses
Discover the
Evangeline region
Réjeanne Arsenault invites you to
walk through three buildings made
from more than 25,000 multi-sized
and hued glass bottles, creating
a colourful symphony of light. In
operation for some 30 years, this
family business showcases the
owner’s love and respect for the
environment. You’ll be amazed by
the giant 13-foot bottle at the
entrance, art sculptures made from
recycled material in the garden, a
garden interpretation centre, and
the nearby ocean vistas. The gift
shop features glass treasures and
many local products.
Visit the Evangeline region for a
trip to the heart of Acadian and
Francophone musical culture with
many attractions eager to welcome
you. As well as the brand-new
Acadian Musical Village, there is
the Expo-Festival Centre with its
traditional Acadian restaurant, the
Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel
historical church, the Abram Village
Handcraft Co-Op, two fishers’
wharves, and the Acadian Museum
of Prince Edward Island. The region’s
coasts, Cap Egmont lighthouse,
beaches and spectacular sunsets are
also there for the taking.
Contact:
Réjeanne Arsenault
Site Web :
www.regionevangeline.com
Telephone:
902-854-2987
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.maisonsdebouteilles.com
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Acadian culture is alive
and well at the Acadian
Musical Village!
The Acadian Musical Village
showcases the musical heritage
of the Evangeline area and Acadia
through its musical programming
and daily hands-on workshops in
July and August. It also includes the
Evangeline region’s Musical Hall of
Fame with its creative interpretive
plaques as well as an art and craft
gallery featuring the products of
local visual artists and craftspeople.
The restaurant serves up Acadian
specialties and regional seafood. You
can take in the V’nez veiller dinner
theatre on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday evenings.
Contact:
Brian Gallant
Telephone:
902-854-3300
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.villagemusical.com
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Join in the August
15 celebrations
Celebrated each year on August 15,
National Acadian Day will be fêted
in style on the Island in 2014 as
part of the 150th anniversary
festivities marking the Charlottetown Confederation of 1864. A
spectacular show, featuring the
legendary group 1755 and PEI’s
Acadian Vishtèn trio, will round out
this day filled with music, Acadian
culinary delights, games and artistic
pavilions. Group participation in this
major celebration can be combined
with packages that include
accommodation and Acadian
tourist attractions.
Contact:
Tanya Gallant,
Cameleon Productions
Telephone:
902-978-0178
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.15aoutipe.com
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NOVA SCOTIA
Located in Eastern Canada and almost completely surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean,
Nova Scotia is the perfect place to match your pace with that of the sea, as the salt air fills
your lungs on a sun-kissed afternoon…
Photo: Evangéline’s statue,
Société de promotion de Grand-Pré
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Welcome to the 1900s
Quality rug hooking
Situated on a beautiful 17-acre
site overlooking Pubnico harbour,
Le Village historique acadien de la
Nouvelle-Écosse (historical Acadian
village of Nova Scotia) invites you
to take a step back in time and
experience Acadian life in the early
1900s. Discover Nova Scotia’s
Acadian people and learn how
this unique and colourful culture
survived the 1755 Deportation and
how its people continue to thrive
today. Located near the site, the
Pubnico community is the oldest
Acadian region still inhabited by
descendants of its founders.
The Les Trois Pignons Acadian
cultural centre features hundreds
of antiquities reflecting daily life
during the Chéticamp settlement.
The exhibits feature examples of
tools and demonstrations of techniques used by the world-renowned
Chéticamp rug hookers. The galleries
showcase some of the finest works
by local craftspeople, ranging from
traditional antiques to contemporary hooked rugs. This is the perfect
starting point for a visit to this
region with its breathtaking vistas.
Be sure to take in the Acadian
musical culture and fine eateries.
Contact:
Roger d’Entremont
Contact:
Lisette Aucoin-Bourgeois
Telephone:
902-762-2530
Telephone:
902-224-2642
Email:
[email protected]
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.levillage.novascotia.ca
Website: www.lestroispignons.com
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Learn about the
first Acadians
Founded in the early 1680s,
Grand-Pré has great symbolic and
historic importance for Acadians.
When the order came down to
deport the province’s Acadian
population in 1755, the Deportation
began in this village. Grand-Pré’s
Acadians were informed that
apart from their personal effects,
everything else belonged to the
British Crown and that they would
be expelled. This led to the mass
evacuation of over 12,000 Acadians
from Nova Scotia. Find out more
about these founding families of
Acadia at the Grand-Pré National
Historic Site. Recognized as a
UNESCO World Heritage Site,
Grand-Pré will always be a unique
source of inspiration for Acadians!
Contact:
Brigitte Cooney
Telephone:
902-542-3167
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.grand-pre.com
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NEWFOUNDLAND
AND LABRADOR
Newfoundland and Labrador features thousands of kilometres of shoreline and fjords carved out
by the glaciers. The Port-au-Port Peninsula has been home to much of Newfoundland’s Acadian
and Francophone population for many generations.
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of the Francophonie
The Port-au-Port Peninsula is
the cradle of the Francophonie
in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Located on the southwestern coast
of Newfoundland, it extends into
the Gulf of St. Lawrence and is
joined to Newfoundland by an
isthmus connected to the town
of Port au-Port. On the west coast
of Newfoundland, the French
fishers and their descendants have
maintained their distinct culture
and language for over 300 years.
Follow the French Ancestors Route
(Route des ancêtres français) so
you don’t miss out on any of this
heritage region!
Photo: Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism
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See the sunrise
from North America’s
easternmost point
Standing atop Signal Hill, in addition
to admiring the site’s exceptional
beauty, you can let your soul be
stirred by the crack of muskets, the
roar of cannon fire, and the smell of
black powder. Discover how British
and French soldiers fought and
died here, and later, Canadian and
American soldiers stood shoulder to
shoulder to defend this continent,
glorious and free. You’ll be moved
by the powerful history of this
battleground.
Telephone:
709-772-5367
Telephone:
709-648-2731
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.tourismetnl.ca/region/ouest
Website:
www.pc.gc.ca/capspear
Photo: Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism
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Hiking in nature
and culture
Marvel at the many paths of the
East Coast Trail network that take
you along the outermost reaches of
Eastern Canada. You’ll be immersed
in a unique blend of wilderness
adventure and outstanding natural
beauty steeped in fascinating
history and culture.
Telephone:
709-738-4453
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.eastcoasttrail.ca
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Want to know more?
We are bilingual and
would love to hear
from you!
NEWFOUNDLAND
AND LABRADOR
BRITISH COLUMBIA
ONTARIO
YUKON
Société de développement
économique de la
Colombie-Britannique (SDECB)
RDÉE Ontario
Association franco-yukonnaise
Alain Brosius,
Development Officer
Sophie Gauthier,
Tourism Development Manager
Telephone: 613-834-1300
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.voyagesontario.com
Telephone: 867-668-2663, poste 232
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.tourismeyukon.ca
NEW BRUNSWICK
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
Conseil économique du
Nouveau-Brunswick (CÉNB)
Conseil de développement
économique des Territoires du
Nord-Ouest (CDÉTNO)
Nicole Smith MacGregor,
Project Manager and
Tourism Coordinator
Telephone: 604-732-3534
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.tourisme-cb.com
ALBERTA
Conseil de développement
économique de l’Alberta (CDÉA)
Julie Fafard,
Tourism Development and
Entrepreneurship Director
Cécile Rousselle,
Tourism Officer
Téléphone : 506-857-3143
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.tourisme
newbrunswick.ca
Telephone: 780-414-6125
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.tourismealberta.ca
NOVA SCOTIA
SASKATCHEWAN
Conseil de développement
économique de la
Nouvelle-Ecosse (CDÉNÉ)
Conseil de la Coopération de
la Saskatchewan (CCS)
Telephone: 306-566-6000
Website: www.tourisme
saskatchewan.ca
MANITOBA
Conseil de développement
économique des municipalités
bilingues du Manitoba (CDEM)
Camille Fisette-Mulaire,
Tourism Development Coordinator
Telephone: 204-925-2320
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.joiedevivre
manitoba.com
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Gwen LeBlanc,
Community Economic
Development Officer, Argyle
Telephone: 902-648-3566
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cdene.ns.ca/
VisiterlaNouvelleÉcosse.aspx
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
RDÉE Ile-du-Prince-Edouard
Christian Gallant,
Economic Development Officer,
Tourism Sector
Telephone: 902-370-7333
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.rdeeipe.net and
www.tourismpei.com
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RDÉE Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador
Telephone: 709-726-5973
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.newfoundland
labrador.com
Antoine Gagnon,
Communications Officer
Telephone: 867-873-5962
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cdetno.com and
www.tnospectaculaire.com
NUNAVUT
Carrefour Nunavut
Telephone: 867-979-2800
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.carrefournunavut.ca
For more information,
visit our website at:
www.rdee.ca/tourism
rdee.ca
rdee.ca/rendezvouscanada/en