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50 REASONS TO TRAVEL THIS YEAR 50 RAISONS DE CETTE ANNÉE

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A new year means new reasons to travel. Whether you have a hankering for fine food, are in need of some alone time or really love beer, we’ve got ideas to inspire your next adventure. From tropical escapes to hidden gems a little closer to home, these are some of the best reasons to travel in 2020.

Nouvelle année, nouvelles raisons de voyager. Que vous aimiez bien manger, ayez besoin de solitude ou raffoliez de la bière, nous avons des idées pour votre prochaine aventure. Évasions tropicales, trésors cachés à découvrir plus près de chez soi, voici les meilleures raisons de voyager en 2020.

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NOTRE FAMILLE ÉLARGIE ne bonne et heureuse année à vous tous. J’espère que vous avez pu vous détendre et reprendre des forces pendant les Fêtes et que le début de l’année 2020 se déroule sans heurt. Vous avez peut-être même fait des progrès quant à vos résolutions du Nouvel An. La famille fait partie intégrante du temps des Fêtes. En ce début d’année exaltant dans l’industrie aérienne, nous pensons à nos partenaires aériens qui sont pour nous des membres de la famille. Nous partageons avec eux la même ambition et les mêmes valeurs fondamentales; nous travaillons à réaliser des objectifs communs visant à ouvrir de nouvelles routes et destinations et à vous offrir des correspondances fluides lorsque vous sillonnez le globe. Cette année promet d’être excitante tant en ce qui a trait aux partenariats de WestJet que pour vous.

Tandis que nos nouveaux 787 Dreamliner nous permettent d’étendre notre portée vers de nouveaux points d’atterrissage comme Londres et Rome, nos partenaires prennent en main votre itinéraire à partir de ces endroits pour vous mener à bon port. C’est la relation qui nous unit à ces compagnies aériennes aux vues similaires qui nous aide à faire découvrir le monde aux Canadiens et à faire découvrir le Canada au reste de la planète.

Lorsque vous réservez des vols sur westjet.com, vous ne vous rendez peut-être pas compte que vous commencez votre voyage avec WestJet pour le poursuivre avec l’un de nos partenaires aériens. Voilà pourquoi nous les choisissons minutieusement. Les normes auxquelles vous vous attendez à ce que nous nous conformions doivent être les mêmes que nos partenaires doivent respecter.

En ce moment, nous finalisons l’entente de coentreprise avec notre partenaire Delta qui nous offrira un meilleur accès aux réseaux et nous permettra de profiter d’horaires avantageux et de programmes de récompenses communs.

Grâce à nos vols quotidiens vers la plaque tournante de Delta à Atlanta ou à nos services à bord du 787 vers celle de notre partenaire Air France à Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle, nous pouvons désormais vous emmener aux quatre coins de la planète.

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OUR EXTENDED FAMILY very Happy New Year to one and all. I hope you were able to find time to relax and recharge during the holiday season, and that your start to 2020 is off to a comfortable pace.

Maybe you have even made progress on your New Year’s resolutions.

Families are an incredibly important part of the holiday season. As we start an exciting new year in the airline industry, our thoughts turn to our aviation partners who we consider part of our family. Our partners are compatible with our core values and ambitions, working with mutual goals to open new routes and destinations and create seamless connections for you and your baggage to criss-cross the globe. This year promises to be the most exciting yet for our WestJet partnerships—and for you.

While our new 787 Dreamliners extend our reach into new leaping-off points such as London and Rome, our partners pick up your itinerary from there and carry it on. Our

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relationships with these like-minded airlines help us bring more Canadians to the world, and more of the world to Canada.

When you book flights at westjet.com, you may not realize you are starting your journey with WestJet and then connecting to one of our partners. That’s why we are picky when choosing our aviation partners. The standard you expect from us must also be the standard our partners meet and uphold.

We are in the process of finalizing a jointventure agreement with our partner, Delta, which will provide greater access to networks along with beneficial schedules and shared rewards programs. With our daily flights to Delta’s hub in Atlanta, or with our 787 services to the hub of our partner, Air France, in Paris Charles de Gaulle, we can now take you from anywhere to everywhere.

The WestJet family is truly set for an exciting takeoff in 2020.

Onward and upward.

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THIS MONTH

WHAT I LOVED

WE’RE EXCITED FOR EVERYTHING IN THIS ISSUE, BUT HERE’S WHAT STOOD OUT FOR SENIOR EDITOR SARA SAMSON.

Photo: Below Edinburgh Castle— I went to Scotland for a particularly dreamy wedding this past summer.

travelled for many reasons in 2019: for weddings, for photoshoots, to run a half marathon (don’t be too impressed—it was the Half Corked Marathon in Osoyoos, B.C., which involved a lot of wine), for a conference, for research, to spend time with my family and friends, and to escape one of Calgary’s coldest winters ever.

So I was excited to put together this issue’s 50 Reasons to Travel feature (pg.

35). We searched high and low for the biggest openings, quirkiest attractions and all-around coolest news. Truthfully, we were a little overwhelmed by how much amazing stuff is happening out there, and it was tough to narrow it down, but we managed to home in on our favourite events, most fun ideas and not-to-be-missed destinations.

This list is far from exhaustive, though.

From openings, including Ace Hotel Toronto (the first Canadian outpost) and fun attractions, the Canadian Potato Museum in PEI (a personal favourite) to the tourism boom in Havana (more about its hotels on pg. 14), we could have easily doubled this list.

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2020 is to travel more just for me. This goal was inspired not only by our list but on a work trip to Toronto in November where I spent my spare time soaking up city life: walking the long way, indulging in too many coffees and pastries and having that second (okay, third) cocktail at my hotel’s bar—Clockwork at the Fairmont Royal York. I hope more of my long weekends look exactly like that.

Whatever your travel goals are for 2020, we hope this issue inspires your next adventure.

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WRITER SWEET STAYS: HAVANA, CUBA PG. 14 This London native has been exploring Havana for decades. She also writes a lot about Vietnam and Laos—her fascination with communist countries was kick-started by tales of her parents bringing a Polish girl out from behind the Iron Curtain and a school trip to the USSR.

WRITER CLOSE-UP ON: EAST AUSTIN, TEXAS PG. 18 Although she’s lived all over the U.S., Mandy has called Austin, Texas, home for the last five years. When she’s not trying to fit everything into her carry-on, she’s running around with her dogs and trying new restaurants. She writes about food, travel, real estate and health.

WRITER DINING GUIDE: MAZATLAN, MEXICO PG. 71 A solo four-month, island-hopping adventure through the Caribbean 25 years ago ignited Theresa’s passion for the tropics, ecotourism and new adventures. Back home in Calgary, she writes about worldwide travel and loves escaping winter for warmer climes.

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n Hawaiian culture, aloha means much more than hello or goodbye. The word also reflects the affection and respect you have for the person you are meeting. Keep this in mind on your next trip to Waikiki and Honolulu, where the rich history of Hawaii’s past mixes with the island’s cosmopolitan present to create an authentic friendliness.

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Morning Head to Waikiki Beach for an outrigger canoe ride. Waikiki Beach Services takes guests out on a canoe and explains the rhythm of the waves until the right one comes along.

Then, everyone paddles hard to catch the swell and ride it toward shore.

Afternoon Located next to the Hawaii State Capitol, Iolani Palace (shown) was the former residence of the monarchs of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Built by King Kalakaua in 1882, the building has been restored and visitors can tour the state rooms and learn about Hawaii’s regal past.

Evening Make a reservation at the Mai Tai Bar at The Royal Hawaiian Resort— known as the Pink Lady of Waikiki for its distinctive paint colour—to watch the sun set over the Pacific Ocean. Sip on one of the bar’s signature cocktails such as Vic’s ’44, the resort’s take on the original 1944 Mai Tai recipe.

DAY 2 Morning Take a tour (Mondays and Wednesdays) of the historic Moana Surfrider hotel to learn about the history of Waikiki. Artifacts are displayed around the property, including newspaper articles about the mysterious death of Jane Lathrop Stanford at the hotel in 1905, and items once owned by surfer Duke Kahanamoku, who won a gold medal in swimming at the 1912 Olympics.

Afternoon Remain at the Moana and enjoy afternoon

tea. Sip on specially blended teas while nibbling finger sandwiches and macarons.

After, shop at Ala Moana Center—the world’s largest open-air shopping mall with 350 stores and restaurants.

Evening Dine on Japaneseinspired dishes at Zigu on Seaside Avenue. Enjoy the Big Island ginger pork with Maui onion or a bowl of kale udon noodles. Take a postdinner walk along Kuhio Beach and pay your respects at the lei-laden bronze statue of Duke Kahanamoku.

Where to Stay FROM THE HISTORIC TO THE MODERN SIDE OF WAIKIKI

1 Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa Located on Waikiki Beach, this is the city’s original beachside resort. The central building, with its Victorian architectural details, dates to 1901 and is now flanked by modern towers.

The centre courtyard is home to a historic banyan tree, which was planted in 1904.

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2 Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki Beach The hotel’s lobby, located on the building’s eighth floor, is an indoor-outdoor affair with scenic views of the ocean and Waikiki’s skyline. There are two infinity pools on the property, and guest rooms are large, with kitchenettes and in-suite laundry facilities.

Morning Visit the Shangri La Museum. Located in the shadow of Diamond Head (a volcanic crater), the former estate of philanthropist and heiress Doris Duke now houses a museum dedicated to Islamic art, culture and design. The collection includes furnishings, tilework and textiles.

Afternoon Lunch on the Israeli salad and fish tacos at Merriman’s in Honolulu before shopping for locally made products and art at neighbouring South Shore Market. After, explore the murals in Kakaako, a former industrial area between Honolulu and Waikiki that is now full of stylish shops, microbreweries and cafés.

Evening Learn about locally raised singer Don Ho—who brought Hawaiian music to the world—at the International Market Place. Then, head upstairs for dinner at Eating House 1849 By Roy Yamaguchi. Try the crispy calamari and pork belly bao buns. —Dean Lisk

PHOTOS: GIUSEPPE MASCI/ALAMY; DON RIDDLE IMAGES/RITZ-CARLTON RESIDENCES WAIKIKI BEACH; ALA MOANA CENTER; THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN, A LUXURY COLLECTION RESORT; ARTIST LAURENYS/PHOTOGRAPHER JASPER WONG

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CLOCKWISE The Ala Moana Center, the murals in Kakaako and Vic’s ’44 at The Royal Hawaiian Resort.

GETTING THERE WestJet flies to Honolulu 18 times a week from Vancouver.

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HAVANA NIGHTS Cuba’s historic capital is home to a new generation of boutique hotels.

Boutique Haven

La Reserva Vedado

SO/ Paseo del Prado La Habana Prado and Malecón

Gardens Old Havana

OVERVIEW

This 1914 villa, in the heart of the Vedado area, has been converted into a luxurious, 11-room boutique hotel that features Cuban art and furnishings.

With panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, this new hotel is aimed at hipster visitors and its 250 rooms celebrate ballet along with son and salsa music.

This impeccably restored, century-old colonial townhouse with patio garden features contemporary Cuban art, a sun terrace and spacious dining room.

THE ROOMS

The prettily tiled rooms include supremely comfortable king-size beds and shuttered and curtained windows. The ensuite marble bathrooms are sleek and top-notch.

The delicate, rose-pink ballet rooms, and the snazzier silver and mauve vibe in the salsa suites, come with standalone bathtubs and floor-to-ceiling windows.

All of the rooms come with four-poster beds, windows dressed with linen drapes, contemporary marble bathrooms and are air-conditioned to keep you cool.

DINING OPTIONS

Breakfasts of eggs, toast, fresh yogurt and Cuban coffee are served on the garden patio. Lunches include sandwiches and pastas, and there is an alfresco cocktail bar.

Enjoy breakfast at Cosecha restaurant and French-inspired Cuban cuisine for lunch or dinner at HI SO on the top floor. There is also a ground-floor chocolatería.

À la carte breakfasts of eggs, toast, meats, cheese and avocado mash are served at a long, communal table. Dinners are tailored and cooked by an in-house chef.

GOOD TO KNOW

The hotel concierge can arrange everything from restaurant reservations and outings in classic cars, to event tickets and day trips within and beyond Havana.

The hotel offers a program of cultural events, a spa, boutique, cigar shop, rooftop bar and infinity pool with impressive views of the city and ocean.

The thoughtful concierge can arrange bespoke experiences, such as a day spent with a local photographer, salsa classes or meetings with Cuban painters.

NEARBY

The lavish marble, art deco and decorated tombs of Christopher Columbus Cemetery are just five blocks away from the hotel.

Old Havana is at this hotel’s doorstep. Walk up Prado promenade to the Revolution Museum, Museum of Fine Arts and the Cuban baroque Grand Theatre.

The lavishly restored, gold-domed Capitol building, home to the third largest interior statue in the world and open to tours, is five blocks away. —Claire Boobbyer

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WINTER GLAMPING Don’t let the colder temperatures stop you from enjoying the great outdoors. These glamping spots offer a comfortable and cozy alternative to pitching your tent in the snow.

1 MOUNT ENGADINE LODGE Kananaskis, Alta.

This lodge (located about two hours from Calgary) is a popular year-round spot for outdoor enthusiasts. Its tent-like cabins come with a king bed, ensuite bathroom and a private balcony with mountain views.

Spend your time in the area cross-country skiing, ice fishing or lounging by the fire in the main lodge.

2 THE VINTAGES TRAILER RESORT Dayton, Ore. The restored trailers at this resort, located about an hour from Portland, date back to the 1940s. There are 23 unique options, including a 1958 Oasis that is perfect for a couple’s retreat, and the 1956 Spartan Royal Mansion, which is spacious enough for the whole family.

Bonus: the Willamette Valley’s many wineries are a quick drive away.

3 RIDGEBACK LODGE Kingston, N.B. Drive about an hour and half from Moncton (southwest) or Fredericton (southeast) to explore the historic Kingston Peninsula and stay in one of Ridgeback Lodge’s Dream Domes. These cylindrical domes are surrounded by trees and come with a king or queen bed, a kitchenette, fireplace and access to a private wood-fired hot tub.

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4 EASTWIND HOTEL AND BAR Windham, N.Y. This chic boutique hotel is nestled in the quaint Catskills region of upstate New York.

A stay in one of the hotel’s 220-square-foot, triangular Lushna cabins (shown) allows for the pleasures of camping but with a queen bed, luxe linens and a private bathroom. Guests can take a shuttle to nearby Windham Mountain Resort for skiing, snowshoeing and tubing.

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East Austin, Texas

INDULGE Tucked away in the Quickie Pickie restaurant and grocery store, la Barbecue serves mouth-watering Central Texas-style smoked brisket, beef and pork ribs, turkey and sausage from its custom-built smoker. Hailing from the famous Mueller family, owner LeAnn Mueller puts a salty and savoury spin on her meats, which are sourced from a local ranch that raises grass-fed, hormone-free cattle. (labarbecue.com) DRINK Dog- and kid-friendly, Lazarus Brewing Co. thrives on East Sixth Street by pouring English, American, French, Belgian and German beers and craft brews.

Seven days a week, it serves pints of Prodigal Pils and Despereaux, plus Mexican street food favourites, including tacos, and house-roasted coffee at its espresso bar. (lazarusbrewing.com) GROOVE Live music—both indoors and out—at the Historic Scoot Inn takes place rain or shine.

From Wednesdays to Saturdays, musicians performing a wide range of genres rock-out on stage. Established in 1871, the bar at the Scoot Inn is also the oldest in Central Texas and slings one-of-a-kind cocktails. (scootinnaustin.com)

E x p lor e Tour the Tejano Walking Trail and its many Hispanic cultural sites, including a Cesar Chavez statue.

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LEARN Focused on exhibiting, researching and collecting AfricanAmerican historical and cultural artifacts, the George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center houses galleries, meeting rooms, a theatre, darkroom and dance studio. Walk 10 minutes south from the museum to explore the oldest college in Austin—Huston-Tillotson University was founded in 1875 and sits on a 19-acre campus. (austintexas.gov/ carvermuseum and htu.edu) BROWSE Discover a selection of thoughtfully crafted goods such as organic cotton towels, essential oils and alpaca teddy bears at Take Heart. Artists with a strong emphasis on Japanese design and minimalism feature in housewares, books, jewelry and children’s items. (takeheartshop.com) SHOP Handmade items inspired by Victorian times, along with vintage 1930s and 1970s clothing and accessories, line the walls of Charm School Vintage. Whether you’re looking for leather, lace, velvet or silk, this boutique has it all in the form of ethically sourced materials from companies with serious sustainability practices. (charmschool vintage.com) —Mandy Ellis

GETTING THERE WestJet flies to Austin twice a week from Calgary, starting April 30.

Lis t e n Shuffle through the records at BLK Vinyl for everything from soul to hip-hop.

PHOTOS: KEEGAN ATLEE; KATRINA BARBER; AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATIONAL DEPARTMENT; MICHAEL MUELLER

Located near downtown, this area has transformed from a working-class neighbourhood into a local hot spot that begs to be explored. Past and present mixes along its streets, with museums next to craft breweries, and a nearly 150-year-old university set alongside modern music venues.

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MOUNTIE PRIDE

RCMP HERITAGE CENTRE Regina, Sask.

Regina is home to the RCMP training headquarters, an honour it’s held since 1885, back when the force was still known as the North West Mounted Police. At the centre, you can learn about the history of the force and even get behind the wheel of a police cruiser as part of a driving simulation.

RCMP MUSICAL RIDE STABLES Ottawa, Ont. Visitors to this facility can enjoy a free, guided tour of the horse stables and the information centre. When the horses and riders are not on tour around the country, you can also catch them performing intricate riding drills set to music.

THE WALL OF HONOUR Edmonton, Alta.

While those red serge jackets and iconic hats are a hit with tourists, it’s important to remember the RCMP is a working police force. Pay your respects to officers who lost their lives while serving the public in Alberta since 1874 at the Wall of Honour at “K” Division Headquarters.

THE BROCKVILLE MUSEUM Brockville, Ont. The John B. Stetson Company factory was located in the Thousand Islands community of Brockville and was responsible for the exclusive production of Mountie hats. The hat on display at the museum was made in 1965 and given to officer Alex W. Stillwell during his training in Regina. —Fiona Tapp

BY THE NUMBERS 1920

The year the Royal North West Mounted Police became the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and its headquarters moved from Regina to Ottawa.

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30,196

The total number of members of the RCMP force—including the commissioner, superintendents, sergeants, constables, and civilians—as of April 1, 2019.

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The number of weeks new recruits train at the academy in Regina. The training includes several evenings and weekends spent completing tasks and assignments.

PHOTO: SERGE GOUIN, RCMP/HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA, 2019

While the story of Canada’s mounted police dates back to 1873, it was 100 years ago this month that the North West Mounted Police and Dominion Police merged to become the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Learn more about the RCMP at these fascinating stops.

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MICHELIN STARS then one, two or three stars, based on the cooking.

Are scores really based on things like having fancy stools for ladies’ purses?

That was always a myth. Stars reflect what’s on the plate.

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They want to make sure the customer has a consistent experience.

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n 1900, fewer than 3,000 cars travelled the roads of France.

It wasn’t good news for brothers Édouard and André Michelin, who owned a tire factory. Their solution was to publish a guidebook that would encourage more drivers to explore the country’s roads.

Their first Michelin Guide listed hotels, restaurants, gas stations and car mechanics around France and sold 35,000 copies. By the 1930s, the guide covered most of Europe and introduced its now-famous one-, two- or three-star rating system. Today, Michelin covers more than 30 countries and its culinary stars are coveted by restaurants.

One of those stars was recently bestowed on Addison, a luxurious French-influenced restaurant in San Diego, Calif. Located on the grounds

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of the Fairmont Grand Del Mar resort, it is where 44-year-old chef director William Bradley indulges his love of caviar and local ingredients.

In its new guide to 654 restaurants in California, Michelin notes that Addison “is like wrapping yourself in culinary excellence.” We spoke to Bradley about what it is like being the only Michelin-starred establishment in his city.

How did Michelin come to be in San Diego?

Michelin had been in the area for a while, but there were rumours that it would come back [and look at] California as a whole. It’s more of a state guide now rather than a city guide.

Chefs take it very seriously.

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The rating system starts with Bib Gourmand, then Plates,

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We’re on the right track. It was quite an honour, and we’re just going to develop our style and our craft. And down the road, we’re going to get more stars. It takes time, though, because they make you labour for greatness. It’s also amazing for the rest of the staff.

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And how about for you?

It has always been my biggest inspiration. The chefs I’ve admired have been one-, two-, three-Michelin-starred chefs. It’s still a shock.

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What is your advice to other chefs?

Work hard at creating your style.

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WHERE TO STAY The wellness-centric EVEN Hotel is already a favourite among fitness-conscious travellers, but familieson-the-go will love it, too. Along with a workout studio and a health-food market, you’ll find a games room equipped with table tennis, televisions with kid-friendly channels and cribs for pint-sized guests.

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WHERE TO STAY Sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline aren’t the only reason people are drawn to the William Vale. The hotel regularly hosts a variety of cultural events. You won’t have to go far from your modern room to catch some live music, as the rooftop bar, Westlight, hosts live jazz and funk on Monday nights.

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WHERE TO EAT For a picnic in the park, grab some sandwiches and prepared foods from artisanal deli Bklyn Larder. Or, head to Morgan’s BBQ for Texas-inspired dishes, followed by a sweet treat at nearby Ample Hills Creamery, where creative ice cream flavours include Fluffernutter Fudge and Ooey Gooey Butter Cake.

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WHAT TO DO A popular, year-round destination for locals and visiting families, Prospect Park is more than just playgrounds and sports fields. It is filled with must-see attractions including the Audubon Center—which houses interactive wildlife exhibits—Lefferts Historic House and beautifully restored carousels.

WHAT TO DO Catch a show at the ornate Kings Theatre.

In 2015, after years of restoration that included installing period-appropriate carpeting and seating, and renovating the original theatre lights, this historic gem was revived to its 1920s glory. It hosts a variety of live performances and is often a stop for touring musicians.

WHERE TO EAT At Four Horsemen, a natural wine bar co-owned by LCD Soundsystem frontman James Murphy, both the musical acts and the drink lists are carefully curated. The bar’s acoustics were built to resemble those of a recording studio, and the extensive wine list is heavy on fine French and Italian options.

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From Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass (DUMBO) to Jamaica Bay, Brooklyn is a bustling hub of food and culture. There’s so much to experience in Kings County, you may not want to leave the borough at all.

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WHERE TO STAY With three on-site eateries, the Hoxton is a food-lover’s dream.

Its flagship restaurant, Klein’s, serves up modern American cuisine, while Summerly and Backyard are the places to go for cocktails and peoplewatching. Plus, each of the hotel’s retro-chic rooms comes with a complimentary bag of breakfast goodies.

WHAT TO DO Bring your appetite and delve into food culture at the Museum of Food and Drink, which explores culinary history through an experimental lab and exhibits. Its current display, Chow: Making the Chinese American Restaurant, looks at the evolution of Chinese-American cuisine and will likely leave you hungry.

WHERE TO EAT Located inside a collection of 19th-century warehouses is Industry City, one of the city’s best food halls. Go for tacos at Taco Mix or soup dumplings at Yaso Tangbao, and check out the Instaworthy Avocaderia, an avocado toast café.

There’s also a sake brewery, Brooklyn Kura, and the sprawling Japan Village market.

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GETTING THERE WestJet flies to LaGuardia 48 times a week from Toronto, and to JFK six times a week from Calgary.

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WHERE TO STAY Local art is featured throughout the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge.

The waterfront hotel tapped artists to create nature-inspired pieces as a nod to its eco-friendly ethos.

Works include the reclaimed-wood banquettes used in the restaurant and the lush, greenery wall that dominates the hotel lobby.

WHAT TO DO You could easily spend a full day getting lost in the wings of the Brooklyn Museum. As you make your way through its diverse collection, keep your eyes open for works by celebrated painter Claude Monet, a Pierre Cardin fashion exhibit, and an extensive exhibit of Egyptian and African artwork.

WHERE TO EAT DUMBO—the waterfront neighbourhood located underneath the Manhattan Bridge—is full of galleries and creative spaces. For a delicious break, swing by Butler bakeshop. Michelinstarred chef Ryan Butler opened the sunlit café and serves up Intelligentsia coffee and sweet and savoury pastries. —Patty Lee

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LE PLUS GR AND MARCHÉ NOCTURNE EN AMÉRIQUE DU NORD EST EN C.-B.

The Richmond Night Market turns 20 this year and attracts a million annual visitors with its 120 food vendors, 200 merchants, games and midway. This year, the market is open from May 8 to Oct. 12.

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Y O U C A N H O B N O B W I T H R O YA L T Y. VOUS POUVEZ COTÔYE R L A ROYAUTÉ .

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La conception et le décor d’Abbey Strand Apartments at Holyrood’s, situés dans une maison du 16e siècle dans le quartier Royal Mile d’Édimbourg, s’inspirent des anciens résidents aristocrates. Les neuf appartements, avec escalier en colimaçon et foyer médiéval, se trouvent aux portes de la résidence officielle du monarque en Écosse, le palais de Holyrood.

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3 AUSTIN HAS YEAR-ROUND MUSIC FESTIVALS. As the birthplace of South by Southwest, Austin, Texas, knows festivals. The city hosts upwards of 14 throughout the year, including Austin City Limits Music Festival and Urban Music Festival.

AUSTIN A DES FESTIVALS DE MUSIQUE TOUTE L’ANNÉE .

Austin, au Texas, qui a donné naissance à South by Southwest, s’y connaît en festivals. La ville en accueille plus de 14 durant l’année, dont le Austin City Limits Music Festival et le Urban Music Festival.

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4 A R AINFOREST ART PARK EXISTS. Set in the rainforest in Benque Viejo del Carmen, Belize, the Poustinia Land Art Park is where art and nature mix. Faces are carved on trees, an abandoned Cadillac rests and rusts, and a 400-foot stone labyrinth is being reclaimed by nature.

IL EXISTE UN PARC D’ART DANS UN FORÊT PLUVIALE .

L’art et la nature se conjuguent au Poustinia Land Art Park à Benque Viejo del Carmen, au Bélize. Visages sculptés dans les arbres, Cadillac abandonnée rouillant en paix et labyrinthe en pierre de 400 pieds.

O V E R WAT E R B U N G A L O W S R E A L L Y ARE AS COOL AS THEY SOUND.

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Faites de beaux rêves sur la mer des Caraïbes au Royalton Antigua Resort & Spa. Ces villas pour adultes offrent un service de majordome, des cours de yoga privés et une piscine à débordement.

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6 Portland’s hotels are getting even cooler.

Iceland-based KEX just opened its first U.S. location in Portland, Ore., and it is flottur (a.k.a. chic).

Housed in a restored 1912 building, the hotel features single and shared rooms, a sauna and a restaurant and rooftop bar helmed by a chef from local-favourite restaurant Sons and Daughters.

LES HÔTELS À PORTLAND SONT ENCORE PLUS COOL. La chaîne islandaise KEX vient d’ouvrir son 1er hôtel aux É.-U. à Portland, en Oregon. Cet hôtel « flottur » (chic) offre des chambres individuelles et partagées dans un édifice restauré de 1912, un sauna et un resto-bar sur le toit géré par le chef d’un restaurant local, Sons and Daughters.

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TORONTO IS MAKING T H E AT R I C A L D R E A M S C O M E T R U E .

Two big musicals are making their Canadian debuts at the city’s Ed Mirvish Theatre: Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hugely popular Hamilton arrives in February, followed by Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in late 2020.

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YOU NEED A SKI VACATION AND AN APRÉS-SKI CITY EXPERIENCE.

VOUS VOULEZ SKIER LE JOUR ET VOUS AMUSER LE SOIR .

The Winter Park Express ski train by Amtrak means you can spend your days skiing at Colorado’s Winter Park Resort and be back in Denver for evenings spent enjoying the city’s more than 70 craft breweries, exciting restaurants and robust art scene.

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La première de deux grandes comédies musicales au Canada, Hamilton, un immense succès de LinManuel Miranda, en février, et Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, à la fin de 2020, aura lieu au Ed Mirvish Theatre.

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Nova Scotia dedicates a whole month to lobster.

Year-round, the province’s South Shore is a lobster-lover’s dream, but things really kick up a notch in February during the month-long Nova Scotia Lobster Crawl, with more than 150 activities dedicated to the crustacean.

La Nouvelle-Écosse consacre un mois entier au homard.

Les amateurs de homard peuvent s’en donner à cœur joie toute l’année sur la rive sud de la Nouvelle-Écosse, mais en février, plus de 150 activités sont axées sur le crustacé durant le Nova Scotia Lobster Crawl.

10 It’s time to get into the spirit for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Japan.

You don’t have to cross the Pacific to experience the allure of the games. Colorado Springs’ new United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum includes torches and a Hall of Fame.

Se mettre dans l’esprit des Jeux olympiques d’été 2020 du Japon.

Pas besoin de traverser le Pacifique pour se mettre dans l’ambiance.

Le United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum de Colorado Springs compte des flambeaux et un temple de la renommée.

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YOU CAN FINALLY PUT THAT DIVING CERTIFICATION TO GOOD USE.

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Book a trip to Roatán, Honduras, which is bordered by the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, the world’s second largest coral reef. In these temperate waters, divers will likely spot moray eels, whale sharks and sea turtles, plus towering coral walls.

Réservez un voyage à Roatán, au Honduras, une île entourée par la 2e plus grande barrière de corail au monde. Plongez dans ces eaux tempérées et vous verrez probablement des murènes, des requins-baleines, des tortues de mer et d’imposants murs de corail.

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The newest theme park on the block, LEGOLAND New York Resort (about an hour-and-a-half north of NYC), opens July 4 with attractions covering 150 acres and seven themed lands.

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C A L I F O R N I A I S A C U L I N A R Y D E L I G H T. DÉLICES CULINAIRES EN CALIFORNIE California is the first U.S. state to get its own Michelin Guide, an honour usually given to individual cities.

Foodies can now eat at 90 Michelin-starred restaurants from Palm Springs (try the seasonal amuse bouche at Farm) and L.A. (Sushi Ginza Onodera serves traditional edomae sushi) to San Francisco (don’t miss the black cod with squid and saffron at Quince).

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La Californie est le 1er État américain à avoir son guide Michelin, un honneur généralement réservé aux villes. Les cuisinomanes se régalent dans 90 restaurants étoilés, de Palm Springs (amuse-bouche saisonnier chez Farm) à L.A. (sushis edomaés à Sushi Ginza Onodera) et San Francisco (morue charbonnière au calmar et safran de Quince).

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If the doughnut-glaze waterfall doesn’t get you to Krispy Kreme’s new flagship store in Times Square, the world’s largest hot light indicating fresh doughnuts might. ... et que vous aimez les beignes.

Si la chute de glaçage ne suffit pas à vous attirer au nouveau magasin Krispy Kreme à Times Square, suivez la plus grande lampe chaude du monde : beignes frais!

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Le nouveau parc thématique de 150 acres composé d’attractions et 7 terrains LEGOLAND New York Resort (à environ une heure et demie au nord de New York) ouvre le 4 juillet.

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YOU’VE NEVER BEEN TO THE SUPER BOWL AND I T L I K E LY W O N ’ T S N O W I N M I A M I O N F E B R U A RY 2 .

VOUS N’ÊTES JAMAIS ALLÉ AU SUPER BOWL ET IL NE N E I G E R A P R O B A B L E M E N T PA S À M I A M I L E 2 F É V R I E R .

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EDMONTON IS CRUSHING IT RIGHT NOW.

EDMONTON BRILLE DE TOUS SES FEUX.

Alberta’s capital is receiving international attention and popping up on everyone’s “Where to Go” lists, thanks in part to its newly named Arts District, its revitalized downtown (bolstered by the Rogers Place arena) and a food scene that draws continuous accolades. Plus, the luxurious JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District, the third hotel of its kind in Canada, recently opened downtown. It boasts a spa, state-of-the-art fitness centre and four Oliver & Bonacini eateries.

La capitale de l’Alberta attire l’attention du monde et se retrouve sur les listes de destinations incontournables en partie grâce à son nouveau quartier artistique, son centre-ville revitalisé (avec l’ajout de Rogers Place) et une gastronomie louangée.

Troisième hôtel en son genre au Canada, le luxueux JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District a récemment ouvert au centre-ville et propose un spa, un centre de conditionnement physique ultramo derne et quatre restos d’Oliver & Bonacini.

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THE NORTHERN LIGHTS ARE TRULY MAGICAL. Canada’s Northwest Territories is among the best places in the world to view the aurora borealis. Here, these impressive lights dance across the sky upwards of 200 nights a year, with peak season running from mid-November to April. In March, Yellowknife hosts the Naka Festival, a week-long celebration featuring northern light photography lessons, aurora presentations and cultural events.

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C’est notamment dans les Territoires du Nord-Ouest, au Canada, que l’on peut admirer les plus belles aurores boréales. Ces magnifiques lumières dansent dans le ciel plus de 200 nuits par année, la « haute saison » allant de la mi-novembre à avril. En mars, Yellowknife organise le Naka Festival, qui propose des cours de photos d’aurores boréales, des exposés scientifiques et des événements culturels.

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LA MAGIE INÉGALÉE DES AURORES BORÉALES.

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With its sandy bays and rugged coastlines, the United Kingdom is emerging as a top surf spot (especially in the fall ). Newquay in Cornwall, England, is hailed as the home of British surfing, but beyond that, you’ll find surfers in coastal towns such as Portrush (Northern Ireland), Thurso East (Scotland) and Tynemouth (England), and at humanmade spots like Surf Snowdonia in Wales and The Wave near Bristol, England.

Les baies sableuses et les côtes escarpées du R.-U. attirent les surfeurs, surtout à l’automne. Newquay, à Cornwall, en Angleterre, est considérée comme le haut lieu du surf britannique, mais on pratique aussi ce sport dans des villes côtières comme Portrush (Irlande du N.), Thurso East (Écosse) et Tynemouth (Angleterre), et à des endroits artificiels comme Surf Snowdonia au pays de Galles et The Wave près de Bristol.

19 CANADIAN ART STILL IMPRESSES. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Group of Seven, Canada’s most famous impressionist landscape painters. Here are three locales in Ontario for fans of the Group to check out: Algonquin Provincial Park This area is the backdrop to many of the Group’s paintings.

St. Anne’s Anglican Church You’ll find the Seven’s only religious works at this Toronto church.

National Gallery of Canada This Ottawa museum has 100-plus pieces from the Group on display.

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Memphis is having a moment.

This Tennessee city (about three hours from

L’ART CANADIEN CONTINUE DE FAIR E BONNE IMPR ESSION .

Nashville) is seeing big changes. Aside from an expansion of Elvis Presley’s Graceland, the city

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upgraded its downtown trolley system, is invest-

Le Groupe des Sept, les impressionnistes canadiens les plus connus, a vu le jour il y a 100 ans cette année. Voici trois endroits à visiter en Ontario pour les admirateurs du groupe.

Parc provincial Algonquin Cette région est la toile de fond de nombreuses œuvres du groupe. Église anglicane St. Anne C’est dans cette église de Toronto que vous verrez les seules œuvres religieuses des Sept.

Musée des beaux-arts du Canada Ce musée d’Ottawa présente plus de 100 œuvres du Groupe.

ing in arts and culture (including the completed renovation of the National Civil Rights Museum) and is revitalizing its neighbourhoods. There are also 29 hotels in the works around the area.

Memphis est à la mode.

Cette ville du Tennessee (à 3 heures de Nash-

ville) vit de grands changements. Outre l’expansion de la bien-aimée Graceland d’Elvis Presley, le réseau de trolleybus du centre-ville a été modernisé, on investit dans l’art et la culture (le National Civil Rights Museum a été entièrement rénové) et on revitalise les quartiers.

De plus, on construit 29 hôtels dans la région.

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T H E R E A R E M O R E T H A N 5 0 0 VA R I E T I E S O F CHEESE IN QUEBEC. IL Y A PLUS DE 500 SORTES DE FROMAGES AU QUÉBEC.

Canada’s National Parks are aging beautifully.

This year, Kootenay National Park in B.C. turns 100 and joins other centenarians like Elk Island (Alta.), Glacier (B.C.) and Point Pelee (Ont.) national parks.

Les parcs nationaux du Canada vieillissent merveilleusement bien.

Le parc national Kootenay en C.-B. fête son 100e anniversaire cette année et rejoint d’autres centenaires comme les parcs Elk Island (Alb.), Glacier (C.-B.) et de la Pointe-Pelée (Ont.).

THINGS ARE ABOUT TO GET A WHOLE LOT ARTSIER IN WINNIPEG.

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L’ART À WINNIPEG S’E NRIC HIT CONSIDÉ R ABLEME NT.

The WAG Inuit Art Centre at the Winnipeg Art Gallery is set to open this year in Manitoba’s capital. This innovative space will be the world’s largest Inuit art gallery and home to the largest collection of Inuit art—the WAG currently holds in trust a collection of more than 13,000 Inuit pieces.

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Cet automne, l’Inuit Art Centre de la Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG) ouvrira ses portes dans la capitale du Manitoba. Cet espace novateur sera la plus grande galerie d’art inuit au monde et abritera la plus grande collection d’art inuit contemporain.

La WAG détient en fiducie plus de 13 000 œuvres inuites.

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YOU WANT TO SEE A RESIDENCY IN LAS VEGAS. Few cities attract as many artists as Vegas. Here are some of 2020’s biggest music residencies: Rod Stewart The fabled singer returns to Vegas in March to perform at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

Sting The former Police frontman has some 40 years of material to choose from when he performs at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, starting in May. Foreigner Beginning in January, this classic rock band will bring its greatest hits to the Venetian Theatre.

VOUS VOULEZ VOIR UN ARTISTE EN RÉSIDENCE À LAS VEGAS. Peu de villes attirent autant d’artistes que Vegas. Voici certains des plus grands spectacles en 2020 : Rod Stewart Le chanteur légendaire revient à Vegas en mars pour se produire au Colosseum du Caesars Palace.

Sting L’ancien chanteur de The Police pourra choisir parmi son répertoire qui s’étend sur 40 ans pour sa série de spectacles au Colosseum en mai.

Foreigner Ce groupe de rock classique présentera ses plus grands succès au Venetian Theatre dès janvier.

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All roads lead to Rome.

Dating back to 312 B.C., the 62-kilometre Appian Way helped build an empire. At Rome’s Appian Way Regional Park, you can visit ruins, churches, catacombs and the sites of ancient chariot races.

Tous les chemins mènent à Rome.

Datant de 312 av. J.-C., la voie Appienne de 62 km a aidé à bâtir un empire. Dans le parc régional de la voie Appienne à Rome, vous pouvez visiter des ruines, des églises, des catacombes et les lieux des courses de chariots.

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MONTEREY IS TURNING THE BIG 2-5-0.

MONTEREY FÊTER A SES 250 ANS.

Since its founding in 1770, Monterey, Calif., has survived the MexicanAmerican War, inspired the tonalist art movement and hosted the Monterey International Pop Music Festival, a legendary event during 1967’s Summer of Love. Now, its Old Town Historic District draws visitors to First Theatre (the state’s oldest), the 1794 San Carlos Cathedral and an old, adobe-built whaling station.

Depuis sa fondation en 1770, Monterey, en Calif., a survécu à la guerre américano-mexicaine, a inspiré le mouvement artistique du tonalisme et a accueilli le Monterey International Pop Music Festival lors du Summer of Love en 1967. Son quartier historique Old Town attire maintenant des visiteurs au First Theatre, à la cathédrale San Carlos (1794) et à une vieille station baleinière en adobe.

YOU CAN NOW GET AWAY FROM IT ALL IN WHITBY, ONT.

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Quebec-based Groupe Nordik recently opened its third Nordik Spa-Nature in a tree-strewn park in Whitby, about an hour east of Toronto. The spa boasts seven outdoor pools, eight saunas, a saltwater pool to float in and relaxation areas.

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Le groupe québécois Nordik a ouvert son troisième Nordik Spa-Nature dans un parc de Whitby, à une heure de Toronto vers l’est. Le spa possède cinq bains extérieurs, cinq saunas, un bassin flottant d’eau salée et de multiples aires de détente.

28 YOU CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF THE MOUSE. New rides are heading to California’s Disneyland Resort and Florida’s Walt Disney World Resort.

At Disneyland Resort: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance immerses guests in a battle aboard a Star Destroyer.

The Avengers Campus hosts Marvel superheroes and Disney’s first Spider-Man ride.

At Walt Disney World Resort: Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure shrinks riders to rat size as they travel Gusteau’s restaurant.

Goofy conducts guests on a wild ride on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway.

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VOUS NE POUVEZ VOUS PASSER DE L A SOUR IS. De nouveaux manèges font leur entrée au Disneyland Resort en Californie et au Walt Disney World Resort en Floride.

Au Disneyland Resort Star Wars : Rise of the Resistance vous entraînera dans une bataille à bord d’un torpilleur d’étoiles.

Les super-héros Marvel affluent au Avengers Campus, qui présente le premier manège Disney de Spider-Man. Walt Disney World Resort Ratatouille : L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy permet de visiter le restaurant de Gusteau en ayant la taille d’un rat.

Montez à bord du Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway conduit par Dingo.

YO U WA N T T O E AT P O U T I N E IN MONTREAL ...

VOUS VOULEZ M ANGE R DE L A POUTINE À MONTRÉAL …

…And try its bagels. When it comes to food, Montreal is a serious culinary-overachiever. Dine on French specialties and international cuisine, and visit the city’s many bakeries and markets.

... et essayer ses bagels. Montréal est une ville décidément gastronomique. Goûtez aux spécialités de la cuisine française et internationale et visitez les nombreux marchés et boulangeries de la ville.

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30 YOU ’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO AT TEND A POW WOW. Powwows are celebrations of North America’s Indigenous culture, where members of the community gather to sing, dance, feast and honour their ancestors’ traditions.

Kamloopa Powwow (Kamloops, B.C.) Experience storytelling, song and dance in traditional regalia at this celebration of First Nations’ culture. (July 31 to Aug. 1, 2020.)

Manito Ahbee Festival (Winnipeg, Man.) Join more than 800 dancers and some of the nation’s top drum groups at this festival.

(May 13 to 17, 2020.)

Tsuut’ina Nation Pow-wow (Bragg Creek, Alta.)

Held at Redwood Meadows Powwow Grounds outside of Calgary, this event features traditional, fancy, grass, chicken and jingle dance styles. (July 24 to 26, 2020.)

VOUS AVEZ TOUJOURS VOULU ALLER À UN POW-WOW. Le pow-wow est une fête des Autochtones de l’Amérique du Nord où on se rassemble pour chanter, danser, festoyer et honorer les traditions de leurs ancêtres.

Kamloopa Powwow (Kamloops, C.-B.) Écoutez les histoires et les chansons traditionnelles et admirez les danseurs en tenue cérémonielle.

(31 juillet au 1er août 2020) Manito Ahbee Festival (Winnipeg, Man.) Joignez-vous à plus de 800 danseurs et aux excellents groupes de percussion de la nation.

(13 au 17 mai 2020) Pow-wow de la Nation Tsuut’ina (Bragg Creek, Alb.) Près de Calgary, aux Redwood Meadows Powwow Grounds : danse du poulet, des clochettes, des herbes sacrées, libre et traditionnelle.

(24 au 26 juillet 2020)

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There’s a place in Oregon called Boring that is home to a Bigfoot museum.

Yes, it’s really called Boring, but the North American Bigfoot Center helps shake any assumption about the town’s name. This new museum was created by researcher Cliff Barackman, who travelled the world for years searching for sasquatches on Animal Planet’s Finding Bigfoot.

Il existe une ville en Orégon qui porte le nom de Boring; on y trouve le musée Bigfoot. « Boring » signifie ennuyant, mais le North American Bigfoot Center efface l’impression découlant de cet adjectif. Le nouveau musée a été créé par le chercheur Cliff Barackman (Finding Bigfoot, Animal Planet), qui a voyagé de par le monde pendant des années à la recherche de Sasquatchs.

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32 You want to celebrate American Thanksgiving, Pilgrim-style.

Grab your buckle hat and head to Plymouth, Mass., to celebrate American Thanksgiving and the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower reaching New England.

From Nov. 20 to 22, Plymouth will celebrate with a parade honouring the 1620 crossing and a candle-lighting procession led by descendants of the ship’s original passengers dressed like their pilgrim ancestors.

Vous voulez fêter l’Action de grâces à la manière des pèlerins.

En route vers Plymouth, au Mass., avec votre chapeau à boucle sur la tête pour fêter l’Action de grâces américaine et le 400e anniversaire de l’arrivée du navire Mayflower en Nouvelle-Angleterre, du 20 au 22 novembre. Plymouth organise une parade honorant la traversée de 1620 et une procession à la chandelle menée par les descendants des passagers vêtus comme leurs ancêtres pèlerins.

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The Orkney Islands, located off Scotland’s northeastern coast, are made up of 70 islands and islets, two-thirds of which are uninhabited. Take in the wildflowers and UNESCO sites on a hike or coastal walk, stroll the city of Kirkwall or enjoy a tour and tasting at a whisky distillery.

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Located about three hours from Portland, Ore., in the tiny town of Sisters, is Hop in the Spa, North America’s first beer spa. While this concept is relatively new to North America, Europeans (mostly Eastern) have been bathing in beer for centuries. The therapeutic benefits come from the hops, which are packed with skin-brightening and soothing vitamin B.

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Vous aimez tellement la bière que vous y nageriez. À environ trois heures de Portland, à Sisters, en Oregon, se trouve Hop in the Spa, le premier spa à bière en Amérique du Nord.

En Europe de l’Est, on connaît les bains à bière depuis des siècles alors que le concept est plutôt nouveau en Amérique du Nord.

Les bienfaits thérapeutiques proviennent du houblon, regorgeant de vitamine B, qui illumine le teint et apaise la peau.

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VOUS AVEZ BESOIN DE SOLITUDE. Les Orcades, au large de la côte nord-est de l’Écosse, se composent de 70 îles et îlots, dont les deux tiers sont inhabités.

Admirez les fleurs sauvages et les sites de l’UNESCO près de la côte, visitez Kirkwall ou participez à une dégustation de whiskey dans une distillerie.

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36 HISTOR IC BUILDINGS AR E BEING R EIMAGINED. Housed inside the former Kellogg’s Plant, 100 Kellogg Lane in London, Ont., is Canada’s largest indoor entertainment complex.

Here’s what to experience: Powerhouse Brewing Company Take a brewery tour and sample some of its craft beer, such as the Deep Cycle Porter.

The Factory This massive adventure centre features ziplining, escape rooms, a trampoline park and an arcade.

Paradigm Spirits Co. Enjoy a sip at this speakeasy, which serves spirits made from the same grains as Kellogg’s cereal, before taking a cocktail workshop.

YO U'R E H U N G RY F O R A C U L I N A RY E S C A P E .

VOUS SALIVEZ À L’IDÉ E D’UNE ESC APADE GOUR M ANDE

Rumour has it Mazatlán, Mexico, is on track to receive a UNESCO creative city in gastronomy designation by 2021. The city is rediscovering its culinary roots and connecting innovative chefs with its bounty of fresh sea and land produce.

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Il paraît que Mazatlán, au Mexique, recevra de l’UNESCO le titre de ville créative pour sa gastronomie d’ici 2021. La ville est en train de redécouvrir sa tradition culinaire et des chefs innovateurs mettent en valeur les produits frais de la mer et du terroir.

Dans l’ancienne installation de Kellogg’s à London, en Ont., se trouve le plus grand complexe de divertissement du Canada. Voici ce qu’on y propose.

Powerhouse Brewing Company Visitez la brasserie et goûtez à ses bières artisanales comme la Deep Cycle Porter.

The Factory Cet immense centre d’aventure propose de la tyrolienne, des jeux d’évasion, un parc à trampolines et une arcade.

Paradigm Spirits Co. Goûtez aux spiritueux qui sont faits des mêmes céréales que celles de Kellogg, puis suivez un l’atelier de fabrication de cocktails.

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DES BÂTIMENTS HISTO R IQUES R ÉIMAGINÉS.

YOUR HAPPY PLACE IS GOING ON A LONG BIKE RIDE.

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LE BONHEUR, C’EST UN E LONGUE PROMENADE À VÉLO.

Clean your drivetrain and adjust your brakes, because by the end of 2020, you will be able to cycle 1,200 kilometres of unbroken trail from New York City to Canada and from Buffalo to Albany on the new Empire State Trail.

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Huilez votre chaîne et ajustez vos freins parce que d’ici la fin de 2020, vous pourrez rouler sur 1 200 kilomètres de piste continue de New York jusqu’au Canada et de Buffalo à Albany sur la Empire State Trail.

GALWAY IS SHOWING OFF HOW COOL IT IS.

GALWAY MONTRE SES PLUS BEAUX ATOURS.

Galway is set to flaunt its artsy side as the 2020 European Capital of Culture. The Irish city’s year-long program includes a sheep symposium with a food fair and tapestry exhibition, music and theatre festivals, and a mirror installation in an ancient bog.

Galway fait étalage de son charme en tant que capitale européenne de la culture 2020. Son programme comprend un symposium du mouton, un salon de l’alimentation, des expositions, des festivals de musique et de théâtre et une installation de miroirs dans une ancienne tourbière.

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THE ECO - CUR IOUS IN YOU WANTS TO EXPLOR E .

L’ÉCO-CURIEUX EN VOUS VEUT VOYAGER .

With 29 national parks, more than 50 wildlife refuges, eight biological reserves and a series of protected areas, Costa Rica, albeit small, comprises more than five per cent of the earth’s biodiversity and is a haven for curious eco-warriors.

Tout petit paradis des écoguerriers curieux, le Costa Rica possède 29 parcs nationaux et plus de 50 refuges fauniques, huit réserves biologiques et des zones protégées, qui constituent cinq pour cent de la biodiversité terrestre.

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There’s a reason Nashville is called Music City. Adding to its long list of attractions is the new National Museum of African American Music. Opening this summer, the museum celebrates 50-plus genres of music and has five galleries and a theatre.

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Ce n’est pas pour rien qu’on surnomme Nashville la ville de la musique. Le nouveau National Museum of African American Music, qui ouvrira cet été, célèbre plus de 50 styles de musique avec cinq galeries et un théâtre.

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41 Because… Champagne.

It’s all about bubbles in the city of Reims, the heart of France’s Champagne region. The area is full of vineyards, wine shops and historic sites to explore—and plenty of vintages to sip.

Parce que vous aimez le champagne.

On aime les bulles à Reims, une ville au cœur du terroir champenois en France. La région déborde de vignobles, de caves et de lieux historiques à explorer, et de crus à déguster.

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YOU NEED TO KNOW WHAT A MEAT AND THREE IS.

VOUS VOULEZ SAVOIR CE QUE SIGNIFIE ME AT AND THR EE .

This famed Southern dish consists of one meat, like fried chicken or country-fried steak, and three vegetable sides—think collard greens, potatoes, corn or mac and cheese (considered a veggie in the South).

Find your favourite combo in Atlanta at local eateries such as The Busy Bee and The Colonnade Restaurant.

Ce plat célèbre dans le Sud des États-Unis comprend un choix de viande, comme du poulet frit ou un steak frit, et trois accompagnements comme du chou collard, des pommes de terre, du maïs ou du macaroni au fromage. Essayez toutes les combinaisons à The Busy Bee ou The Colonnade à Atlanta.

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The iRecover program is a 12-step-based program, utilizing one-on-one counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in an effort to get to core issues and enable you to live up to your true potential. iRecover’s clinical team will design a unique recovery strategy, placing you on the road to lifelong recovery and supporting you every step of the way. Jim Gray’s mission is to open the doors of change and provide you with the tools to achieve the life you have always wanted. Our team at iRecover is ready to listen and help you on the road to recovery.

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44 YOU NEED SOME ARTISTIC INSPIRATION. North American museums are hosting some big-deal exhibits this year.

Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism at the Portland Art Museum This exhibit (June 13 to Sept. 27) features works from Mexico’s avant-garde movement.

Norman Rockwell: American Freedom at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston On until March 22, this travelling exhibit is the first devoted to the painter’s Four Freedoms series.

Picasso: Painting the Blue Period at the Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto Works from the artist’s most celebrated era will be on display from June 27 to Sept. 20.

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VOUS AVEZ BESOIN D’ÊTR E INSPIR É PAR L’ART. De nombreux musées en Amérique du Nord présentent des grands noms cette année.

Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism au musée d’art de Portland Cette exposition (du 13 juin au 27 sept.) présente un mouvement d’avant-garde mexicain.

Norman Rockwell: American Freedom au musée des beauxarts de Houston à Houston Présentée jusqu’au 22 mars, cette exposition itinérante est la 1er consacrée à la série Four Freedoms.

Picasso: Painting the Blue Period à la galerie d’art de l’Ontario, à Toronto Les œuvres de cette période célèbre seront exposées du 27 juin au 20 septembre.

SAINT LUCIA RULES THE WELLNESS SCENE. SAINTE - LUC IE , RE INE DU BIE N - ÊTRE .

This lush, Caribbean island is home to natural mineral and mud baths, and a variety of award-winning wellness resorts, including Sugar Beach, Stonefield Villa Resort and Marigot Bay Resort and Marina.

Cette luxuriante île caribéenne débordante de minéraux abrite des bains de boue et divers centres de bien-être primés, notamment Sugar Beach, Stonefield Villa Resort et Marigot Bay Resort and Marina.

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47 46 … BUT YOU ALSO LOVE HANGING OUT WITH THEM .

Aruba’s adults-only Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort caters to couples with a “romance concierge” who can arrange everything from dinners on the beach to a sunset boat trip. This resort is also a TAG (Travel Advocacy Group) property, meaning it’s LGBTQ+ friendly.

VOUS VOULEZ PR ENDR E CONGÉ DE VOS ENFANTS...

Le Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort d’Aruba pour adultes seulement offre un service de conciergerie romantique, qui s’occupe de tout ce qui a trait aux activités de couple. Cet hôtel est approuvé par TAG, un groupe de défense des intérêts des voyageurs LGBTQ+.

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Head to Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. Areas such as Cancun and Riviera Maya cater to kids with just about every activity imaginable—think adventure parks, cenotes (natural swimming holes), waterfalls and jungle ziplines—and plenty of resorts feature kid-friendly amenities. ... MAIS VOUS ADOR EZ PASSER DU TEMPS AVEC EUX. Rendez-vous au Mexique, sur la péninsule du Yucatán. À Cancun et sur la Riviera Maya, les enfants ont accès à toutes les activités imaginables : des parcs d’aventure, des cénotes (des puits naturel où nager), des chutes et de la tyrolienne dans la jungle, en plus des commodités offertes par les hôtels.

SOMETIMES, YOU JUST WANT TO SHOP. VOUS VOULEZ JUSTE M AGA SINER.

Not only is Barcelona packed with big-name brands, the city’s tourism board has curated activities for the style-savvy with its Barcelona Shopping City program. Take a guided shopping tour to modern ateliers, local shops and historic establishments, or sign up for a workshop to learn how to make jewelry, silk fans or perfume.

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Barcelone regorge de grandes marques, et l’office du tourisme a créé un programme d’activités en lien avec le magasinage pour les passionnés de style. Participez à une visite guidée des ateliers modernes, des boutiques locales et des édifices historiques ou inscrivez-vous à un atelier de fabrication de bijoux, d’éventail de soie ou de parfum.

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Fall in love with Canada this winter.

Laissez-vous charmer par le Canada cet hiver.

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From snow-capped mountains to glaciers to frozen lakes, Canada

Des montagnes enneigées aux glaciers, en passant par les

in the winter is a surreal experience. Take part in one of the many

lacs gelés, le Canada en hiver est une expérience surréaliste.

winter festivals, ski the Canadian Rockies or find a cozy pub and

Participez à l’un des nombreux festivals d’hiver, skiez dans les

bask in the snow-covered scenery.

Rocheuses canadiennes ou trouvez un pub sympathique et

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49 YOU WANT TO BE CREEPED OUT. Ghost stories abound in Canada, but the East Coast has some particularly spine-tingling tales.

Capitol Theatre, Moncton, N.B. When a cold wind blows through this theatre, it’s said to be caused

by Alexander Lindsay, a firefighter who died here in the 1920s.

L’Anse aux Meadows, N.L. Legend has it a ghostly Viking ship still sails the sea headed toward L’Anse aux Meadows (North America’s first Norse settlement).

Locals have reported hearing— usually in June—people screaming and Viking horns sounding near the town’s shore.

VOUS VOULEZ AVOIR PEUR (ET CRIER).

Les histoires de fantôme pullulent au Canada, mais celles de la côte Est sont particulièrement effrayantes.

Théâtre Capitol, Moncton, N.-B. On dit que le vent froid qui souffle dans le théâtre est causé par le pompier Alexander Lindsay, décédé en ces lieux en 1920.

L’Anse aux Meadows, T.-N.-L. Selon la légende, un bateau fantôme viking vogue toujours en direction de L’Anse aux Meadows (la première colonie norse en Amérique du Nord). Les habitants racontent qu’ils entendent (surtout en juin) des gens crier et des cornes de Vikings près du rivage.

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CATCHING A GLIMPSE OF THESE R AR E CR E ATUR ES IS PR ICELESS.

British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest, a 6.4-million-hectare area that runs along the central and northern coasts of B.C., is the only place in the world where you can see white Kermode bears, a.k.a.

Spirit Bears.

AVOIR LA CHANCE D’ENTREVOIR CES OURS N’A PAS DE PRIX.

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La forêt pluviale de Great Bear, qui s’étend sur 6,4 millions d’hectares sur les côtes nord et centre de la C.-B., est le seul endroit au monde où il est possible de voir des ours kermodei blancs surnommés « ours esprit ».

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rom glacier-topped mountains to temperate rainforests, British Columbia is a beautiful and diverse place to visit. Thanks to a mild climate, it’s also Canada’s best province to embrace the winter season—whether skiing at a mountain resort, relaxing lakeside in the Okanagan, or storm watching on the island. Here are some ideas for a western winter getaway.

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Skiing photo by John Entwistle; Christine’s on Blackcomb by P Morrison

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the spring. Schuss through forests of towering cedars, carve turns in open bowls, or zoom down wide, groomed cruisers and feel the wind on your face. The resort is also part of the Vail Resorts network of 37 ski areas around the world—to maximize your turns, purchase an EPIC Pass for unlimited riding at partner resorts including Whistler Blackcomb.

Those intimidated by some of Whistler’s gnarlier runs can sign up for a steep skiing or backcountry clinic with Extremely Canadian to learn tips and tricks for jump-turning down chutes or executing powder-eights in virgin snow. More experienced deepsnow skiers can sign up for a day with Whistler Heli-Skiing that includes multiple runs of untracked bliss.

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We’re all drawn here for different reasons. Some are attracted to a mountain town with an undisputed atmosphere. Others are pulled in by the pedestrian village with ski-in/ski-out lodging. Many seek the outdoor adventures that range from just-enough to over-the-top. Then there’s the worldfamous après, five star dining, spas, shopping, or nightlife that are hard for anyone to resist. And at the center of it all, the two largest, consistently top ranked, side-by-side ski mountains in North America create a place with boundless possibilities. Stay longer, save more on lodging, packages, lift tickets, snow school, rentals and more when you book in advance. *Offer is available at participating properties only and is subject to change without notice.

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dining with a view at 6,100 feet at Christine’s on Blackcomb, to nachos and beer for après-ski fun at Merlin’s Bar & Grill at the base. Whistler is also a stop on the BC Ale Trail, with three craft breweries in town.

After the snow melts, the resort has hiking, mountain biking and paddling to help residents keep up Whistler’s reputation as Canada’s fittest town.

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T he Interior As winter thaws into the longer days of spring, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies offers three very different ski experiences at its resorts along the Powder Highway.

Make tracks to Fernie Alpine Resort to experience an authentic ski town vibe in its historic downtown.

On the mountain, ski or snowboard everything from fall-line steeps and wide-open bowls to groomed cruisers and gentle glades. Fernie routinely

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gets dumped with what the locals call “hero snow,” and this continues into the spring when fun events such as the Kokanee Retro Weekend liven up the on-slope scene.

Families love Kimberley Alpine Resort and its smaller size so they can

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set the kids loose to explore. Regular sunny days and an on-mountain skating rink, plus snowshoe tours that end in hot chocolate and s’mores, keep parents and kids coming back for more.

A bit farther north, in the Purcell

Mountains outside of Golden, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort serves up extreme runs in-bounds and events all spring, from an on-slope sugar shack to a beer vs. wine pairing dinner at Eagle’s Eye restaurant at the resort’s summit. You can even stay overnight in a private suite at Eagle’s Eye to guarantee first tracks in the morning.

Besides being a hub for outdoor adventure, the interior is a perfect place for rest and relaxation thanks to its mild temps and the calming lakes in the Okanagan Valley. With numerous spas offering everything from hot stone massages to vinotherapy treatments, Kelowna knows wellness.

Add in 40 wineries in town to unwind après-treatment, and you’ve got a winning combination.

If you’re looking for a more permanent path to health, book a consultation at the Okanagan Health and Surgical Centre. This private medical clinic

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employs a team of surgeons skilled at performing a range of cosmetic procedures, as well as treating sports-related injuries such as rotator cuff repairs and ACL reconstructions. The clinic shines at medical tourism and offers a fly-in fly-out program that packages accommodations with an appointment, leaving time before or after to sightsee, spa or wine tour.

T he Island In case you hadn’t heard, storm watching is the new skiing. Well, it is on the island, where violent torrents of rain, blustery winds and giant waves blast the west coast of Vancouver Island every winter between November and March. Ucluelet, a small fishing village south of Tofino, is the epicentre for this thrilling pastime.

You can watch the action from your hotel, or venture into the mayhem to experience the storm from vistas along the Wild Pacific Trail.

Afterwards, warm up inside one of Ucluelet’s cozy cafés or trendy restaurants. The Blue Room Bistro, located in the historic downtown, is locally owned and is open year-round, with private catering available. It serves breakfast all day (think tasty bennies), plus homemade soups, hand-pressed

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burgers and fresh-caught fish. When the sun peeks out, score a table on the patio and enjoy harbour and mountain views as you relax into island time.

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de la glissade sur tube, du patinage, de l’escalade sur glace, des promenades en traîneau ainsi qu’une vingtaine de restaurants dans le village.

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“You have gum disease”

Now what?

Get an expert on your team.

If you’ve been told you have gum disease and need deep cleaning, laser treatment, surgery or extractions, you may benefit from a visit to a periodontist.

Periodontists are specialists in treating gum disease, and they have a full understanding of the foundation structures that support teeth and implants.

They also know that straight, white teeth and a nice smile don’t necessarily mean you have a healthy mouth. Gum disease can begin to deteriorate your dental health before there are any visible symptoms. If left untreated, gums may swell and bleed, teeth can loosen or shift, and gum tissue may be lost. These are not normal signs of aging.

If these symptoms are ignored or treatment is delayed, gum disease can progress and may result in tooth loss and unsightly aesthetics.

Gum disease is the most common inflammatory disease in individuals today. It is also associated with other medical conditions including heart disease and diabetes.

When you are advised to get treatment for a gum-disease issue, you need the kind of expertise that a periodontist can provide.

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ith a surge of new restaurants, and a number of well-established eateries, the culinary scene in this historic Pacific city is experiencing a renaissance. Mazatlan is renowned as the shrimp capital of the world, and innovative chefs are rediscovering the city’s traditional flavours while drawing on the abundance of local products to create new dishes inspired by the past.

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Sweet stops Delicious dulce delights Indulge your dulce (sweet) tooth with sticky toffee pudding topped with vanilla-bean ice cream, crème brûlée or a chocolate trio at Hector’s Bistro. Nearby, Helarte Sano serves up handmade gelato, sorbet, ice cream bars and paletas (popsicles) in up to 160 innovative flavours—think avocado and white chocolate. Artisanal Eurobakery is a local favourite for its flaky croissants with sweet or savoury fillings and pain au chocolat.

GETTING THERE WestJet flies to Mazatlan five times a week from Calgary and Vancouver.

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PHOTOS: HELARTE SANO/ROBERTO VALDIVIA @TORACIO; VICTOR ELIAS PHOTOGRAPHY/CASA 46 BY PUEBLO BONITO RESORTS; TOPOLO MEXICAN RESTAURANT & WINE BAR; FLAVOR TELLER; ONILIKAN; LA BOHEMIA; CERVECERIA TRES ISLAS

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BREAKFAST Panama Restaurant serves Mexican-style desayuno—think chilorio (shredded pork in Mexican adobo) or machaca (spiced, dried, shredded beef) with a corn quesadilla or tamale, scrambled eggs and refried beans.

Must-try Restaurants Two takes on traditional Mexican favourites Casa 46 Housed in a grand, 19th-century mansion overlooking Plaza Machado in Old Town, this elegant restaurant is helping to lead the city’s culinary renaissance. Opt for a table on the glass-enclosed terrace and enjoy artfully plated, contemporary takes on classic Mexican dishes. Start your meal by ordering the rave-evoking confit duck enchiladas, which are served with a complex, 30-someingredient black mole sauce. After, move on to the mains, such as the sea bass rissole with black risotto in an asparagus emulsion and a dash of guajillo chili pepper aioli.

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The city boasts an award-winning, homegrown microbrewery and distillery, plus a popular night spot with historic roots.

Topolo Mexican Restaurant & Wine Bar Before ordering from a menu of northwest Mexico dishes, take a stroll through the restaurant housed in a Spanish hacienda that dates back more than 200 years. The restaurant features an intimate, lantern-lit courtyard garden. Accompanied by live music, dinner kicks off with roasted tomato salsa prepared tableside, followed by mouth-watering entrees like slow-cooked pork shank in adobo sauce and local shrimp sautéed in a light lime butter and cilantro sauce.

Finish with showy bananas foster and Mexican coffee flambéed tableside.

LUNCH Located in the Golden Zone, El Parador Español is paella paradise. Try the seafood version, bursting with fresh-fromthe-ocean shrimp, clams, calamari and lobster on a bed of saffron rice.

DINNER Water’s Edge Bistro serves locally sourced comfort food with an Asian twist, such as the Asian tuna salad— crusted tuna served on lettuce, noodles and a white miso vinaigrette.

Onilikan Take a free, half-hour guided tour of this artisanal distillery followed by a complimentary tasting of the house liquors made from locally harvested mango and blue agave. Signature products include the alcoholforward and handcrafted Mango Aguardiente, one of a handful of natural mango liqueurs produced in this hemisphere.

Signature Experience Take a guided tour with Flavor Teller, which offers a variety of food experiences. Ride in the back of an auriga—a red, truck-taxi—to meet locals and taste foods like taco dorados topped with beef, pork or fish, or opt for the company’s walking tour, which includes a visit to a market where you can try smoked marlin, tostadas and traditional ice cream. The company’s seasonal tour ends at an unassuming wooden cabin plunked curbside where, for generations, locals have ventured for warm sweet corn and cheese tamales. —Theresa Storm

La Bohemia Sip a fresh basil martini while vibing to Tuesday night jazz in this partially ruined 1865 grain warehouse that has been in the owner’s family for four generations.

Cerveceria Tres Islas Rub elbows with locals at this cosy craft microbrewery, located on Av. Miguel Alemán and founded by local Edvin Jonsson. He keeps six to eight rotating cervezas on tap.

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CULTIVATING CULTURE North America’s first Indigenous winery perfects the process in Osoyoos, B.C. or resident winemaker Justin Hall, a connection with the land and stories from his culture form the guiding principles he and his team at Nk’Mip Cellars follow. Every element of their winemaking process is infused with the traditions of their community.

A member of the Okanagan Nation Alliance, the Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB) first recognized the agricultural potential of its 32,000 acres of sacred land—stretching between Osoyoos and Oliver, B.C.—in 1968. It was in that year that the band established Inkameep Vineyards and began growing grapes to sell to wineries across the region.

In 2002, the OIB opened its own winery, Nk’Mip (pronounced ink-a-meep), in Osoyoos, becoming the first Indigenous-owned and operated winery in North America. Using grapes cultivated at Inkameep, it produces not only award-winning wines, but also provides jobs to community members.

Hall began working at Nk’Mip in 2004. Even though he was only cleaning equipment, by the end of his first four days, he had developed a passion for the business and went on to complete a post-graduate diploma in enology and viticulture. In 2017, he was promoted to his current role as winemaker.

“At 24, I was working at the winery eight hours a day,” says Hall. “I would do my school work in the off-hours and then meet up with classmates and sample wine. That was my life for two years.”

Hall, who is considered by many to be the first Indigenous winemaker in North America, credits Nk’Mip’s success to three key factors: consistency, communication and culture. The core team at the winery has worked together for more than 16 years, and they collaborate closely throughout the process.

This includes working with the viticulture team at Inkameep that grows and cultivates the grapes, and giving their input on the programs offered at Nk’Mip. Hall also acts as a mentor for Indigenous youth who hope to one day follow in his footsteps.

Visitors to Nk’Mip can learn more about its winemaking process through The Land to Legacy Vineyard & Cellar Tour—a grape-to-glass experience where guests also learn the history of the winery. They can also experience The Perfect Union: Four Food Chiefs Wine & Food Pairing Tour, which begins with a guided tour of the winery and concludes with a wine pairing in the property’s private cellar. —Bianca Bujan

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QWAM QWMT SYRAH 2016 Qwam Qwmt translates to “achieving excellence.”

With aromas of cherry, black pepper and spice, this wine can be paired with almost anything, including a sweet strawberry dessert.

RIESLING ICEWINE 2018 Enjoy peach, mandarin orange and honey notes that taste like a baked apple pie. Traditionally thought of as only a dessert wine, it also pairs surprisingly well with spicy curry dishes.

WHITE MER’R’IYM 2017 Mer’r’iym, which translates to “marriage,” represents the perfect union of Semillon with Sauvignon Blanc grapes.

Tasting notes offer hints of fresh-cut grass, gooseberry and tropical fruits.

PHOTO: JONADRIAN/NK’MIP CELLARS

T RY T H E S E N K ’ M I P C E L L A R S ’ W I N E S

This just in: Arizona is unreal.

Discover the beauty of the desert. From Monument Valley to the Grand Canyon to Cathedral Rock, you’ll discover ancient beauty wherever you go. With its rocky canyons and towering mountains, Arizona has some of the most incredible and unique terrains in the United States. Take a road trip underneath the endless skies, explore wine country or simply take in the extraordinary scenery. In other news: history comes to life in Arizona.

Fly to Phoenix or Phoenix/Mesa. Visit westjet.com or call your travel agent.

Primeur : l’Arizona est incroyable.

Explorez la beauté du désert. De Monument Valley au Grand Canyon en passant par Cathedral Rock, vous découvrirez des endroits historiques magnifiques partout où vous irez. En raison de ses canyons rocheux et de ses montagnes géantes, l’Arizona possède quelques-uns des terrains les plus incroyables et uniques des États-Unis. Faites un voyage en voiture sous les cieux infinis, explorez la région de vignobles ou admirez tout simplement les paysages extraordinaires. Parmi les autres nouvelles : l’histoire prend vie en Arizona.

Envolez-vous vers Phoenix ou Phoenix/Mesa. Visitez westjet.com ou contactez votre agent de voyage.

Seasonal start and end dates may apply.

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$10.00 DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER HINANO CAFE 15 Washington Blvd, Venice Although many places claim to have the “best burger in town,” few are steps from the sand like this beachside café that serves burgers charred to perfection, topped with classic cheddar and served on spongy egg buns.

BARGAIN BITES

Los Angeles, Cali f.

It may be known for pricy meals, but there are bargains to be found in and around the City of Angels. Here are our picks for the best culinary bang for your (U.S.) buck.

HOT AND SOUR SOUP JOY 5100 York Blvd., Los Angeles Inspired by Taiwan’s street food culture, this casual Highland Park eatery has seen a lineup outside its door since opening in 2018. The hot and sour soup, US$4 to $10.50 depending on size, is bursting with spices and packed with huge chunks of silky tofu, making it the ultimate comfort food.

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BLUEBERRY OR SASKATOON BERRY PEROGIES Makes three dozen.

DOUGH • 3 cups all-purpose flour • 1 tsp salt • 3/4 cup milk • 1 large egg • 2 Tbsp canola oil • 1/3 to 1/2 cup hot water FILLING • 1/2 cup sugar • 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries or saskatoon berries • Butter, for cooking (optional) • Sour cream, for serving

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To make the dough, mix the flour and salt together in a large bowl. Then in a small bowl, blend the milk, egg and oil. Add this to the flour mixture and mix until you have a shaggy consistency. Add the water and stir until you have a soft, tacky dough. Knead about 10 times, cover with a towel and let rest for 20 minutes.

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BOEING 737-700NG

BOEING 737-600NG

Seats Sièges 134 Engine Moteur GE/Snecma CFM56-7B Cruise speed Vitesse de croisière 530

Seats Sièges 113 Engine Moteur GE/Snecma CFM56-7B Cruise speed Vitesse de croisière

mph/850 km/h Maximum altitude Altitude maximale 41,000 ft./12,500 m Range Rayon d’action

530 mph/850 km/h Maximum altitude Altitude maximale 41,000 ft./12,500 m Range Rayon

3,800 miles/6,115 km Wingspan Envergure 117 ft. 5in./35.8 m Length Longueur 110 ft. 4 in./33.6 m

d’action 3,500 miles/5,635 km Wingspan Envergure 112 ft. 7 in./34.3 m Length Longueur 102 ft. 6

Tail height Hauteur de la queue 41 ft. 2 in./12.5 m

in./31.20 m Tail height Hauteur de la queue 41 ft. 2 in./12.5 m

BOMBARDIER Q400 NEXTGEN

SAAB 340B

Seats Sièges 78 Engine Moteur Pratt and Whitney 150A Cruise speed Vitesse de croisière

Seats Sièges 34 Engine Moteur GE CT7-9B Cruise speed Vitesse de croisière 290 mph/467 km/h

414 mph/667 km/h Maximum altitude Altitude maximale 25,000 ft./7,620 m Range Rayon d’action

Maximum altitude Altitude maximale 25,000 ft./7,620 m Range Rayon d’action 1,076 miles/1,732

1,565 miles/2,519 km Wingspan Envergure 93 ft. 3 in./28.4 m Length Longueur 107 ft. 9 in./32.8 m

km Wingspan Envergure 70 ft. 4 in./w1.44 m Length Longueur 64 ft. 9. In./19.73 m Tail height

Tail height Hauteur de la queue 27 ft. 5 in./8.4 m

Hauteur de la queue 22 ft. 11 in./6.97 m Operated by Pacific Coastal Airlines Vols exploités par Pacific Coastal Airlines

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

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INFLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT DIVERTISSEMENT EN VOL

© 2020 WBEI THE GOLDFINCH

INTERNET INTERNET

MOVIES AND MORE FILMS ET PLUS

Supported device types / Types d’appareils compatibles : • Smartphones / Téléphones intelligents • Tablets / Tablettes • Laptops / Ordinateurs portatifs

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MAC OS 10.12 or newer / MAC OS 10.12 ou version plus récente Windows 10 or newer / Windows 10 ou version plus récente

1

Go to Settings and turn on airplane mode and enable Wi-Fi on your device. Connect to the WestJet Connect hotspot.

Depuis les réglages, activez le mode avion et le Wi-Fi sur votre appareil. Connectez-vous au point d’accès WestJet Connect.

2

Once at cruising altitude, open the WestJet app on your device and tap on “Connect” then “Internet” or open a supported web browser and navigate to westjetconnect.com on any device.

Une fois que l’altitude de croisière est atteinte, ouvrez l’appli WestJet sur votre appareil et touchez « Connect » puis « Internet » ou encore, ouvrez un navigateur Web compatible et naviguez vers westjetconnect.com sur n’importe quel appareil.

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Supported device types / Types d’appareils compatibles : • iPhone or iPad (iOS11+) / iPhone ou iPad (iOS11 ou version plus récente) • Android version 5.0 + smartphone / Téléphone intelligent (Android version 5.0 ou plus récente)

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Download the WestJet app (laptop browser playback not supported).

Téléchargez l’appli WestJet (lecture via le navigateur d’un ordinateur portatif non compatible).

2

Go to Settings, turn on airplane mode and enable Wi-Fi on your device. Connect to the WestJet Connect hotspot.

Depuis les réglages, activez le mode avion et le Wi-Fi sur votre appareil. Connectez-vous au point d’accès WestJet Connect.

3

Open the WestJet app on your device and tap on “Entertainment” to watch movies, your favourite TV shows and more.

Ouvrez l’appli WestJet sur votre appareil et touchez « Divertissement » pour regarder des films, vos séries télé préférées et plus encore.

Select the Internet pass you wish to purchase.1 Choisissez l’accès Internet que vous souhaitez acheter.1

TIPS & TROUBLESHOOTING ASTUCES ET DÉPANNAGE • Do you have the latest version of the WestJet app, and latest operating system for your device?

• Avez-vous la dernière version de l’appli WestJet ainsi que la dernière version du système d’exploitation sur votre appareil?

• Streaming sites such as YouTube and Netflix are not supported by WestJet Connect.

• Les sites de diffusion en continu comme YouTube et Netflix ne sont pas compatibles avec WestJet Connect.

• Clear your browser cache or history.

If you’re on a laptop, disable any live Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection.

• Videz le cache ou l’historique de votre navigateur. Si vous utilisez un ordinateur portatif, désactivez vos connexions à des réseaux privés (VPN).

• Is your device in Airplane mode?

• If you can’t connect to the network, go to Wi-Fi settings, “forget” the network and reconnect.

• Votre appareil est-il en mode avion?

• Si vous n’arrivez pas à vous connecter au réseau, rendez-vous dans vos réglages Wi‑Fi, « oubliez » le réseau, puis connectez-vous de nouveau.

For additional support, please visit our FAQ section on WestJet Connect. Pour plus d’aide, visitez la section FAQ de WestJet Connect.

Not all of our Boeing 737-600s are equipped with WestJet Connect yet. WestJet Connect is not available on WestJet Encore turboprop aircraft. WestJet Connect is an open network, use at your own risk. WestJet cannot and does not guarantee the privacy of your data and communication while using WestJet Connect. Entertainment displayed within image may vary. 1Pricing is in Canadian dollars and does not include tax. Internet connectivity speed may vary due to your device, atmospheric conditions, terrain, network capacity, and aircraft location. We are working diligently with our service provider to enhance your experience.

Nos Boeing 737-600 ne sont pas encore tous dotés de WestJet Connect. WestJet Connect n’est pas offert sur les avions à turbopropulseurs de WestJet Encore. WestJet Connect est un réseau ouvert et son utilisation est à vos propres risques. WestJet n’est pas en mesure de garantir la sécurité de vos données et de vos communications pendant l’utilisation de WestJet Connect. Le divertissement présenté dans l’image peut varier. 1 Les prix sont en dollars canadiens et ne comprennent pas les taxes. La vitesse de la connexion Internet peut varier selon votre appareil, les conditions atmosphériques, le terrain, la capacité du réseau et l’emplacement de l’avion. Nous travaillons en collaboration avec notre fournisseur de service afin d’améliorer votre expérience.

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WestJet Cargo: arriving daily.

WestJet Cargo : arrivées quotidiennes.

WestJet has cared for our guests for over 20 years, and we’re

Chez WestJet, nous prenons soin de nos invités depuis plus de

proud to care for their shipments, too. WestJet Cargo can ship

20 ans et nous sommes également fiers de prendre soin de leur

everything from gifts for friends to products for your customers.

marchandise. WestJet Cargo peut tout expédier, qu’il s’agisse

We also offer priority shipping if you need priority service for your

de cadeaux pour des amis ou de produits pour vos clients.

parcel, and we can arrange to have it on a specific flight. We can

Au besoin, nous offrons également l’expédition prioritaire de

even organize safe transportation for your domestic pets. Call to

votre marchandise. Nous pouvons aussi l’expédier à bord d’un

book your shipment and use our online cargo system to track

vol particulier. Nous pouvons même organiser le transport

your parcel remotely and follow the progress in real time.

sécuritaire de vos animaux de compagnie. Appelez-nous pour réserver votre expédition et utilisez notre système de fret en

Ship your next package with WestJet Cargo. westjet.com/cargo

ligne pour suivre le trajet de votre marchandise à distance en temps réel.

Expédiez votre marchandise avec WestJet Cargo. westjet.com/cargo/fr

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President’s Circle Award RECOGNIZING WESTJETTERS WHO GO ABOVE AND BEYOND.

Prix President’s Circle

EN RECONNAISSANCE DES WESTJET TERS QUI VONT AU-DELÀ DU DEVOIR.

COLIN SAGER WESTJETTER SINCE: 2006 (13 years) POSITION: TAC Team, Ground Handling LOCATION: YYC, Calgary, Alberta WHERE NEXT? My wife, Ann, is talking about Paris.

OÙ COMPTEZ-VOUS ALLER? Mon épouse, Ann, voudrait bien que nous allions à Paris.

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B:11.25 in

S:8.75 in

Favourite destination and why? Grand Cayman for the snorkelling and swimming. It was just beautiful.

They have one of the top 10 beaches in the world with sand that is almost the consistency of flour. What do you think it is that makes WestJet so successful?

By far, it’s the people, the passion they have and the commitment to just looking further ahead. They truly just care for everybody. Share one of your favourite WestJet memories. I was asked to fly up on a flight to Fort McMurray, to rescue people who had been caught in the wildfire. WestJet put a crew together, a pilot, flight attendants and me. The pilot was an old bush pilot, and he took us around the outskirts of the fire to see the devastation. It was an amazing feeling just to be there to help.

WESTJETTER DEPUIS : 2006 (13 ans) POSTE : Équipe TAC, personnel de piste BASE D’ORIGINE : YYC, Calgary (Alberta)

Votre destination préférée et pourquoi? Grand Caïman. Pour la plongée en apnée et la natation; c’est aussi là qu’on retrouve l’une des 10 plus belles plages du monde, avec un sable qui a presque la texture de la farine. Simplement magnifique. Pourquoi WestJet a-t-elle tant de succès selon vous? C’est en immense partie grâce à son équipe passionnée et dévouée à aller toujours plus haut. Les WestJetters s’assurent de prendre soin de tout le monde. Un de vos meilleurs souvenirs avec WestJet? On m’a demandé de monter à bord d’un vol de sauvetage à destination de Fort McMurray pour sauver des gens pris dans les feux de forêt. WestJet a mis sur pied une équipe avec un pilote, des agents de bord et moi. Notre pilote, un ancien pilote de brousse, nous a fait voir les environs de l’incendie pour que nous puissions constater toute la dévastation qui avait eu lieu. C’était extraordinaire comme sentiment d’être simplement là pour aider.

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PICTURE PERFECT

CLOUD COVER Each month, we publish an Instagram photo taken by one of our readers and ask what inspired them to capture that moment. Tag @westjetmagazine in your shots of WestJet destinations for a chance to be featured.

@live.love.backpack

RIO SAN JUAN, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Shot using a Samsung Galaxy S7.

WHAT MAKES THIS PHOTO GREAT? “[This] is a snapshot of everyday life as locals take a moment to swim and laugh together with their families, while fishermen fish for Dorado and Wahoo.”

TIP: “Seek cloud formations as it gives a photo some definition, texture and shape. Also, don’t be afraid of taking a photo when it is cloudy, as it provides even, natural light.”

@westjetmagazine

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