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DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS THE MEXICO YOU MAY NOT HAVE EXPERIENCED

DESERT ADVENTURES SPECTACULAR PLACES YOU NEED TO SEE TO BELIEVE

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73 MAKING BREAST CANCER BEATABLE 76 THE NEW WESTJET 77 OUR FLEET 8O WHERE WE FLY

8 Welcome aboard 10 What I loved 11 Online this month 72 Spot the difference

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days in New Jersey 16 Dig deeper Salem, Mass.

18 Close up on River North, Denver 20 Sweet stays Nestled in nature 22 Behind the scenes The Nutcracker and the Four Realms 24 Spotlight on The art of tipping 25 On the ground Downtown Regina 26 What I know about Wax sculpting 28 Four ways Birmingham, England

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SHOULDER SEASON ESCAPES ÉVASIONS EN SAISON INTERMÉDIAIRE

Exploring destinations crowdfree is just one of the benefits of shoulder season.

Découvrir des lieux sans foule est seulement l’un des avantages de l’inter-saison.

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DOWN IN THE DESERT DESTINATION : DÉSERT

Three southwestern desert parks in the United States to visit now.

Trois parcs de désert dans le sud-ouest des États-Unis à visiter maintenant.

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CELEBRATING LIFE AND DEATH IN PUERTO VALLARTA ON FÊTE LA VIE ET LA MORT À PUERTO VALLARTA

A closer look at the history and celebrations of Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead.

Coup d’oeil à l’histoire et aux célébrations du Día de los Muertos, le Jour des morts.

FEAST 59 Food guide Butter tarts 62 Chef insider Matthew Batey, Teatro 64 Taste of travel Nashville hot chicken 66 Drink up Zero-proof alcohol

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t WestJet, we believe a future without breast cancer is possible.

Thanks to early detection and increased screening rates, combined with better breast cancer treatments, the survival rate is now 87 per cent. Nevertheless, breast cancer remains the most common cancer and the second-leading cause of cancer death among women in Canada.

Our belief and commitment to making breast cancer beatable drives our annual campaign to support the Canadian Cancer Society (CSS) and its research, education and awareness programs. Now in the sixth year of our partnership with CCS, we provide support with the gift of flight to assist in reducing administration expenses and bolstering fundraising activities.

We are also the official airline of the CIBC Run for the Cure and rally our caring WestJetters to participate and raise funds for a cause that is very important to us. WestJetters are also showing their support this month by purchasing and wearing our custom-designed

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pink ties, scarves, hats and pins, with the entire purchase price going to CCS. In the past five years, WestJet and WestJetters have raised more than $440,000 for the breast cancer cause.

In the Fly section of this month’s WestJet Magazine, you will find photos of a few WestJetters who have been personally affected by breast cancer, along with their own thoughts and feelings about why they are choosing to wear pink this October. I hope you’ll take a moment to read them.

On a personal note, sadly, I have lost too many of my own immediate family members to this terrible disease—and at far too young an age. That’s why I am wearing pink.

By working with our WestJetters in whatever way you can to support our various initiatives, you are helping honour and remember your own loved ones, as well all those affected by breast cancer. Thank you in advance for your care and support.

Onward and upward!

hez WestJet, nous croyons qu’un futur sans cancer du sein c’est possible.

Grâce à la détection précoce et à la croissance du taux de dépistage, jumelées à de meilleurs traitements contre le cancer du sein, le taux de survie atteint maintenant 87 pour cent. Néanmoins, le cancer du sein demeure le plus répandu et le deuxième plus mortel parmi les femmes au Canada.

Nous croyons que notre engagement visant à vaincre le cancer du sein est à l’origine de notre campagne annuelle et notre soutien envers la Société canadienne du cancer et ses programmes de recherche, d’éducation et de sensibilisation. Entamant maintenant notre sixième année à titre de partenaire de la SCC, nous assurons un soutien en fournissant des vols contribuant à réduire les dépenses administratives et à stimuler les activités de collectes de fonds.

Nous sommes également la ligne aérienne officielle de la Course à la vie CIBC et encourageons nos WestJetters à participer et à recueillir des fonds pour une cause qui nous tient à cœur.

Les WestJetters démontrent également leur appui ce mois-ci en se procurant et en portant les cravates, foulards, chapeaux et épinglettes roses, tous faits sur mesure, la totalité des prix d’achat étant remise à la SCC. Depuis cinq ans maintenant, WestJet et les WestJetters ont recueilli plus de 440 000 $ pour la cause du cancer du sein.

Dans l’édition de WestJet Magazine de ce mois-ci, vous y trouverez des photos de quelques WestJetters qui ont été affectés personnellement par le cancer du sein et qui partagent les raisons pour lesquelles ils ont choisi de porter le rose en octobre. J’espère que vous prendrez quelques minutes pour lire leur témoignage.

Sur une note personnelle, j’ai perdu beaucoup trop de membres de ma propre famille immédiate aux mains de cette terrible maladie – à un âge beaucoup trop précoce. Voilà pourquoi je porte le rose.

En travaillant avec nos WestJetters pour appuyer nos initiatives, quelles que soient vos contributions, vous aider à rendre hommage et à vous souvenir de vos proches, sans oublier les personnes atteintes par le cancer du sein. Nous vous remercions à l’avance pour votre aide et votre appui.

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THIS MONTH

WE’RE EXCITED FOR EVERYTHING IN THIS ISSUE, BUT HERE’S WHAT STOOD OUT FOR ASSISTANT DIGITAL EDITOR ALYSSA QUIRICO

Photo: Alyssa Quirico says it’s best to order mild or medium hot chicken.

hen I travel, I travel for food.

Preparing for a trip always starts with looking up the destination’s signature dish.

When we were looking for a recipe to feature this month, I had to suggest Nashville hot chicken (page 64)—fried chicken covered in batter, brushed in a cayenne-pepper sauce, placed on a slice of soft white bread and topped with two pickle slices.

The story behind this spicy fried chicken dish is almost as good as its tongue-tingling flavour.

A little more than 80 years ago, a scorned woman added peppers to her fried chicken in an attempt to wreak revenge on her philandering partner, Thorton Prince. The plan backfired, as he ended up loving the taste, and eventually opened a restaurant.

Today, there are two Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack locations in Nashville—the original shop, located in the northeast, is a must-visit—and a number of other hot chicken places, including Hattie B’s Hot Chicken (served with delicious sides) and Pepperfire Hot Chicken, whose recipe we feature in this month’s edition of WestJet Magazine.

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Photo: Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack in Nashville.

I’ve spent a lot of time in Nashville since my first trip, and I keep going back to Prince’s. The chicken is crispy, without being too hard, and you get a piece of bread with every bite, which helps soothe the spice. Mild or medium is the way to go. Pair it with a side of potato salad and it’s the Southern comfort dish you’ll dream about long after you’re home.

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JENNIFER FRIESEN

WRITER THREE DAYS IN NEW JERSEY PG. 13 I live in Jersey City, NJ. Describe New Jersey in four words Authentic, diverse, delicious, unexpected. Favourite local spirit Corgi Spirits distillery. They have a really good selection of gins. Don’t leave without Trying Taylor ham (similar to spam) in a breakfast sandwich from Jersey City’s Wonder Bagels.

WRITER DOWN IN THE DESERT PG. 40 I live in San Rafael, Calif. Desert parks tip Pick three or four short hikes to see the most varied terrain. Underrated attraction The dinosaur footprints on the Dino Cliffs Trail in Red Cliffs Desert Reserve outside of Zion. On my radar The Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park.

WRITER/PHOTOGRAPHER CELEBRATING LIFE AND DEATH IN PUERTO VALLARTA PG. 50 I live in Calgary. Puerto Vallarta highlight Strolling through the cemeteries on the morning before the Day of the Dead and meeting people who were preparing their loved ones’ gravesites for the festivities. Top Instagram worthy spot Along the cobblestone streets of Amapas road.

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Embarquement immédiat : Palm Springs.

Plan your getaway to Palm Springs today. Known for its blue skies and chill poolside lifestyle, this destination is a Southern California oasis. With over 300 days of sunshine, once you visit you will catch that feeling of wanting more Palm Springs.

WestJet makes it easy to get to Greater Palm Springs with daily flights from Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton.

Book your Greater Palm Springs getaway today at westjet.com or call your travel agent.

Daily flights from Edmonton start October 29.

Vols quotidiens pour Edmonton débutant le 29 octobre.

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Planifiez votre escapade à Palm Springs aujourd’hui.

Bien connue pour son ciel bleu et son mode de vie relaxant au bord de la piscine, cette destination est une oasis du sud de la Californie. Avec plus de 300 jours de soleil, une fois que vous visiterez Palm Springs, vous ne pourrez plus vous en passer.

WestJet facilite vos visites à Greater Palm Springs avec des vols quotidiens au départ de Vancouver, Calgary et Edmonton.

Réservez votre escapade pour Greater Palm Springs aujourd’hui à westjet.com ou auprès de votre agent de voyages.

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Seaside towns and an incredible food scene await in the Garden State.

ong overshadowed by New York as a tourism destination, New Jersey’s reputation has been elevated in recent years thanks to a spate of buzzy developments. Yes, the beaches and the history have always been worth a visit, but discerning travellers are now discovering hipster enclaves, a maturing art scene and great culinary experiences up and down the coast. This state makes for the perfect autumn road trip.

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DAY 2 Morning Drive an hour north to the border with New York state to take on the Stairway to Heaven (2). This relatively challenging 11-kilometre hike meanders across suspension bridges and through dairy farms and forests before climbing up to Pinwheel Vista, where breathtaking views of New Jersey’s rolling hills await.

Afternoon Head back south to learn more about the state’s rapidly growing wine scene at Unionville Vineyards.

This picturesque vineyard

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HOTELS TO TRY THESE SPOTS WOW WITH OCEAN VIEWS AND AMENITIES

The Reeds at Shelter Haven Located on the southern tip of the state, this boutique hotel wows with its incredible ocean views, epic sunsets and countless thoughtful touches, including fireplaces in most rooms and complimentary daily yoga.

Food options range from fine dining to classic pub fare. (reedsatshelterhaven.com)

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The Asbury Hotel When this design-forward property opened in 2016, it was Asbury Park’s first new hotel in 50 years. It didn’t take long for its modern coastal interiors and elevated amenities— heated pool and a breezy rooftop cinema included—to make it the coolest booking in the state. (theasburyhotel.com)

has been making wine for about 25 years, and is known for its French grapes—the award-winning Pheasant Hill Chardonnay is lightly creamy and deliciously fruity.

Evening Travel east towards the Jersey Shore to Asbury Park, a seaside city with an exciting dining scene. Tuck into a seafood dinner at The Bonney Read (3), where Gordon Ramsay alum James Avery prepares classic dishes (mussels with linguine and lobster rolls) in a chowder house-style restaurant.

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Morning Start with one of New Jersey’s most-popular dishes: a breakfast sandwich made with Taylor ham—a smoked pork product with a similar consistency to spam.

Summit Diner in Summit, 45 minutes west of New York City, is a red-booth classic famous for its Slider, a roll stuffed with Taylor ham, egg and cheese.

Afternoon Drive to Jersey City to visit Mana Contemporary (1), an admission-free creative centre housed in a collection of former warehouses in the Journal Square district. There are several world-class galleries on offer, including Gary Lichtenstein Editions, featuring a gallery dedicated to the artist's famed screen-printed images, plus a workspace and studio area.

Evening Explore downtown Jersey City to find street art by the likes of Pixel Pancho and Shepard Fairey. Then, dine at Razza to experience one of owner and chef Dan Richer’s perfectly crisped pizzas. Try the Bosco, which is loaded with two types of cheese, tomato sauce and cremini mushrooms.

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DAY 3 Morning Start with breakfast at Asbury Park’s Cafe Volan (5), a surfer-owned spot that serves the shore’s best cup of coffee. Take it to-go and amble along the boardwalk, poke around the shops and play with the vintage pinball machines at the Silverball Museum.

Afternoon Explore more of the Jersey Shore with a stop at Long Beach Island, about an hour from Asbury Park. Stroll along the beach and stop into Shore Good Donuts to sample one of its addictive creations—try the lemon drop. An hour further down to the coast, Cape May is a beach town

5 known for its colourful 19th-century architecture (4); the Victorian cottages that line Gurney Street are worth an Instagram post.

Evening Back in Asbury Park, head to Porta, a popular restaurant among locals and visitors. Sit at one of the communal tables to ravage its pizza-centric Italian menu, which includes vegan and vegetarian options.

Beyond pizza, try the grilled fish, punched up with a squeeze of lemon and salt. End your night at the recently reopened Asbury Lanes, where you can bowl or catch a live show.

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MASSACHUSETTS While it’s best known for its infamous 17th-century witch trials, Salem’s past is full of scary and spooky happenings. From notorious murders to UFO sightings, here are six things you will want to explore in this historic New England city—if you’re brave enough.

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SALEM COMMON In the 17th century, this eight-acre park hosted militia training, spawning what is now the U.S. National Guard, and was home to the popular Salem Cadet Band from 1878 to 1941. The apparitions of soldiers and haunting music from an invisible band are said to have occurred in the park, particularly around the circa-1926 bandstand.

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HAWTHORNE HOTEL This boutique hotel is located on the site of an old apple orchard once owned by Bridget Bishop, the first of the city’s executed witches. Guests on the sixth floor frequently report seeing a woman in a long dress, thought to be Bishop, who is accompanied by a strong apple scent.

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SALEM VILLAGE PARSONAGE The witch hysteria of 1692 began in the home of Reverend Samuel Parris. When his two young girls fell ill, they accused locals of witchcraft, ultimately leading to the executions of 20 people. Today, all that remains of the parsonage is its foundation, and the surrounding fields where the devil allegedly held his Sabbaths.

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WINTER ISLAND Visitors to this island park in Salem Harbor can check out the exterior of an abandoned 1934 coast guard barracks, where security guards have reported ghosts. Nearby is a former air station where, in 1952, a Coast Guard seaman took a famous photograph of four UFOs hovering over the city. ­

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GARDNER-PINGREE HOUSE Salem’s most-notorious murder took place here in 1830. Captain Joseph White was stabbed 13 times, leading to widespread paranoia in Salem. The resulting trial and public executions of two brothers inspired writers Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne. The captain’s ghostly face is said to appear from the second-floor windows.

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TOUR Take a stroll down Walnut and Larimer streets to see some of the River North Art District’s many murals.

Or, let Denver Graffiti Tour give you the full street art experience as it shares the stories behind some of the best art. The yearround tour finishes at The Denver Central Market food hall. (denvergraffiti tour.com)

SWEAT Get your bouldering on at Movement Climbing + Fitness, an indoor climbing gym located in an old tin factory that also offers yoga. The gym shares space with Improper City, which features a cocktail bar, café, spaces for co-working and a sunny patio hosting rotating food trucks. (movementgyms. com/rino)

BROWSE Check out clothing, sunglasses and notebooks at chic Shea Boutique, a showcase of local and designer fashions and jewelry with a pop-up vibe. (shopsheaonline.com)

ENERGIZE Fuel up at Hotbox Roasters Café, a local favourite for its nitro cold pours and cake doughnuts such as blueberry with a vanilla bean glaze. (hotboxroasters.com)

DISCOVER Spend an afternoon wandering through Weilworks Gallery, where three levels of exhibition space showcase works by local designers, artists and makers.

After touring the space, don’t miss the incredible views of downtown Denver from the concretepanelled exhibition tower. (weilworks. com/gallery)

TASTE Sample Sauvignon Blanc and pear cider at The Infinite Monkey Theorem, known for its trendy canned wines. During River North’s First Friday monthly art walk, the urban winery and tasting room has an in-house DJ and local food trucks park outside its patio. (theinfinitemonkeytheorem.com) —Melanie Haiken

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GETTING THERE WestJet flies to Denver once a day from Calgary.

PHOTOS: VISIT DENVER; THE INFINITE MONKEY THEOREM

As artists and boutique businesses transform the decommissioned warehouses and factories of Denver’s River North neighbourhood, this former industrial area has become a hotbed of galleries, studios and food halls. Here are six stops you need to make during your next visit.

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NESTLED IN NATURE These stays make it easy to experience everything the great outdoors has to offer.

CITY ESCAPE

Day trip: Take the weekend shuttle service to Storm King Art Center and discover the large-scale sculptures on display across its 500 acres of meadows and woodlands.

WILDLIFE OASIS Occidental at Xcaret Destination Playa del Carmen, Mexico You may miss them at first, but once your eyes adjust to the light streaming through the jungle, you’ll see the deer and, depending on the time of year, its fawn. This resort south of Playa del Carmen is home

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to an array of wildlife, from saraguato monkeys and flamingos to small mammals such as coatis. Rather than raze the area to build the all-inclusive, swaths of jungle were left untouched. Earthen footpaths wind through the jungle and netting hangs above the main pathway allowing monkeys to cross from treetop to treetop.

Twice a week, the resort offers guided eco-tours, where

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interpreters talk about the plants and animals, and their reverence in Maya culture— butterflies, for example, are considered the souls of dead warriors. Rates from US$201. (occidentalgrandxcaret.com) —Dean Lisk Nearby: The resort is home to Maya ruins, including a lighthouse on the shore and a nearby temple.

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The Roundhouse Beacon, N.Y. Soaked up enough of the urban jungle and need to get back to nature? The Roundhouse, a cluster of thoughtfully restored buildings tucked next to Beacon Falls and the majestic scenery of the Hudson River Valley, is only an hour and a half from New York City by rail or car.

Rustic touches mingle with luxurious room amenities: custom-designed king-sized bedframes and mid-century furniture are set against original wooden beams and oversized factory windows, offering views of the surrounding greenery and mountains.

This charming, yet hip location will relax your senses. Spend your time gazing out at the lush gardens and waterfall from the restaurant’s floor-toceiling windows, or lounge beneath the overgrown woods and next to the creek’s roaring rapids.

Complete your stay by meandering along the grassy rail tracks or searching for treasures at one of the nearby antique stores. Rates from US$229. (roundhousebeacon.com) —Christopher Ludgate

PLAN AHEAD FOR A SPLURGE!

REMOTE RETREAT Sonora Resort Sonora Island, B.C. Located just off Vancouver Island, tucked into the Discovery Islands and accessible only by helicopter, sea plane or boat, Sonora Resort delivers on luxury and pure, unspoiled nature. Take in views of the water from your

room, suite or villa, then head outside to immerse yourself in the natural surroundings. There is grizzly bear-spotting in the fall, salmon fishing and whalewatching, paddle sports and hiking and mountain biking trails.

Once you’ve worked up an appetite, the Tyee Dining Room awaits with indulgent desserts from acclaimed B.C. pastry chef, Dominic Fortin. Soak up the

breathtaking scenery from one of the many hot tubs sprinkled across the property, or relax at the resort’s Pacific Northwestinspired spa. Treatments include soothing massages featuring Canadian balsam fir gum—used for generations

by Indigenous peoples for its healing properties—eucalyptus and coastal beach stones.

Open May to October. Rates

from $730 single/$930 double, includes meals and house beverages. (sonoraresort.com) —Alyssa Schwartz Tour: Learn how the Homalco First Nations lived off this land for generations in the immersive Homalco Wildlife Cultural Tour, which includes a seafood feast.

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roam BEHIND THE SCENES

THE STORY IN THE STORY

star of the ballet world, Misty Copeland is known for placing herself in the spotlight to take her audiences on an emotional journey. It may seem out-of-step that someone used to being centre stage dealt with terrible shyness as a child.

“When I say I was shy, it was beyond what most imagine,” says Copeland, who became the first African-American female principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre in 2015. “If I was called on to read in school, that was the most terrifying thing.”

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“I don’t think my siblings are shocked when they see me perform,” Copeland says. “But, when they see me speaking in public, they are kind of like, ‘How in the world did you blossom into the person you are when you literally wouldn’t speak?’”

Drawn to music, movement and performing as a child in San Pedro, Calif., it was her experiences dancing which allowed her to overcome her fears. “Through the chaos of my home life—moving a lot and being one of six children— it became a way of expressing myself. Being introverted I needed

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“IT IS DARK AND SCARY. THEN IT IS BRIGHT AND AMAZING.” —MISTY COPELAND

to do it,” says the 36-year-old. “In a dance theatre, you can’t see the audience. It became this protective bubble when I was on stage. It was black out there and I was able to do what I love and express myself without having to speak. It has always felt like this space where no one could touch me.”

Copeland is trading in stage for screen in her latest project, the new Disney fantasy-adventure The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, opening in theatres on Nov. 2.

While she has previously danced the role of Clara—the young heroine brought into a magical world of

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Acclaimed ballet dancer Misty Copeland takes the audience on a journey in Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms.

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COPELAND’S BEST OF DANCE NEW YORK CITY Misty Copeland loves dancing in Italy, Greece and Japan, but says the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City’s Lincoln Center Plaza—home to the American Ballet Theatre— is the best. “It’s the size, the beauty inside and the energy you get from a New York audience; their response changes the way we react in the moment, which is the incredible thing about live theatre.”

Where The World Comes To Play!

THE FALL SEASON The American Ballet Theatre’s fall season begins Oct. 17 and includes performances of In the Upper Room, Fancy Free, and AFTERITE, a new take on Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring at the Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater. The ABT will perform The Nutcracker in Costa Mesa, Calif., starting Dec 14. (abt.org)

13 properties, 2 golf courses 2 shopping centers, spas and an endless array of activities and dining options toy soldiers and an army of mice adapted from the 1816 story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King— Copeland plays a different character in this film. She is the Ballerina of the Realms, who introduces the fantasy sequences—the snow scene, the battle scene, the Land of the Sweets—through dance.

“My part is a story within the story,” Copeland says. “All the different characters come to see a performance and I take them through the different realms, introducing them in a bite-sized way. It is dark and scary. Then it is bright and amazing.”

Scary, then bright, is a sentiment that could also be used to describe Copeland’s own journey from struggling with shyness as a child to becoming a role model and dance superstar in the world of classical ballet.

“I feel like I have always spoken candidly about my experiences of being a black woman in the ballet world, of feeling different, of going through puberty at a late age in front of the public while in the midst of my professional career,” she says. “I think these are things that young people can relate to.”

—Richard Crouse

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AT A HOTEL MacPherson says you tend to tip the people you come into contact with during your stay.

But, with staff shifts changing on a daily basis, it can be complicated ensuring your tip goes to the intended person.

“In the case of your room, leave something at the beginning, or a little every day.”

The important thing, says MacPherson, is to leave it on the pillow. “[Housekeeping] are not supposed to touch money left elsewhere in the room. I also leave a note that says, ‘This is for you.’”

SPOTLIGHT ON

ON A BUSINESS TRIP “It’s important to find out what the [local] practice is so you do the right thing,” says MacPherson. “Otherwise, you’ll look ill-prepared or uninformed. The impression it gives your client is if you don’t know something as simple as tipping, [how are you going to handle] their business?”

MacPherson adds it’s also important to follow your company policy. “If the policy is to tip no more than 10 per cent, then tip 10 per cent on your card. If you feel more is appropriate, then pay in cash.”

AT AN ALL-INCLUSIVE Technically, you don’t need to tip at an all-inclusive because it’s included in your fee for the resort, says MacPherson.

“But, I’m a strong believer that, if someone has gone above and beyond, then you should tip. A lot can be said for tipping at the start of your stay. I’ve been known to tip early, rather than at the end, so they’ll take care of me.”

he awkwardness of placing a folded bill into a stranger’s hand often causes people anxiety, says professional butler Charles MacPherson. “It’s kind of weird to give people money,” he adds. “It’s the sense of valuing someone and saying, ‘Based on your service, you deserve this.’”

MacPherson eases some of that discomfort, and demystifies the tipping process, in The Pocket Butler’s Guide to Travel. Out this

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month from Appetite by Random House, the book covers the essentials; from how to expertly pack a suitcase, to how much to give your bellhop for delivering your wellpacked suitcase to your room.

“There is no global way to tip— unlike a handshake,” says MacPherson, who has more than 30 years of experience as a butler, including working with royalty. “Tipping is so different around the world, we become uncomfortable and are afraid of making a mistake.” —Dean Lisk

IN A RESTAURANT In parts of Europe—such as France—the tip is included on the bill, so you don’t need to leave one. “If you do decide to leave a tip, it’s just one or two Euros. That’s all,” says MacPherson. When in doubt, look at the bill to see if a service charge is included. “If you are still unsure, instead of asking the waiter or waitress, ask the manager.”

THE BUTLER’S NORTH AMERICAN GRATUITY GUIDE BELLHOP $5 for the first bag, and $2 to $3 per additional bag.

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HOUSEKEEPING $2 per day, and it should be left on the pillow with a note.

TAXI DRIVER Five to 10 per cent, more if your driver helps with your luggage.

WAIT STAFF Fifteen to 20 per cent, as much as 25 per cent in larger cities.

PHOTO: SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE RITZ-CARLTON IN TORONTO BY LIZ BEDDALL

THE ART OF TIPPING

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DOWNTOWN REGINA Founded in 1882, and named for Queen Victoria—Regina is Latin for queen—the city’s core has been transformed in recent years, with popular restaurants, a thriving artisan community and exciting nightlife.

ILLUSTRATION: WES DAUNCEY. PHOTOS: HILLBERG & BERK; BOB DEUTSCHER; MARINA GIAMBA; JUSTIN CHOMYN; CHRIS GRAHAM; ALEX HACKEL

SPARKLE Visit Hillberg & Berk’s flagship store on the edge of downtown and be dazzled by its jewelry selection. Founded by entrepreneur Rachel Mielke, the store has crafted one-of-a-kind brooches for Queen Elizabeth II and designed pieces for celebrities. (hillbergandberk.com)

SHOP A modern-day general store, Mortise & Tenon stocks home decor, fashion and accessories by local artisans. Pick up a chopping board and maintain its finish with a tin of homemade M&T board butter, made from beeswax and mineral oil. (mortiseandtenonshop.com)

DEVOUR Grassroots Restaurant Group opened Avenue this summer, adding to Regina’s growing food scene. Cocktails are mixed tableside and Chef Nathan Guggenheimer offers dishes such as confit duck leg, Beef Wellington and saskatoon berry soufflé. (grassrootsrestaurantgroup.ca)

APPLAUD The Globe Theatre, located in the 1906 Prince Edward Building, kicked off its fall season on Sept. 20. This month, toe-tap to Mamma Mia!, while, in late November, The Hobbit begins its stage journey. (globetheatrelive.com)

SNACK Join the steady stream of regulars filing through Italian Star Deli at lunch to pick up gourmet cold cut and provolone cheese sandwiches— prepared mild, medium or spicy. This little store also sells speciality meats, cheeses and olive oils. (italianstardeli.com)

SCORE Whether you’re looking for a 1940s-era waitress uniform, a pair of cut-off jeans or a classic old record, T + A Vinyl and Fashion has you covered. This fun vintage and music store is loaded with eclectic prairie treasures. (tavinylfashion.com) —Jennifer Allford

GETTING THERE WestJet flies to Regina 13 times a day from five Canadian cities and one U.S. city.

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roam W H AT I K N O W A B O U T

WAX SCULPTING For years, Paris’ Musée Grévin has been turning heads with its wax figures of the famous and infamous. Stéphane Barret, a sculptor with the museum, shares how it’s done. téphane Barret is entrusted with creating some of the most convincing doppelgangers of the famous, from Charlie Chaplin and Angelina Jolie, to Bruce Willis and beloved French singer Édith Piaf. For the past 18 years, Barret has sculpted the heads of celebrities for the Musée Grévin, Paris’ pre-eminent wax museum. “It starts to feel alive, when I have placed the eyes and when I get the expression right,” he says. We asked Barret to walk us through the process of making a wax figure:

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STÉPHANE BARRET SCULPTS THE HEAD OF SPANISH DESIGNER PACO RABANNE

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What might surprise us?

The hair is real and is implanted strand by strand. It takes [around] a month and a half to add hair, eyebrows and any facial hair. Each sculpture starts with very long hair, which can look strange before it’s cut.

Sometimes the celebrity will bring their own hairdresser to cut and style it.

Is it easier to create sculptures of men or women?

Older women and men are easier because there are points of reference with wrinkles and smile lines—when you don’t have these markers, a smallest misplaced detail can ruin the resemblance.

How are they maintained?

A team comes every morning to fix the hairstyles and check if there are any problems, such as scratches. There is also a regular restoration schedule. The most [popular] personalities have two heads, so [even when one head is being restored] they are always on display for visitors.

Do you have a favourite?

I don’t have a favourite, but I was happy to do Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. [I recall] an interview with Pitt where they showed him all his sculptures in museums around the world, and he said Musée Grévin’s version was his favourite. Angelina Jolie was the most difficult I

have done; she has a very angular face and yet not so angular at the same time. We did her with a fairly neutral expression, which is very difficult.

What happens to the models that are no longer displayed?

There is a warehouse in Paris where old models from the early 20th century to today are kept. There are shelves and shelves of them. It’s like a scene from Indiana Jones.

Who would you like to sculpt?

I am really attracted to the legends of American cinema, such as Jack Nicholson. To sculpt Jack Nicholson would be a dream for me.

—Hannah Meltzer

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How did you become a sculptor for Musée Grévin?

I originally worked in industrial engineering and would sculpt and paint in the evening after work. [In 1993,] I quit my job and moved to Paris. I studied design then worked in prototyping, making props for advertising clients as well as Disneyland.

Bruce Willis was my first sculpture for Grévin in 2000.

How does the process of creating a new figure start?

We start with a two-hour consultation. The person stands on a revolving plate in a pose and we take photos to work from later. We scan the head and body with a 3D scanner and record any jewelry and tattoos, as well as the colour of hair, skin and teeth. The museum always tries to meet the personality, but, without a meeting, we do a body casting to find someone who has the same build and height as them.

BARRET’S PARIS GUIDE FOR ART LOVERS

Quick Easy Very Discreet

MUSÉE DU LOUVRE The world-famous museum attracts tourists with its big hitters—the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo—but it also houses an impressive collection of Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Islamic art.

Anywhere Anytime

FONDATION LOUIS VUITTON This striking building, designed by Frank Gehry and located by the Bois de Boulogne, is immediately recognizable by its vast glass “sails.” Inside, you’ll find eclectic and thoughtfully curated exhibitions.

QUARTIER DU MARAIS Barret loves this area for its boutiques and unique restaurants and galleries. He recommends the contemporary art space, Galerie Perrotin, as well as iconic modern art temple, the Centre Pompidou.

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F O U R WAY S

BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND

WHERE TO STAY Feel like royalty at Castle Bromwich Hall Hotel, a palatial 16th-century manor house surrounded by 10 acres of gardens that was home to the Bridgeman family, later known as the Earls of Bradford. Its 42 rooms feature dark woods and claw-foot tubs and come with amenities such as Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs.

WHAT TO DO Visit Newman Brothers at The Coffin Works, a former coffin fittings factory that is now a museum. On a guided tour, visitors will learn all about the funeral business, hear about famous customers (including Winston Churchill and the late Queen Mother), and learn about the lives of the workers over the decades.

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WHERE TO EAT The industrial warehouses in the city’s Jewellery Quarter (1) have been transformed into trendy bars and restaurants.

Hipsters and locals alike gather at 1000 Trades, a small, bricklined restaurant set in a former workshop, for craft cocktails and beer and for delicious food, including a traditional Sunday roast.

FOOD

2 WHERE TO STAY Housed inside a former Victorian eye hospital, the 66-room Hotel du Vin & Bistro Birmingham has three options to appeal to every diner: Pub du Vin serves up great local ales and fare; Bistro (2) is known for its fine French cuisine with an English twist; and The Bubble Lounge is the perfect spot for a cocktail.

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WHAT TO DO Birmingham is known across England and beyond for its adaptations of traditional Indian food. To learn about the cuisine, sign up for a cooking lesson with locally run Kitchen School. Top chefs and seasoned home cooks alike lead the classes, incorporating local history and culture into its spicy culinary program.

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WHERE TO EAT Birmingham is the birthplace of Balti, a lamb or goat curry served in a metal bowl.

The dish was invented here in the 1970s by a Pakistani chef looking to fuse his native cuisine with western tastes. For a sampling, visit local favourite Adil’s, the restaurant where it all began, located in the Balti Triangle area.

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HISTORY

roam Once a manufacturing powerhouse, this former rough-and-tumble city maintains some of its gritty charms—think Peaky Blinders and the Brummie accent—but has reinvented itself with an exciting food scene, plenty of shopping and fascinating museums.

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LOVER

WHERE TO STAY Tucked inside a 19thcentury Georgian mansion is Simpsons Restaurant, a Michelinstarred restaurant that also offers small, lovely rooms. The property features plenty of green space, and the bedrooms are tastefully adorned with period artwork, as well as French mouldings and Toile de Jouy curtains.

SHOPPER

GETTING THERE WestJet flies to London, England, 21 times a week from Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Halifax.

WHERE TO EAT Patrons at Ana Rocha Bar & Gallery can enjoy a delicious selection of wine and tapas—try the Spanish ham croquettes—surrounded by world-class art. The restaurant features a permanent fine art collection and an array of antiques, including Louis XIV mirrors and 19th-century Japanese armoires.

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WHAT TO DO The Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery (3) is an impressive place, showcasing a vast range of artifacts.

Highlights include the Staffordshire Hoard, the largest cache of Anglo-Saxon gold ever found, and one of the world’s finest collections of Pre-Raphaelite art. The museum also showcases the city’s industrial past.

WHERE TO STAY To be within walking distance of the downtown shops, reserve a room at the chic Malmaison Birmingham.

Exhausted shoppers will appreciate this hotel’s comfy features, including deep, soaker tubs and mood lighting. The hotel also houses the ultra-luxe Malmaison Spa, one of the city’s top places to be pampered.

WHAT TO DO Dating back to 1876, the Great Western Arcade (4) was originally built as a tunnel between two railway stations. Today, the beautiful Victorian shopping arcade is home to an impressive collection of retailers, featuring everything from designer fashion and high-end beauty products to stationery and homewares.

WHERE TO EAT Shoppers will inevitably find themselves at the Bullring, a massive indoor-outdoor retail complex with hundreds of shops in the heart of the city. To make the most of your shopping time, grab a meal at one of the on-site eateries such as Wagamama, a popular noodle bar, and feast on teppanyaki.

—Tim Johnson

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Canada, so many possibilities. So many vacations.

Le Canada. Tant de possibilités. Tant de destinations.

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Thousands of miles of coastline, on three oceans. 35 million people, known worldwide for being polite and friendly. Two official languages, and a veritable mosaic of cultures, spread across and between mountains, prairies, forests, lakes, rivers, seas. In a country with six time zones, it’s always a good time for a vacation.

Canada’s got so many possibilities, and WestJet can get you on your Canadian getaway to 43 destinations from coast to coast.

Des milliers de kilomètres de côtes, étalés sur trois océans. 35 millions de personnes, reconnues partout dans le monde pour leur politesse et leur personnalité sympathique. Deux langues officielles, une véritable mosaïque culturelle dispersée à travers montagnes et prairies, forêts et lacs, rivières et mers. Dans un pays comptant six fuseaux horaires, c’est toujours le bon moment pour des vacances. Le Canada regorge de tant de possibilités et WestJet peut vous offrir une escapade canadienne vers 43 destinations, d’un océan à l’autre.

Book your #BestOfCanada getaway today at westjet.com or call your travel agent.

Réservez votre escapade #BeauCanada à westjet.com ou contactez votre agent de voyages.

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Shoulder Season

Escapes

Évasions en saison intermédiaire It’s hard to get a sense of place when your destination of choice is teeming with tourists. Light on crowds and easy on the wallet, travelling during shoulder or low season is beloved by savvy explorers.

Il est difficile de ressentir l’esprit des lieux quand votre destination de choix fourmille de touristes. À l’abri des foules et moins durs pour le portefeuille, les voyages en saison basse ou intermédiaire sont prisés par les explorateurs avisés.

PHOTO: FOGO ISLAND BY ALEX FRADKIN

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Fall

AUTOMNE

B E R M U DA /L E S B E R M U D E S soaked pub to debate whether the

from distant British and

national drink is a dark ’n’ stormy

African shores, Bermy,

or a rum swizzle.

as the local’s call it, is a

While autumn brings cooler

place where afternoon

temperatures, it’s warm enough to

tea is strictly observed, Bermuda

catch serious rays on one of the

shorts are worn with pride and

island’s many pristine beaches,

steel drumming troupes can often

plus you’ll have a choice of pink

be heard practicing for festivals.

or white sand. Horseshoe Bay is

Located in the North Atlantic,

a popular choice, while Warwick

Bermuda’s weather is more akin

Long Bay hugs nearly a kilometre

to the United States’ Eastern Sea-

along the Southern Shore and

board than the Caribbean, making

flaunts the rosiest-hued beach.

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SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, CALIF. The weather in Santa Barbara County is near perfect in November, especially if you’re sussing out the charming town of Solvang, with its Danishstyle architecture and bakeries, or doing some grape-to-glass exploration.

FOGO ISLAND, N.L. ÎLE FOGO, T.-N. In addition to the blazing colours of plants in October, it’s also berry season on this island off the northeast coast of Newfoundland.

Join local foragers on the hunt for partridgeberries, then get a lesson in jam jarring at Fogo Island Inn.

OAHU, HAWAII The island is noticeably quieter in November (before U.S. Thanksgiving), and beckons with off-season rates. Hit the North Shore to witness significant swells and surfing competitions, such as the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing (Nov. 12 to Dec. 20).

La temps dans le comté de Santa Barbara est presque parfait en novembre, particulièrement si vous explorez la charmante ville de Solvang, avec son architecture et ses boulangeries de style danois, ou faites la tournée des vineries pour goûter de bons vins.

En plus des couleurs éclatantes des végétaux en octobre, la saison des petits fruits bat son plein au large de la côte nord-est de Terre-Neuve.

Joignez-vous aux cueilleurs locaux d’airelles, puis suivez un cours de mise en pot de confiture au Fogo Island Inn.

Cette île est beaucoup plus tranquille en novembre (avant l’Action de grâce États-Unienne) et annonce des prix hors-saison. Sur la rive nord, vous pourrez assister à des compétitions de surf comme la Vans Triple Crown of Surfing (du 12 novembre au 20 décembre).

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Ringed by reefs, one of the

that golden season a stretch

world’s greatest concentrations

longer with a visit in September or

of shipwrecks can be found here,

October. Once the kids go back to

making Bermuda a mecca for

school, rates drop as tourists clear

scuba divers. With ever-changing

out. You may have to contend

salty breezes, it also hooks in

with the odd rain shower, so duck

sailors. Step aboard a yacht or

into the Bermuda Underwater

catamaran and cut through Great

Exploration Institute in the capital

Sound on the south west side of

city of Hamilton and explore its

the island, the same turquoise

new permanent Bermuda Triangle

waters America’s Cup racers set

exhibit. Or, seek shelter in a rum

off from in 2017.

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mpruntant aux traditions des rivages lointains britanniques et africains, Bermy, surnommée ainsi par ses habitants, est un endroit où l’heure du thé est strictement respectée, où on porte fièrement le bermuda et où on entend régulièrement les joueurs de tambour d’acier pratiquer en vue des festivals.

Le climat des Bermudes, situées dans l’Atlantique Nord, ressemble plus à celui de la côte est des ÉtatsUnis qu’à celui des Caraïbes, ce qui les rend très populaires l’été. Profitez de la belle saison un peu plus longtemps en y allant en septembre ou en octobre. Après la rentrée des classes, les prix chutent et les touristes se dissipent. Si vous faites face à une averse occasionnelle, cherchez refuge au Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, dans la capitale de Hamilton, et découvrez sa nouvelle exposition permanente sur le triangle des Bermudes. Votre

abri pourrait aussi prendre la forme d’un pub servant du rhum, pour décider si le cocktail national est un Dark’n’Stormy ou un Rum Swizzle.

Les températures sont un peu plus fraîches en automne, mais il fait encore assez chaud pour profiter pleinement du soleil sur l’une des nombreuses et magnifiques plages de l’île, de sable blanc ou rose. Horseshoe Bay est un choix populaire, tandis que la plage aux teintes rosées de Warwick Long Bay s’étend sur un kilomètre le long de la rive sud.

Entourées de récifs, les Bermudes sont une mecque de la plongée : on y trouve la plus grande concentration d’épaves. Avec ses brises salées changeantes, elles attirent aussi les marins. Embarquez sur un yacht ou un catamaran et fendez les eaux de Great Sound au sud-ouest de l’île, les mêmes eaux turquoise d’où sont partis les pilotes de la Coupe de l’America en 2017.

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Winter

HIVER

S E D O N A , A R IZ .

W

hat’s not to love about

looking to hit the links, champi-

warm sunny days that

onship golf courses remain open

effortlessly transition

year-round.

into cozy sweaterwearing nights?

December can bring chilly

you can do via foot, pedal or Jeep.

evenings to Sedona. Fortunately,

The downside to visiting this

many hotels feature hot tubs and

salubrious spot in winter? When it

outdoor fire pits. Roast s’mores

rains, the trails through the stun-

and sip local wine as you peer at

ning spires can morph into mud,

the night sky. Sedona is a Dark

so feet and wheels can get stuck.

Sky Community with exception-

But with an estimated 300 annual

ally clear skies for stargazing, or

days of sunshine, you won’t be

you can don a pair of night-vision

waiting long for trails to dry out.

goggles and take an excursion with Sedona UFO & Vortex Tours.

Sedona has long drawn

Each December, Sedona comes alive with twinkling lights and festive events—not to mention dis-

spiritual seekers, spa aficionados

counted rates. Sedona Northern

and outdoor adventurers. Those

Lights takes place Dec. 13 to 16,

open to out-there experiences can

and is the largest 3D holiday light

indulge in aura readings, sound

show in the United States. Layer

healing, forest bathing and more

that with the Holiday Sweet Stroll

on offer at many of the local

plus Festival of Lights, and you’ll

spa resorts, such as Mii amo or

swear you’ve been transported

L’Auberge de Sedona. For those

back into A Christmas Carol.

C PHOTOS: ABE SNIDER; DUHA127/ISTOCK

The region’s cathedral-like red rocks beg to be explored, which

omment pourrait-on ne pas aimer les jours chauds et ensoleillés qui deviennent des soirées où on s’enveloppe dans une petite laine? En décembre, les nuits sont fraîches à Sedona. Heureusement, beaucoup d’hôtels offrent des spas et des feux de camp.

Rôtissez vos guimauves à s’mores et dégustez des vins locaux tout en admirant le ciel étoilé. Sedona est une Communauté de ciel étoilé qui présente un ciel clair, exceptionnel pour l’observation d’étoiles. Vous pourrez aussi enfiler des lunettes de vision nocturne et participer à une excursion avec Sedona UFO & Vortex Tours.

Sedona attire depuis longtemps les esprits en quête de spiritualité, les adeptes de spas et les amoureux du plein air. On peut aussi vivre des expériences inhabituelles comme la lecture d’aura, la thérapie par le son, les baignades en forêt et les autres

activités offertes par de nombreux spas comme Mii amo ou L’Auberge de Sedona. Pour les amateurs de golf, les terrains restent ouverts toute l’année.

Explorez à pied, à vélo ou en Jeep les rochers rouges qui s'élèvent, tels des cathédrales. L'inconvénient des visites en hiver? Quand il pleut, les pistes de ces tours impressionnantes peuvent devenir boueuses, emprisonnant les pieds et les roues. Vous ne resterez pas coincé longtemps puisque la région connaît environ 300 jours ensoleillés par année.

En décembre, Sedona prend vie avec des lumières scintillantes et des événements festifs, sans compter les prix réduits. Sedona Northern Lights, le plus grand spectacle de lumière des Fêtes en 3D des États-Unis, se déroule du 13 au 16 décembre. Ajoutez à cela le Holiday Sweet Stroll et le Festival of Lights, et vous aurez l’impression d’avoir été transporté dans Un chant de Noël.

ESTES PARK, COLO. In February, this town has low-occupancy hotel rates and easy access to Rocky Mountain National Park— you’ll feel like the only one there. For a winter warmer, pop into Elkins distillery for a Colorado Mule made with white corn whisky.

KIMBERLEY, B.C. KIMBERLEY, C.-B. Ski under the stars on one of North America’s longest lit runs. Besides night skiing at Kimberley Alpine Resort, there’s ski-in skiout accommodation and fewer crowds in January, making it easy to enjoy the slopes.

NEW YORK, N.Y. In January, take advantage of this city’s white sales and decreased hotel prices plus two-for-one tickets during NYC Broadway Week (Jan. 22 to Feb. 10), and prix-fixe menus during Restaurant Week (reservations open Jan. 7, for dining from Jan. 21 to Feb. 8).

En février, les hôtels ont un faible taux d’occupation et vous aurez facilement accès au Rocky Mountain National Park – vous aurez l’impression d'y être seul.

Pour vous réchauffer, passez à la distillerie d’Elkins pour boire un Colorado Mule fait de whiskey de maïs blanc.

Skiez sous les étoiles sur une des pistes éclairées les plus longues en Amérique du Nord. Outre le ski de nuit au Kimberley Alpine Resort, il y a de l’hébergement aux abords des pistes et moins de monde en janvier; il est donc plus facile de profiter des pentes.

En janvier, profitez des soldes de blanc et des tarifs hôteliers réduits en plus des billets deux-pourun offerts pendant la NYC Broadway Week (22 janv. au 10 févr.) et des menus à prix fixe lors de la Restaurant Week (réservez dès le 7 janv. pour des sorties entre le 21 janv. et le 8 févr.).

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Spring

PRINTEMPS

BA N F F, A LTA . young as three-weeks-old. If you’re

Canada’s National Parks,

not a fan of downhill, a guided

Banff’s best-kept secret

snowshoeing excursion along the

isn’t its azure-coloured

historic trade routes traversed

lakes, nor its snaggletooth

by Indigenous Peoples and early

spires, but that its ski resorts

European explorers will add a cul-

are largely forgotten by the time

tural dimension to your adventure.

spring rolls around. March snow-

No visit to the area is complete

storms in the Rocky Mountains

unless you take in a performance

often make for plenty of fresh

at the world-renown Banff Centre

powder within the crests and folds

for Arts and Creativity.

of these glacier peaks, so you can

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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC RÉPUBLIQUE DOMINICAINE Visit in May and you’ll miss the spring breakers and hurricane season, but you will score major hotel deals.

Another upside?

Wading in the Caribbean feels akin to a warm soak at this time of year.

NORFOLK, UK NORFOLK, R.-U. Each spring, Sandringham, the Queen’s beloved country estate, opens its house, gardens and museum to the public. Stopover in April for brilliant blooms and a chance to help bottle feed orphaned lambs at nearby Snettisham Park.

OTTAWA, ONT. Tours of Parliament Hill and amazing museums and galleries are yours to discover in the Canadian capital. April marks the end of maple syrup season, so celebrate with a maple treatment at Holtz Spa, which begins with a gentle maple sugar scrub.

En mai, vous manquerez les fêtards bruyants de la semaine de relâche et la période des ouragans, mais pas les rabais incroyables sur le prix des hôtels. Un autre avantage? La mer des Caraïbes évoque un bon bain chaud à cette période de l’année.

Sandringham, la maison de campagne adorée de la reine, ses jardins et son musée, sont ouverts au public chaque printemps. Faites-y escale en avril pour voir les fleurs magnifiques et avoir la chance de nourrir au biberon les agneaux orphelins au Snettisham Park.

À vous de découvrir la Colline du Parlement et les musées et galeries incroyables de la capitale canadienne. Avril marque la fin de la saison des sucres, un événement à célébrer au Holtz Spa par un doux gommage au sucre d’érable.

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Soothe sore muscles after a

swoosh down the slopes as late as

heavy, leg-burning day with an

mid-May at Banff Sunshine. Even

après-soak inside the lavish miner-

in spring, the snow base remains

al pool at Fairmont Banff Springs’

solid, and you’re less likely to get

Willow Stream Spa. Or, take to

blasted with sub-zero tempera-

the tranquil waters of Kananaskis

tures during a day spent skiing.

Nordic Spa, situated smack dab

Stay at Sunshine Mountain

between Calgary and Banff. Take a

Lodge, the only ski-in ski-out

circuit through its steam and sauna

accommodation in Banff National

cabins and one of its many heated

Park. Sunshine Village offers an

outdoor pools before plunging into

on-mountain spa, while nearby

the invigorating cold pool. End

Lake Louise Ski Resort sports

with a brief nap cocooned inside a

tubing and childcare for babies as

heated hammock.

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oyau des parcs nationaux du Canada, le secret le mieux gardé de Banff n’est ni ses lacs bleu azur ni ses cimes découpées, mais bien ses stations de ski, déjà oubliées à l’arrivée du printemps.

Dans les Rocheuses, les tempêtes de neige de mars entraînent une grande quantité de poudreuse fraîche qui se loge dans les crêtes et les plis des pics glaciers; on peut donc dévaler les pentes de Sunshine jusqu’à la mi-mai. Même au printemps, la base de la neige reste solide et il est moins probable que vous ayez à faire face à une température sous zéro.

Séjournez au Sunshine Mountain Lodge, le seul logement aux abords des pistes du parc national Banff.

Sunshine Village comporte un spa sur la montagne et tout près, la station de ski du Lake Louise offre des descentes en chambre à air et un service de garde pour les bébés

aussi jeunes que trois semaines.

Si vous n’aimez pas le ski alpin, les excursions en raquettes le long des routes commerciales historiques utilisées par les Autochtones et les premiers explorateurs européens ajouteront une dimension culturelle à votre aventure. Aucune visite dans la région n’est complète sans avoir vu un spectacle au Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity de renommée mondiale.

Reposez vos muscles endoloris après une dure journée dans la somptueuse piscine minérale du Willow Stream Spa du Fairmont Banff Springs. Sinon, trempez dans les eaux paisibles du Kananaskis Nordic Spa, entre Calgary et Banff.

Promenez-vous dans ses bains de vapeur et ses saunas et l’une de ses nombreuses piscines chauffées extérieures avant de plonger dans la vivifiante piscine d’eau froide. Enfin, piquez un petit somme dans un hamac chauffant.

PHOTO: REUBEN KRABBE/SUNSHINE VILLAGE

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he crown jewel of

Oʻahu or Maui?

Oʻahu ou Maui?

Maui, Hawaiʻi Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) / Tor Johnson

Either choice leads to paradise.

Make your Hawaiian dream a reality. Whether you’re visiting for business or pleasure, Hawai‘i’s crystal blue waters, beautiful beaches, world-class golfing and iconic locations will welcome you to an island life unlike any other. So, go off the beaten path and experience food that locals love, and create some perfect moments for yourself. Hawaiʻi will make you say, ah. Aloha. And, WestJet will take you there with flights to Oʻahu and Maui.

Book your Hawaiʻi vacation today at westjetvacations.com, or call your travel agent.

Peu importe votre choix, le paradis vous attend.

Faites de vos rêves hawaiiens une réalité. Que vous visitiez Hawaiʻi par affaires ou pour le plaisir, ses eaux bleues cristallines, ses plages magnifiques, ses lieux culturels emblématiques et son golf de renommée mondiale vous feront apprécier une vie insulaire sans pareil. Sortez des sentiers battus, goûtez à la nourriture locale et vivez une expérience comme nulle part ailleurs.

Hawaiʻi vous comblera de mille et une façons et WestJet vous y mènera avec des vols pour Oʻahu et pour Maui.

Réservez vos vacances à Hawaiʻi aujourd’hui à vacanceswestjet.com ou contactez votre agent de voyages.

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summer

ÉTÉ

G R A N D C AYM A N /G R A N D C AÏ M A N

slash 30 per cent off their regular

Fortunately, you’re never

room rates, while Grand Cayman

far from the sea. Dotted

Marriott Beach Resort also pro-

with luxury resorts,

vides complimentary Linus bikes

Seven Mile Beach—with its leg-

and a dizzying array of kid’s club

endary talcum white sand—is a

activities on certain days.

prime spot to dive into the ocean.

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SAINT MARTIN/ SINT MAARTEN This island is one half French, the other half Dutch. Thankfully both have almost fully recovered from last year’s devastating hurricanes.

The island slows down in June, and discounted hotels rates abound.

CUBA July boasts perfect beach weather, though it’s technically considered the island’s rainy season, which amounts to a brief evening shower to cool you off.

Don’t miss celebrations across the country during National Rebellion Day on July 26.

PARIS, FRANCE The City of Light tempts tourists all year round, but come August, locals flee to the coast, leaving Paris somewhat quieter and easier to explore. Escape the humidity with a dip in La Baignade, outdoor pools in the Bassin de la Villette lake.

Cette île est à moitié française, à moitié néerlandaise. Heureusement, les deux moitiés se sont presque totalement remises des ouragans dévastateurs de la dernière année. Les activités ralentissent en juin sur l’île et les rabais sur les tarifs hôteliers sont très nombreux.

La température sur la plage est parfaite en juillet, même si c’est techniquement la saison des pluies, qui se résume à une courte averse rafraîchissante en soirée. Ne manquez pas les célébrations à travers le pays lors de la Journée nationale de la Rébellion le 26 juillet.

La Ville Lumière attire les touristes toute l’année, mais en août, les Parisiens lui préfèrent la côte, ce qui lui confère une certaine tranquillité et la rend plus facile à explorer. Échappez à l’humidité en vous immergeant dans La Baignade, les piscines du Bassin de la Villette.

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In the summer, some resorts

peratures soar in July.

Cayman Islands is also touted

Seek shade under the tropical

as the culinary capital of the

forest at Crystal Caves, with a

Caribbean and Grand Cayman

guided tour through this former

alone has more than 200 restau-

pirate hideout to explore three

rants serving a local population

hidden caverns. Dazzling lime-

of 53,000. Enhancing the island’s

stone gardens contain crystal-

exploding foodie scene are

lized stalactite and stalagmite

bottomless brunches held every

formations that reflect off a

Sunday at dozens of hotels and

subterranean lake. You can also

restaurants. For the quintessential

escape the heat in the air-condi-

beach bar experience, head to The

tioned shops at Camana Bay, a

Wreck Bar & Grill at Rum Point,

retail and entertainment district.

where the mudslide cocktail—a

Indulge in some retail therapy

chilled blend of vodka, Kahlúa,

before heading to West Indies

and Irish cream—was invented.

Wine Company, where you’ll dis-

Kids in tow? The Kids Culinary

cover 80 self-serve, by-the-glass

Capital of the Caribbean offers

pouring stations.

kitchen tours and cooking classes.

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a température grimpe en flèche à Grand Caïman en juillet. Heureusement, vous n’êtes jamais très loin de la mer. Parsemée d’hôtels de luxe, la plage Seven Mile et son sable fin blanc légendaire est un endroit idéal pour plonger dans l’océan. Recherchez l’ombre sous la forêt tropicale à Crystal Cave, où vous pourrez faire une visite guidée dans cette ancienne planque de pirates et explorer trois des cavernes cachées. Les jardins de pierre calcaire éblouissants contiennent des formations cristallisées de stalactites et de stalagmites qui se reflètent dans un lac souterrain. Vous pouvez également échapper à la chaleur dans les magasins climatisés de Camana Bay, le quartier des boutiques et des spectacles. Faites un peu de thérapie-lèche-vitrine avant de vous rendre à la West Indies Wine Company, où vous découvrirez 80 postes de vin en libre-service.

L’été, certains complexes hôteliers offrent un rabais de 30 % sur le tarif régulier des chambres et le Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort fournit gracieusement des vélos Linus ainsi qu’un choix vertigineux d’activités pour enfants certains jours.

De plus, les îles Caïmans sont considérées comme la capitale culinaire des Caraïbes. À Grand Caïman, on trouve plus de 200 restaurants pour 53 000 habitants.

Les brunchs sans fin tenus chaque dimanche dans des douzaines d’hôtels et de restaurants participent à la scène gastronomique.

Pour faire l’expérience par excellence d’un bar de plage, rendez-vous au Wreck Bar & Grill au Rum Point, fier inventeur du Mudslide, un cocktail frais à base de vodka, de Kahlúa et de crème irlandaise. Des enfants vous accompagnent? The Kids Culinary Capital of the Caribbean offre des visites et des cours de cuisine.

PHOTOS: COURTNEY PLATT; CECILE MARION/ALAMY

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rand Cayman tem-

SHOULDER SEASON TOP TIP Flexibility is key when scoring the best shoulder season deals, but you'll be rewarded with lower prices, fewer crowds and perhaps even more engaging interactions with less tourist-weary locals.

PHOTOS: IPHASEPHOTO.COM; TOR JOHNSON/HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY; SANDRINGHAM ESTATE; JAKE DYSON/BANFF AND LAKE LOUISE TOURISM

SUPER CONSEIL POUR L'INTER-SAISON Il est essentiel d'être souple pour profiter des aubaines, mais vous serez récompensé par des prix plus bas, moins de monde et peut-être des échanges encore plus intéressants avec les habitants.

GETTING THERE WestJet flies to Bermuda three times a week from Toronto.

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GETTING THERE WestJet flies to Phoenix four times a day from Calgary, Vancouver and Edmonton.

Seasonal service to Mesa starts Oct. 25th from Calgary.

S’Y RENDRE WestJet dessert Phoenix quatre fois par jour au départ de Calgary, Vancouver et Edmonton. Le service saisonnier vers Mesa débute le 25 octobre au départ de Calgary.

GETTING THERE WestJet flies to Calgary 140 times a day from 32 Canadian, 11 US and six international cities.

S’Y RENDRE WestJet dessert Calgary 140 fois par jour au départ de 32 villes canadiennes, 11 villes américaines et 6 villes à l’étranger.

GETTING THERE WestJet flies to Grand Cayman once a week from Toronto.

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DOWN IN THE

desert DESTINATION : DÉSERT BY | PAR MELANIE HAIKEN

PHOTO: NICK ELDER/GETTYIMAGES

Ask passionate explorers why they keep returning to the southwestern United States, and they will tell you it’s because of the dramatic desert landscapes shaped over time by wind and water. Mother Nature has left her unique mark; from Death Valley’s salt flats, to Zion’s dramatic canyon and Joshua Tree’s enigmatic boulders. Each national park has a story to tell, and now—with the cooler temperatures of fall and winter—is the perfect time to discover each of its secrets.

Les explorateurs passionnés vous diront qu’ils retournent sans cesse dans le sud-ouest des États-Unis pour les impressionnants paysages du désert modelés par le vent et l’eau au fil du temps. Dame nature a laissé sa marque unique sur la région, des étendues salées de Death Valley au canyon spectaculaire de Zion, en passant par les mystérieux rochers de Joshua Tree. Chaque parc national a une histoire à raconter et c’est la période idéale pour découvrir les secrets de la région puisqu’il fait moins chaud.

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azing out over the salt flats of Death Valley’s Badwater Basin, I’m relieved—and moved—to see they are still as strange and magical, white and glittering, as when I was seven years old and visited the park with my family. Then again, with its vivid extremes of altitude and topography, California’s Death Valley isn’t really a place you easily forget.

There’s the Ubehebe Crater, a 600-foot-deep volcanic depression that looks like it could reactivate any time. In fact, geologists have recently announced it’s more active than previously thought. There is the hair-raising four-

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wheel journey through the limestone narrows of Titus Canyon and the drive up to Dante’s View, where you’re rewarded with breathtaking views of the valley floor—and a chance to see bighorn sheep.

And there is the salt-crusted surface of the Devil’s Golf Course and Badwater, which at 282 feet below sea level is the lowest point in North America. It was formed millions of years ago when floodwaters deposited salt and other minerals in the basin.

Thanks to longer legs than I had when I was seven, I’m able to explore further this time around; climbing the Mesquite Flat Sand

Dunes, seeking out the dramatic rock arch known as Natural Bridge and hiking Mosaic Canyon, with its narrow confines and smooth marble walls.

At night, I gaze into the depths of one of the darkest skies in North America, awed by the wash of stars that, as a child living in a world with less light pollution, I took for granted.

GETTING THERE WestJet flies to Las Vegas 10 times a day from seven Canadian cities and to Los Angeles eight times a day from Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto.

death valley THE BASICS | L’ABC Square kilometres: 13,758 Kilomètres carrés : 13 758 Visitors per year: 1.3 million Visiteurs par année : 1,3 million Fall temperatures: highs: 39˚C to 20˚C; lows: 20˚C to 5˚C Plage de température : max. : 20 C à 39 C; min. : 5 C à 20 C Elevation: -282 to 11,049 feet Altitude : -85,5 à 4 421 mètres

PHOTO: MARGARETW/ISTOCK

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’admire les étendues salées du bassin Badwater et je suis soulagée, et émue, de voir qu’elles sont encore aussi étranges et magiques, blanches et scintillantes que quand j’avais sept ans et que j’ai visité le parc avec ma famille.

Bien sûr, avec ses extrêmes d’altitude et de topographie, Death Valley en Californie n’est pas vraiment un lieu qu’on oublie facilement.

Il y a le cratère Ubehebe, une dépression volcanique de 183 mètres de profondeur qui semble pouvoir se réveiller n’importe quand.

Des géologues ont annoncé récemment qu’il est plus actif qu’on pensait. Il y a la virée terrifiante

en 4x4 entre les parois en calcaire du canyon Titus, et la route vers Dante’s View, qui offre des vues imprenables de la vallée et permet parfois de voir des mouflons d’Amérique.

Il y aussi la surface encroûtée de sel du terrain de golf Devil et de Badwater, le point le plus bas en Amérique du Nord à 85,5 mètres sous le niveau de la mer. Il s’est formé il y a des millions d’années lorsque les eaux de crue ont déposé du sel et d’autres minéraux en s’évaporant dans la chaleur extrême.

Comme j’ai de plus grandes jambes que quand j’avais sept ans, je peux explorer plus loin : escalader les dunes de sable de Mesquite Flat,

aller voir l’arche de pierre du nom de Natural Bridge et faire la randonnée de l’étroit canyon Mosaic aux parois en marbre lisses.

Le soir, je scrute les profondeurs du ciel, l’un des plus sombres en Amérique du Nord, émerveillée par la multitude d’étoiles qui me semblait normale il y a longtemps, quand il n’y avait pas de pollution lumineuse.

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zion national park

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or more than 12,000 years, people have sought shelter from the sweltering desert heat in Zion Canyon. The temperature is cooler at the base, which was formed as the Virgin River cut its way through the landscape deepening the canyon each year. With so much to experience, Zion is best approached not as a single place, but as a list of destinations—most of which are easily accessed by the park’s free shuttle bus.

THE BASICS | L’ABC Square kilometres: 600 Kilomètres carrés : 600 Visitors per year: 4.5 million

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Visiteurs par année : 4,5 millions

OBSERVATION POINT The hike to Observation Point, a 2,148-foot elevation snaking its way up the eastern wall of Zion Canyon, is not for the faint of heart.

The adventurous will be rewarded with glimpses of mysterious Echo Canyon, close-up views of the eerie White Cliffs and, at the top, a breathtaking view that makes famous Angels Landing (currently closed due to storm damage) look small and far below.

Fall temperatures: highs: 28˚C to 10˚C; lows: 10˚C to -4˚C Plage de température : max. : 10 C à 28 C; min. : -4 C à 10 C Elevation: 3,666 to 8,726 feet Altitude : 1 117 à 2 660 mètres

2 THE NARROWS As its name suggests, The Narrows is the narrowest part of the Virgin River slot canyon, where the towering limestone walls close in so tightly, the only way to experience its majesty is by wading through the water. Closed-toed shoes and a hiking stick are recommended.

3 EMERALD POOLS Coloured bright green by microalgae, the Emerald Pools are a series of small, waterfallfed ponds accessible by a trail that meanders along a lush streambed.

4 WEEPING ROCK One of the most photographed sights in Zion is this large, arched alcove laced with lush hanging gardens fed by water leaching through its sandstone walls.

THE ZION-MOUNT CARMEL HIGHWAY This 40-km drive is most famous for its nearly two-kilometre-long tunnel cut through a mountain that connects Zion Canyon with Mt. Carmel. The tunnel, built in the 1920s, is studded by a series of galleries originally designed to provide light and air.

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GETTING THERE WestJet flies to Las Vegas 10 times a day from seven Canadian cities.

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es gens se réfugient de la chaleur torride du désert dans le canyon Zion depuis plus de 12 000 ans. La température est plus fraîche à la base, forgée par la rivière Virgin qui a tracé sa voie à travers le paysage du sud-ouest de l’Utah. Zion offre tant d’expériences qu’il vaut mieux l’aborder non pas comme un seul endroit, mais comme une liste de destinations dont la plupart sont facilement accessibles en navette gratuite.

1 OBSERVATION POINT

Le sentier qui mène à Observation Point serpente sur 654 mètres en gravissant la paroi orientale du canyon Zion et n’est pas pour les timorés. Ceux qui aiment l’aventure seront récompensés par des aperçus du canyon Echo, des vues des étranges falaises blanches et, au sommet, une vue imprenable sur 270 degrés qui fait paraître Angels Landing (fermé pour dégâts causés par des tempêtes) tout petit et bien loin.

2 THE NARROWS

The Narrows est la partie la plus étroite du canyon en fente de la rivière Virgin, où les murs de calcaire imposants sont si rapprochés qu’il faut patauger dans l’eau pour pouvoir en apprécier la majesté. Chaussures fermées et bâton de randonnée recommandés.

3 EMERALD POOLS

Vert vif en raison de microalgues, les Emerald Pools sont une série de petits étangs alimentés par une cascade et accessibles par un sentier qui traverse une zone verdoyante.

4 WEEPING ROCK

L’un des lieux les plus photographiés à Zion, Weeping Rock est une grande paroi ornée de jardins suspendus arrosés par l’eau qui suinte du grès.

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Cette route de 40 km, qui relie Zion à Mt. Carmel, est réputée pour son tunnel de près de deux kilomètres à travers la montagne. Aménagé dans les années 1920, il comporte une série de galeries conçues pour éclairer et aérer.

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Even amateur hikers can explore Arch Rock Trail.

Même les randonneurs novices peuvent explorer le sentier Arch Rock.

Square kilometres: 3206 Kilomètres carrés : 3 206 Visitors per year: 2.8 million Visiteurs par année : 2,8 millions Fall temperatures: highs: 33˚C to 17˚C; lows: 15˚C to 5˚C Plage de température : max. : 17 C à 33 C; min. : 5 C à 15 C Elevation: 536 to 5,814 feet Altitude : 163 à 1 772 mètres

The park’s namesake trees are unmistakable.

On ne peut pas manquer les arbres pour lesquels le parc est nommé.

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ou’ll know what it is the minute you see it: a Joshua Tree’s twisty trunk, topped with a spiky ball of leaves, looks more like a zany Dr. Seuss creation than anything Mother Nature would think up.

Located at the juncture of two deserts, the Mojave and Colorado, Joshua Tree National Park features a landscape as diverse as anything Theodor Geisel would have created for Oh, the Places You’ll Go! or The Lorax.

The California park’s incredible topography features arid moonscapes and fantastical rock outcrops thrust upward by colliding tectonic plates. These rocks form gigantic jumbles

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and labyrinths of boulders, which have been sculpted and eroded by the elements into towering arches and twisting spires.

The sculpted series along a stretch known as Park Boulevard, with names like Skull Rock, Cap Rock, Arch Rock and the Wonderland of Rocks (a serious jumble and maze of shaped stones) are must-sees. As is Keys View, an overlook at the crest of the Little San Bernardino Mountains, which offers sweeping views of the Coachella Valley below.

Existing in stark contrast to the rocks are the prehistoric-looking cholla cactuses and fan palms, which form dense clusters near the park’s seeping springs. Cottonwood Springs

Oasis and the Oasis of Mara are the most accessible, but, to truly experience the Jurassic Park vibe, make the 11-km (round-trip) trek to Lost Palms Oasis, which also offers great views of the Salton Sea along the trail.

And, of course, make sure to see plenty of those iconic trees, named by Mormon pioneers because they were reminded of Joshua raising his arms to heaven in the Biblical story.

GETTING THERE WestJet flies to Palm Springs 17 times a week from Vancouver and Calgary.

Keys View offers killer views of the Coachella Valley.

Key Views offre des vues imprenables de la vallée Coachella.

See unique cacti at the Cholla Cactus Garden.

Découvrez des cactus uniques au Cholla Cactus Garden.

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ous le reconnaîtrez immédiatement.

L’arbre de Josué, au tronc tordu surmonté de boules de feuilles épineuses, ressemble davantage au produit de l’imagination de Dr. Seuss qu’à une création de dame nature. À l’intersection des déserts Mojave et Colorado, le parc national Joshua Tree met en valeur un paysage aussi diversifié que celui que Theodor Geisel aurait créé pour Oh, les endroits où tu iras et Le Lorax.

La topographie du parc relève du fantastique : paysages lunaires arides et affleurements rocheux nés de la collision des plaques tectoniques et qui forment de gigantesques fouillis et

labyrinthes de rochers sculptés par les éléments en arches imposantes et flèches torsadées.

Il ne faut pas manquer, le long de Park Boulevard, la série de formations portant des noms comme Skull Rock, Cap Rock, Arch Rock et Wonderland of Rocks (un véritable enchevêtrement de pierres sculptées). À ne pas rater non plus, Keys View, un point de vue au sommet des monts Little San Bernardino sur la vallée Coachella en contrebas.

Contrastant fortement avec les rochers, les cactus cholla et les palmiers éventail à l’air préhistorique forment des grappes près des sources du parc. Les oasis Cottonwood Springs et Mara sont les plus accessibles, mais pour

vous plonger dans l’atmosphère de Jurassic Park, rendez-vous à l’oasis Lost Palms (11 km allerretour), qui offre de très bonnes vues de Salton Sea en cours de route.

Et, bien sûr, ne manquez pas de voir tout un nombre de ces arbres emblématiques nommés ainsi par les pionniers mormons, car ils évoquaient pour eux Josué levant les bras vers le ciel dans l’histoire de la Bible.

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DESERT DETAILS DÉTAILS SUR LE DÉSERT

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TIPS FOR CHOOSING THE RIGHT FOOTWEAR “If you’re hiking in the desert, look for footwear that is lightweight and breathable. For a day hike, you can go with a light trail shoe and for a multi-day hike, you’ll need a more substantial boot to support the weight of your backpack.”

CONSEILS POUR CHOISIR LES BONNES CHAUSSURES POUR LE DÉSERT. « Pour marcher dans le désert, recherchez des chaussures légères qui respirent. Une chaussure légère convient à une randonnée d’une journée mais vous aurez besoin pour plusieurs jours d’une chaussure plus robuste en raison du poids de votre sac à dos. » —STEVEN PAUL, MEC Footwear Product Manager Directeur de produit, Chaussures TRY: Vasque Breeze III GTX Boots (available in men and women’s), $209, available at MEC. ESSAYER : Bottes Breeze III GTX de Vasque (pour hommes et femmes), 209 $ à MEC.

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tips to keep you safe Cell service may be spotty on your hike, so make sure to bring a map or download one you can use offline. Wear long, loose-fitting clothing and a hat, and apply sunscreen.

Carry about four litres of water per day and light snacks; trail mix, nut butters and energy bars. Check ahead of time if permits are needed, and always tell someone where you are going and how long you will be gone.

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Comme le service cellulaire peut être inégal, emportez une carte ou téléchargez-en une à utiliser hors ligne. Portez des vêtements longs et amples, un chapeau et de l’écran solaire.

Emportez quatre litres d’eau par jour et des collations légères : mélange montagnard, beurre de noix et barres. Vérifiez si vous avez besoin d’un permis et dites toujours à quelqu’un où vous allez et quand vous reviendrez.

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CONSEILS DE SÉCURITÉ

UNIQUE animals ANIMAUX UNIQUES

These desert animals have found ways to adapt to the hot, dry climate and rocky terrain in unusual ways. Keep your eyes open and you may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of them:

Les animaux du désert ont trouvé des moyens inhabituels de s’adapter au climat chaud et sec et au terrain rocailleux. Soyez à l’affût et vous aurez peut-être la chance de les apercevoir.

Desert Bighorn Sheep Agile even on the slickest sandstone, this shy creature can go several days without water.

Mouflon d’Amérique Agile même sur le grès le plus lisse, cet animal timide peut passer plusieurs jours sans boire.

Greater Roadrunner This long-legged bird can run 32 km/h, earning its name and place in Looney Tunes cartoon history. Meep, meep!

Grand Géocoucou Cet oiseau peut atteindre 32 km/h. Il occupe une place de choix dans les dessins animés Looney Tunes. Bip Bip!

hardy PLANTS

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PLANTES ROBUSTES

At first glance, deserts may seem completely inhospitable, but they are home to many unique and interesting plants:

Au premier coup d’œil, les déserts semblent inhospitaliers, mais ils abritent de nombreuses plantes uniques :

Cholla Cactus Covered in tufts of silver-white or yellow spines as fine and thick as hair, you can look at this cactus, but don’t touch.

Cactus Cholla Couvert de touffes d’épines blanc argenté ou jaunes aussi fines que des cheveux, ce cactus doit être regardé, mais jamais touché.

Ocotillo The tall, spiky branches of this plant reach like twisting fingers toward the sky and may be covered in tiny leaves or flowers depending on the season.

Ocotillo Ses longues branches épineuses se dressent vers le ciel. Cette plante peut être couverte de feuilles ou arborer des fleurs.

Yucca With the same sword-shaped leaves as its agave relatives, the yucca (shown above) comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, including the Joshua Tree.

Yucca Le yucca (ci-dessus) a les mêmes feuilles en forme d’épée que sa cousine l’agave et prend bien des formes, notamment l’arbre de Josué.

California Condor With wing spans up to 10 feet, this is the largest flying bird in North America and is close to extinction.

Condor de Californie Avec une envergure allant jusqu’à trois mètres, c’est le plus grand oiseau en Amérique du Nord. Il est en voie de disparition.

Desert Kit Fox Weighing less than three kilograms on average, this tiny fox has long ears to help regulate its body temperature.

Renard nain Ce minuscule renard, qui pèse moins de trois kilos en moyenne, a de longues oreilles pour régler sa température.

Desert Tortoise This elusive reptile spends much of its 80-year lifespan underground to escape the extreme desert temperatures.

Tortue du désert Ce reptile passe une grande partie de sa vie (80 ans) sous terre afin d’échapper aux températures extrêmes.

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he sun-bleached headstones and powder-blue mausoleums of the 5 de Diciembre cemetery glow in the rising moonlight as families gather around the gravesites of their departed loved ones in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Candles flicker in the background as crowds of people move between the grave markers, filling the scene with laughter amid the sound of musicians strumming Spanish guitars. Today is Nov. 2, and this is the annual celebration known as Día de los Muertos—the Day of the Dead.

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es pierres tombales délavées par le soleil et les mausolées bleu poudre du cimetière 5 de Diciembre luisent sous la lune. Des familles ont commencé à se rassembler autour des tombes de leurs ancêtres à Puerto Vallarta, au Mexique. Des bougies papillotent à l’arrière-plan.

C’est la foule qui se déplace entre les stèles funéraires et rit au son des guitares espagnoles des musiciens. Nous sommes le 2 novembre, et on célèbre aujourd'hui, comme chaque année, le Día de los Muertos, ou Jour des morts.

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The Malecón buzzes with enormous altars and women dressed up as La Catrina. Her image has become a reminder that death is inevitable, regardless of your net worth.

Le Malecón bourdonne d’énormes autels, de femmes déguisées en Catrina. Son image rappelle que la mort est inévitable, peu importe votre fortune.

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ía de los Muertos has been celebrated in Mexico since as early as the 1500s, but its roots began with the Aztecs roughly 3,000 years ago. Previously, it was held in August and considered a harvest festival, but Catholic influences moved it to November to overlap with All Saints’ Days and All Souls’ Day. This mixture of Catholic, Spanish and Aztec influences has changed the celebration over the centuries, with regions of Mexico embracing different traditions. But, the idea of celebrating in the face of death, has remained.

From Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, it’s believed that spirits return from the afterlife to reconvene with their loved ones. Nov. 1 honours the souls of children, called angelitos (little angels), who have passed away, while Nov. 2 culminates

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with a celebration for the souls of adults, and the La Caravana de la Muerte parade. “It’s a way to remember loved ones,” says Kevin Simpson, one of the owners of Puerto Vallarta’s Peyote People art gallery. “Once a year, let’s remember what they did for the family.

Day of the Dead is about the full circle of life, it’s not a sombre thing.”

During the days leading up to the festival, altars are built all across the city. Some are tucked away in homes while others are displayed along the downtown Malecón, allowing passers-by to consider the ofrendas (the offerings). The altars typically include a photo of the departed as well as seven steps filled with symbols and gifts left for the loved one as a way to welcome him or her home.

Altars offer a peek into a stranger’s life.

A girl (top left) dressed as a skeleton.

Une fillette (en haut à gauche) déguisée en squelette.

Plaza de Armas (above) comes alive as locals fill the downtown with altars and decorations.

La Plaza de Armas (ci-dessus) s’anime alors qu'on installe des autels et des décorations.

Altars (right) are filled with the departed’s favourite things.

Les autels (à droite) présentent les objets favoris du défunt.

Marylou Camba Cruz (above) arranges paper flowers above her parents’ tombs at the Panteón El Progreso cemetery.

Marylou Camba Cruz (ci-dessus) dispose des fleurs en papier sur la tombe de ses parents au cimetière Panteón El Progreso.

A dog (right) rests on a grave at the Panteón El Progreso cemetery.

Un chien (à droite) dort au cimetière Panteón El Progreso.

n fête le Día de los Muertos au Mexique depuis le début des années 1500, mais son origine remonte aux Aztèques, il y a environ 3 000 ans. El Día de los Muertos avait lieu en août et était considéré comme un festival de récolte, mais sous l’influence catholique, on le fête maintenant en novembre en même temps que la Toussaint.

Ce mélange d’influences catholique, espagnole et aztèque a changé la célébration au fil des siècles et certaines régions ont adopté différentes traditions. L’idée de célébrer face à la mort demeure toutefois. Le 1er novembre, on rend hommage aux âmes des enfants, appelés angelitos (petits anges), alors que le 2 novembre marque la fête des adultes défunts et le jour du défilé La Caravana de la Muerte. « C’est une

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façon de se souvenir des êtres chers, dit Kevin Simpson, l’un des propriétaires de la galerie d’art Peyote People à Puerto Vallarta. Une fois par année, on se rappelle ce qu’ils ont fait pour la famille. Il s’agit du cycle complet de la vie, cette fête n’a rien de triste. » On bâtit des autels dans toute la ville durant les jours précédant le festival. Certains dans les maisons, d’autres sur le Malecón au centre-ville, ce qui permet aux passants de voir les ofrendas (les offrandes). On trouve généralement sur les autels une photo du défunt et sept marches chargées de symboles et de cadeaux à l’être cher pour lui souhaiter la bienvenue.

On peut ainsi entrevoir la vie d’un étranger : une guitare et du café, ou une bouteille de mescal et des cigares; des friandises et des jouets pour les enfants.

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One might include a guitar and some coffee, while another displays a bottle of mescal and cigars. Altars for children will offer candy and toys. Most altars hold a few staples, however, including marigolds, candles, sugar skulls and pan de muerto, a sweet bread—often baked into the shape of bones and skulls—that is only made during this time of the year.

Official Día de los Muertos celebrations begin as November nears. The streets start to overflow with decorations, windows are filled with marigolds, and strings of vibrant papel picado (traditional Mexican cut paper) are strung above the streets, squares and buildings, where they sway in the fall wind.

Locals and visitors fill the streets and graveyards for the festivities, with many painting their faces white, with black circles around their eyes and stitches over their lips, to look

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like living skeletons.

A dance show on Nov. 1 sees children from the Xiutla Folkloric Ballet take over Puerto Vallarta’s Lázaro Cárdenas Park. Young girls dressed as La Catrina, the Day of the Dead’s grand dame, dance with the rigid grace of the skeletons they depict. The boys play the role of her male counterpart, El Catrin. Soft, blue lights and low-lying smoke illuminate the skeletal dancers as they move across the stage.

In the plaza behind the dancers, vendors, also sporting black-and-white face paint, sell Day of the Dead-inspired treats and nearby restaurants are decorated with massive papiermâché La Catrinas. Music rings through the streets as the city comes to life and its people honour the dead.

“It is a celebration of the cycle of life,” explains Simpson. “We are taught that your

Altars (top left) line the streets leading to the Malecón.

Des autels (en haut à gauche) bordent les rues menant au Malecón.

A Xiutla Folkloric Ballet dancer (bottom left) gets into costume.

Un danseur du ballet folklorique Xiutla (en bas à gauche) se prépare.

An actor (left) along the candlelit walk toward Rhythms of the Night’s Day of the Dead performance at Las Caletas beach.

Un acteur (à gauche) le long d’une marche à la chandelle vers le spectacle du Jour des morts des Rhythms of the Night à Las Caletas.

Dancers (below) help each other to dress as La Catrina and El Catrin.

Des danseurs (en bas) s’entraident pour incarner La Catrina et El Catrin.

Vendors sell pan de muerto (top right) at the Lazaro Cardenas Park.

Vendeurs de pan de muerto (en haut à droite) au parc Lazaro Cardenas.

An altar for a pet dog is set up (right).

Autel d’un chien bien-aimé (à droite).

La plupart des autels exposent toutefois des œillets d’Inde, des chandelles, des crânes en sucre et du pan de muerto, un pain sucré, souvent en forme de crâne et d’os, qui est réservé à cette époque de l’année.

Les célébrations officielles du Día de los Muertos commencent à l’approche de novembre. Les rues débordent d’ornements; les fenêtres sont remplies d’œillets d’Inde orange et des guirlandes de papel picado (papier découpé traditionnel) décorent les rues, les places et les immeubles, et se balancent dans le vent.

Les gens du coin et les visiteurs s’amassent dans les rues et les cimetières pour les festivités; tout un nombre d’entre eux se peignent le visage en blanc et se dessinent des cercles noirs autour des yeux et des coutures au-dessus des lèvres pour avoir l’air de squelettes vivants.

Des enfants du ballet folklorique Xiutla donnent un spectacle de danse le 1er novembre dans le parc de Lazaro Cardenas de Puerto Vallarta. Des fillettes habillées comme La Catrina, la grande dame du Jour des morts, dansent avec la grâce rigide des squelettes qu’elles incarnent. Les garçons pour leur part représentent El Catrin.

De douces lumières bleues et de la fumée au sol illuminent les danseurs-squelettes sur la scène.

Sur la place derrière eux, des marchands, dont le visage est aussi peint en blanc et noir, vendent des friandises du Jour des morts et les restaurants sont décorés d’énormes Catrina en papier mâché. La musique retentit dans les rues et la ville s’anime tandis que ses habitants rendent hommage aux morts. « C’est une célébration du cycle de la vie, explique Simpson. On nous apprend que WESTJET.COM | OCTOBER 2018

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OAXACA In the city of Oaxaca, people dance with vests covered with bells and mirrors to scare away evil spirits in a dusk-till-dawn party known as the Muerteada.

RIVIERA MAYA Xcaret, the theme park located in the Riviera Maya, hosts a Festival of Life and Death Traditions, which includes theatre, dance performances and a parade.

À Oaxaca, les gens dansent du crépuscule à l’aube, vêtus de vestes couvertes de clochettes et de miroirs pour effrayer les mauvais esprits, durant une fête appelée la Muerteada.

Xcaret, le parc thématique de la Riviera Maya, propose un festival des traditions de vie et de mort qui comprend du théâtre, de la danse, des défilés et de la peinture faciale.

soul lasts forever, so, when one dies, the flesh is gone and all we are left with is the bones— one’s soul resides in the bones, which are celebrated after death.”

As twilight falls over the 5 de Diciembre cemetery, the crowds begin to leave and head towards the Malecón for the Día de los Muertos finale, leaving behind a number of families perched around the graves of their loved ones sharing in a moonlit picnic.

When the crowds arrives at the the Malecón, the atmosphere is electric. Lit only by candlelight, an energy buzzes through every corner of downtown. Mariachi bands play on the street corners, while men and women dressed as skeletons dance under the moonlight.

Death may be inevitable, but one thing is for certain during Día de los Muertos: death can be celebrated, not feared, because the souls and the memories live on through generations.

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Dancers (above) from the Xiutla Folkloric Ballet.

Danseurs (ci-dessus) du ballet folklorique Xiutla.

5 de Diciembre cemetery (right) on the final evening of Día de los Muertos.

Le cimetière 5 de Diciembre (à droite) le dernier soir du Día de los Muertos.

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l’âme est éternelle, et que quand quelqu’un meurt, la chair disparaît et il ne reste que les os, où réside l’âme, et qu’on fête après la mort. » Le crépuscule tombe sur le 5 de Diciembre.

La foule commence à quitter le cimetière et à défiler vers le Malecón pour la grande finale du Día de los Muertos. Elle laisse derrière elle quelques familles qui pique-niquent sous la lune, perchées sur les tombes de leurs bien-aimés.

L’atmosphère est électrique lorsque le défilé arrive au Malecón et l’énergie est palpable dans tous les coins du centre-ville, qui est éclairé seulement à la lumière des chandelles. Des mariachis jouent au coin des rues pendant que des hommes et des femmes costumés en squelettes dansent au clair de lune.

La mort est inévitable, mais une chose est sûre pendant le Día de los Muertos : on peut fêter la mort, et non la craindre, car les âmes et les souvenirs vivent à travers les générations.

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THE BUTTER TART TRAIL

he humble butter tart is a regional favourite that’s risen to the level of national delicacy. Combining brown sugar, syrup, eggs and (of course) butter, this simple treat with a gooey, semi-solid centre was born north of Toronto—the first recipe appeared in a cookbook published near Barrie in 1900. While this sweet little treat can inspire a sense of warmth on a cold autumn day, it can also ignite a certain amount of passion. Whether or not raisins should be included in the mix is a debate as hot as it is hopeless.

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Spread across the Kawartha Lakes—a scenic region of forests, hills and shining waterways about two hours northeast of Toronto— this tour takes you across the heart of the province’s cottage country.

Featuring some 50 spots in total, you can walk, bike and drive along four suggested routes—you can even take your boat as 19 spots sit along the Trent-Severn Waterway.

KAWARTHA COFFEE CO. BOBCAYGEON This restaurant and bar is located in the village of Bobcaygeon. After a long day on Kawartha Lakes, tie up at Lock 32 of the Trent-Severn Waterway and chow down on plain, raisin, pecan or a Gord Downie inspired Coffee Girl butter tart—maple and coffee filling with a coffee glaze (1).

STE. ANNE’S SPA, GRAFTON A collection of lovely stone buildings set in the rolling Northumberland hills, this spa features a gluten-free bakery (2). Get a massage before grabbing one of its light, flaky tarts.

TWO DISHES COOKSHOP, PETERBOROUGH Featured on the Food Network’s You Gotta Eat Here!, this café, located in a converted house downtown, bakes fresh tarts every day. It also serves one of the best meat loaf sandwiches you’ll ever try.

BEACHWOOD RESORT, LAKEFIELD This cluster of lakeside cottages and condos is set on the scenic shores of Deer Bay, a stretch of water off beautiful Buckhorn Lake. In addition to the tarts served up in its dining room, the resort sometimes offers butter tart baking classes.

THE PIN, PETERBOROUGH Set inside a Victorian home with a main-floor patio, this is the perfect place to come for brunch or daily high tea. Pair your butter tart, made by the husband-and-wife owners, with one of 40 varieties of looseleaf teas.

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BUTTERTARTS ’N MORE, LITTLE BRITAIN This bakery has specialized in tarts for 20 years, with 10 varieties of butter tarts, and seven types of fruit tarts to choose from.

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DOO DOO’S BAKERY & CAFÉ, BAILIEBORO This cozy shop in tiny Bailieboro bakes almost everything in-house daily and is a perennial winner at baking competitions—accolades include best in show at this year’s Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival. It offers four standard varieties (plain, pecan, walnut and raisin) and, on occasion, an adults-only version (infused with Irish cream and rum-soaked raisins).

BLACK HONEY DESSERTS, PETERBOROUGH Located on Peterborough’s Hunter Street—known as the “Café District” —you can grab dinner nearby, then walk here for dessert (3). Its maple syrup infused tart doesn’t disappoint.

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GETTING THERE WestJet flies to Toronto 118 times a day from 20 Canadian, 10 US and 22 international cities, to Hamilton 12 times a week from Calgary, and to KitchenerWaterloo once a day from Calgary.

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TORONTO’S TOP BUTTER TARTS

DOUGH BAKESHOP The secret to this east end bakery’s tarts is, “a thinner crust, and no shortage of butter and brown sugar,” says owner Tracy O’Hara. (doughbakeshop.ca)

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BUTTER TARTS AND BUGGIES This delicious self-guided tour winds through Wellington County and beyond, an area that has long been a hotbed of butter tart baking. It’s best to begin in the charming town of Mount Forest, a couple of hours northwest of Toronto. From there, you’ll roll into Ontario’s rural heartland, to tiny villages and sprawling farms, taking your pick from a total of about 40 businesses cooking up tarts (or tart-inspired items).

CAFÉ BELONG Locally sourced organic ingredients are the “minimum standard” at this café, and one of many reasons to try these butter tarts—Café Belong also goes with the no-raisin approach. (cafebelong.ca)

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MISTY MEADOWS MARKET, CONN A hub for the local Mennonite community (4), here you can browse a variety of tarts baked (with raisins, and without) by bakers who arrive at the market via horse and buggy.

A LA MODE CAFÉ, DRAYTON This cozy café, housed in a renovated, circa-1800 bank, serves up breakfast, all-day lunch and a nice variety of ice cream in the evening. Its three varieties of butter tarts—plain, raisin and a tropical twist, coconut— are supplied by Anna Mae’s Bakery in neaby Millbank.

THE SPOT, MOUNT FOREST A roadside restaurant set inside a red brick building, this is a popular local lunch spot. Grab some grub and end your meal with a decadent slice of butter tart pie (5), a super-sized version of this gooey treat.

IT’S MY PLEASURE, NEUSTADT Located in the village of Neustadt, this bakery makes a mean butter tart (sometimes with raisins), as well as bespoke cupcakes—call ahead, and owner Jamie Callan will even cook up a butter tart cupcake (6).

OMG BAKED GOODNESS The Toronto bake shop ups the Canadian factor with its bestselling maple tarts, and switches the pâte sucrée for a flakier, and more buttery pastry. (omgbakedgoodness.com)

LEAH’S BAKERY These tarts boast the accolade of having travelled to four continents—some visitors to the city love them so much, they order a box to take home. (leahs.ca) BIG JOHN’S COUNTRY MARKET, SOUTH OF MOUNT FOREST Born as a roadside stand selling produce to help raise money for hospital visits for a family after their son was born prematurely, this weekend market now offers a wide variety of fresh, local veggies and meats, plus an excellent maple butter tart. —Tim Johnson WESTJET.COM | OCTOBER 2018

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW? A number of Calgary’s culinary stars started out at Teatro and have gone on to open their own restaurants:

JASON BARTON-BROWNE Hayloft Restaurant (5101, 403 MacKenzie Way S.W.) in Airdrie, a city approximately 30 minutes drive from downtown Calgary, offers high-end Prairie cuisine, such as single origin beef tortellini (above), dreamt up by executive chef Barton Brown, Teatro’s former chef de cuisine.

Calgary’s Teatro Ristorante is back in the spotlight as it celebrates 25 years. fixture of fine dining in Calgary, Teatro Ristorante has been a go-to for locals since it first opened 25 years ago. But, in recent years, the Italian restaurant began to feel more like an institution than a must-try hot spot in a city with a burgeoning dining scene.

Last year, Dario Berloni, president and CEO of Teatro Group, and Devin Morrison, director of operations, decided to change that by hiring corporate executive chef Matthew Batey. Well-known to food-lovers in Western Canada, Batey was the executive chef at Calgary’s The Nash, and before that at the Mission Hill Family Estate winery in the Okanagan.

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in accordance to Berloni’s vision, unmistakably Italian, 25 years into the game Teatro is once again fresh and fun.

Batey not only oversees the culinary program at Teatro, but also at Teatro Group’s other properties: Cucina, Royale, Vendome Café, E.A.T., Capuccini and Alforno Bakery & Café. Each has its own chef running the kitchen, but Batey is responsible for steering the culinary vision and making sure everything is both delicious and efficiently run.

Batey relishes the opportunity to be both a kitchen “artist and an architect.” He loves managing and mentoring, but still appreciates the opportunity to put on an apron and stand in front of the stove, particularly if he’s able to get his hands on a piece of fresh fish, a reminder of

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his Vancouver Island upbringing.

“I touch food every day in the kitchen,” says Batey. “Some days, [that] means doing a tasting with the chefs before one of the restaurants rolls out a new menu, or I could be working service and be shoulder-to-shoulder with the guys in the kitchen.”

While Batey takes great pride in all the group’s restaurants, Teatro is the shiniest jewel in the crown.

The menu changes seasonally, but the nightly six-course tasting menu, which can feature anything from handmade ravioli filled with fresh mushrooms to a delicate scallop crudo, is a must try. “It’s about being a great restaurant in a vibrant culinary city and never losing sight of who we are,” says Batey —Elizabeth Chorney-Booth

BRENDAN BANKOWSKI AND DEAN SYMONDS The pair are the owners of the recently opened Gorilla Whale (1214 9 Ave. S.E.) in Inglewood, which serves up ramen, yakitori, craft cocktails and local beers with a side of rock ’n’ roll swagger.

TOSHI KARINO Carino Riserva (2206 4 St. S.W.), which is a refined mash-up of Italian and Japanese cuisine, is the brainchild restaurant of Karino, a former sommelier at Teatro.

ANDREA ROBINSON Robinson is the general manager and part owner of Two Penny (1213 1 St. S.W.), which specializes in cheeky, upscale takes on Chinese food classics and spectacular Asian-inspired cocktails.

Two Penny, and its downstairs Tea House Bar, is a centrepiece of Calgary’s Victoria Park dining scene.

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KAREN KHO The founder and owner of Empire Provisions (8409 Elbow Dr. S.W.), Kho offers some of Calgary’s best hand-made charcuterie and fresh sausages. Empire is the ideal place to stock up on picnic supplies or to grab a specialty deli sandwich.

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NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN Serves four to six INGREDIENTS 1 fryer chicken, cut into pieces 2 cups buttermilk 2 tsp Tabasco Salt 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/4 cup canola or other neutral oil 2 to 3 tbsp cayenne pepper 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional) 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper Canola or neutral oil for deep frying White bread Sliced pickles

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spicing up a classic No visit to Nashville is complete without this dish—served with pickles and sliced bread.

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In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, Tabasco and a big pinch of salt; add the chicken pieces and coat. Refrigerate for a couple of hours or overnight. Put flour in a shallow dish and season generously with salt. Remove each piece of chicken from the buttermilk and dredge in the flour, then place on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.

Dip the coated pieces again in the buttermilk and then the flour.

Leave the pieces on the rack for 10 minutes to dry out a bit.

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Heat two to three inches of oil in a shallow pot or Dutch oven to 350°F, or until it’s hot, but not smoking—a scrap of bread should sizzle when dipped in. Cook a few pieces of chicken at a time, without crowding the pot, for about 8 minutes, turning as needed until deep golden. If you have a meat thermometer, the thickest part of the chicken should register 165°F.

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Transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate while you whisk together the melted butter, oil, cayenne, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Brush mixture over the chicken while they’re still hot. Serve on white bread with sliced pickles.

Tip: Hot chicken can be made boneless. Pepperfire’s The AppleJack features tenders on a deep-fried, grilled cheese sandwich topped with apple pie filling.

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hen it comes to Nashville’s most-iconic dish, “Everyone has their own formulation,” says Isaac Beard, founder of Pepperfire Hot Chicken in Nashville. “Cayenne for the base heat, and then whatever it is that makes yours unique.” The spice is brushed over the crispy chicken as soon as it’s cooked. And, if it’s real Nashville hot chicken, it must be served on soft white bread with sliced pickles. —Julie Van Rosendaal

HAWAII PAPAYA

Kids in Hawaii call it “bowl fruit” - fill it with just about anything fresh fruit, yogurt, chicken salad, even your favorite ice cream!

Best Tasting Papaya in the World Maybe it’s our tropical climate, or our clean air and water, or maybe it’s our rich volcanic soils – no matter the reason, Hawaii grows the best tasting papaya in the world.

Vitamin-Rich Superfood Ranked one of the top five healthiest fruits, papayas are low in fat and a good source of fiber. They are an excellent source of Vitamins C and E and betacarotene-three strong antioxidants. Papayas are also a great source of calcium, potassium and Vitamins A

and B. On top of that, papayas are rich in enzymes that stimulate stomach secretions and aid digestion as they contain protein-digesting enzymes like papain and chymopapain.

Proud to Grow GMO Papayas Long before GMO’s became controversial, biotechnology was used to “inoculate” papaya trees against PRV, a plant virus that nearly destroyed the papaya industry in Hawaii. For two decades, consumers have enjoyed more than 260 million pounds of Rainbow Papaya safely and happily.

Visit our website for free recipes, including the chicken salad featured above

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THE PROOF IS NOT HERE Forget ordering a virgin version of your favourite cocktail, these creations are already alcohol-free.

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FOOL’S GOLD 1 oz. Seedlip Garden 108 1 oz. pomegranate syrup 5 oz. Moroccan mint and green tea blend 3 dashes Fee Brothers rhubarb bitters 1 dash rosewater —Recipe courtesy Seedlip

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DRELLA Head bartender at New York City’s Nitecap, Lauren Corriveau captures the essence of summer with mango, honey, orange and lime juices with coconut cream and cardamom. pleasures of drinking while eschewing alcohol’s side effect.

Often as complex and sophisticated as their quaffable counterparts, these no-alcohol cocktails have evolved from their saccharine-sweet predecessors. Typically crafted from the same high-quality ingredients found behind a well-stocked bar, they might be made from a combination of fresh-pressed juices, kombucha, shrubs (drinking vinegars), coffee and teas, or with products like Seedlip.

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“The hard work is absolutely worth it,” says Branson, whose product is sold at fancy retailers from Dean & Deluca to Toronto’s Pusateris and served at cocktail bars including The American Bar in London’s The Savoy and at more than 150 Michelinstarred restaurants. “[This] new approach to what we drink, and what can be done without alcohol when done well, [will] further drive the growth and awareness of this movement.” —Renée S. Suen

LIEBLING Served on the rocks at San Francisco’s Trick Dog, it is a blend of apricot, Chinese almond milk, grapefruit, lemon and osmanthus.

BRADSELL This bold-flavoured offering at Dandelyan in London England is made with cold-brew coffee, malt caramel and chai spices such as cinnamon and ginger, and served in a pint glass.

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t started with a pink fruity mocktail. “I wasn’t drinking and asked for a nonalcoholic option, and was offered a poor and sweet drink,” says Ben Branson, who set off on a two-year path trying to solve his dilemma.

Already dabbling in home distilling, the design agency owner worked with historians, distillers, botanists and farmers to create Seedlip, the world’s first distilled nonalcoholic spirit. The England-based company’s motto sums up the result, this is “what to drink when you’re not drinking.”

A trailblazer in the bold new world of zero-proof spirits, Seedlip is made using a method that’s based on the production of nonalcoholic remedies found in 1651’s The Art of Distillation.

The product’s botanicals are individually macerated in neutral grain spirit for up to six-weeks to extract the most flavour before they are copper pot-distilled, de-alcoholized, diluted, blended and bottled.

Herbaceous and vegetal, Garden 108 hints at peas and hay (ingredients from Branson’s family farm) with strong spearmint, rosemary and thyme aromas. Warm and woody, Spice 94 is a mix of cardamom and allspice, citrus peels and bitters. Not meant to be consumed neat, the sugar-, calorie- and allergen-free product often replaces traditional alcoholic spirits.

Whether it’s for health or personal reasons, the demand for quality booze-free alternatives is growing beyond teetotalers, pregnant women and clean-living advocates. The interest in developing serious virgin cocktails appeals to abstainers, who want to still participate in the social

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CREATE MEMORIES IN THE THOMPSON OKANAGAN VALLEY From its sun-soaked vineyards to its snow-capped mountains, this region of British Columbia offers unforgettable wellness activities, heart-pumping outdoor adventures, exquisite farm-to-table dining, and so much more.

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This region in central B.C. boasts one of the most diverse landscapes in the country, meaning visitors are spoiled for choice year-round. Warm and fertile hills, sky-high mountain peaks and calm, sparkling lakes are the backdrop for award-winning wineries, bustling farmers’ markets and some of Canada’s

best ski hills. And experiencing it all on vacation is easy to do, with everything just a short drive from the Kelowna International Airport, serviced by daily WestJet flights from both Calgary and Edmonton.

START YOUR ADVENTURE IN VERNON Located just 45 minutes north of Kelowna, Vernon is the Thompson Okanagan Valley’s ultimate playground. Nestled between Okanagan, Kalamalka and Swan lakes, this small and welcoming city offers a mix of both urban amenities and relaxing natural surroundings equally fit for both couples and families.

Here, the sun shines around 300 days each year, so there really is no bad time to

visit. Hikers, golfers, kayakers and beachcombers take advantage of the warm temperatures well into autumn.

And, as the leaves change to shades of red and orange, you can bask in the region’s bountiful harvest season.

Located in the heart of “Canada’s fruit basket,” Vernon is home to many farms and orchards with plenty of seasonal and organic fruits, vegetables and meats begging to be devoured.

At the twice-weekly Vernon Farmers’ Market, located right in town, you can meet more than 100 local producers showing off the benefits of their hard work. Buskers play for the crowds as shoppers pick through baskets overflowing with big, juicy peaches, bulging blackberries and bundles of swiss chard and sprouts.

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If you’re planning a family vacation, stay at one of our great accommodations in town and enjoy the many fun activities during Vernon Fall Festival. While you visit, explore our local artisan shops downtown with historical murals and the interiors only Okanagan Science Centre.

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One of the most magical experiences of all at SilverStar is the horse-drawn sleigh.

White horses chauffeur you along quiet wilderness trails where all you can hear are the sounds of the horses’ breath and their hooves clip-clapping against the snow.

After the ride, warm up at the Wild Horseman’s Cabin for a hearty dinner or just a nice cup of hot cocoa or cider to top off an enchanting evening.

DRINK UP AT TINHORN CREEK A trip to the Thompson Okanagan just isn’t complete without visiting some of the region’s top wineries, including Tinhorn Creek, located two hours south of Vernon near Oliver in the Golden Mile Bench region. The area, along with the neighbouring town of Osoyoos, features a uniquely arid desert climate, ideal for growing sun-soaked grapes. It’s the only geography of this kind in Canada where you can go horseback riding past cacti in the warmer months and ski Mount Baldy come wintertime.

Tinhorn Creek, which opened in 1993, is celebrated for its award-winning wines recognized around the world, as well as its onsite restaurant Miradoro. On a self-guided winery tour, explore the 50-acre vineyard and visit the wine shop and tasting room.

Wine enthusiasts may want to opt for the guided tour to converse with a Tinhorn ambassador and taste a barrel sample. You

can also explore the connecting Golden Mile Trail, where you’ll hike past roaming cattle and 100-year-old mill ruins.

But the cherry on top of the whole experience is sitting on the patio at Miradoro, taking in the unbelievable view of the valley below as you dine on charcuterie and toast to exciting experiences and newfound memories.

The Thompson Okanagan truly has something for everyone, and fall and winter are some of the best times to experience all the region has to offer. With a wide range of accommodations for families, couples, the adventurer and the leisure traveller, and a multitude of glistening lakes, winding trails, renowned wineries and world-class skiing, a vacation in the Thompson Okanagan is guaranteed to sate your need for exploration and new experiences. ■

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Take it one step further and visit the farms and orchards themselves. At Davison Orchards, you can take a harvest tour to pick pumpkins throughout October.

After, enjoy true farm-to-fork dining with a slice of homemade apple pie at the on-site Deep Dish Café.

Vernon’s year-round Planet Bee Honey Farm is another unique stop. See the bees hard at work at the indoor, glass observatory hive, then shop for souvenirs such as natural soaps, beeswax candles and more than 20 kinds of all-natural honey. There’s also an on-site meadery, Honeymoon Mead, with a tasting room where you can learn how mead is made and then taste some sweet, refreshing sips.

Later in the year, as snowflakes begin to cover the vines and the lakes freeze up, Vernon transforms into a magical winter bliss known for its sunny bluebird days and champagne powder that sparkles all around Mount Robson, the tallest peak in the Rocky Mountains. In the wintertime, locals trade in hiking boots for snowshoes to journey through the mountain’s oldgrowth cedar forests.

For different levels of adventure to be experienced all in one spot, drive just 25 minutes from Vernon to SilverStar Mountain Resort, which recently celebrated its 60th anniversary. The resort is especially known for its family-friendly offerings including Canada’s first all-inclusive lift ticket and ski-in and ski-out accommodations.

In addition to more than 3,200 acres for skiing (including romantic night skiing), there are tons of activities off the hill for everyone to enjoy, including ice skating on Brewer’s Pond next to a toasty outdoor fire pit, hours of fat biking and snow tubing fun, plus snowmobile tours and even dog sledding.

For lovers of cross-country skiing, or even for first-timers, Vernon is an absolute dream. SilverStar’s cross-country ski trails connect with those at Sovereign Lake Nordic Club, totalling 105 km of trails that form Canada’s largest continuously groomed network that winds through towering snow-covered trees.

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Can you find the six differences between these two photos of Puerto Vallarta?

Discover more about Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in our feature on page 50.

S H A R E YO U R P H O T O S Each month, we publish Instagram photos taken by our readers.

Tag @westjetmagazine in your travel-inspiring shots of WestJet destinations.

QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC @gracci

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ANSWERS: 1. Extra red lattice window; 2. The central bell is larger; 3. The clock is missing from the front of the tower; 4. The side tower is taller; 5. Leaves and flowers are missing from the top right; 6. A man’s shirt has changed from green to red.

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FLY·ENVOL MEGAN, DANA AND ALEX AT THE CIBC RUN FOR THE CURE IN YYC/MEGAN, DANA ET ALEX À LA COURSE À LA VIE CIBC À YYC

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Making breast cancer beatable Vaincre le cancer du sein

Bringing our fun and caring spirit to the start (and finish) line, WestJetters across the country are lacing up and coming together for the sixth consecutive year to help create a future without breast cancer by participating in the CIBC Run for the Cure. Building on our five-year legacy of raising more than $440,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society, we are committed to helping making breast cancer beatable.

C’est avec un air joyeux et engagé que, dans tout le pays, des WestJetters arrivent à la ligne de départ (et d’arrivée). Ils sont fin prêts à participer ensemble pour une sixième année consécutive à la Course à la vie CIBC afin d’aider à créer un avenir sans cancer du sein. Poursuivant cette tradition établie il y a cinq ans qui nous a permis d’amasser plus de 440 000 $ pour la Société canadienne du cancer, nous nous engageons à déployer des efforts pour vaincre le cancer du sein.

Connect with WestJet at / Suivez WestJet sur : blog.westjet.com • blogue.westjet.com • facebook.com/westjet • twitter.com/westjet • youtube.com/westjet • instagram.com/westjet Send us your feedback: How was your experience? WestJet wants to hear from you. Your feedback allows us to improve our guest experience. westjet.com/feedback The Canadian Transportation Agency wants to make you aware of your rights as a traveller.

And, as a WestJet guest, we want you to know them too. westjet.com/guestrights

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Comme vous êtes un invité de WestJet, cela nous tient à cœur aussi. westjet.com/droitsdesinvites

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

WestJetters are helping make breast cancer beatable this month by purchasing and wearing custom-designed pink neckwear, hats and pins. One hundred per cent of the sale price of these items is going to the

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Canadian Cancer Society and their breast cancer research, education and awareness programs.

By wearing pink, WestJetters are also showing our support for all who are affected by the disease.

Meet four WestJetters who are each personally affected by breast cancer and learn why they are wearing pink this month.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT, YLW “As a survivor, I wear this scarf in recognition of my past––for my grandma, a pink angel; the present––my mom who fought and is now full of energy, a true sign of strength; and for the future––my beautiful daughter and all of the other young women that can still be proactive with regular screening.”

CAPTAIN - B737, YVR “I’m wearing pink this month for my amazing sister, along with all the brave women who’ve faced the long and courageous battle against breast cancer. I believe with support and awareness a future without breast cancer is possible.”

AGENTE DU SERVICE À LA CLIENTÈLE, YLW « Ayant survécu au cancer, je porte ce foulard en gage du passé –– pour ma grand-mère, un ange rose; en gage du présent –– pour ma mère qui a lutté et qui est maintenant débordante d’énergie, un réel témoignage de force; et en gage du futur –– pour ma belle-fille et pour toutes les autres jeunes femmes qui peuvent être proactives en se soumettant régulièrement à des examens de dépistage. »

CAPITAINE - B737, YVR « Je porte le rose ce mois-ci pour ma sœur formidable, ainsi que pour toutes les femmes courageuses qui ont affronté cette longue et pénible lutte contre le cancer du sein. Je crois qu’avec le soutien et la sensibilisation, il sera possible de connaître un avenir sans cancer du sein. »

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arce que chez WestJet, nous croyons qu’un futur sans cancer du sein est possible.

Le mois d’octobre est le mois de la sensibilisation au cancer du sein. Les WestJetters contribuent ce mois-ci à vaincre le cancer en se procurant et en portant nos foulards, chapeaux et épinglettes faits sur mesure. La totalité du prix de vente de ces articles sera versée

Rudy TAC TEAM MEMBER, YYC “I am wearing pink this month and representing with WestJet in memory of my mother who I lost to breast cancer when I was 16 years old, and in support of everyone around the world affected by breast cancer.”

MEMBRE DE L’ÉQUIPE PDP, YYC « Je porte le rose ce mois-ci et me joins à WestJet en mémoire de ma mère qui a perdu son combat contre le cancer du sein alors que je n’avais que 16 ans, et pour appuyer toutes les femmes affectées par le cancer du sein dans le monde. »

à la Société canadienne du cancer et à ses programmes sur la recherche, l’éducation et la sensibilisation au cancer du sein.

En portant le rose, les WestJetters affichent également notre soutien à tous ceux qui sont atteints de cette maladie.

Voici quatre WestJetters ayant été affectés personnellement par le cancer du sein qui nous expliquent pourquoi ils ont choisi de porter le rose ce mois-ci.

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CABIN CREW MEMBER, YYZ “This month I am wearing pink. The reason, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The goal is that research will help eliminate breast cancer. This is a very worthy cause. I know this because I am a breast cancer survivor. Remember, we’re here to support you. You are not alone.”

MEMBRE DE L’ÉQUIPAGE DE CABINE, YYZ « Ce mois-ci, je porte le rose. Pourquoi? Parce que le mois d’octobre est le mois de la sensibilisation au cancer du sein. L’objectif est d’enrayer le cancer du sein au moyen de la recherche. Cette cause est louable. Je le sais, car j’ai moi-même survécu au cancer du sein.

Souvenez-vous, nous sommes là pour vous appuyer.

Vous n’êtes pas seule. »

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Welcome to the new WestJet. In the months to come, we’ll unveil our transformation, including exciting new product offerings, new logo appearing on our aircraft, updated airport check-in areas, refreshed look to our website, and more.

We’re ready for this new flight path, and we can’t wait to welcome you on board.

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Le nouveau WestJet vous souhaite la bienvenue.

Au cours des mois à venir, nous révélerons notre transformation, incluant d’excitants nouveaux produits, un nouveau logo apposé fièrement sur nos appareils, des aires d’enregistrement améliorées, un site Web revampé et bien plus encore.

Nous sommes fin prêts pour ce nouvel envol et nous avons très hâte de vous accueillir à bord.

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OUR FLEET NOTRE FLOTTE WestJet operates a fleet comprised of Boeing 767-300, Boeing 737 MAX 8, and the Boeing Next-Generation 737-600, 737-700 and 737-800 aircraft. WestJet Encore operates a fleet of Bombardier Q400 NextGen. WestJet Link is operated

by Pacific Coastal Airlines on a fleet of SAAB 340B aircraft.

WestJet exploite des appareils Boeing 767-300 et Boeing 737 MAX 8 ainsi que des appareils Boeing 737-600, 737-700 et 737-800 de la nouvelle génération. WestJet Encore exploite des appareils Q400 NextGen de Bombardier. WestJet Link est opéré par Pacific Coastal Airlines utilisant une flotte d'avions Saab 340B.

BOEING 767-300

BOEING 737 MAX 8

Seats Sièges 262 Engine Moteur General Electric CF6-80C2B6 Cruise speed Vitesse de croisière 530 mph/850 km/h Maximum altitude Altitude maximale 43,000 ft./13,100 m Range Rayon d’action 5,904 miles/9,500 km Wingspan Envergure 167 ft./50.9 m Length Longueur 180 ft. 3 in./54.9 m Tail height Hauteur de la queue 52 ft./15.8 m

Seats Sièges 174 Engine Moteur CFM International LEAP-1B Cruise speed Vitesse de croisière 530 mph/850 km/h Maximum altitude Altitude maximale 41,000 ft./12,500 m Range Rayon d’action 4,045 miles/6,510 km Wingspan Envergure 117 ft. 10 in./35.92 m Length Longueur 129 ft. 6 in./39.47 m Tail height Hauteur de la queue 40 ft. 4 in./12.3 m

BOEING 737-800NG

BOEING 737-700NG

V1 Seats Sièges 168/V2 Seats Sièges 174 Engine Moteur GE/Snecma CFM56-7B Cruise speed Vitesse de croisière 530 mph/850 km/h Maximum altitude Altitude maximale 41,000 ft./12,500 m Range Rayon d’action 3,521 miles/5,667 km Wingspan Envergure 117 ft. 5in./ 35.8 m Length Longueur 129 ft. 6 in./39.5 m Tail height Hauteur de la queue 41 ft. 2 in./12.5 m

V1 Seats Sièges 130/V2 Seats Sièges 134 Engine Moteur GE/Snecma CFM56-7B Cruise speed Vitesse de croisière 530 mph/850 km/h Maximum altitude Altitude maximale 41,000 ft./12,500 m Range Rayon d’action 3,800 miles/6,115 km Wingspan Envergure 117 ft. 5in./ 35.8 m Length Longueur 110 ft. 4 in./33.6 m Tail height Hauteur de la queue 41 ft. 2 in./12.5 m

BOEING 737-600NG

BOMBARDIER Q400 NEXTGEN

Seats Sièges 113 Engine Moteur GE/Snecma CFM56-7B Cruise speed Vitesse de croisière 530 mph/850 km/h Maximum altitude Altitude maximale 41,000 ft./12,500 m Range Rayon d’action 3,500 miles/5,635 km Wingspan Envergure 112 ft. 7 in./34.3 m Length Longueur 102 ft. 6 in./31.20 m Tail height Hauteur de la queue 41 ft. 2 in./12.5 m

Seats Sièges 78 Engine Moteur Pratt and Whitney 150A Cruise speed Vitesse de croisière 414 mph/667 km/h Maximum altitude Altitude maximale 25,000 ft./7,620 m Range Rayon d’action 1,565 miles/2,519 km Wingspan Envergure 93 ft. 3 in./28.4 m Length Longueur 107 ft. 9 in./32.8 m Tail height Hauteur de la queue 27 ft. 5 in./8.36 m

SAAB 340B

SPECIAL LIVERIES LIVRÉES SPÉCIALES

Seats Sièges 34 Engine Moteur GE CT7-9B Cruise speed Vitesse de croisière 290 mph/467 km/h Maximum altitude Altitude maximale 25,000 ft./7,620 m Range Rayon d’action 1,076 miles/1,732 km Wingspan Envergure 70 ft. 4 in./21.44 m Length Longueur 64 ft. 9. In./19.73 m Tail height Hauteur de la queue 22 ft. 11 in./6.97 m Operated by Pacific Coastal Airlines Vols exploités par Pacific Coastal Airlines

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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The dream is real, and it's spectacular.

Le rêve est devenu réalité, et c’est spectaculaire.

Introducing our Business cabin on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

Découvrez notre cabine Affaires à bord du Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

Learn more at 787.westjet.com

Plus d’info à 787.westjet.com/fr

Artist renderings, may not be exactly as shown. WestJet’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner coming early 2019 and seats will be available for purchase fall 2018.

Le rendu artistique peut différer de l’illustration. L’arrivée du Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner de WestJet est prévue pour le début 2019 et la vente des billets débutera à l’automne 2018.

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RBC ASSURANCES® Plus grande couverture à plus d’endroits.MC Partez en voyage en sachant que vous êtes bien protégé contre le coût élevé de soins médicaux imprévus. La bonne assurance voyage peut vous faire profiter des avantages suivants * : • Assistance médicale d’urgence 24 heures sur 24, 7 jours sur 7 • Remboursement des frais assurés directement au prestataire de soins médicaux • Remboursement des frais de voyage non remboursables ou des coûts associés à un retour d’urgence au pays Votre lien direct pour de l’aide du Canada.

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Vous voyagez plus d’une fois par année?

Procurez-vous l’assurance annuelle Voyages multiples. Vous serez couvert pour chaque voyage que vous faites annuellement.*

Book today at westjet.com/insurance.

Souscrivez à une assurance dès aujourd’hui à westjet.com/assurances.

* Subject to Policy terms and conditions. Please read the policy for complete details.

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* Conformément aux modalités et conditions de la police. Veuillez consulter la police pour tous les détails. Assureur : Compagnie d’assurance RBC du Canada. Au Québec, certaines assurances sont établies par Aviva, Compagnie d’Assurance Générale.MD / MCMarque(s) déposée(s) de la Banque Royale du Canada. Utilisée sous licence.

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Where we fly

Yellowknife

Whitehorse

Fort St. John

Fort McMurray Grande Prairie

Terrace

Prince George

Kamloops

WestJet is pleased to offer service to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe. We serve many other destinations through our code-sharing agreements with some great airline partners. Go to westjet.com for details.

Edmonton

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Calgary Kelowna

Me Comox Vancouver Penticton Cranbrook Lethbr Nanaimo Victoria Abbotsford

WestJet est fière de desservir plus de 100 villes en Amérique du Nord, en Amérique centrale, dans les Caraïbes et en Europe. Nous offrons également de nombreuses autres destinations par le biais de nos accords de partage de codes avec de superbes partenaires aériens.

Rendez-vous à westjet.com pour en savoir plus.

San Francisco Las Vegas

Los Angeles Palm Springs Orange County - Anaheim Phoenix Mesa San Diego

Loreto

Lihue Honolulu

Cabo San Lucas Maui Kona

Our flights may change. Please visit westjet.com for the latest route and destination info.

Nos vols peuvent changer. Veuillez visiter westjet.com pour les dernières nouvelles sur nos routes et destinations.

Notre rĂŠseau

e Glasgow Dublin London (Gatwick) Paris

Lloydminster Saskatoon

edicine Hat ridge

Regina Brandon

Winnipeg

Deer Lake/Corner Brook Gander

Thunder Bay

St. John's Quebec City

Sudbury

Charlottetown Sydney Fredericton Halifax

Moncton

Montreal

Ottawa Kitchener-Waterloo Toronto Hamilton London Windsor

Boston New York (LaGuardia) New York (JFK)

Denver

Nashville Myrtle Beach

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Bermuda

Houston Tampa

Orlando

Fort Myers Miami Mazatlan

Varadero Merida

Puerto Vallarta Manzanillo

Mexico City

Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo

Fort Lauderdale Nassau

Santa Clara Cayo Coco Holguin

Providenciales Cancun Cozumel Puerto Plata Samana Grand Cayman Punta Cana Montego Bay San Juan Belize City Kingston

Huatulco Aruba Liberia

San Jose

Curacao

St. Martin Antigua St. Lucia Bridgetown Port of Spain

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE CLUB

T ’ S E J BEST T S E W LE MEILLEUR DE WESTJET

CHRISTINA PAUL

COORDINATOR, AIRCRAFT APPEARANCE, YYC | COORDONNATRICE, APPARENCE DE L’APPAREIL, YYC

WESTJETTER SINCE 2007 | WESTJETTER DEPUIS 2007

WINNER OF THE 2017 PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE AWARD. GAGNANTE DU PRIX PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE DE 2017.

Christina has been recognized as one of our outstanding WestJetters by our President’s Circle Award. The President’s Circle Award is WestJet’s premier award recognizing the impact of WestJetters who consistently go above and beyond to create a remarkable guest experience. Based in Calgary, Christina is responsible for the way all of our aircraft look and feel inside. She sets a high standard and takes her job seriously (but not herself) so that both guests and crew members can enjoy a clean aircraft.

Favourite WestJet destination: Either Ireland or England. I love these locations because of the history and stories you can find at every turn.

If you’re looking for affordable eats and great local music, I would encourage you to check out one of the local pubs. In your words, how would you describe WestJet? A fun, caring family. Best travel tip: Stay positive! Even if you take the wrong turn or train, you’ll probably end up with an even better adventure or at least a story to share. Chat with locals, as they often have the best tips and know the best local attractions. What is one thing that you want to share with our guests? WestJetters are here because of you, so we always strive to make your experience a great one. What WestJetters say about Christina: “Christina is inspirational in her work ethic, her kindness, her laughter and her devotion to this company and the guests we serve.”

Christina a été reconnue comme étant l’une de nos meilleures WestJetters par le prix President’s Circle. Le prix President’s Circle est le plus grand prix de WestJet qui souligne les efforts des WestJetters qui dépassent constamment le cadre de leurs obligations professionnelles pour offrir une expérience-invité remarquable. Basée à Calgary, Christina est responsable de l’apparence de nos appareils et de la manière dont on se sent à l’intérieur.

Elle établit des normes rigoureuses et prend son travail au sérieux (tout en étant détendue) afin que les invités et les membres de l’équipage puissent profiter d’un appareil propre.

Destination WestJet préférée : L’Irlande ou l’Angleterre. J’adore ces destinations à cause de l’histoire et des anecdotes que vous découvrez à chaque tournant. Si vous cherchez des restaurants abordables et de la bonne musique régionale, je vous suggère de visiter un des bars locaux. Dans vos propres mots, comment décririez-vous WestJet? Une famille amusante et attentionnée. Meilleur conseil de voyage : Restez positif! Même si vous prenez le mauvais tournant ou le mauvais train, vous vivrez probablement une meilleure aventure et vous aurez sans doute une histoire à raconter. Discutez avec les résidents, car ils ont souvent de bons conseils et ils connaissent les meilleures attractions de la région. Quelle est l'une des choses que vous aimeriez dire à nos invités? Les WestJetters sont ici grâce à vous, alors nous nous efforçons toujours de vous offrir une expérience mémorable.

Voici ce qu’ont dit les WestJetters au sujet de Christina : « Son éthique de travail, sa gentillesse, son rire et son dévouement envers notre entreprise et nos invités sont une source d’inspiration. »

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