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BOUTIQUE TRAVEL VOYAGE-BOUTIQUE

Your guide to shopping in four chic Canadian cities: Victoria, Edmonton, Montreal and Halifax.

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Unearth Belize’s history in this exploration of the country’s many archaeological digs.

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Visit Bath, Concord and Santa Barbara County through the eyes of these literary heroines.

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WELC OME ABOARD • BIENVENUE À BORD

PAR AMOUR DU VOYAGE ’est beaucoup plus qu’une signature. C’est un phare qui guide notre progrès. Et nous sommes ravis de ce que l’avenir nous réserve.

Le mois dernier, WestJet a dévoilé trois nouvelles routes internationales pour ses trois premiers gros-porteurs Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner qui arriveront l’année prochaine ainsi qu’une nouvelle campagne intitulée « Par amour du voyage ».

Après plus de deux décennies de service amusant, amical et attentionné, le transporteur aérien le plus digne de confiance au Canada entre dans une nouvelle ère. Nos valeurs restent fermement ancrées dans notre ADN, mais nos ambitions ont grandi. Vous connaissez sûrement le proverbe « petit train va loin ». Eh bien, tranquillement pas vite, WestJet est devenue la ligne aérienne qui va loin. Très loin.

Propulsés par l’engagement et le dévouement de plus de 13 000 WestJetters, nous sommes en voie de devenir une compagnie aérienne à service complet et à réseau mondial.

Cette évolution a commencé il y a quelques années, alors qu’il y avait une forte demande pour plus de choix et une amélioration des horaires, des produits et de la flexibilité pour les voyageurs d’affaires et les grands voyageurs.

Nous avons lancé un service transatlantique entre le Canada atlantique et l’Irlande, l’Écosse et la France, ainsi qu’un service entre Londres (Gatwick) et six villes canadiennes. Maintenant, avec nos nouveaux 787 Dreamliner—comprenant 16 sièges inclinables à plat dans notre cabine Affaires et une nouvelle cabine Privilège haut de gamme—cette évolution se poursuit.

Nous avons aussi annoncé que nos premières routes internationales avec ces appareils seront des vols sans escale de Calgary à Londres, Paris et Dublin. D’autres annonces suivront alors que nous prenons possession d’au moins sept autres 787 Dreamliner au cours des trois prochaines années. Grâce à leur portée d’environ 14 000 kilomètres, les Canadiens pourront bientôt s’envoler avec WestJet vers d’autres grandes destinations à travers le monde. De même, nous attendons avec impatience d’accueillir au Canada des visiteurs des quatre coins du monde.

Ensemble, nous allons dans la bonne direction.

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LOVE WHERE YOU’RE GOING t’s more than a tagline. It’s a direction, a sign of where we’re heading. And we couldn’t be more excited.

Last month, WestJet unveiled three new international routes for its first three wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft arriving early next year, as well as a new brand campaign called ‘Love where you’re going’.

With more than two decades serving our guests with our signature brand of fun, friendly and caring service, Canada’s mosttrusted airline is coming of age. Our values remain firmly entrenched in our corporate DNA, but our ambitions have grown. Slowly and steadily, “the little airline that could” has become “the airline that can.” And will.

Powered by the commitment and dedication of more than 13,000 WestJetters, we are on our way to becoming a full-service, global network airline. The evolution began years ago in response to demand for more choice, and enhanced schedules, product offerings

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and flexibility for business and premium travellers. We began transatlantic service to Ireland, Scotland and France from Atlantic Canada and added service to London Gatwick from six Canadian cities. Now, with our new 787 Dreamliners—featuring 16 lie-flat seats in our Business cabin as well as a new upscale Premium cabin—that evolution continues.

We’ve also announced that our first international routes with these aircraft are non-stop service from Calgary to London, Paris and Dublin. More announcements will follow as we take delivery of at least seven more Dreamliners over the next three years.

With a range of some 14,000 kilometres, in time Canadians will be able to take a WestJet flight to even more major destinations around the world. And, never one to miss the chance to show off our own backyard, we welcome visitors to Canada from every corner of the globe.

We love where we’re going. We think you will, too.

Onward and upward!

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THIS MONTH

WHAT I LOVED WE’RE EXCITED FOR EVERYTHING IN THIS ISSUE, BUT HERE’S WHAT STOOD OUT FOR MANAGING EDITOR, DIANE BOLT

he team at WestJet Magazine has a penchant for daring me to embrace the great outdoors in all manner of weird and wonderful ways—I grew up in the city and didn’t even go camping until I was well into my 30s.

Never one to shy away from a challenge, earlier this year I struggled into a wetsuit and lowered myself into the water to swim with enormous whale sharks, the world’s largest fish, just off the coast of La Paz in Mexico’s Baja California Sur (page 11). The guide instructed me not to touch these gentle creatures, but also not to let them touch me. Easier said than done when you find yourself between two of them with little space to manoeuvre.

On a more recent trip to Belize, at the invitation of celebrated archaeologist Dr. Jaime Awe (pronounced Himay Ahway, as I was quickly, but gently corrected by a friendly local), I toured some of the many Maya sites Awe has uncovered during his 30-plus-year career.

I climbed the steep, high steps to the top of El Castillo, the large acropolis at Xunantunich, and pushed past my fears as I inched my way to

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the edge to look down. Later, I tubed through pitch-black, bat-filled caves and climbed up and then jumped from a series of cave waterfalls at Caves Branch. You can read all about my time with Awe starting on page 54 and stay tuned for more on my La Paz and Belize adventures in future issues.

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JEN KARETNICK

DOUG WALLACE

WRITER BOUTIQUE TRAVEL, PG. 31

WRITER MIAMI DINING GUIDE, PG. 67

WRITER CHEF INSIDER, PG. 70

I live in Edmonton. Favourite hike in Edmonton Take the funicular into the River Valley and go for a walk along the pathways. Top Instagram spot There are so many amazing murals around the city that make good backgrounds. Search #IGWallsofYEG for inspiration. Where to next New York City.

I live in Miami Shores. Miami highlight Mangoes. During the summer, they’re everywhere. Favourite local distillery Miami Club Rum. Few people know there is a rum distillery in the city.

Must-stop shop Books & Books, Miami’s independent bookstore. Every author you want to see goes there to read.

I live in Toronto. Describe Grand Cayman in four words Chic, delicious, grounded, relaxing. Favourite dish The grouper and snapper are incredible.

What to wear Linen and suede loafers.

Don’t leave without Scuba diving. The Cayman Islands is said to be the birthplace of scuba diving [in the Carribbean].

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Photo: A quick stop and photo op in Todos Santos on my way to La Paz.

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Mexico? Sí, Puerto Vallarta ‒ Riviera Nayarit.

Le Mexique? Sí, Puerto Vallarta ‒ Riviera Nayarit.

Say yes to Puerto Vallarta ‒ Riviera Nayarit.

Dites oui à Puerto Vallarta ‒ Riviera Nayarit.

Puerto Vallarta, located along the magnificent Bay of Banderas,

Située le long de la magnifique baie de Banderas, Puerto Vallarta

is known for authentic Mexican traditions, fabulous resorts and

est reconnue pour ses traditions mexicaines authentiques, ses

a dynamic art scene. In nearby Riviera Nayarit, discover a secret

fabuleux hôtels et une scène artistique dynamique. Tout près de

beach hidden underground and golf on a green in the middle of

Riviera Nayarit, découvrez une plage souterraine cachée et du

the ocean. More photo-ops than you’ll know what to do with, all

golf au milieu de l’océan. Vous aurez plus de photos que jamais où

squinty smiles in the hot Pacific Coast sun.

vous souriez avec les yeux à demi fermés, grâce au chaud soleil de

Book today at westjetvacations.com or call your travel agent.

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la côte Pacifique.

Réservez aujourd’hui à vacanceswestjet.com ou en contactant votre agent de voyages.

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Located beside the Sea of Cortez, this city is rich in history, culture and marine life.

ituated around two hours north of Los Cabos on the Sea of Cortez, La Paz is the capital of Mexico’s Baja California Sur. The city—its name is Spanish for “The Peace”—was originally founded by Hernan Cortez in 1535, but it wasn’t until 1811 that a permanent settlement was successfully established. Today, this city of more than 290,000 has a surprisingly small-town feel. If you’re craving calm waters and multicoloured sunsets coupled with friendly locals, soft-sand beaches and abundant wildlife, you’ll find it in and around this effortlessly cool city.

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Morning Head to The Cortez Club, a dive centre located on the La Concha Beach Resort, for a day-long guided adventure that begins with a boat ride north to Los Islotes. This group of small islands is home to a colony of 350 to 400 sea lions (1), one of Mexico’s largest. Snorkel above coral, glance down on scuba divers and swim in the same waters as playful, curious sea lion pups.

Afternoon Stop for a picnic of ceviche tostadas at Ensenada Grande, a tranquil bay on Partida Island with shallow, cyan-coloured water, sand dunes and biscuit-hued rock formations. After lunch, the tour continues to El Mogote, a sand barrier peninsula opposite La Paz, where you can swim with whale sharks, the largest fish on the planet.

Evening Back on dry land, dine on creamy guacamole and build-your-own tacos—arrachera (steak), al pastor (spit-roasted pork) or shrimp—at Rancho Viejo, a family-run restaurant that grew from a single taco stand. This lively, downtown spot is open all hours.

Afternoon After a lazy morning on the beach, raise your heart rate with a stand-up paddleboard through the salt mangroves of Balandra Bay (2), located around 35 minutes north of downtown La Paz. Let Baja Desconocida outfitters lead you though the lush foliage of these narrow, mangrove forest-lined canals.

Evening Dinner at Mediterranean restaurant Sorstis is a rustic, alfresco affair.

Devour 36-month-aged ham cut tableside and served with shredded tomatoes on slices of toasted baguette.

Juicy shrimp and vegetables follow, but be sure to leave room for a scoop of chiliflavoured ice cream.

Late Evening Cozy up next to the resident cat and order a flight of mezcales— Tobala, Sanzekan, Chacolo and Cartas Y Poetas—at La Miserable, a downtown bar inside a tiny house on a residential street. Drop by the food stand near Plaza Constitucíon for a hates (pronounced jates), a hot dog wrapped in bacon and drizzled with mayo, before going to bed.

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Todos Santos, B.C.S. Located between Los Cabos and La Paz, Todos Santos, with its colonial architecture and cobblestone streets, is one of Mexico’s Pueblos Mágicos, or magic towns. Pop into Hotel California and enjoy a lime margarita. (hotelcaliforniabaja.com)

PHOTOS: RULO LUNA/@RULO.LUNA; STEVE BLY/ALAMY

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When the sun sets on a beautiful desert day, the night comes out to play. Nighttime adventurers are rewarded with an electrifying food scene, old-school arcades and intimate live music spots. So come, and let Phoenix surprise you.

Discover more at VisitPhoenix.com and #MYPHX.

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Morning Start your day downtown at Big Sur Café Orgáníco with a cold brew and a sweet baked treat.

Coffee in hand, wind your way past pastel-coloured houses and bright street art to stroll the city’s five-kilometre-long Malecón, pausing to snap an obligatory photo by the “La Paz” sign (3).

Afternoon Lunch on fresh lobster and seafood (4) at Bismarkcito on the Malecón before cooling down with a visit to the Regional Museum of Anthropology and History Baja California Sur. Learn about the area’s ancient tribes, peruse cave paintings in a hall dedicated

to the first inhabitants of the peninsula and marvel at the valuable collection of fossils dating back more than 15 million years.

Evening As the sun sets on your trip, splurge on international cuisine in a contemporary setting at Nim restaurant, located in the heart of the city’s historic centre. Start with the beef carpaccio, share a fresh mixed ceviche or opt for grilled shrimp with baked tomatoes, roasted peppers and potatoes. For dessert, indulge in a piece of sweet and flaky baklava served with nuts and ice cream.

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Indulge in mouthwatering Beach House Clams with andouille sausage, white wine and plenty of grilled French bread for dunking, and toast to the good life with a frozen Pops and Prosecco cocktail. (beachhouse pompano.com)

STYLE In the heart of the beach district, and just a block from the shore, Miami Blues offers everything you’ll need for a day by the ocean. Pick up a souvenir T-shirt or oversized beach towel before you hit the sand, or opt for an inflatable so you can spend your afternoon floating in the Atlantic. (miamiblues beachwear.com)

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GETTING THERE WestJet flies to Fort Lauderdale 17 times a week from Toronto and Calgary.

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THE WHITE ALBUM Fifty years since its release, The Beatles’ seminal work still has us talking. n many ways, it marked the beginning of the end. In 1968, the Fab Four released their ninth studio album, self-titled The Beatles. While it contained many now-iconic songs, including “Dear Prudence” and “Back in the U.S.S.R.”, The White Album—as it came to be known because of its plain cover—also revealed divisions within the group.

“You’re not necessarily listening to The Beatles, you’re listening to individual members with their own songs,” says Dr. Michael Brocken, who grew up in Liverpool, England, as the band was growing in popularity. “This is the first evidence of The Beatles starting to fall apart.”

Brocken knows more about The Beatles than most. The author of various books about music—including The Twenty-First-Century Legacy of the Beatles and Other Voices: Hidden Histories of Liverpool’s Popular Music Scenes, 1930s-1970s—he created the world’s first Beatles master’s program, The Beatles, Popular Music and Society, at Liverpool Hope University.

He shares his insight into the band and why their album is still important half a century later:

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You can look at a variety of topics across the gamut of popular music, and they’ve been involved somehow. You can talk about the British

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music industry, lyric analysis [or] popular music at the movies with Beatles’ films. You can look at how The Beatles became very collectible later on and how Liverpool became a tourist area.

What was happening with the members of the band when they recorded The White Album?

The Beatles had started to fall apart around the summer of 1967, partly because [their manager] Brian Epstein had recently died. The pressures on each Beatle becomes very strong and there are issues with their relationships as band members.

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It’s like listening to a party line: in the old days when you picked up the phone, sometimes somebody else would be using the line so you would be listening to their personal telephone conversation. For me, The White Album is a bit like that. It’s like listening to somebody’s confessional. It’s very much a representation of The Beatles starting to go their different ways.

They’ve created some really interesting music, but it’s not what you might call an overarching, complete thing … it’s many desperate entities stuck together.

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Why are people still talking about The Beatles?

They are one of the landmarks of the 20th century. When I was a kid, one of the most important reasons why people liked The Beatles was because they were just like you and me.

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“IT’S LIKE LISTENING TO A PARTY LINE.”

BROCKEN’S FAVOURITE LIVERPUDLIAN BEATLES SPOTS THE BEATLES STORY “[This] isn’t a museum. It’s an experience and one that’s worthwhile,” says Brocken.

Check out its Beatles in India exhibit, which explores the band’s 1968 trip to Rishikesh where they wrote parts of The White Album.

LIVERPOOL STREETS “The city has an interesting history. Take a walk around the city centre and allow the mythology of The Beatles to [unfold] in your mind.”

THE CASBAH COFFEE CLUB “The Casbah in Haymans Green was where The Beatles started out. It’s still there, in the cellar of a private house, and looks pretty much the same as it did in 1962.” Tours of the club are available seven days a week and start at £15.

What are your favourite Beatles songs?

“For No One” from Revolver is really cinematic; you can almost see the images unfolding before your eyes. “A Day In The Life,” from Sgt. Pepper, is an interesting observational song about daily life. On The White Album, I love McCartney’s guitar picking on “Blackbird” and I like Harrison’s song development [on the album].

had a social club in the cellar of the family home, in the suburbs of Liverpool, called the Casbah Coffee Club and The Beatles started out playing there. —Mandy Savoie

What is a little-known fact?

Pete Best was the mainstay drummer for The Beatles before Ringo Starr. In 1961, his mom, Mona Best, effectively managed the band. She

GETTING THERE WestJet flies to London, England, 10 times a week from Toronto and Calgary.

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BEST PLACE TO SEE A MOVIE “The Globe Princess Theatre in Governor’s Harbour [on Eleuthera] has been run by the same local man for more than 36 years—it doesn’t look like much from the outside, but once you’re inside you feel like you’re in a special place.”

WHEN TO GO The Bahamas

FOR COCKTAILS “One of my favourite places to enjoy a cocktail [in Nassau] is Monkey Bar in the SLS [Baha Mar] hotel. I feel like it’s a great blend of island chic and sophistication.”

Festival takes place Nov. 28 through Dec. 6

BAHAMAS As an actor and the founder of the Bahamas International Film Festival, Leslie Vanderpool has had a lifelong love affair with the arts and film. While Bahamas’ capital, Nassau, has lots to offer, she says visitors should explore the country’s many other islands.

BEST SUSHI RESTAURANT “Da Vine Wine Merchants on Harbour Island is the best sushi I’ve had in the Bahamas. It’s a wine shop with a sushi bar inside and it’s very relaxed. It’s small so you get that personal attention. And you’re getting the highest quality of fish.”

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WELLNESS RETREAT “I’m big into yoga, so I go to the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat on Paradise Island. The ashram has the most beautiful setting right on the water, and it is where I go to disconnect, meditate, eat clean and feel like I’ve been rejuvenated.”

DAY TRIP “When I want to take a vacation within the Bahamas, one of my new favourite places to go is [the settlement of] Hope Town [on Elbow Cay].

It’s a small, easy-going spot, where all you need is a sarong, bathing suit and flip-flops and you’ll still feel overdressed.”

LOCAL DINING “For conch salad on Harbour Island, go to Queen Conch. It’s just this shack on the water, but it has excellent service and delicious conch.”

FAVOURITE MUSEUM “I love what the National Art Gallery [of The Bahamas] is doing for the community.

It highlights local artists, has a film series going on, and puts on workshops and talks. You can see the founding artists of the Bahamas there like Max Taylor and Brent Malone.”

—Matthew Coyte

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BEHIND THE SCENES

ON THE HERO JOURNEY Chris Pine portrays Scottish hero Robert the Bruce in Netflix’s Outlaw King.

is new movie may be set in the 14th century, but Chris Pine says the story of Robert the Bruce and his defeat of the English, has a message which is still relevant today. “This man, who comes from great wealth and power, decides—at a very difficult time—to give up all of that,” says Pine. “He is able to do something great for many, many people.”

Premiering on Netflix in Canada on Nov. 9, Outlaw King is the story of Bruce, a Scottish nobleman who was crowned king, turned into an outlaw and then freed Scotland from English rule.

“The notion is, ‘There is hope in the possibility of doing selfless acts,’” says Pine. “On the hero journey … selfless is always better than selfish.”

The actor admits he did not know a lot about Bruce before taking the role. “There is a ton of dry non-fiction to read, which I went through just to get a sense of who he was,” he says. “There is a great deal of information about him, but very little in the way of psychoanalytics. There’s no My Memoir, by Robert Bruce.”

Bruce led Scotland during the First War of Scottish Independence against England. He was involved in the murder of one of his rivals, was excommunicated from the Catholic Church by the Pope for his actions, and won and lost many bloody battles against the English.

Outlaw King’s visuals frequently run red as Bruce leads his men into battle. It was a gruelling and compact 65-day shoot—filming took place in various parts of Scotland—that required Pine to become adept at riding a horse and swinging

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“THERE’S NO MY MEMOIR, BY ROBERT BRUCE.” —CHRIS PINE

a sword. It was the chance to work with director David Mackenzie, who helmed Pine in the Oscarnominated Hell or High Water, which drew him to the project.

“I have made a lot of big films, but I had never made a big film with a director who has the sen-

sibility of David. We like to call it ‘jazz filmmaking.’

You have a structure, but there is room to play.”

There may be much we don’t know about Bruce, but one brief Outlaw King scene reveals more of Pine than we have seen on screen before. “To show what we all have [and it] is somehow a Google Alert, it’s a trip,” says Pine about his nude scene.

“I don’t want this film to be all about that,” adds Pine, who notes people are more concerned about that one scene than the violence in the film. “People want to talk about that, and yet there is so much disembowelment and beheading in this film [it’s enough to make] your mind spin.” —Richard Crouse

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IN SEARCH OF THE REAL ROBERT THE BRUCE TURNBERRY CASTLE Bruce may have been born at this castle hugging the coast of southwest Scotland in Ayrshire in 1274. Little remains of the castle, which Bruce destroyed in 1310 to prevent the English from occupying it. A golf course now sits near the site, a lighthouse was built in the old moat and some remnants of the original stonework can still be seen.

GREYFRIARS CHAPEL Bruce was responsible for the death of John Comyn, a rival for the throne. Comyn was murdered in the monastery chapel in Dumfries in 1306.

Bruce was later excommunicated by the Pope. The spot of the murder is 60 metres west of the present church, which dates from 1868.

BANNOCKBURN In 1314, Bruce met the army of Edward II in Bannockburn, south of Stirling Castle, one of the most important castles in Scotland. Bruce’s forces were outnumbered by the English, but were able to defeat them, helping to secure Scotland’s independence. The visitor centre includes a 3D experience where you can learn more about the battle’s significance.

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MOUNTAIN GETAWAYS These Albertan stays will leave you feeling relaxed—even after a day spent on the trails.

BACKCOUNTRY ESCAPE Mount Engadine Lodge Canmore, Alta.

Located in Spray Valley Provincial Park, about a two-hour drive from Calgary and an hour from Canmore, this all-inclusive backcountry lodge is accessible by car and easier to get to than others in the area. Despite that, you’ll still feel far away from it all—the property is encircled by mountains, alpine lakes and freely roaming wildlife.

A series of trails surround the lodge, so there’s plenty of opportunity to explore the outdoors by hiking, biking, cross-country skiing or canoeing on one of the nearby lakes.

The cozy main lodge is Canadiana mountain chic at its best: think wooden furniture, Hudson’s Bay stripes, a massive wrap-around deck and crackling fireplaces. Engadine’s varied accommodation include six rooms inside the main lodge, three private cabins with ensuite bathrooms, a rustic yurt and, new this fall, five glamping tents.

Rates from $322. (mountengadine.com)

AMAZING VIEWS Basecamp Resorts Canmore, Alta.

This stylish property is the ideal stay while exploring the mountains. Basecamp, which opened about a year ago, consists of 32 self-contained units, ranging from traditional studio-style rooms with queen beds to a

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two-storey, three-bedroom suite that sleeps up to eight people. Guests can skip the hassle of check in as there is no front desk and a unit code for the door is provided prior to your arrival.

Each unit comes complete with a full kitchen and washer and dryer, and thoughtful amenities such as French presses with beans from local Mountain Blends Coffee Roasters.

The property has communal barbecues and a rooftop hot tub with killer views of the Three Sisters mountains, the perfect place to unwind and relax. Rates from $200. (basecampresorts.com/canmore) Nearby: The Canmore Nordic Centre, built for the 1988 Olympic Winter Games, offers biking, hiking and cross-country ski trails.

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Try this: The property’s new, year-round glamping tents come complete with private balconies, hardwood floors and ensuite bathrooms (with shower).

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MOUNTAIN SPA Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge Kananaskis, Alta.

Set deep in the heart of Kananaskis Country, surrounded by alpine forest and breathtaking mountain peaks, this hotel feels away-from-it-all without sacrificing comfort or style. The lodge, originally built for the 1988 Winter Olympics, recently underwent a massive renovation and rebranding—it’s now part of the Autograph Collection by Marriot—and effortlessly executes a rustic mountain vibe while maintaining an understated chicness.

The 247 well-appointed rooms come in a variety of styles, including suites and lofts featuring stylish furnishings and amenities ranging from patios and soaker tubs to Nespresso machines and BABOR bath products. The lodge is also stacked with facilities, amongst them: five unique restaurants—including Italian, a casual pub and a chophouse—an indoor/outdoor hot tub, tennis courts and an outdoor skating rink. The newly reopened Kananaskis Country Golf Course is a 10-minute drive away.

A real standout, though, is the new Kananaskis Nordic Spa. This outdoor hydrotherapy facility features a series of hot, cold and saltwater pools, plus a variety of saunas and steam cabins, and massage treatment rooms. Rates from $249. (lodgeatkananaskis.com) —Sara Samson Try This: Kananaskis Outfitters offers year-round rentals and guided tours or lessons for a variety of activities including cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and hiking.

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1 WHAT TO DO Learn part of the city’s Indigenous history on a Talking Trees walking tour through Stanley Park.

An interpreter from Talaysay Tours will teach you how plants were harvested and used by the Squamish people, and you will hear stories about how they lived harmoniously on this still-unceded land.

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WHERE TO EAT Use the Street Food app to find the Mr. Bannock food truck.

Chef Paul Natrall of the Squamish Nation from North Vancouver offers fusion-Indigenous cuisine: juniper berry dry-rubbed chicken in bannock waffles, bannock with cinnamon and brown sugar, and his award-winning Indian tacos.

2 WHERE TO STAY The Westin Bayshore is just steps away from Stanley Park, and lends guests the equipment needed to run or bike around its 400 hectares. Float yoga is also offered in the hotel’s indoor and outdoor pools, while the SuperFoodsRX program, available from room service, offers a host of tasty and healthy dining options for guests.

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WHAT TO DO Bust a move like nobody’s watching at a Beyoncé dance class with RSVP 33, which has a downtown and an Olympic Village location.

Beginners are always welcome as the classes are all about having fun. Not into Queen Bey? It offers a 2000s-dance music class and another featuring current popular music.

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WHERE TO EAT Veggie lovers and carnivores alike shouldn't miss the vegan pizzas at trendy Virtuous Pie (2) in Chinatown—go for the Stranger Wings pie, made with spicy buffalo cauliflower, crisp fried shallots and a blue cheese drizzle.

For dessert, try one of the plant-based ice creams in flavours such as key lime pie and bourbon vanilla.

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WHERE TO STAY The 18 suites, common areas and sweat lodge at the Skwachàys Lodge (1) are styled by Indigenous artists, offering a unique luxury experience on the outskirts of Chinatown. Your stay at the lodge, or purchases from the onsite fair-trade gallery, go towards supporting the Vancouver Native Housing Society.

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WHERE TO STAY The glamorous Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver is where the likes of George Clooney and Oprah Winfrey stay when they’re in town. The lavish CHI, The Spa— with its Asian-inspired treatments—is heavenly, while MARKET restaurant by JeanGeorges incorporates seasonal ingredients in its dishes.

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WHERE TO EAT Hawksworth Restaurant is the city’s top elegant dining destination, serving up unforgettable meals that focus on the best and freshest ingredients. Go for the seven-course B.C. Journey Menu and let chef de cuisine Quinton Bennett showcase his culinary talents as you savour every sublime bite.

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RETRO AFICIONADO

GETTING THERE WestJet flies to Vancouver 71 times a day from 13 Canadian, 10 U.S. and five international cities.

WHAT TO DO Soar above the city with SKY Helicopters (3). A pilot takes you on a narrated flight over the Coast Mountains and alpine lakes before landing at a remote backcountry spot so you can take in and photograph the pristine views. Or, upgrade your package and take a professional photographer along with you.

WHERE TO STAY The neon lights of The Burrard have been a city landmark for more than 60 years, and a renovation has brought the former motor lodge back to its original glory. The hotel’s 72 rooms are outfitted with eclectic art and updated amenities, and there’s a tropical courtyard that looks like it’s been dropped in from California.

WHAT TO DO Rent a ping pong table and show off your amazing topspin or drop shot at Back and Forth Bar in Gastown—a laid-back place complete with 1990s-chic decor. An old-school Nintendo console, along with cheap beer and snacks (think popcorn and chips) is sure to take some visitors back to their unversity or college days.

WHERE TO EAT At the newly reopened Rumpus Room (4), retro cocktails rule and the gourmet corn dogs, peanut butter burgers and deep-fried pickles are perfection.

The vintage decor is reminiscent of a 1970s and 1980s living room, while the friendly staff make this a fun place to hang for an evening. —Lola Augustine Brown

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Find antique treasures, locally made bath and beauty products and unique clothing from countless independent boutiques in British Columbia’s capital.

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Base yourself at the luxurious Magnolia Hotel & Spa. Start your day with a fiveminute walk to Discovery Coffee’s Blanshard Street location for an Americano and a Yonni’s doughnut before wandering down Fort Street and into the many antique stores.

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lunch of Crispy Chicken Tacos at Tacofino (1) on Fort Street, walk 20 minutes to the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria to admire the paintings of Emily Carr, a Victoria-born legend.

Then, walk 25 minutes down View Street to Government Street for a little shopping at Sitka (4), a local surf, clothing and lifestyle store. Return to the Magnolia for dinner at the hotel’s recently opened restaurant, The Courtney Room, an elegant spot known for its seasonal cuisine.

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Enjoy a late brunch at the Jam Café, which serves all-day breakfast. Then, make your way to Chinatown to explore its many stores; visit Fan Tan Alley, the narrowest street in Canada, to purchase rare records from The Turntable and leather handbags from Jovee Handcrafted. Continue across Pandora Avenue to browse The Regional Assembly of Text—a stationery store—and Tonic Jewelry. Shop for

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clothing from Oxford and Still Life on boutique-packed Lower Johnson Street before walking north to Phillips Brewing and Malting’s (3) tasting room for a pint. Spend the rest of the day in the artsy Fernwood neighbourhood; look for vintage clothing, local art and ceramics in Luna Collective (2) before having a charcuterie dinner at Stage Wine Bar. Finish with a theatre production at Belfry Theatre: Mustard and Griffin & Sabine are its final two shows in 2018.

Choisissez le luxueux Magnolia Hotel & Spa. Commencez la journée par un americano et un beignet Yonni au Discovery Coffee, à deux pas sur la rue Blanshard, avant de déambuler vers la rue Fort et ses nombreux antiquaires.

Partez à la recherche de perles rares et de trésors vintage au Zeitgeist Vintage Store et à la Charmaine’s Past & Present Home Collection. Après un dîner de tacos au poulet croustillant à Tacofino (1) sur la rue Fort, admirez les peintures d’Emily Carr à l’Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, à 20 minutes de marche.

Suivez ensuite la rue View vers la rue Government pour un brin de magasinage chez Sitka (4), une boutique de vêtements et de surf. Revenez au Magnolia pour souper au nouveau restaurant de l’hôtel, The Courtney Room, un endroit élégant renommé pour sa cuisine locale et de saison.

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Profitez du brunch tardif au Jam Café.

Dirigez-vous ensuite vers le quartier chinois pour explorer ses magasins et visiter Fan Tan Alley, la rue la plus étroite au Canada (disques rares à The Turntable et sacs à main en cuir chez Jovee Handcrafter). Continuez sur Pandora Avenue vers la papeterie The Regional Assembly of Text et Tonic Jewelry.

Dénichez des vêtements de marque Oxford et Still Life sur Lower Johnson Street avant de vous diriger vers la salle de dégustation de Phillips Brewing and Malting (3). Furetez dans le quartier de Fernwood à la recherche de vête-

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Wild Hill Botanicals Blackberry Face Serum at Local Assembly Sérum visage Blackberry de Wild Hill Botanicals à Local Assembly

ments vintage, d’art local et d’objets en céramique au Luna Collective (2) avant de souper au Stage Wine Bar. Terminez avec Mustard ou Griffin & Sabine au théâtre Belfry. — Karin Olafson

MUST-VISIT SHOPS GETTING THERE WestJet flies to Victoria 14 times a day from four Canadian and two international cities.

S’Y RENDRE WestJet dessert Victoria 14 fois par jour au départ de quatre villes canadiennes et deux villes internationales.

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ANIÁN anianmfg.com • HOLD GENERAL STORE holdgeneral.ca • IDAR JEWELLERS idar.com MIGRATION migrationboutique.com • MUNRO’S BOOKS munrobooks.com • THE PAPERY victoriapapery.ca • PIGEONHOLE HOME STORE pigeonholehomestore.com • SALT saltshop.ca SALTSPRING SOAPWORKS • saltspringsoapworks.com • SILK ROAD TEA silkroadteastore.com VIOLETTE BOUTIQUE violetteboutique.com

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EDMONTON

Alberta’s capital is bursting with unexpected art and fashion finds.

Make your hub the cozy Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, a downtown icon overlooking the scenic North Saskatchewan River. Fuel up with breakfast at nearby Credo Coffee, then cross the street to The Artworks for high-end giftware such as bar tools and coffee table books. On Saturdays, head to City Hall—stopping to take a selfie in front of the interactive art installation, Happy Wall—to shop at City Market (1); it’s one of Edmonton’s most popular, with more than 100 vendors selling everything from locally roasted coffee beans to pet products. Continue your art-filled day at the neighbouring Art Gallery of Alberta to check out its collection of contemporary works. Dine on decadent pasta at Italian hotspot Uccellino, and spend the evening at Citadel Theatre watching a production of Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley (November) or A Christmas Carol (December).

La capitale de l’Alberta regorge de découvertes inattendues dans le milieu de l’art et de la mode.

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One block away is Whyte Avenue, one of Edmonton’s main shopping destinations. Stroll the 10-block stretch and browse local boutiques: stop into Vivid Print for colourful cards, prints and giftware; Foosh for the newest must-have sneak-

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ers; and, WORKHALL (2) for simple, locally designed women’s wear. For the city’s best vintage finds, check out the Old Strathcona Antique Mall for everything from vinyl and books to clothing and jewelry. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, refuel at lively Dorinku for Japanese fare—the savoury, spice-covered Shaka Shaka fries are a must—and night owls will want to head to The Holy Roller (3) to sip cocktails in its eclectic space.

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Installez-vous confortablement au Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, une icône du centre-ville avec vue sur la rivière Saskatchewan Nord. Déjeunez au Credo Coffee, puis traversez à The Artworks pour trouver des cadeaux haut de gamme comme des accessoires de bar et des livres-albums. Le samedi, allez à l’hôtel de ville (arrêtez-vous pour prendre un égoportrait devant l’installation interactive Happy Wall) pour magasi-

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ner au City Marke (1), l’un des marchés les plus populaires d’Edmonton où on vend de tout : des grains de café torréfié localement aux produits pour animaux. Poursuivez vers l’Art Gallery of Alberta, qui présente une collection d’œuvres contemporaines. Un excellent souper de pâtes vous attend chez Uccellino; passez la soirée au théâtre Citadel pour voir une production de Miss Bennet : Christmas at Pemberley (en novembre) ou A Christmas Carol (en décembre).

GETTING THERE WestJet flies to Edmonton 53 times a day from 13 Canadian, five U.S. and five international cities.

S’Y RENDRE WestJet dessert Edmonton 53 fois par jour au départ de 13 villes canadiennes, cinq villes américaines et cinq villes internationales

WHAT TO BUY

THE CITY FEATURES DESIGNERS MAKING EVERYTHING FROM BOOTS TO TOQUES.

QUOI ACHETER LES DESIGNERS ABONDENT DANS CETTE VILLE ET VOUS HABILLERONT DES BOTTES À LA TUQUE. Poppy Barley Chelsea Boot at Poppy Barley Bottes Chelsea de Poppy Barley chez Poppy Barley

Edmonton Crest Long-Sleeve at Salgado Fenwick Chandail à manches longues à l’emblème d’Edmonton chez Salgado Fenwick

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Flannel Foxes Toque at TIX Passez la journée dans JOUR le quartier branché Old Strathcona, en commençant par Next Act ou MEAT, des restaurants décontractés où les Edmontoniens se réunissent pour un brunch copieux le dimanche. À un coin de rue se trouve Whyte Avenue, l’une des principales destinations de magasinage de la ville.

Parcourez les 10 îlots et explorez les boutiques locales : Vivid Print pour ses cartes, reproductions et articles cadeaux colorés; Foosh pour ses espadrilles dernier cri et WORKHALL (2) pour ses vêtements pour femmes de conception simple et locale. Vous trouverez les plus beaux objets rétro au Antique Mall d’Old Strathcona : des disques, des livres, des vêtements et des bijoux. Quand vous aurez de l’appétit, goûtez la cuisine japonaise de Dorinku, un endroit animé où les frites épicées Shaka Shaka sont un incontournable. Les oiseaux de nuit iront déguster les cocktails variés au Holy Roller (3). —Breanna Mroczek

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MONTREAL

Walk the cobblestoned streets of this stylish city and discover its mix of hip boutiques, local designers and historical spots.

En vous promenant sur les rues pavées de cette ville élégante, vous découvrirez des boutiques hip, des designers locaux et des lieux historiques.

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Wake up at Hôtel William Gray in Old Montreal; housed in two 18th-century buildings, the hotel seamlessly blends modern and historical design. Walk to Marché Bonsecours (2), a yearround market filled with boutiques selling Québécois and Canadian goods—treat yourself to a French pastry from onsite Café des Arts.

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historical squares Place JacquesCartier and Place d’Armes. Pop into Rooney and browse the selection of streetwear, such as Danish brand Norse Projects. Continue to the Phi Boutique, attached to Phi Centre, and pick up a quirky item from a local brand, such as Le Cartel’s (1) “Just Wear Art” graphic tee. For dinner, try hip Vietnamese restaurant Hà (the red tuna steak is a must-try) (3), then settle into the candlelit interior of Velvet Speakeasy for a cocktail.

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Hop on the Metro like a true Montrealer and head downtown for brunch at café/ boutique Abe & Mary’s—pick up a luxurious candle by Baobab Collection before sitting down and nibbling on avocado toast. Walk to the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts to view the Decorative Arts and Design collection showcasing a range of decor pieces from 1400 to 1900. After, walk to nearby Peel Station (with a

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transfer at Berri-UQAM) and arrive at Mont-Royal Station for an afternoon in Le Plateau Mont-Royal and Mile End. At Artpop Montréal pick up an artistic souvenir, such as a pair of Main and Local’s poutine socks, before heading to Café Melbourne for a flat white. Next, walk to Annex Vintage (4) to stock up on 1990s vintage and browse its selection of design items. End your day with the arugula salad and margherita pizza from stylish diner Pizzaiolle.

Réveillez-vous à l’Hôtel William Gray dans le Vieux-Montréal, qui combine moderne et historique. Allez à pied au marché Bonsecours (2), un marché ouvert à l’année débordant de produits québécois et canadiens; pourquoi ne pas en profiter pour prendre un café et déguster une pâtisserie au Café des Arts? Parcourez ensuite la rue pavée Notre-Dame, et admirez des lieux historiques : place Jacques-Cartier et place d’Armes. Faites un tour chez Rooney pour les vêtements chic, notamment de la marque danoise Norse Projects. Descendez vers la Boutique Phi, au Centre Phi, et choisissez par exemple un t-shirt imprimé « Just Wear Art » de la marque locale Le Cartel (1). Soupez au restaurant vietnamien Hà puis, un cocktail à la main, posez-vous dans la caverne éclairée de chandelles du Velvet Speakeasy.

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THIS CITY IS KNOWN FOR ITS HOME DECOR DESIGNERS AND STYLISH PIECES.

QUOI ACHETER CETTE VILLE EST RECONNUE POUR SES DÉCORATEURS D’INTÉRIEUR ET SES OBJETS DESIGN.

OVOPUR Origin | Wood Base at YUL Designs OVOPUR Origine | Base de bois à YUL Designs

Les Citadines Le Plateau Candle at L’Art des Artisans du Quebec Bougie Le Plateau par Les Citadines à L’Art des Artisans du Québec

Prenez le métro et brunchez chez Abe & Mary’s où vous choisirez une bougie de Baobab Collection avant de grignoter une tartine grillée à l’avocat. Au Musée des beaux-arts, admirez la collection d’arts décoratifs et de design. De la station Peel, rendez-vous à BerriUQAM pour transférer vers la station Mont-Royal et passer l’après-midi sur le Plateau Mont-Royal et dans le MileEnd. Vous trouverez des souvenirs artistiques chez Artpop Montréal, comme une paire de chaussettes Poutine de Main and Local, avant d’aller prendre un Flat White au Café Melbourne. Chez Annex Vintage (4), faites le plein d’articles rétro des années 1990. Finissez par une salade de roquette et une pizza à Pizzaiolle.

— Victoria Lessard

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GETTING THERE WestJet flies to Montreal 16 times a day from Calgary, Toronto, Halifax and one international city.

S’Y RENDRE WestJet dessert Montréal 16 fois par jour au départ de Calgary, Toronto, Halifax et d'une ville internationale.

Menu Folded Vase at jamais assez Vase Menu plié chez jamais assez

rcboisjoli Marble Platter at Lowell MTL. Assiette de marbre de rcboisjoli chez Lowell MTL

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CLARK STREET MERCANTILE clarkstreetmercantile.com • EDITORIAL editorialboutique.com • KOOKA kooka.com • LIBRAIRIE DRAWN & QUARTERLY mtl.drawnandquarterly.com • LIBRAIRIE PARAGRAPHE paragraphbooks.com • LOWELL MTL lowellmtl.ca • MAGUIRE maguireboutique.com • MONASTIRAKI monastiraki.blogspot.com • OTH offthehook.ca • STYLE LABO stylelabo-deco.com

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HALIFAX Tucked away inside this East Coast city’s many historic buildings is a treasure trove of local shops.

Settle into the Westin Nova Scotian, a grande dame railway hotel, just steps from the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market. Fuel up with a farm-fresh breakfast at Norbert’s Good Food and wander the market’s many vendors. Then, head over to Historic Properties on the waterfront to explore its former warehouses that now house boutiques and restaurants—be sure to check out designer Lisa Drader-Murphy’s glam flagship boutique. After authentic Indian cuisine at Rasa (try the chicken biryani), browse Spring Garden Road mainstays John David Shoes and Jennifer’s of Nova Scotia (3) for handicrafts from local artisans.

Next, hone in on Argyle Street and stop by local favourite Biscuit General Store (1) for trendy clothes and gifts. Celebrate your finds at The Bicycle Thief (2) with the lobsterladen linguine all’aragosta and end your satisfying day with a play at renowned Neptune Theatre.

À l’abri dans les bâtiments historiques de la ville se cache un trésor de boutiques locales.

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Set your sights on the hip North End. Weekend brunch legend EDNA is small and often jammed, but the food’s amazing—try the Sweet and Salty, two ricotta pancakes served with bacon, sausage and eggs. Next, shop Agricola Street’s Sattva Boutique for modern clothing from local and national designers, and Penelope’s Boutique, a dream for vintage lovers.

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On Gottingen Street, score funky kitchenware at The Independent Mercantile Co. and killer croissants at LF Bakery. Head back to the waterfront and catch the $2.50, 15-minute ferry to Dartmouth for coffee at beloved café Two If By Sea, and browse giftware hotspots The Trainyard General Store and Kept. Finish your day back in Halifax by watching a live show at music venues such as The Seahorse Tavern or The Carleton.

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Installez-vous au Westin Nova Scotian, un hôtel classe à quelques pas du Seaport Farmers’ Market. Après un déjeuner aux produits de la ferme frais au Norbert’s Good Food, déambulez parmi les étals. Dirigez-vous vers le front de mer pour explorer les anciens entrepôts d’Historic Properties qui abritent maintenant des magasins et des restaurants, sans oublier la boutique

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prestigieuse de Lisa Drader-Murphy.

Après la cuisine indienne authentique de chez Rasa, découvrez les piliers de Spring Garden Road : John David Shoes et Jennifer’s of Nova Scotia (3), où vous trouverez des créations d’artisans locaux. Rue Argyle, ne manquez pas les vêtements et cadeaux tendance de Biscuit General Store (1), un endroit prisé par les résidents. Fêtez vos trouvailles au Bicycle Thief (2) et allez voir une pièce de théâtre au Neptune.

GETTING THERE WestJet flies to Halifax 17 times a day from eight Canadian and two U.S. cities, and one international city.

S’Y RENDRE WestJet dessert Halifax 17 fois par jour au départ de huit villes canadiennes, deux villes américaines et une ville internationale.

WHAT TO BUY

LOCAL BOUTIQUES ARE OVERFLOWING WITH UNIQUE JEWELRY FINDS.

QUOI ACHETER LES BOUTIQUES LOCALES REGORGENT DE BIJOUX UNIQUES.

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Collier de cuivre blanc et poli Seafoam Bar

Radiance Earrings at Amos Pewter

Boucles d’oreille Radiance chez Amos Pewter Rendez-vous dans JOUR le quartier branché du North End. EDNA est un petit resto souvent bondé la fin de semaine à l’heure du brunch, mais la nourriture est délicieuse : essayez le Sweet and Salty, deux crêpes au ricotta servies avec du bacon, des saucisses et des œufs. Magasinez ensuite à Sattva Boutique sur la rue Agricola, où vous trouverez des vêtements contemporains de couturiers locaux et canadiens et à Penelope’s Boutique, le rêve des amateurs de vintage. Sur Gottingen Street, découvrez des accessoires de cuisine originaux à la Independent Mercantile Co. et des croissants succulents à LF Bakery.

Retournez sur le front de mer et prenez le traversier pour 2,50 $ pendant 15 minutes jusqu’à Darmouth, où vous pourrez siroter un café à Two If By Sea et dénicher des cadeaux au Trainyard General Store ou à Kept. Terminez la journée par un spectacle à Halifax, par exemple au Seahorse Tavern ou au Carleton.

—Shelley Cameron-McCarron

PHOTOS: DISCOVER HALIFAX; BISCUIT; JENNIFER'S OF NOVA SCOTIA; CHERAKEE PHOTOGRAPHY

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DULY NOTED dulynoted.ca • EAST COAST LIFESTYLE eastcoastlifestyle.com • INKWELL MODERN HANDMADE BOUTIQUE & LETTERPRESS inkwellboutique.ca • MADE IN THE MARITIMES ARTISAN BOUTIQUE madeinthemaritimes.com • MAKENEW makenewcollections.com • NOVASCOTIAN CRYSTAL novascotiancrystal.com • RCHMND rchmndshop.com/store • ROUSSEAU CHOCOLATIER rousseauchocolatier.ca • SWEET PEA BOUTIQUE sweetpeahalifax.com WILDFLOWER CLOTHING wildflowerclothing.com

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Your Hawai‘i, your way.

Vos vacances à Hawai‘i, à votre goût.

Aston Kaanapali Shores, Maui, Hawai‘i

Hawai‘i, just as you imagined.

Hawai‘i, comme vous l’avez toujours imaginé.

O‘ahu, Maui, Kaua‘i or the Island of Hawai‘i*, WestJet Vacations offers over 20 properties presented by Aqua-Aston Hospitality, the leading provider of personalized vacation experiences.

Full service resorts, stylish hotels, condominium resorts and comfortable budget properties, Aqua-Aston offers choices to suit any lifestyle, taste or budget. The success of your vacation is top priority to assure the satisfaction of guests from around the globe.

Que ce soit pour visiter O‘ahu, Maui, Kaua‘i ou l’île d’Hawai‘i *, Vacances WestJet propose plus de 20 propriétés présentées par Aqua-Aston Hospitality, le grand fournisseur en expériences personnalisées pour tout ce qui a trait aux vacances. Des complexes hôteliers à service complet, des hôtels élégants, des complexes de condominiums et des établissements confortables et économiques; Aqua-Aston offre de l’hébergement pour convenir à tous les modes de vie, à tous les goûts et à tous les budgets. Sa principale priorité est de vous offrir des vacances réussies afin d’assurer la satisfaction des invités partout dans le monde.

Book your perfect Hawai‘i vacation today at westjetvacations.com or call your travel agent.

Réservez votre forfait vacances idéal à Hawai‘i aujourd’hui à vacanceswestjet.com ou en contactant votre agent de voyages.

*Seasonal start and end dates apply. * Des dates de services saisonniers s’appliquent.

CHOOSE HER

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CHOISISSEZ L’AVENTURE D’UNE HÉROÏNE

or years, sometimes generations,

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comment on peut vivre leur histoire.

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E LIZ AB E TH B ENNET

ORG UE IL E T P R ÉJUGÉS HER STORY

SON HISTOIRE

In Jane Austen’s novel, Elizabeth is the second oldest of the five Bennet sisters and is regarded as the most endearing of the author’s heroines. Pushed to seek a prosperous match, she wishes to marry for love.

After meeting wealthy Fitzwilliam Darcy, they must both overcome their respective pride (of self-respect and rank) and prejudice (against his snobbery and her inferior standing) to fall in love and get married.

Dans le roman de Jane Austen, Elizabeth est la deuxième des cinq sœurs Bennet et est considérée comme la plus attachante des héroïnes de l’auteure. Poussée à conclure une union profitable, elle veut se marier par amour. Après avoir rencontré le riche Fitzwilliam Darcy, ils doivent tous deux surmonter leur orgueil (respect de soi et rang, respectivement) et leurs préjugés (son snobisme à lui et sa classe à elle), pour tomber amoureux et se marier.

WHERE TO GO: BATH, ENGLAND Although Austen only lived in Bath from 1801 to 1806, the honey-coloured spa town in southwest England has become synonymous with her. Follow the writer’s footsteps from her former house at No. 4 Sydney Place to the famous Roman Baths, where the author’s brother, Edward, may have “took the waters.” Drop into the Jane Austen Centre for a snapshot of Regency-era Bath, and twirl in an Empire waist dress before indulging in afternoon tea. Meet your own Mr. Darcy during the annual Regency Costumed Summer Ball in June, or promenade in period attire at the Jane Austen Festival in September 2019. Don’t leave without strolling past the places that inspired Austen—a keen walker— such as the public gardens.

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POURQUOI NOUS L’AIMONS : « Elizabeth montre ses forces et ses faiblesses, dit Anne Hughes, guide du Jane Austen Centre à Bath, en Angleterre. Elle vit des situations familiales stressantes, mais elle s’épanouit, elle protège ses sœurs autant qu’elle peut et elle a une personnalité ardente, riche et fougueuse qui nous donne l’impression que nous pouvons aussi être nousmêmes. Elle est stimulante. » OÙ ALLER : BATH, ANGLETERRE Bien qu'Austen ait vécu à Bath seulement de 1801 à 1806, la ville d’eaux couleur miel du sud-ouest de l’Angleterre lui est associée. Suivez ses pas, de son ancienne demeure sise au 4, Sydney Place aux bains romains où son frère, Edward, « prenait les eaux ». Passez au Jane Austen Centre pour une photo de Bath d’époque Regency, et virevoltez dans une robe taille empire avant de prendre le thé. Rencontrez votre propre M. Darcy durant le bal costumé Regency tenu chaque année en juin, ou déambulez en costume d’époque durant le festival Jane Austen en septembre. Ne partez pas sans voir à pied les endroits qui ont inspiré Austen, une fervente de la marche, comme les jardins publics.

—Wibke Carter

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WHY WE LOVE HER: “Elizabeth displays her strengths and weaknesses,” says Anne Hughes, a guide at the Jane Austen Centre in Bath, England.

“She experiences stressful familial situations, yet she thrives, she protects her sisters as far as she is able to and she has a fiery, rich and excitable personality that makes us feel that we can be our true selves, too.

She is empowering.”

more HEROINES to discover D'AUTRES HÉROÏNES À DÉCOUVRIR

1 ARYA STARK Dream of the day you can read the next book in George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Fire and Ice series while you take the Game of Thrones Tours’ Dublin Winterfell Locations Trek.

Rêvez du jour où vous pourrez lire le prochain tome de la série Le Trône de fer de George R.R. Martin en faisant l’excursion Dublin Winterfell Locations Trek de Game of Thrones Tours.

2 HERMIONE GRANGER Celebrate your favourite witch by visiting Warner Bros. Studio Tour London to see the sets where J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter character was brought to life on film.

Rendez hommage à votre sorcière préférée en visitant Warner Bros.

Studio Tour London pour voir les lieux de tournage qui ont fait vivre le personnage des livres de Harry Potter de J.K. Rowling.

3 CLAIRE FRASER Visit Scotland’s self-guided 12 Day Outlander Itinerary celebrates Diana Gabaldon’s book series and the television show.

GETTING THERE WestJet flies to London, England, 10 times a week from Toronto and Calgary.

S’Y RENDRE WestJet dessert Londres 10 fois par semaine au départ de Toronto et de Calgary.

Suivez l’itinéraire autoguidé 12 Day Outlander en Écosse si vous êtes amateur des livres de Diana Gabaldon et de la série télévisée.

—Victoria Lessard

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L E S Q U A TRE FILLE S DU DOCTEUR MARCH HER STORY

SON HISTOIRE

Jo, Louisa May Alcott’s feisty lead character, is the second eldest of four daughters growing up in New England in the mid-19th century.

She dreams of being a writer and of breaking free from stifling societal dictates.

Jo, le personnage principal de Louisa May Alcott, est la deuxième de quatre filles qui grandissent en Nouvelle-Angleterre au milieu du 19e siècle.

Elle rêve d’écrire et de se libérer du carcan étouffant des conventions sociales.

WHY WE LOVE HER: For 150 years, Little Women, one of the first young adult fiction novels in the United States, has never been out of print. That’s largely thanks to Jo, a proto-feminist and restless teenage rebel; a flawed, complex, conflicted character whose fearlessness remains inspiring. “I want to do something splendid before I go into my castle—something heroic or wonderful that won’t be forgotten after I’m dead,” says Jo.

POURQUOI NOUS L’AIMONS : Les Quatre Filles du docteur March, peut-être le premier roman pour jeunes adultes aux États-Unis, n’a jamais été épuisé depuis 150 ans. C’est en grande partie grâce à Jo, protoféministe et ado agitée et rebelle; un personnage complexe et tourmenté au courage inspirant. « Je veux faire quelque chose de splendide avant d'aller dans mon château, quelque chose d'héroïque ou de merveilleux qui ne soit pas oublié après ma mort », dit Jo.

Two more DEUX AUTRES 1 ELOISE Fans of Kay Thompson’s Eloise series will

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OÙ ALLER : CONCORD, MASS. Alcott a basé ses personnages sur sa famille, ses amis et ses expériences, et choisi la demeure familiale, Orchard House, pour y situer son roman. On entre dans le monde de Louisa et Jo quand on pénètre dans cette maison à clin imposante de style fédéral, en périphérie de Concord, une ville encore bucolique.

Remarquablement préservés, les meubles mêmes de la famille aident à faire vivre l’histoire.

Dans la chambre de Jo, le simple bureau où Alcott a écrit le roman est humble et minuscule.

Comme dans le livre, c’est dans la salle à manger et le salon adjacent que les filles montaient des pièces de théâtre complexes. « Ce lieu était leur scène, dit Jan Turnquist, directeur général d’Orchard House. Les gens réagissent intensément quand ils visitent les lieux. J’ai entendu certaines personnes décrire l’endroit comme un lieu de paix. » —Linda Laban

adore the Eloise Afternoon Tea in The Plaza Hotel New York, a homage to the hotel’s fictional resident wild child.

Les amateurs de la série de Kay Thompson raffoleront du Eloise Afternoon Tea à l’hôtel Plaza de New York, en l’honneur de l’enfant fictive qui y habitait.

2 JUNE The TV adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale is filmed at locations around Toronto, including Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada and Fairmont Royal York.

La servante écarlate de Margaret Atwood est filmée à divers endroits de Toronto, comme le métro, le Ripley's Aquarium of Canada et l’hôtel Fairmont Royal York.

—Victoria Lessard

ILLUSTRATION BY CAROLINE TOMLINSON. PHOTO: ÁRPÁD BENEDEK/ISTOCK

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Après le massacre de sa famille et la départ des survivants, Karana, l’héroïne de 12 ans du livre de Scott O’Dell, doit survivre seule sur une île au large des côtes de la Californie.

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pour survive seule », affirme John Johnson du musée d’histoire naturelle de Santa Barbara.

OÙ ALLER : COMTÉ DE SANTA BARBARA, EN CALIFORNIE De nombreux monuments rendent hommage à Juana Maria, notamment une stèle près de sa tombe du Old Mission Santa Barbara et une exposition au musée d’histoire naturelle. Visitez le parc national Channel Islands dans le même archipel que l’île San Nicolas (interdite d’accès). Les vues, la faune et les lieux n’ont pas beaucoup changé depuis le séjour de Juana Maria et, qui sait, vous y sentirez peut-être son fort esprit de survie. —Matt Kettmann WESTJET.COM | NOVEMBER 2018

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the past RÉCIT DU PASSÉ

Hundreds of archaeological sites have been discovered in Belize, but with half this small country covered by dense, tropical rainforests, there are secrets still to be unearthed.

On a découvert des centaines de sites archéologiques au Bélize, mais ce petit pays couvert de denses forêts pluviales tropicales recèle encore des secrets.

BY | PAR DIANE BOLT

DIGGING BELIZE FOUILLES AU BÉLIZE

r. Jaime Awe embarked on his very first archaeological expedition in the late 1960s. Ten-year-old Awe set off with his older brothers to explore the ancient mounds behind the family home in the town of San Ignacio, Belize. Armed with a couple of old machetes, the brothers hacked their way through the Cayo District’s jungle and began to dig one of the mounds.

In a couple of hours, the backyard archaeologists had unearthed a cache of Maya artifacts: ancient fragments of pottery and obsidian blades, and pieces of a mano and metate—a grinding stone, similar to a pestle and mortar, still used today for grinding corn and cocoa beans.

Awe’s experience uncovering more than 1,500-year-old remnants of Maya civilization spurred a lifelong curiosity and appreciation for the history and culture of the community that once inhabited the land in and around his hometown.

It is estimated more than a

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million Mayas—made up of the Yucatec Maya from Yucatán, Mexico, the Mopan from Guatemala’s Petén area, and the Kekchi from Guatemala’s Verapaz region—once occupied the region now known as Belize.

In excess of 600 Maya sites have been identified across this small country bordered on the north by the Yucatán Peninsula and flanked

by Guatemala to the west and the Caribbean Sea to the east.

“These sites are symbols of our national identity,” says Awe, who received his PhD in archaeology after studying in England. During a career spanning more than 30 years, he has uncovered some of Belize’s most-prized national treasures and is considered a leading authority on Maya culture in the region.

“People here are proud of the fact that the first Belizeans developed this incredible civilization that formulated and advanced agriculture, astronomy, mathematics and language. We want to share this with the rest of the world,” he says.

r Jaime Awe participa à sa première expédition archéologique à la fin des années 1960, à l’âge de 10 ans. Il partit avec ses frères explorer les anciennes buttes derrière leur maison dans la petite ville de San Ignacio. Munis de vieilles machettes, ils se frayèrent un chemin dans la jungle du district Cayo et commencèrent à creuser un des monticules.

En quelques heures, les archéologues en herbe avaient mis au jour des artefacts mayas : des fragments de poterie, des lames en obsidienne et des morceaux de mano et métate, des pierres pour moudre ressemblant au pilon et au mortier et encore utilisée pour moudre le maïs ainsi que les fèves de cacao.

La découverte de vestiges de la civilisation maya remontant à plus de 1 500 ans fit naître chez Awe une curiosité et un intérêt inépuisables pour l’histoire et la culture de la communauté qui vécut autrefois dans la région de sa ville natale.

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de Mayas – des Mayas yucatèques du Yucatán, au Mexique, des Mayas mopans de la région de Petén au Guatemala et des Kekchis de la région de Verapaz au Guatemala – occupaient le territoire qui est maintenant le Bélize. Plus de 600 sites mayas ont été identifiés dans ce petit pays bordé au nord par la péninsule mexicaine du Yucatán, à l’ouest par le Guatemala et à l’est par la mer des Caraïbes. « Ces sites sont des symboles de notre identité nationale », affirme Awe, qui a obtenu son doctorat en archéologie après avoir fait des études en Angleterre. Durant une carrière s'étendant sur plus de 30 ans, il a découvert certains des trésors les plus précieux du Bélize et est considéré comme une autorité en matière de culture maya dans la région. « Les gens d’ici sont fiers du fait que les premiers Béliziens ont développé cette incroyable civilisation qui a établi et fait progresser l’agriculture, l’astronomie, les mathématiques et la langue. Nous voulons partager cela avec le reste du monde. » WESTJET.COM | NOVEMBER 2018

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The East Ball Court (above) at Cahal Pech.

Le terrain de jeu de balle (ci-dessus) à Cahal Pech.

The site has a maze-like feel (right), with narrow passageways and stairs that lead to tree-filled plazas.

Le site donne l'impression d'un labyrinthe (à droite), avec des passages et des escaliers étroits donnant sur des places remplies d'arbres.

Steps (centre) lead down to one of Cahal Pech’s eight plazas.

Des marches (au centre) mènent à l'une des huit places de Cahal Pech.

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he ancient ball court in the western end of the ruins of Cahal Pech is a hive of activity as people shovel earth into buckets. The contents are tipped onto large, flat sieves—hung between trees— which are shaken back and forth to separate the fine earth from any archaeological remains. Some buckets come up empty, while others reveal potsherds (pieces of pottery), obsidian fragments or jute—the skinny, coiled shells of freshwater snails the Maya considered a delicacy.

Meaning Place of the Ticks, Cahal Pech began as a small village more than 3,000 years ago

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and is one of Belize’s oldest sites.

This collection of structures, set on a steep hill overlooking San Ignacio and the Macal River, was once home to an elite Maya family.

It was first discovered in the 1950s but did not begin to take shape until Awe began excavating the site in 1988. To date, 34 structures, including temples, administration buildings and palaces—many were erected on top of previous structures—have been uncovered and conserved at the centre of Cahal Pech.

“Our team could work here for generations and we’d still be discovering new things,” says Awe, who divides his time between work as the co-director of the

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Belize Valley Archaeological Reconnaissance Project (BVAR) and as an associate professor of anthropology at Northern Arizona University in the U.S. As the day unfolds, the team is still hard at work at Cahal Pech, where sections of the site have been staked into grids and marked with brightly coloured string. BVAR archaeologists work alongside a team of students to carefully peel back the layers of earth to uncover the small ceremonial ball court.

“Cahal Pech isn’t all that huge and we’ve concentrated on it for 31 years, but there’s still more to uncover,” says Awe. “There’s always next year.”

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’ancien terrain de jeu de balle à l’extrémité ouest des ruines de Cahal Pech bourdonne d’activité. On remplit des seaux de terre et on renverse ensuite le contenu sur de grands tamis plats suspendus entre les arbres, puis on agite les tamis pour séparer la terre fine de tout vestige archéologique.

Certains lots ne produisent rien, tandis que d’autres révèlent des tessons (fragments de poterie), des morceaux d’obsidienne ou de minces coquilles d’escargots d’eau douce considérés par les Mayas comme un mets délicat.

Cahal Pech, qui signifie « lieu des tiques », était un petit village

The view (above) while climbing to the top of El Castillo.

La vue (ci-dessus) quand on monte au sommet d'El Castillo.

Awe (left) inspects the contents of an excavated pit in Xunantunich.

Awe (à gauche) inspecte le contenu d’une fosse à Xunantunich.

“Our team could work here for generations and we’d still be discovering new things.” « NOTRE ÉQUIPE POURRAIT TRAVAILLER ICI PENDANT DES GÉNÉRATIONS ET NOUS FERIONS ENCORE DES DÉCOUVERTES. »

PHOTOS: DIANE BOLT

—JAIME AWE

il y a plus de 3 000 ans et c’est l’un des plus anciens sites du Bélize.

Une riche famille maya habitait cet ensemble de structures, sur une colline surplombant San Ignacio et la rivière Macal.

Découvert dans les années 1950, il a commencé à prendre forme quand Awe a entrepris des fouilles en 1988. On a dévoilé à ce jour 34 structures, notamment des temples, des bâtiments d’administration et des palais, dont tout nombre avaient été érigés sur d’autres structures. On les conserve au centre de Cahal Pech. « Notre équipe pourrait travailler ici pendant des générations et nous ferions encore des découvertes », affirme Awe, qui partage son temps

entre ses postes de codirecteur du projet Belize Valley Archaeological Reconnaissance et de professeur agrégé d’anthropologie à l’Université Northern Arizona.

Au fil de la journée, l’équipe continue de travailler dur à Cahal Pech, où on a procédé au quadrillage de sections indiquées par de la ficelle de couleur vive.

Les archéologues œuvrent côte à côte avec des étudiants pour retirer soigneusement les couches de sol et mettre au jour le petit court de jeu de balle de cérémonie. « Cahal Pech n’est pas si grand et nous y travaillons continuellement depuis 31 ans, mais il reste des choses à découvrir, dit Awe. On continuera l’an prochain. »

Xunantunich

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unantunich, meaning Stone Lady, is a 30-minute drive southeast of San Ignacio and, like Cahal Pech, work to uncover more of this ruined city continues.

To view the entire site—and neighbouring Guatemala—it is a steep but worthwhile climb up the steps of El Castillo, which, at 130 feet, is the second tallest Maya ruin in the country. At the top, you’ll be able to see the ruined city through the eyes of the elite Maya family that once occupied this imposing stone pyramid.

After you carefully descend, explore the rest of the site, including a burial chamber Awe

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unantunich, qui signifie « dame de pierre », est à 30 minutes en voiture de San Ignacio et, comme à Cahal Pech, les travaux se poursuivent pour mettre au jour les vestiges de cette ville. Pour voir tout le site, et apercevoir le Guatemala, il faut grimper les marches d’El Castillo, la deuxième plus haute ruine maya du pays (40 mètres). Du sommet, on admirer les ruines de la ville à travers le regard de la famille maya qui occupait cette imposante pyramide de pierre.

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“Nature always wins.”

« LA NATURE GAGNE TOUJOURS. »

uncovered in 2016, which has now been expertly conserved.

Despite previous excavations of Xunantunich by other archaeologists, this chamber had somehow remained undiscovered.

Awe’s colleagues often joke he has a golden trowel, as he seems to have a sixth sense for knowing exactly where to dig.

Now fully excavated, this burial tomb is partially covered with a piece of corrugated Plexiglas fitted over the top, but there is still enough room to crouch down and peer inside. New plant life has quickly begun to take root since the site was first excavated.

“Nature always wins,” says Awe. Two hieroglyphic monuments, gifted to Xunantunich’s Maya elite rulers as war booty, were discovered on each side of the staircase of the tomb. Fibreglass replicas of these monuments, also known as Panels Three and Four, sit in their place, as the originals are now housed in the site’s museum and visitors’ centre.

Awe has already moved on to his next project at the site; a structure that, when compared to the rest in this ruined city, is an anomaly. Unlike Cahal Pech, evidence points to Xunantunich being a more recent Maya city, as many of the buildings only have one or two phases. However, Awe’s golden trowel has again led him to uncover a building that is actually stacked on three earlier structures, all of which predate Xunantunich’s other structures.

“Luck has nothing to do with it,” says Awe. “I dig where everyone should dig.”

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conserver. En dépit d’anciennes fouilles menées à Xunantunich par d’autres archéologues, ce site était en quelque sorte demeuré caché.

Les collègues d’Awe disent souvent en blaguant que sa truelle porte bonheur comme il semble avoir un sixième sens quand il s’agit de savoir où creuser.

Entièrement mise au jour, cette tombe est complètement recouverte d’une plaque de plexiglas, mais on peut s’accroupir pour jeter un coup d’œil à l’intérieur. La nouvelle végétation a vite pris racine depuis que le site a surgi. « La nature gagne toujours », fait remarquer Awe. Deux monuments hiéroglyphiques, offerts à l’élite dirigeante de Xunantunich comme butin de guerre, ont été découverts de chaque côté de l’escalier de la tombe. On les a remplacés par des répliques en fibre de verre, également appelées Panneaux trois et quatre; les originaux se trouvent au musée et centre d’accueil du site.

Awe est déjà passé à son projet suivant, une anomalie par rapport au reste des ruines de cette ville.

Contrairement à Cahal Pech, les traces indiquent que Xunantunich est une cité maya plus récente, car de nombreux bâtiments ne comportent qu’une ou deux phases. De nouveau, grâce à sa truelle « magique », Awe a toutefois découvert un bâtiment qui repose en fait sur trois structures plus anciennes, toutes antérieures aux autres structures de Xunantunich. « La chance ne joue aucun rôle, affirme Awe. Je creuse là où il faut creuser. »

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Awe (top) at the burial chamber uncovered at Xunantunich in 2016.

Awe (en haut) à la chambre funéraire découverte à Xunantunich en 2016.

Work (middle) continues at Ball Court Two discovered in Xunantunich.

Les fouilles (au milieu) se poursuivent au court de jeu de balle découverte à Xunantunich.

Awe (right) with one of the original panels he discovered in 2016.

Awe (à droite) avec l'une des panneaux qu'il a découverts en 2016.

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ACTUN TUNICHIL MUKNAL Southeast of San Ignacio, Actun Tunichil Muknal—the Cave of the Stone Sepulchre—is accessed after a 45-minute hike through the jungle and a swim across a deep pool to the cave’s entrance. Once inside, it’s an hour-long trek to the main chamber, which is filled with artifacts and skeletons—most notably the thousand-year-old remains of the Crystal Maiden.

CARACOL Two and a half hours from San Ignacio—up dirt roads and through villages—are the ruins of Caracol. The city boasts more than 35,000 buildings, including Belize’s tallest. More than 140-ft high, Caana (sky palace) is similar to some of Belize’s other pyramids in that it has 13 doorways. In Maya mythology, 13 represents the number of levels in heaven.

POOK’S HILL Located at the foothills of the Maya Mountains in the Roaring Creek Valley of central Belize, Pook’s Hill is a private reserve set on 300 acres. At the heart of the property lies the remains of a small Maya settlement, known as a plazuela (Spanish for a small plaza.) The site includes a temple, feasting hall, residential structures and a rare domed sweat house.

LAMANAI Lamanai is considered to be the longest continually occupied site in Mesoamerica, having only been abandoned roughly 200 years ago.

Instead of being built around a main plaza like other Maya cities, Lamanai has no main square and instead follows the bank of the New River. So far, only five per cent of the city has been uncovered by archaeologists.

Pour voir Actun Tunichil Muknal, la grotte du sépulcre de pierre, au sud-est de San Ignacio, il faut marcher dans la jungle pendant 45 minutes et traverser à la nage un bassin profond. On doit ensuite marcher de nouveau pendant une heure jusqu’à la chambre principale, remplie d’artefacts et de squelettes, en particulier les vestiges millénaires de la jeune fille de cristal.

On doit parcourir des chemins de terre et traverser de petits villages pour voir Caracol, à deux heures et demie en voiture de San Ignacio.

La ville compte plus de 35 000 bâtiments, dont le plus haut du Bélize (plus de 42 m). Caana, ou palais du ciel, ressemble à certaines des autres pyramides du Bélize, car il comporte 13 entrées; le chiffre 13 représente le nombre de niveaux au ciel dans la mythologie maya.

Située dans les contreforts des monts Maya dans la vallée Roaring Creek au centre du Bélize, Pook’s Hill est une réserve privée de 300 acres. Au cœur de la propriété se trouvent les vestiges d’un petit peuplement maya appelé plazuela (qui signifie petite place en espagnol). Le site comprend un temple, une salle de fêtes, des structures d’habitation et une rare étuve à coupole.

Lamanai est considéré comme le site ayant été occupé sans interruption le plus longtemps en Méso-Amérique, comme il a été abandonné il y a seulement environ 200 ans. Au lieu d’être bâtie autour d’une place centrale comme les autres villes mayas, Lamanai suit plutôt la berge de la rivière New. Seuls cinq pour cent de la ville ont été mis au jour jusqu’à maintenant.

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A bird might fly over an abandoned building and drop a seed, causing a tree to grow. Later, a hurricane may rip the tree out of the ground and wreck the top of the structure. “When working on an excavation site you go from the bottom up; from the known to the unknown,” says Awe, who adds the bottom is usually in better shape. “If you see a stone with a nice face, you follow that face because, usually, it’s part of a wall. If you find two stones in a row, it’s generally not accidental and if you find three then you’re sure.”

Un oiseau peut survoler un bâtiment abandonné et échapper une graine, qui fait pousser un arbre. Un ouragan peut arracher l’arbre et démolir la partie supérieure de la structure. « Lorsqu’on travaille sur un chantier de fouille, on procède de bas en haut, du connu vers l’inconnu, explique Awe, qui ajoute que le bas est généralement en meilleur état. Si on voit une pierre à jolie face, on la suit parce qu’elle fait habituellement partie d’un mur. Si on trouve deux pierres en rang, ce n’est en général pas par hasard, et si on en trouve trois, on est sûr. »

Archaeologists decide where to excavate after conducting a field survey and gathering information about the location.

Les archéologues décident où fouiller après avoir étudié le terrain et recueilli de l’information au sujet du site.

Prior to excavating, archaeologists draw a base map of the site. As they excavate, areas where evidence of human activity are discovered are added to the map.

Ils dessinent une carte de base du site avant de creuser. Au fur et à mesure qu’ils fouillent, ils y ajoutent les zones de mise au jour de preuves d’activité humaine.

Individual layers of earth are removed, and the earth is screened for artifacts.

On retire les couches de sol et on tamise la terre pour y repérer les artefacts.

Archaeologists excavating an area will sometimes backfill any holes and often throw in a modernday object to mark the depth they dug to. Future archaeologists will then know there was a previous dig at that location.

DNA analysis is an important process. It recently proved valuable when Maya remains found in the tomb discovered by Awe in 2016 were tested and revealed that the occupant of the tomb was female and not male as originally thought.

L’analyse d’ADN est un procédé qui s’est récemment avéré précieux; on a testé les vestiges de la tombe découverte par Awe en 2016 et on a appris que la personne qui s'y trouvait était une femme et non pas un homme comme on pensait.

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Les archéologues qui fouillent une zone remplissent parfois les trous et y jettent souvent un objet moderne pour indiquer la profondeur atteinte. D’autres archéologues sauront ainsi plus tard qu’une fouille a eu lieu.

Artifacts are grouped together by type: ceramic, stone, organic artifacts (cloth and leather), bone, shell and seeds.

Les artefacts sont regroupés par type : céramique, pierre, matières organiques (tissu et cuir), os, coquilles et graines.

Finds are dated, photographed, catalogued and are often displayed, with replicas sometimes placed at the original site.

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The capital of Florida is harvesting from the sea and the land to create amazing dishes steeped in culture.

he kind of Cuban fare your wise abuela (grandmother) used to make still holds Miami in its loving, sofrito-scented grasp.

But now, in addition to the perfectly executed croquetas you’ve come to expect, Peruvian tiraditos (raw fish) and Venezuelan arepas also dominate the dining scene. Meanwhile, chefs greet fishermen at their back doors, grow their own gardens, and forage tropical fruit from their neighbours to create new and noteworthy dishes.

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BY JEREMY FORD Technique is not everything at this South Beach establishment, a partnership between chef Jeremy Ford and Grove Bay Hospitality Group, but every dish includes Ford’s handson expertise. He brings to Stubborn Seed a palate for concentrated flavours, a nose for superior local supplies and an eye for beauty. The resulting dishes are created with somewhat simple ingredients—such as Warm Celery Root with crackling maitake, creamy mustard, topped with herbs and blossoms—but are complex in presentation and texture.

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THE SPILLOVER While plenty of restaurants in Miami serve regional, sustainable fish, no one does it quite like The Spillover, where dishes are complemented by ciders, meads and craft cocktails. Located in Coconut Grove, this is one of restaurateur Matt “Kush” Kuscher’s places.

Kuscher likes to keep the vibe in his restaurants—Kush, Vicky’s Place, LoKal and Stephens Delicatessen est.

1954—casual, so no need to dress up to enjoy his jambalaya cooked with locally caught grouper and sausage from artisanal maker Proper Sausages. For a sweet experience, pair a flight of mead with several courses, starting with the Florida fish dip, which has a sweet and smoky flavour, and ending with Kuscher’s mom’s guava bread pudding.

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BREAKFAST Wynwood’s Zak the Baker supplies Miami’s finest restaurants with artisanal bread. You can also enjoy it at the source by ordering one of three toasted options at the café: cream and lox, avocado and feta or beet and feta.

LUNCH Doggi’s Arepa Bar, in the Upper Eastside’s MiMo District, is a hearty Venezuelan way to fill up. Enjoy South American street food at its finest such as shredded chicken or beef arepas with a side of tequeños—cheese in fried dough.

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FOR COCKTAILS For unique cocktails, such as the gin-based Hey You Guys!, Upper East Side locals gather at The Anderson, sibling to Broken Shaker, located at the Freehand Miami Hotel on Miami Beach.

CONFECTIONS SURE TO SATISFY ALL YOUR SUGARY CRAVINGS It’s Napoleons, fruit tarts and croissants all day and into the night at Café Crème’s two locations, one in Upper Buena Vista—just north of the Design District—and one in North Miami. For Cuban pastelitos (pastries) filled with tangy guava paste or savoury empanadas, head to Little Havana, where Pastelmania lives up to its hype. While you’re there, visit Guayaba y Chocolate to see why founder and chocolatier Alejandra Bigai chooses to work with Venezuelan single origin cacao. Her beautifully patterned, colourful bonbons feature tropically inspired fillings that range from mango to café con leche. —Jen Karetnick

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FOR WINE Sit in the courtyard at Lagniappe, a Big Easy-inspired wine bar, and sip your favourite vintage. Enjoy the cheeses and charcuterie selection while listening to live music every evening.

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DINNER Regional fish meets Southern cooking at Stiltsville Fish Bar in South Beach. Try dishes such as Buffalo fish “wings” with chililime hot sauce and sweet corn spoon bread with the butterpoached lobster.

FOR BREWS Craft beer drinkers head to Wynwood’s Concrete Beach Brewery, which offers a rotating selection of beers—including small-batch suds—on tap and by the keg, growler, can or bottle.

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amed after the island sunset, the award-winning Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa is an oasis of cool on Grand Cayman’s famous Seven Mile Beach in West Bay. The openair design, sumptuous rooms and gorgeous views reflect its intention to impress. But, the resort’s restaurants also happen to be at the forefront of the island’s dining scene in a country well-noted for its amazing food.

“From the initial opening [in November 2016], our intent was to create innovative and approachable, world-class food,” says the resort’s executive chef Massimo De Francesca. “We like to call it ‘luxury without the attitude’.”

Born and raised in Toronto, De Francesca trained at George Brown College and honed his skills in Italy, Canada, the United States and the Caribbean, before joining the Kimpton family in 2008. He says his classic culinary style is heavily influenced by all the travelling he has done.

“I hit as many restaurants, food markets and shops as possible,” he says. “I’m always thinking of new dishes and experimenting with new items to inspire my teams and challenge them to stay ahead of the curve.”

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Massimo De Francesca The Grand Cayman chef is eating up island life at the Kimpton Seafire. informed by his experiences with local vendors, farmers and fishermen, whom he credits for teaching him all about island ingredients and techniques—such as how to prepare wahoo crudo, an uncooked fish dish, and local stews.

These interactions have allowed him to offer authentic Cayman flavours: fresh and uncomplicated.

De Francesca is also grateful for the abundance of fresh seafood and island produce.

“Caymanian cuisine is all about fresh, flavour and family,” he says.

It is also multicultural, influenced by the more than 100 different nationalities represented on the islands. “There are many great restaurants to explore here—fine

dining, small beachside shacks and great vegan spots, too.”

The same something-foreveryone perspective extends throughout the Seafire. Each of the resort’s three restaurants has a distinct feel.

Ave is the main room, open and airy, delivering coastal Mediterranean dishes with a Caribbean flare, such as crispy octopus with a fennel salad and grilled swordfish with an eggplant purée.

In the middle of Ave, sits Avecita—a restaurant within a restaurant.

It’s a semi-private space with large communal tables seating 30 for dinner only, and serving woodfired Spanish tapas-inspired dishes with Spanish wines. Avecita also features a 10-seat chef’s tasting bar presenting a five-course meal every night. It is one of the most coveted reservations in town. Diners belly up to delicacies such as avocado with almonds and caviar, morel mushrooms with scallops, and wood-fired fish and steak.

Serving up elevated Mexican street-style food, Coccoloba is an open-air beachside restaurant, famous for its impeccably fresh ceviche, but just as renowned for its impressive view.

“It’s the perfect place to have a late lunch, relax, and stay for the real show—the Cayman sunset,” says De Francesca.

—Doug Wallace

CHEF DE FRANCESCA’S CAYMAN HOTSPOTS SEAFOOD “Heritage Kitchen is great for local fried fish and escovitch, [it is] a little rustic gem.”

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SPICE “Singh’s Roti Shop serves authentic West Indian food, including the best roti.”

STEAK “Named after our famous beach, Seven at The RitzCarlton, Grand Cayman grills incredible steaks.”

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“America was built on cider,” says Chris Haworth, co-owner and cider-maker at West Avenue Cider House in Freelton, Ont. Not only would farmers pay their labourers partly in cider, he says, but in colonial times the fermented beverage was considered safer to drink than water. Prohibition effectively killed cider on the continent—entire orchards were torn down to keep the citizens dry—and it wasn’t until 2010 that the boozy apple bevvy started making a comeback. “All these orchards are being put back in and cider’s having its [second] heyday,” says Haworth.

Indeed, in the apple-growing regions of Canada and the United States—from B.C. to Nova Scotia and south to Texas—cider is fast becoming a craft darling. It’s gluten-free, steeped in history and occupies a comfortable niche as a gateway between beer and wine. Plus, it’s delicious. For these reasons, Haworth, a cider-loving Brit with a chef’s background, saw an opportunity to turn Ontario apples into a liquid every adult could love.

In 2012, after four years of research and recipe testing, Haworth and his wife, Amy Robson, opened their cider house in Freelton (a community in Hamilton) located between Toronto and the Niagara wine region.

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casual tasting room offers 15 different kinds of cider on tap and in bottles, from a traditional cider made with 100 per cent Ontario heritage apples, to a Spanish-style sour cider. “Cider has many styles and, as with craft beer, there’s a lot of experimentation going on,” says Haworth.

Many makers are barrel-aging their ciders, adding seasonal or tropical fruits and dry-hopping them for a deeper, more sophisticated flavour. Others are turning late-harvest apples into rich ice ciders by freezing the apples prior to fermentation, similar to the process of ice wine. “There are no limits, really,” says Haworth.

He sees the drink’s future playing out like wine, with makers striving to produce single-varietal ciders or creating the perfect blend—à la Bordeaux—using heirloom apples. “What I want to give customers is [a single] apple variety, or a perfect blend of [different] apples,” Hayworth says. “That to me is the Holy Grail.” —Lisa Kadane

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TOURTIÈRE Serves six to eight INGREDIENTS 4 lbs (2 kg) pork, beef and chicken, cubed 2 large onions, chopped 12 garlic cloves Salt and pepper, to taste 2-3 sprigs of fresh thyme White wine, to taste 2 medium russet or Yukon gold potatoes, cubed (about 1 lb) Pastry for a single crust pie 1 egg, beaten

A slice of tradition In Quebec, the tourtière—a savoury meat pie—is a staple of winter celebrations.

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Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a bowl, toss the meat, onions, garlic, spices and splash of white wine.

Place mixture in a deep pie plate or shallow pot with the potatoes.

Tip 1: You do not need to use beef, pork or chicken. Cyr makes his tourtière with a more elaborate blend of game meat, such as deer and wild boar.

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Roll out the pastry dough slightly larger than the top of the baking dish, cover the pie (brushing the edge of the baking dish with beaten egg to help keep it closed while cooking) and crimp the edges or decorate the top however you like. Cut a few holes in the crust to allow the steam to escape and brush the top with beaten egg.

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Bake for one hour. Reduce the temperature to 250°F, cover and bake for four to five hours or until deeply golden in colour, uncovering for the last 30 to 45 minutes.

Tip 2: Tourtière is delicious served warm or room temperature, and accompanied with a hearty spoonful of plum or apple chutney, or cranberry sauce.

PHOTO: JARED SYCH

ourtière meat fillings are as varied as the cooks making them, but most often it’s a simple mix of ground pork or beef.

It is a classic dish among French Canadians, usually served during the holidays. This recipe is from Chef Frédéric Cyr, culinary director at Quebec City’s Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. —Julie Van Rosendaal

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ore than 300 — that’s how many days you can count on for sunshine in Greater Palm Springs. But the year-round warm, sunny weather isn’t the only draw to this colourful oasis region. Residents and visitors alike enjoy its outdoor adventure offerings, oppurtunities for relaxation, vibrant health and wellness scene and high-end dining.

At the forefront of this destination’s charms is its natural topography.

Wreathed by the San Bernardino National Forest, Salton Sea, Joshua Tree National Park and the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa mountains, the nine distinct cities that make up Greater Palm Springs are surrounded by beautiful landscapes.

Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio and Coachella — each city has its own allure.

Should you be seeking a golfer’s

paradise, you’ll have over 100 renowned lushly manicured golf courses throughout Greater Palm Springs from which to chose, set against stunning mountain backdrops and designed by such legendary architects as Arnold Palmer, Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman. Even the PGA and LPGA Tours make stops in this golf oasis for annual tournaments.

Tennis lovers will want to take note of the annual BNP Paribas Open, held in March at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

The two-week tournament is the largest in the world after the four Grand Slams.

To stay and play, La Quinta Resort features 23 state-of-the-art courts, with 10 lighted for night play. The resort’s signature tournament-style stadium center court — surrounded by vibrant flower-filled patios with a breathtaking backdrop of the rugged Santa Rosa Mountains — sets the stage for an

At the forefront of Greater Palm Springs’ charms is its natural topography.

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extraordinary tennis experience.

Accessing all the draws of Indian Wells is made easy for members of the Toscana Country Club, a private equity club and luxury residential community framed by the local mountain ranges and dotted with palm and cyprus trees. At Toscana, you are encouraged to embrace the “dolce vita” and acquaint yourself with the property’s onsite wine cellar, Italian restaurant, spa, pools, tennis and pickle ball courts, and two scenic Jack Niklaus Signature Golf Courses.

To the north, in Desert Hot Springs, there is no shortage of world-class pampering. If you are seeking transformative health-and-wellness spa treatments, Desert Hot Springs (nicknamed “California’s Spa City”) is the perfect spot. Built over natural hot and cold mineral water aquifers, the welcoming city is home to more than 20 boutique hotels featuring therapeutic mineral springs, including the historic Two Bunch Palms Resort, which has been open since the 1940s.

In fact, all of the cities that make up Greater Palm Springs come together to create one serene and natural

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There is no better place to ease into relaxation, embrace living well, and be your “wellest,” inside and out.

environment for wellbeing. There is no better place to ease into relaxation, embrace living well, and be your “wellest,” inside and out.

In addition, excellent health care services abound in the region. The Eisenhower Medical Center, the leading nonprofit hospital in Greater Palm Springs, offers Canadian patients special rates. The Eisenhower has built a name for itself as a trusted provider of cardiovascular, orthopedic, oncology and neuroscience services.

The areas’s world-class medical industry also includes Desert Care

Network (Desert Regional Medical Center, JFK Memorial Hospital, and the Hi-Desert Medical Center) and Desert Doctors, an association of independent doctors and practices.

The healthy dining scene in Greater Palm Springs only keeps improving, too, and those who prioritize nutritious eating have several ways to do so. There are inventive restaurants like Chef Tanya’s Kitchen in Palm Springs that serve up plant-based, vegan options in creative, filling forms (try Chef Tanya’s take on a BLT sandwich with tofu bacon) and spots like Wildest Greens in Palm Desert

where fresh-pressed juices are always on the menu.

On most days of the week you can find a farmers market to visit and sample the produce grown in the rich local soil.

For those looking to learn new skills, numerous cooking classes are also available across the cities in Greater Palm Springs, even some where you can learn from much-respected top chefs.

Shoppers, too, will be thrilled to visit Greater Palm Springs. From unique local boutiques, designer shops and vintage finds to major American retailers, there are plenty of options to discover.

Fashionistas, especially, will love El Paseo in Palm Desert, where high-end fashion boutiques earned it the nickname “the Rodeo Drive of the Desert.”

Along this famed stretch, you’ll find one of the only two locations of Gail Jewelers in the world. Gail Jewelers are creators of fine accessories who prioritize high-end fashion while keeping comfort-of-wear in mind. Choose from decadent styling options like a necklace chain in pink gold, or opt to include a south sea pearl in your jewelry piece.

Treasure-hunting shoppers can also peruse some of the vintage and antique shops in the area, full of one-of-a-kind goods. Mid-century modern furniture buffs will find a plethora of stores to browse.

Also found in Palm Desert is the year-

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Spring Resort and Spa in Desert

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round College of the Desert Street Fair, with more than 300 different merchants, including a range of items like gourmet goods, local art, apparel and cosmetics.

Every Saturday and Sunday, this openair market delights its visitors. Special events, such as live music, are scheduled periodically.

For adventure-seekers, there are incredible hikes of all difficulty levels throughout the desert. The up-and-down Bump and Grind Trails near Palm Desert lead you to a view of the entire valley, and a ramble through the Indian Canyons leads hikers to waterfalls and native palm trees.

Of course, with all the warm daylight hours and more than 300 days of sunshine, golf and tennis can be played year-round. Yoga classes, too, are made more appealing by outdoor classes held in beautiful parks and green spaces right through December.

In the region, outdoor sport com-

munities flourish. There are bicycle clubs, running clubs, yoga clubs and more, and short-term visitors are encouraged to drop in with groups.

Take in the great outdoors without exerting too much effort by hitching a 12-and-a-half-minute ride up the Palm

Dining & Drinks TREAT yourself to a four-course chef’s offering dinner at Le Vallauris in Palm Springs.

French food is the star on the menu, and local ingredients are often incorporated.

SIP specialty small-batch spirits at Desert Distilling’s Tasting Room in Palm Desert, like its award-winning vodka.

FEEL good no matter what you order at Wally’s Desert Turtle in Rancho Mirage. The “modern Californian” inspired menu

this breakfast side dish are

comfort of white patent leather

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MUNCH on a bevy of authentic

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tacos from some of the many

SAVOUR “the bacon flight”

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local taquerias in the Coachella

at Cheeky’s in Palm Springs,

Springs. The house martini on

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special can be enjoyed from the

and earth-and-ocean friendly practices in mind.

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Springs Aerial Tramway, the largest of its kind in the world. You’ll be whisked two-and-a-half miles straight up Chino Canyon, where red-brown cliffs and desert foliage surround the route on either side, until you arrive at the Mountain Station in Mount San Jacinto State Park. The fun doesn’t end there; at the nearly 9,000-foot elevation gain you can check out a natural history museum, two documentary theatres, onsite restaurants and more than 50 miles of hiking trails.

There are lots of indoor pursuits for the arts and culture-lovers in Greater Palm Springs, too. Numerous art galleries showcase local and international artists in a variety of mediums. Of course, even a stroll along city streets will often reveal striking homes and public buildings in the mid-century modern style that the area is famous for. Should you seek live theatre, film, live music or dance performances, there are a variety of venues and outdoor spaces consistently busy with rousing performances all through the region.

The harshness of winter will become a faint memory as you take your pick of the endless enticing ways to enjoy the Greater Palm Springs area. Indulge, play and be delighted daily by the special vibe of this sun-filled destination.

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DARYL returned to Vancouver with a special souvenir of Palm Springs. A Brand New Hip. Daryl Collier of Vancouver, Canada, badly needed a hip replacement. The pain and reduced mobility were making it hard to keep working, but scheduling surgery in Vancouver could take months.

So when Daryl took a trip to Palm Springs, he decided to book a consultation at Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center. A week later, Daryl had a brand new hip. He began physical therapy soon after his surgery and was happy to return home and to work in short order. By the time Daryl’s Vancouver surgeon finally called to schedule a hip replacement, he was one year too late! Now, Daryl is spreading the word about Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center. “I’ve told a lot of people about the program at Eisenhower,” says Daryl. “I can pretty much do anything I want now.”

Cash pricing is available to international patients for a number of surgical procedures, as well as urgent care and imaging.

Eisenhower Medical Center is the only area hospital to earn five stars for quality from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Less than 10% of hospitals nationwide received this honor.

To learn more, visit EisenhowerHealth.org/Canada or call 855-EMC-Canada (855-362-2262).

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Events

Never do the same thing twice on a visit to Greater Palm Springs. Here are a few of the diverse and popular events going on in the region to get your trip-planning started. Go to visitgreaterpalmsprings.com for more events.

NOVEMBER 1-4

Greater Palm Springs Pride pspride.org

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JANUARY

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USA Pickleball National Championships usapa.org

Palm Springs International Film Festival psfilmfest.org

Tour de Palm Springs tourdepalmsprings.com

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6 through March 24

Props & Hops Craft Beer Fest palmspringspropsandhops festival.com

Sunday Polo at Eldorado Polo Club eldoradopoloclub.com

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Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade psfestivaloflights.com

CareerBuilder Challenge Golf Tournament careerbuilderchallenge.com

15 - through March 17 1-2 Indio International Tamale Festival tamalefestival.net

Art Palm Springs art-palmsprings.com

14-24 Modernism Week modernismweek.com

22-24 McCormick’s Palm Springs Classic Car Auction classic-carauction.com

HITS Coachella Desert Circuit Horse Show hitsshows.com

24-27 9 Ironman 70.3 ironman.com

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GALLERY

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE

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Can you find the six differences between these two photos of Bath, England?

Discover more about literary heroine Elizabeth Bennet in our feature on page 41.

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.

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ANSWERS: 1. The statue is carrying a flotation device; 2. The plume is missing from the statues’ helmet; 3. The water is bright green; 4. A third column has been added on the right; 5. The tower is taller; 6. A cloud has been added in the sky.

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It’s time for Cuba.

L’heure est venue pour Cuba.

Immerse yourself in the history, culture and the natural beauty of Cuba.

Découvrez l’histoire, la culture et les beautés naturelles de Cuba.

Relax in the Cuban sun with breathtaking white-sand beaches and

Relaxez sous le chaud soleil de Cuba, confortablement allongé sur

warm turquoise water. Explore and discover life underwater while

une plage de sable blanc bordée d’eau turquoise. Partez faire de

snorkelling and scuba diving. Learn about the history and culture

la plongée et explorez la vie sous-marine ou apprenez-en plus sur

of Cuba and get away from it all.

l’histoire et la culture cubaine et oubliez la routine.

Vacation packages available to Varadero, Cayo Coco, Cayo Santa

Nous offrons des forfaits vacances à Varadero, Cayo Coco, Cayo

Maria and Holguin.

Santa Maria et Holguin.

Book today at westjetvacations.com or call your travel agent.

Réservez aujourd’hui à vacanceswestjet.com ou en contactant votre agent de voyages.

Seasonal start and end dates may apply.

Des dates de services saisonniers peuvent s’appliquer.

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It’s not a climb upward.

It’s a climb inward.

Mesa, Arizona offers an inspiring travel experience unlike any other.

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Love Where You’re Going Par amour du voyage

At WestJet, we’ve always gone to the ends of the earth for our guests.

Now, we can fly you there, too. Whether you’re finally crossing that trip of a lifetime off your bucket list, or embarking on a business trip that takes you across the globe, we want to play a part in you loving your journey, no matter what that journey may be.

Chez WestJet, nous sommes toujours allés au bout du monde pour nos invités. Maintenant, nous y volons aussi. Que vous vous envoliez enfin pour cette destination dont vous rêviez depuis longtemps ou que vous partiez en voyage d’affaires à travers le monde, nous voulons contribuer à votre amour du voyage, peu importe le type de voyage.

Welcome aboard the new WestJet.

Bienvenue à bord du nouveau WestJet.

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

Comment était votre expérience? WestJet veut savoir ce que vous pensez. Vos commentaires nous aident à améliorer notre expérience-invité. westjet.com/commentaires L’Office des transports du Canada veut vous faire connaître vos droits en tant que voyageur.

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

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787 DREAMLINER

The dream is real, and it's spectacular.

We’re thrilled that the first of 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliners will be joining our fleet in early 2019. Our Dreamliner is far more than just an aircraft, it represents a new era in WestJet history bringing even the farthest corners of the earth within our reach and we can't wait to bring the world to you.

Our 787s come equipped with a luxurious Business cabin, the first of its kind for WestJet. Guests can now relax and arrive rejuvenated in spacious pods with lie-flat seats, and enjoy refined dining options from our restaurant-style menu.

Business and BusinessFlex fares are available for purchase now.

Le rêve est devenu réalité, et il est spectaculaire.

Nous sommes ravis que le premier des 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliners se joigne à notre flotte au début de l’année 2019. Notre Dreamliner est bien plus qu’un simple avion, il représente une nouvelle ère dans l’histoire de WestJet et nous permettra de voler même vers les coins les plus reculés de la Terre. Nous sommes impatients de vous le faire découvrir.

Nos 787 sont équipés d’une luxueuse cabine Affaires, la première du genre pour WestJet. Les invités peuvent maintenant se détendre dans de modules spacieux avec sièges inclinables à plat, profiter de notre menu raffiné de style restaurant et arriver à destination revigorés.

Les tarifs Affaires et AffairesFlex sont maintenant offerts.

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Introducing WestJet Premium.

We’ve reimagined the Plus experience with new innovative 2x2 seating in our front cabin. With 20% more room than our current Plus seats, finished with premium leather, it’s easy to unwind and enjoy your journey. You’ll find new levels of privacy in a beautifully redesigned separate cabin space, with exclusive wine and menu offerings and a host of extra inflight amenities, including in-seat power to keep you connected. As always, the WestJet service we’re known for will complement and elevate your experience.

We think you'll love our new Premium seats starting on our 737 MAX aircraft this winter, and throughout our fleet of 737s in 2019.

737 MAX

Explore our new Premium cabin at westjet.com/premium

Découvrez Privilège de WestJet. C’est l’expérience Plus repensée, avec des sièges novateurs 2 x 2 à l’avant de nos cabines. Avec 20 % plus d’espace que nos sièges Plus actuels et une finition en cuir de première qualité, il est facile de vous détendre et de profiter de votre voyage. Vous bénéficierez d’une plus grande intimité dans une cabine séparée et superbement redessinée, avec des choix de vins et des menus exclusifs, ainsi qu’une foule de commodités en vol supplémentaires, dont des sièges alimentés en électricité pour vous garder connecté. Comme toujours, le service de WestJet pour lequel nous sommes réputés complétera et rehaussera votre expérience.

737 MAX

Nous croyons que vous adorerez nos nouveaux sièges Privilège qui seront offerts sur nos avions 737 MAX dès cet hiver et sur l’ensemble de notre flotte de 737 en 2019.

Découvrez notre nouvelle cabine Privilège à westjet.com/privilege

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Rendu artistique (peut différer de l’illustration).

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Taking WestJet Rewards to new heights.

Récompenses WestJet atteint de nouveaux sommets.

As a frequent WestJet traveller, you deserve more.

This winter, we’ll be launching our new Platinum tier, with superior earn rates and benefits, starting at $8,000 in annual qualifying spend.1 Featuring an 8% earn rate on WestJet flights, and benefits such as priority services, lounge access, and opportunities for upgrades, it doesn’t get any better than this.2 In addition, we’ll be enhancing our Gold and Silver benefits, while welcoming more members to Gold at $5,000. Milestone awards – a fan favourite – will be issued more frequently, with the first WestJet-wide companion voucher awarded at $4,000 and then every $2,000 thereafter.

En tant que voyageur fréquent de WestJet, vous méritez plus. Cet hiver, nous lancerons notre nouveau niveau Platine, avec des taux d’accumulation et des avantages supérieurs, à partir de 8 000 $ en dépenses reconnues annuelles.1 Avec un taux d’accumulation de 8 % sur les vols WestJet et des avantages comme des services prioritaires, l’accès aux salons d’aéroport et des possibilités de surclassement, on ne peut demander mieux.2 De plus, nous améliorerons les avantages des niveaux Or et Argent tout en accueillant plus de membres au niveau Or à 5 000 $. Les récompenses de seuil, très populaires auprès de nos membres, seront émises plus fréquemment. Quant au premier bon de vol pour compagnon applicable dans tout le réseau de WestJet, il sera accordé à 4 000 $, puis à chaque tranche de 2 000 $ par la suite.

Watch your inbox for even more enhancements for our top-tier members in early 2019, including a comprehensive upgrade program, enhanced lounge benefits, additional priority services, as well as reciprocal benefits with our joint venture partner, Delta Air Lines.3 With our enhanced Rewards program, WestJet makes it even easier for you to love where you’re going.

Visit westjet.com/platinum for more details.

Surveillez vos courriels pour découvrir les nouveautés que nous offrirons à nos membres des niveaux supérieurs au début de 2019, y compris un programme de surclassement complet, des avantages bonifiés pour les salons d'aéroport, des services prioritaires additionnels ainsi que des avantages de réciprocité avec notre partenaire aérien, Delta Air Lines.3 Avec notre programme Récompenses WestJet amélioré, il est encore plus facile de satisfaire votre amour du voyage.

Pour tous les détails, visitez westjet.com/platine

1Qualifying spend is one hundred per cent of the amount spent on eligible published base fares for WestJet-marketed flights flown by the member within a qualifying year and, effective August 20, 2018, twenty per cent of the individual portion of the base price of eligible WestJet Vacations packages booked and completed on or after the effective date. Exclusions apply. Visit westjet.com/tiers for details. 2Terms and conditions for Platinum tier benefits apply and will be available at time of launch at westjet.com/platinum. 3Subject to regulatory approval.

1 Les dépenses reconnues correspondent à cent pour cent du montant dépensé en tarifs de base admissibles annoncés pour des vols commercialisés par WestJet que le membre a effectués au cours d’une année d’admissibilité et, à compter du 20 août 2018, à vingt pour cent de la portion individuelle du tarif de base payé pour les forfaits de Vacances WestJet admissibles réservés et effectués à la date d’entrée en vigueur ou après.

Des exclusions s’appliquent. Visitez westjet.com/niveaux pour plus de détails. 2 Des modalités et conditions pour les avantages du niveau Platine s’appliquent. Celles-ci seront disponibles au moment du lancement à westjet.com/platine. 3 Sous réserve de l’approbation réglementaire.

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WestJet Lounges are on the horizon.

Les salons WestJet sont à l’horizon.

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Rendu artistique (peut différer de l’illustration).

Comfort. Style. Innovation. You deserve an exclusive lounge experience and we’re excited to deliver it.

We can’t wait to share all the details. With our new lounges, you’ll find your journey will be just as memorable as the destination.

Confort. Style. Innovation. Vous méritez une expérience de salon exclusive et nous sommes ravis de vous l’offrir.

Nous sommes impatients de vous dévoiler tous les détails. Avec nos nouveaux salons, vous trouverez votre trajet tout aussi mémorable que la destination.

Join WestJet Rewards and subscribe to our email communications to be the first to hear the news as the details unfold.

Adhérez à Récompenses WestJet, abonnez-vous à nos communications par courriel et soyez parmi les premiers informés des nouveautés à mesure qu’elles sont dévoilées.

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Love where you're going.

Par amour du voyage.

Yellowknife

Whitehorse

Fort St. John Terrace

Grande Prairie 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.

Fort McMurray

Edmonton

Kelowna

Lloy

Calgary

Medi Comox Vancouver Lethbridg Penticton Cranbrook 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.

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Glasgow Dublin London (Gatwick) Paris

ydminster Saskatoon

icine Hat ge

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 Bermuda Houston Tampa

Orlando

Fort Myers Miami Mazatlan

Varadero Merida

Puerto Vallarta Manzanillo Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo

Fort Lauderdale Nassau

Santa Clara Cayo Coco Holguin

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

Huatulco Aruba Liberia

San Jose

Curacao

St. Martin Antigua St. Lucia Bridgetown Port of Spain

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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.

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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 gift that says Happy Holidays and bon voyage.

Un cadeau qui dit joyeuses fêtes... et bon voyage.

With WestJet gift cards, you can:

Avec les cartes-cadeaux de WestJet, vous pouvez :

• Purchase in denominations from $25 to $2000 CAD

• Offrir un montant de 25 $ à 2000 $ CA

• Redeem on WestJet flights or WestJet Vacations packages

• Acheter des vols de WestJet ou des forfaits de Vacances WestJet

• Choose from plastic or eGift cards

• Choisir une carte-cadeau plastique ou électronique

Order online at westjet.com/giftcard.

Commandez en ligne à westjet.com/carte-cadeau.

Terms and conditions apply.

Des conditions s’appliquent.

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PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE CLUB

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

ALLISON MCGREGOR

SERVICE AND SALES AGENT, CONTACT CENTRE, YYC | AGENTE DE SERVICES ET DE VENTES DU CENTRE D’APPELS, YYC

WESTJETTER SINCE 2015 | WESTJETTER DEPUIS 2015

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

Allison 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, Allison is a valued member of the WestJet Contact Centre. She’s known for creating amazing experiences through her kindness, empathy and attention to detail.

Allison always wants to make sure everything is perfect for our guests.

Favourite WestJet destination: I love exploring Canada, but when you need an escape to a hot destination in the middle of our cold Canadian winters, it’s the Riviera Maya! In your words, how would you describe WestJet? Friendly, caring and fun. Best travel tip: Get good shoes for exploring the sites! Love your feet as much as they love you and they’ll take you all over the world. And it’s a great reason to buy another pair of shoes!

What is one thing that you want to share with our guests? In the Contact Centre, we are here 24/7. Whenever you need us, we’re ready to help! What WestJet guests say about Allison: “We want to express our sincere gratitude for the way Allison helped us make changes to our trip.

She was very helpful, professional and made us feel welcomed and stress-free!”

Allison 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, Allison est une membre appréciée du centre d’appels de WestJet. Elle a la réputation d’une personne qui crée des expériences fabuleuses grâce à sa gentillesse, à son empathie et à son souci des détails. Allison veut toujours s’assurer que tout est parfait pour nos invités.

Destination WestJet préférée : J’aime explorer le Canada, mais j’aime aussi la Riviera Maya lorsque je veux une destination soleil pour me sauver de nos froids hivers canadiens! Dans vos propres mots, comment décririez-vous WestJet? Sympathique, attentionnée, et amusante. Meilleur conseil de voyage : Munissez-vous d’une bonne paire de chaussures pour explorer les attractions! Traitez vos pieds aussi bien qu’ils le méritent et ils vous transporteront à l’autre bout de l’univers. C’est aussi un bon prétexte pour acheter une nouvelle paire de chaussures! Quelle est l'une des choses que vous aimeriez dire à nos invités? Au centre d’appels, nous sommes là jour et nuit, tous les jours de la semaine. Chaque fois que vous avez besoin de nous, nous sommes disponibles pour vous aider! Voici ce qu’ont dit les invités de WestJet au sujet d’Allison : « Nous aimerions exprimer notre sincère gratitude à l’égard d’Allison, qui a su nous aider à apporter des modifications à notre voyage. Elle a été très obligeante avec nous, très professionnelle et rassurante, et nous a fait sentir les bienvenus! »

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ONLY 5 STAR L U X U R Y I N C L U D E D® R E S O R T S

VOTE D WO R LD ’ S B E ST

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LUXURY INCLUDED ® All the luxuries of a 5-star resort, but even better.

Because at Sandals®, the finest of everything is all inclusive, even the tips, taxes and Sandals transfers*.

UP TO 16 GOURMET RESTAURANTS PER RESORT All Included. All Unlimited.

Savour the difference between dining and 5-Star Global GourmetTM dining where the ingredients are freshly prepared, the décor is as authentic as the cuisine, and a globally-inspired menu of culinary delights is created by internationally-trained chefs.

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Of all the luxuries at Sandals, it’s the 5-star service of our bartenders, waiters, and personal butlers, trained by the Guild of Professional English Butlers, who keep our guests coming back time and time again.

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MORE QUALITY LAND & WATER SPORTS Than Any Other Resorts in the Caribbean

English Butlers

Only Sandals includes more quality land and water sports than any other resorts in the Caribbean—from championship golf* to motorized water sports like waterskiing and scuba diving.* It’s all inclusive. All the time. Anytime.

LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED

THE MOST EXCLUSIVE SUITES IN THE CARIBBEAN Our 5-star accommodations are ranked among the finest and most romantic in the world — from Over-the-Water Villas to Millionaire Suites. We call them Love Nest Suites®, you will call them amazing!

More Quality Inclusions Than Any Other Resorts On The Planet JAMAICA • ANTIGUA • SAINT LUCIA • BAHAMAS • GRENADA • BARBADOS

*Activities and amenities vary by resort. Airport transfers included. Other transfers may be additional. Golf carts are mandatory at Sandals Emerald Bay and green fees may be additional. In Jamaica and Saint Lucia, caddies are mandatory, but not included. Promotion is not applicable to groups. PADI certification is required to dive, but not included. PADI certification courses are available on resort for a nominal fee. Night dives are additional. Sandals® is a registered trademark. Unique Vacations, Inc. is an affiliate of Unique Travel Corp., the worldwide representative of Sandals Resorts.

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Reserve your stay at Fantasyland Hotel, located inside West Edmonton Mall.

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