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Banff National Park

Santa Claus Parade

Nov 2009 (annual)

The annual Santa Claus Parade welcomes Father Christmas to the town of Banff, in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.

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FIS Men's Alpine Skiing World Cup: Lake Louise

25 - 29 Nov 2009 (annual)

The men's Alpine skiing World Cup visits Lake Louise, Canada for the downhill and Super G events. The individual disciplines are downhill, slalom, giant slalom, super G and combined, ensuring…

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Polar Bear Watching © Travel Manitoba

Polar Bear Watching

1 Oct - 30 Nov 2009 (annual)

Safely packed into a stationary high-tundra vehicle, watch big fluffy polar bears roll about in the snow and ice. You'll almost certainly get an eyeful - curious bears come very close to the…

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Banff WinterStart Festival

28 Nov - 6 Dec 2009 (annual)

The Banff WinterStart Festival features nine days of winter fun held throughout Banff and Lake Louise National Park. Events include sports, outdoor family activities, Christmas carols and…

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FIS Women's Alpine Skiing World Cup: Lake Louise

1 - 6 Dec 2009 (annual)

The Ladies Alpine Skiing World Cup visits Lake Louise for the downhill and Super G competitions. The individual disciplines are Downhill, Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super G and Combined, ensuring…

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Toronto Motorcycle Show

11 - 13 Dec 2009 (annual)

If it's motorised and drives on two wheels, it's at the Toronto Motorcycle Show at the Convention Centre! All the major names are there, from Suzuki to Harley-Davidson, displaying classic…

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Winter Solstice Lantern Procession

21 Dec 2009 (annual)

The Winter Solstice Lantern Procession marks the year's longest night (and shortest day) with a celebration involving singing, drumming, music, dancing and lanterns, of course, throughout six…

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The Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain

5 - 24 Dec 2009 (annual)

Celebrate the holidays at Vancouver's Grouse Mountain as it comes alive during the Peak of Christmas. The event features a scavenger hunt, skating, carol-singing and ice shows as well as a…

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Canyon Lights

4 Dec 2009 - 2 Jan 2010 (annual)

One of Vancouver's most popular attractions, the Capilano Suspension Bridge dons over 200,000 twinkling lights during its annual Canyon Lights event. Visitors can explore the surrounding park…

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The Yeti Mountain Snowshoe Series

Jan 2010 (various dates)

The Yeti Snowshoe Series comprises four snowshoeing races across British Columbia, all held at different dates. Choose from a 5km strut or a more serious 10km run. Either way, they're a great…

Spiel into the New Year

Jan 2010 (various dates)

The curious sport that is curling draws fans from across Canada for a New Year Spiel (or tournament), held over two weekends at Port Hardy's Fort Rupert Curling Club. Get your shoes and…

Red Bull Crashed Ice

Jan 2010 (annual)

Fans of extreme sport won't want to miss Québec City's Red Bull Crashed Ice. Participants from Canada and beyond strap on their skates to race along an icy outdoor track, complete with hairpin…

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The Yeti Mountain Snowshoe Series

Jan 2010 (various dates)

The Yeti Snowshoe Series comprises four snowshoeing races across British Columbia, all held at different dates. Choose from a 5km strut or a more serious 10km run. Either way, they're a great…

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Whizzing by at the Ski Marathon in Quebec; Photo courtesy of Canadian Ski Marathon

Canadian Ski Marathon

Feb 2010 (annual)

Attracting around 2000 participants every year, the Canadian Ski Marathon at Lachute in Quebec is one of the world's largest cross-country ski events.

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The Yeti Mountain Snowshoe Series

Feb 2010 (various dates)

The Yeti Snowshoe Series comprises four snowshoeing races across British Columbia, all held at different dates. Choose from a 5km strut or a more serious 10km run. Either way, they're a great…

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Winterlude. Photo by Pierre St. Jaques, courtesy of Tour Ottawa

Winterlude

5 - 21 Feb 2010 (annual)

Ottawa's Winterlude takes place over three weekends in February and is North America's largest winter festival. Amongst a myriad activities, the event boasts the world's largest skating rink…

Québec International Pee Wee Hockey Tournament

Feb 2010 (annual)

The Québec International Pee Wee Hockey Tournament takes place each year at Québec City's Colisée Pepsi.

Snowboard Jamboree

Feb 2010 (annual)

The Snowboard Jamboree at the Stoneham Mountain resort features a World Cup Triple with finals in the parallel giant slalom, half pipe and snowboardcross, amateur rail competitions…

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Outdoor Adventure Show

Feb 2010 (annual)

The Outdoor Adventure Show at Toronto's International Centre has themed areas dedicated to everything from canoeing, scuba diving and mountain biking to hang gliding and mountaineering. Around…

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FIS Women's Alpine Skiing World Cup: Vancouver

Feb 2010 (annual)

The women's FIS World Cup visits Vancouver for competitions in the downhill and combined events.


Highlights

Santa Claus Parade

Banff

Nov 2009 (annual)

Polar Bear Watching

Churchill

1 Oct - 30 Nov 2009 (annual)

Canadian Ski Marathon

Lachute

Feb 2010 (annual)