North America (20 pages)… Canada - Introduction

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Majestic mountain scenery, superb ski areas, abundant snowfalls, vibrant cities and warm, friendly hospitality are combined to form a wonderful combination. canada rugged & smooth From the rolling mountains of Québec to the towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies, Canada features some of the best skiing and boarding terrain in the world set amid awe-inspiring scenery. Winter activities including dog-sledding and snowmobiling take visitors deep into the heart of the unspoilt landscape and from the small resorts to the large mountain towns, genuinely friendly locals offer a warm welcome. With plentiful snowfalls, expertly groomed pistes and outstanding back country Canada quite simply has it all! in a word Canada is big, the second largest country in the world, spacious, rugged uncluttered and tremendously varied. With its history, people, landscape and natural beauty Canada offers an abundance of well known landmarks, vast national parks with amazing wildlife and interesting, cosmopolitan cities. For winter visitors, Canada offers something for everyone. The ski fields in Alberta and British Columbia are renowned for receiving huge amounts of snow that in the interior falls as soft, light and fluffy powder. All resorts offer immaculately groomed runs that are perfect for beginners and intermediates alike as well as superb off-piste opportunities in their back bowls, trees and glades. The resorts also features excellent terrain parks that are very much part of the winter sports scene. The spectacular scenery also sets Canada apart; majestic peaks of the coastal mountains of British Columbia, the awe-inspiring Rockies, the rolling wooded Laurentians of Québec and the mighty St. Lawrence River offer a dramatic backdrop for a wide variety of snow activities including cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, winter walks, ice-climbing, and snowmobiling. Heliskiing and boarding offer amazing opportunities to experience the freshest, virgin powder and can be experienced in British Columbia and Alberta. 114