Oct30
Published by iv in Arts, Canada, Cultural, History, Monuments, North America, Photos, Travel gear, Walking
Of the hundreds of churches on the island of Montreal, Notre-Dame’s interior is the most stunning with a exquisite detail. This 19th Century Basilica is in the historic district of Montreal, in Quebec, Canada. Basilica was opened in 1829, making it the largest religious edifice in North America at the time. It is a very beautiful, interesting and cultural attraction!
Continue reading Notre-Dame Basilica, Montreal
Sep18
Published by iv in Canada, Cultural, History, Monuments, North America, Parks, Travel Stories, UNESCO, Walking
Anthony Island is an Island in the province of British Columbia, located at latitude – longitude coordinates of N 52.1 and W -131.2167. One of the most southerly of the Queen Charlotte Islads , Anthony Island (known as SGang Gwaay by the Haida) holds rich culture.
Continue reading Anthony Island
Apr28
Published by misha in Canada, Cultural, Eating, Hiking, History, Museums, North America, Photos, Sightseeings, Travel Stories, Urban Tourism
The Montreal Expo 67 defined today Montreal as a design spot to watch. Though Montreal isn’t booming quite like Toronto or Calgary, the European stone streets of the Old City are still a favorite of tourists—and of the American under-21 set looking for a beer. Many famous architects have designed university buildings and museums all over Montreal like the Faculty of Music Building at McGill University and several boutiques.
Continue reading Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Apr28
Published by misha in Arts, Canada, Cultural, Events, North America, Photos, Urban Tourism
ContaineR is a traveling film house dedicated to the cultural countdown to the winter Olympics in Vancouver 2010. The creators are a wonderful trio form of architect Robert Duke, designers Keith Doyle and Iain Sinclair, and artistic directors Nicole Mion and Evann Seibens. The containeR can fit up to 25 guests who look up to the screen in the vaulted space where they watch projected short films about movement, dance, and sports.
Continue reading Traveling Art Film House
Feb09
Published by misha in Canada, Eating, North America, Photos, Travel Stories, Villas
Just a 45 – minute drive from downtown Monreal is located Sucrerie de la Montagne, a beautiful yard known as a cabane a sucre or sugar shack, where rustic accommodation and traditional food combined.
Continue reading Sucrerie de la Montagne
Jan26
Published by misha in Canada, Events, Extreme, North America, Photos, Skiing, Travel gear
I will present you a ski event at Whiteface Mountain outside Lake Placid, N. Y. In 2010 ski cross will receive the ultimate sporting sanction as a new sport for Vancouver Winter Olympics.
Continue reading Ski Racing
Jan09
Published by iv in Canada, Climbing, Eating, Extreme, North America, Skiing, Snowboarding
Located in the Laurentian Mountains,
Mont Tremblant ski area is 75 miles (120 km) northwest of
Montreal. Mont Tremblant as the most diverse runs and offers all the amenities, right on the hill. Mont Tremblant activities and recreation such as golfing, skiing, biking and skating. Tremblant offers guests 600 acres to ski and ride on with 121 acres of glades. Thirteen lifts service 94 runs.
Continue reading Winter Sports in Mont Tremblant
