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Canadian Culture and History

Sip rich coffee during the Calgary Turkish Festival this July

Apr 25, 2012 The prominent Turkish community in Calgary celebrates and shares its rich heritage with Canadian rail tour passengers once a year at the Eau Claire Market. read more

Savor Canadian history at the Point Ellice House and Gardens.

Apr 23, 2012 While travelers booking Canadian railroad trips have a wealth of physical and cultural activities in mind when they set out on their adventure, no trip to the Great White North is complete without exploring some of the historic sites located throughout the country. read more

Visit North America's oldest farmers' market in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Apr 16, 2012 The farmers' market at Keith's Brewery in Halifax, Nova Scotia, has been open for more than 260 years and continues to provide locals and visitors with fresh produce, homemade preserves, meats and cheeses. read more

Find European chic without the price tags in Montreal

Apr 12, 2012 From Gay Village to the Latin Quarter, Montreal is a fascinating island on the St. Lawrence River with a unique culture, blending multiple influences on a single stage. read more

Celebrate Quebec's national holiday while traveling across Canada by train

Apr 9, 2012 Every year in June, Quebecoise throw a spectacular summer bash to celebrate the summer solstice. read more

Drink in the sights, sounds, colors of Aboriginal culture in Jasper

Apr 5, 2012 Situated in a culturally significant region of Canada, Jasper National Park is the convergence of multiple Native American tribes. read more

Fireworks, parades, live music at Toronto's Canada Day celebrations

Apr 3, 2012 Passengers on Canadian railway tours making their way through the country on July 1 will have the chance to celebrate the nation's 144th birthday. read more

Celebrate spring in Toronto at the Dragon Boat Festival

Mar 29, 2012 More than 200 international teams will make their way down Toronto's waterfront on massive wooden boats fronted by traditional Chinese dragon carvings. read more

Visit Fort Calgary Historic Park on a Canadian rail tour

Mar 28, 2012 Nearly 150 years of Canadian history resides in Calgary, where in 1875, the Northwest Mounted Police built a small wooden fort that eventually became the foundation for this metropolitan city. read more

Join the LGBT community in Toronto for this year's Lesbian and Gay Film Festival

Mar 27, 2012 The Inside Out Toronto Lesbian and Gay Film and Video Festival seeks to teach locals and international visitors about the diversity of art produced by and catered to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual (LGBT) community. read more
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