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Feb 15, 2008 at 12:03 o\clock

Ten Places You Will Definitely Enjoy Visiting In Canada

by: travelcanada

Author: Jonathan Williams

Canada is a very beautiful country that offers a lot of majestic views of its natural beauty. It is a country full of lakes and mountains and famous historical sites. Because of this, Canada is fast becoming a popular tourist spot not only by Americans but by the Europeans as well, so when in Canada, make sure that you visit these ten wonderful places.

1.) Gros Morne National Park

When you are in the Atlantic Provinces of Canada, make sure that you visit this national park. It is in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site and is an area that will give you a grand view of its natural beauty. You can take boat tours here as well as see majestic waterfalls.


2.) L'Anse Aux Meadows National Historic Site

In this area, you can see three Norse buildings that were reconstructed and preserved. This is an archeological site and, as such, is also listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, you will see exhibits of what Viking life used to be like and some of their artifacts as well.

3.) Saint John River Valley

This is located in New Brunswick, Canada, and this valley is home to old wooden-covered bridges. You can also take ferry rides here along its river to visit some of its falls. You should also visit the King's Landing Historical Settlement where you will see a museum that features what the village looked like during the 19th century.

4.) Kejimkujik National Park

This is an inland national park and is the only one of its kind in Canada. You will see a lot of rivers here that is perfect for a canoe trip. Because it is a national park, it is also abundant in wildlife where you will definitely enjoy bird watching.

5.) Casinos of Quebec

Quebec has three casinos that it is very much proud of. If you get tired of the usual hiking and canoeing as well as historic site visiting, then you can always play a good round of poker and blackjack in one of these casinos. The casinos are Casino de Montreal and Casino de Charlevoix as well as Lac-Leamy Casino.

6.) Gardens of Quebec

Walking along the gardens of Quebec is very refreshing. Enjoy the flowers in Montreal Botanical Garden and Redford Gardens. Visit also the Insectarium where a large variety of insects are housed, or you can go to Gaspesie and watch the International Garden Festival.

7.) Museums of Quebec

Quebec boasts of more than 400 museums. By visiting some of them, you will get to know more about the culture of Canada and its people. You will also get to see beautiful modern arts as well as artifacts of ancient times.

8.) Parliament Hill of Ottawa

In Ottawa, any visitor should visit the Parliament Hill. This is the main attraction here in Ottawa where you can get a tour inside the building itself. You can also explore its grounds and get to see a nice view of the Canadian Museum of Civilization.

9.) Niagara Falls

Of course, when one thinks of Canada, one automatically thinks of Niagara Falls. This is a must-see here in Canada that anybody who visits the country should always go and see this wonderful view. This is also called Honeymoon Capital of the World because its grandness adds romance to the newlyweds' honeymoon vacation.

10.) Thunder Bay

There are lots of places to visit here. Among them is the Raven Ecoventures where you can take a canoe trip as you travel along its body of water and see its natural floras and faunas. You can also find here the Fort William Historical Park as well as the Kakbeka Falls.

 

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Jonathan Williams is the travel writer for Destination Guide TV - the place to share travel videos. Visit http://www.destinationguide.tv/canada to view or share Canada travel videos.
   

 

Feb 8, 2008 at 12:07 o\clock

Insurance Of Immigrants, Guests And Tourists In Canada

by: travelcanada

by Michael Arbetov

As financial and insurance advisor I cannot stay indifferent if my current and potential customers lose their money only because of the lack of knowledge. I mean relatively cheap kinds of insurance, which can be useful almost to everybody.

 

For new immigrants who are going to the provinces of British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick it is necessary to buy an insurance to pay for medical assistance during their first three months in Canada. Canadian insurance companies offer “coverage to your taste” ranging from 25,000 to 150,000 $CAD per person. Some insurance companies (but not all of them) protect you from the moment of your arrival.

 

To have this service you should buy your insurance beforehand. It is worth mentioning that Canadian travel agencies most likely do not sell such kinds of insurance. You can buy them with the help of insurance agents, and what is more convenient through the Internet paying by your credit card on the web site of an insurance company or on my web site ArbetovInsurance Visitors To Canada . You can also find here additional information.

 

In case you do not have a credit card you can get in touch with me and I will help you to pay your insurance quickly and without any troubles. The earlier you will make the request the better there will be the result. If you buy an insurance being already in Canada you will have to wait for some period of time until coverage starts “working”. Depending on the company it may be 2 or 3 days and sometimes even 8 days (It is called waiting perion in insurance . That is why you will have to waste some time looking for a suitable kind of insurance or apply to an experienced agent who can help you to find the best option for you.

 

It also strongly recommended for guests, tourists, relatives and parents coming to Canada to provide them with Canadian insurance. If they do not have health problems and buy insurance beforehand the same coverage, which services new immigrants, will suit them too. Standard insurances are meant for healthy people who have not been ill during 180 days before buying insurance. People buying insurances should not be older than 85 years old. For your convenience you can do this on-line on the web site www.ArbetovInsurance.com

 

Visitors to Canada who has pancreatic diabetes, heart diseases, increased blood pressure and other diseases can buy a special insurance (it will be only a bit more expensive than the standard one if they have stable state of health during last 180 days). They can also buy it on-line both on the web site of the insurance company and on the web site www.ArbetovInsurance.com in the section Visitors to Canada Insurance under the subtitle “pre-existing conditions insurances”.

 

If you do not have a credit card do not hesitate to ask me (Michael.Arbetov@gmail.com ). If you are not sure what kind of insurance to choose: a standard or a special one, please call a medical specialist of TrentHealth insurance company (Ontario) by the telephone 1-800-491-0851 and ask him all the questions.

 

It is better to buy this kind of insurance through my web site. To do this you fill in the questionnaire on-line, then, in 5 minutes you receive the insurance form by e-mail, print it, sign it and send to the company. You can also order an insurance in the company TrentHealth (please, do not forget to mention agent’s name Michael Arbetov, Agent Code=1261). In this case you will receive questionnaire by fax. You will need to fill it in and send back. If you do not have a fax machine, you can apply to me, and I will send you all the forms by e-mail. You can also download them from the web site www.ArbetovInsurance.com If you buy an insurance in the TrentHealth company you should sign the form and send it to the company.

If you want to have a discount when buying health insurance for new immigrants and guests to Canada, please apply to me. I have a wider range of discounts than travel agencies because as a rule they have a contract with only one insurance company.

 

In addition to a standard medical insurance if you need the first aid you can buy a trip interruption insurance which will cover up to $ 1,500 per person or up to $5,000 per family to buy a return ticket in case of a sudden disease (if it is impossible to give back or change the tickets bought in advance).

 

If you are planning to visit Canada at least two times a year it is more advantageous to buy a multi-trip insurance for visiting Canada several times a year. It will be much cheaper than to buy insurance for every visit.

 

Terrorism and its consequences is the problem that worries many people. In addition to medical insurances we can offer you other kinds of insurance which covers losses caused by terrorist acts up to $ 35 million.

 

In my next article I will tell you about another kind of tourist insurance for Canadians who travel to other provinces of Canada or abroad.

 

 

 



Michael Arbetov , CFP, FMA
Wealth Management and Insurance Advisor

 

Feb 1, 2008 at 13:53 o\clock

Hot Winter Travel Destinations for Canadians

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Author: Jo

Ask Canadians where they are heading for a winter break and you are most likely to hear Mexico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, and Caribbean cruises. These tourist spots are quite hot among Canadians, because of their sun-soaked beaches and mildly warm climate. Industry experts agree that tourism demands for all these locations are hitting their all-time high because of the lavish accommodation, sight-seeing arrangements, and the variety of travel packages, which these destinations offer.


Mexican Coastal Resorts

In Mexico, Mayan Riviera, Cozumel on the Yucatan Peninsula, Cancun, and Los Cabos on Baja Peninsula are the most popular tourist destinations. Particularly, the Yucatan has witnessed a spectacular rise in resort and hotel development because of its amazing beaches and Mayan archaeological sites such as Chichen Itza and Tulum. The Mayan Riviera is also popular as the top destination for Canadian travelers. Climbing up the popularity charts are also Puerto Vallarta and a revitalized Acapulco on the Pacific coast. In Puerto Vallarta, the destination that is gaining rapid popularity is Nuevo Vallarta, which is located at north of the old town.

Growing Golf in Cuba

Cuba was devoid of any golf culture until the famous Varadero Golf was built. After it was set up, the island has just not looked back in terms of the sport’s popularity. Today, Cuba is the most sought after golf destination and is a vital attraction for the local as well as international sports lovers. Currently, the much famous Varadero Golf Club does over 32,000 rounds annually. It intends to add nine more holes to its existing facility, according to the management. A European has been given the responsibility to design the new golf site that is likely to have five holes on ocean, instead of the existing two.

Dominican Republic’s all-inclusive Packages

The growing popularity of The Dominican Republic as a tourist spot is reflected in a spectacular rise in its hotel rooms to nearly 40,000. The destination is among the favorite tourist spot for the Canadians, because of its all-inclusive vacations. In such packages, one up-front payment covers facilities including airfare, accommodation, unlimited alcohol, food, and resort activities like tennis and windsurfing. So much so that the popularity of the Dominion Republic’s all-inclusive packages have reached Caribbean and Mexican destinations. Canadian tourists heading to the Dominion Republic pay as low as $999 per person for an all-inclusive trip to a hotel/resort situated at just 10 minutes away from Puerto Plata.

Caribbean Cruises

Even the biggest tropical storms move at snail’s pace when compared with the cruise ships, which is the biggest reason for the growing popularity of the Caribbean cruises. The nice weather of the Caribbean serves like an icing on the hot cake. Even a hurricane in the cruise’s path seems like a vacuum cleaner that sucks the moisture out of the air, leaving behind bright sunny days for the tourists. Moreover, with the political uncertainties across the globe, the Canadians prefer holiday trips close to home, which is another reason contributing towards the increasing popularity of Caribbean cruises.

 


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About the Author:

Jolana Klobouk is editor of http://www.FlyFromCanada.com. Find more information on Canadian travel destinations and information for Canadian travelers and visitors to Canada.