As Canadians of all ages receive gifts this holiday season that will enable them to connect with each other and go online, they need to be smart about protecting their personal information, says Canada’s Privacy Commissioner, Jennifer Stoddart.
Companies are encouraging young users to become more involved in their toys and gameplay. Where this used [...]

While tough economic times are causing Canadians to search for bigger travel bargains, a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted for Tripharbour.ca shows that most (64%) are still planning a vacation within the next year. And according to statistics from the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), a growing number of these Canadians are choosing vacations at [...]

The award-winning Bike Train Initiative will be heading to North Bay for an inaugural pilot weekend August 7-10, making cycling holidays in Ontario’s Near North easy and accessible.  The Ontario North Bike Train will take passengers from downtown Toronto to North Bay and the diverse landscapes of Ontario’s Near North. Passengers will travel on Ontario [...]

For Normand and Kirsten Schafer, owners of a Victoria travel agency, this year’s summer vacation won’t find them at the usual exotic destinations. Instead of jetting off to Paris, exploring the ruins of Machu Picchu or kicking back on the beaches of Tahiti, their family of eight has embarked on a two-month cross-country tour of [...]

The Ontario Provincial Police Marine Units will be out on Ontario’s Lakes and Rivers looking for boaters who are drinking, driving aggressively and vessels that are lacking proper fitting Personal Floatation Devices / Lifejackets for everyone on board this Holiday Weekend. “Too many marine tragedies could have been prevented” Sergeant Dave Moffatt of the Highway [...]

 
Are cruise vacations just for the old and wealthy? Not anymore, according to a new survey from Ipsos-Reid and Tripharbour.ca which debunks the myths of cruising. In fact, when asked what they thought about cruise vacations, the majority of Canadians said they provide good value for money, provide lots of fun things to see and [...]

 
Canadians will be encouraged to “Keep exploring” Canada with an increase in funding to the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) outlined in the federal government’s budget. In addition to maintaining the CTC’s $76 million funding, the budget document has earmarked $20 million for each of the next two years to expand investment into priority international markets and to encourage Canadians [...]

 
Elvis Presley once sang “If you see it once, you’ll never be the same again.” in the hit song Viva Las Vegas. Well, he was right. Anyone who has experienced the wonder and amazement of Vegas will never forget it. Anyone who hasn’t, should experience it at least once.
Las Vegas is known the [...]

Canada vacations can provide some of the most enjoyable breaks from work. Especially if you’re in a warm country, the colder climate can make a nice change for once and as a vacation destination Canada can really deliver. The way the world is with so many countries at war, the socially indifferent and politically free [...]

 
An Edmonton Valentine’s is hard to match. The city is a breathtaking winter paradise surrounded by gorgeous countryside and there is no shortage of romantic things to do in Edmonton, so why not devote an entire month to celebrating that special someone.
Consider the old-fashioned merits of a leisurely stroll, arm in arm. The city’s famed river valley, [...]