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Things to Do in Canada 235
Kootenays
Good morning!
Did you know? The first Monday of August, which is approaching this weekend, is a Civic Holiday and is commonly referred to as the August Long Weekend among many Canadians. However, it is not federally mandated and goes by different names in many provinces, such as British Columbia Day, New Brunswick Day, Saskatchewan Day, Alberta Heritage Day, Natal Day (Nova Scotia), Terry Fox Day in Manitoba and Nunavut, Simcoe Day in Ontario, and Regatta Day in Newfoundland. I’m beginning to see why we just refer to it as “August Long”.
Either way, it’s a great time to hang out with family and friends or to take a road trip. If you’re looking for small mountain towns, hot springs, unique accommodation, stunning hikes, golfing, and so much more, you’ll want to consider a road trip through the Kootenays. It’s one of BC’s beautiful mountain gems.
Learn more in the 235th edition of the Weekly Goose!
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Take a Road Trip Through BC’s Kootenays!
People often ask what our favourite province is, and our honest answer is that we can’t decide. Each province and territory has something special and unique about it. But if you’re asking in terms of the sheer amount of things to do, BC would probably take the cake. There are just so many beautiful destinations.
One of those destinations is the Kootenays, which can be found in the Southeastern parts of BC. We’ve driven through there several times and have a variety of guides showcasing the area. Learn more below…
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Just three years ago, we did a fall road trip through the Kootenays, creating three videos that feature Fernie, Cranbrook, Kimberley, Invermere, and more. Check them out below…
Beaver Bites
Those visiting PEI will soon be able to save a few bucks as Ottawa makes good on its promise to cut Confederation Bridge tolls and ferry fares in Eastern Canada. Effective Aug. 1, the cost of crossing the big bridge between New Brunswick and PEI will fall from $50.25 to $20.
Vancouver is getting much more than just the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They’re also going to see the grand opening of the stunning PNE Amphitheatre, which features one of the largest free-span timber roof structures in the world. It will host up to 10,000 spectators and aims to be a year-round destination for community events and cultural celebrations, utilizing hydroelectric power and locally sourced materials to reduce carbon emissions.
Alberta is getting a new provincial park. Commemorating the 2016 wildfire, the Fort McMurray region is now home to The Gipsy-Gordon Wildland Provincial Park, a massive 1,800 square kilometres chunk of the Boreal Forest that aims to protect the homes of 28 at-risk species.
As some of you know, West Edmonton Mall dismantled its popular Mindbender rollercoaster after a whopping 37 years of service. But what will take its place? WEM is asking itself the same thing.
The world’s best train is launching a brand-new route next summer. For a limited time, Rocky Mountaineer is offering Passage to the Peaks, which will begin and end in the beautiful mountain towns of Banff and Jasper.
Vancouver is famous for its inner-city beaches, but some of them are currently not suitable for swimming due to an E.Coli spike.
Ontario’s Muskoka region has a new attraction. Situated on five acres of farmland in Granvenhurst, Hale Muskoka will offer something for everyone: a wellness centre, food trucks, local artisan booths, a farmers’ market and live music.
Just for Fun
Most people visit Mont-Tremblant to go skiing, but if you happen to be sitting on $100 million, you could buy the Mont Tremblant commercial village, which just hit the market.
Although he’s not from Canada, Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro calls Toronto his second home and was just presented with a “key to the city”. He has shot several movies in the city, including The Shape of Water, for which he won Best Director and Best Picture at the 2018 Academy Awards.
How cool would it be to have Chris Farley as your summer camp counsellor?
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