THE GOLD STANDARD

When the thrill of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics draws to a close on February 28 and thousands of athletes and spectators wave bittersweet goodbyes, the amazing sports facilities and recreational venues will remain, leaving a perfect opportunity for meeting planners to swoop in with their RFPs.

Alberta, Naturally

To understand the physical beauty of Alberta, you need to know that it encompasses five national parks, or, to put it in perspective, 24,335 of its 255,285 square miles. Two parks (Banff and Jasper) are located in the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains, segueing from one layer of jagged peaks to another in a seemingly endless north-south spine.

Oh! Canada

One of the unexpected benefits of a soft economy is discovering something new and exciting about a familiar destination. Or, in the case of Western Canada, right in your own backyard.

Calgary, Alberta

Often referred to as Alberta’s “urban backbone,” Calgary is known for its rapid development into a true cosmopolitan city. Situated amid foothills and high plains, Calgary is the largest city in the province of Alberta, yet it still maintains a hometown feel.

Not Resting on Their Laurels

Millions of viewers around the world tuned in to the breathtaking athletic prowess and fierce competition that played out before their eyes when the 2010 Winter Olympics came to British Columbia—not unlike the skills and fanfare a few decades earlier, when Alberta hosted the event in Calgary. There was drama... pain... joy... exuberance, at the highest level of each sport.

From Grapes to Glass

The Vineyard Year in the Wine Countries of the West

Home on the Range

Guest ranches wrangle in options for groups

Canadians Buy Pre-Security Privileges

July 28, 2010
On Sunday, iQueue will start selling memberships to Canadians looking to buy into an American registered-traveller program. The program will charge passengers an annual fee to be pre-screened and expedite airport security, given to premium ticket holders or those with elite loyalty status. The program will start working as soon as Aug. 16 at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND), and it’s in negotiations with four or five others. The starting fee will be $169 with several early-bird offers. flyiqueue.com