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How to Enjoy Summer in Whitehorse
Tourists who plan ahead before visiting Whitehorse will benefit from knowing these few important points about the Yukon.
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From Whitehorse, YK to Skagway, Alaska by Train
Hop on the White Pass & Yukon Rail Route for remnants of the Klondike Gold Rush, whether from an Alaskan cruise vacation or various pick up points.
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Things to consider before buying your first motorcycle
Selecting a touring motorcycle and joining the ranks of two-wheeled travelers is a fun process. Here are a few unsolicited bits of information to help you choose a bike and riding gear that fit your needs and abilities.
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CANADA'S YUKON
Canada's Yukon Territory in the northwest is one of the last untouched wilderness areas in the world.
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Canada - The Yukon Gold Rush
The lure of gold brought thousands of people from around the world to the Yukon Gold Rush to pan for gold and Dawson City became a rich town from the Bonanza Creek gold.
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Volunteering for the Yukon River Quest, Canada
Racers and volunteers from around the world flock to Whitehorse in northern Canada every year for the Yukon River Quest, an epic 740 kilometre (460 mile) river race.
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The Great River Journey
A unique partnership known as Great River Journey offers visitors a chance to live and experience Canada's True North.
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Things to See and Do in the Yukon, Canada
Canada's Yukon Territory offers visitors the chance to see historic gold mining towns and take advantage of many outdoor activities.
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Alaska Highway Opened in 1942
The Alaska Highway was built by the US Army across Canada's north to Alaska, a road across mountains, permafrost and rivers, as a military supply route
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Robert W. Service, Canada's Poet
Robert Service earned international fame with his book "Songs of a Sourdough" and two lively ballads, "The Shooting of Dan McGrew" and "The Cremation of Sam McGee".
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A Look at the Province, Part XI: The Yukon Territory
This is the eleventh article in the series and the first of the two territories (Northwest Territories and Nunavut will be combine because Nunavut is too new and I already wrote a full article on April First). Yukon is the Northewest Territory, west of the North West Territories and east the States, well one state: Alaska. It has an area of 483,450 square kilometres and has a population of 31,197 people. The Capital and only city is Whitehorse. It joined confederation when bought by the Canadian government in 1870 and split from the North West Territories in 1898.
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Pierre Berton, Canadian Historian
Author, television personality, war correspondent and humourist, Pierre Berton was a man of many hats; one great accomplishment was illuminating Canada's history
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An Interview with Author B.J. Daniels
Forget Fabio covers and pretty people overwhelmed with passion. B.J. Daniels is a Harlequin writer who brings depth and adventure to the line through Harlequin Intrigues.
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Best Factory Outlets Shopping in Melbourne
Home to many talented designers, Melbourne is considered the shopping capital of Australia. But its biggest draw? The discounted brands in its many factory outlets.
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Dawson City: Yukon's Hidden Secret
Dawson City - a city only in name, is nestled in a valley at the convergence of the Yukon and Klondike Rivers.
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Author Trivia
Guess who these five authors are from the bits of trivia I've given.
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Looking for Answers?
The answers to the Christmas Quiz as well as the Authors.
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Best Central & West Canada Biking Destinations
From the flat prairie of Saskatchewan and Manitoba to the mountainous country of Alberta and British Columbia, Canada's West offers cycling routes for everyone.
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Ottawa Folk Festival
Meredith Luce, Kate Weekes and other Ottawa-based talents ring in the 14th annual Ottawa Folk Festival
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Scottie Creek Valley, Yukon
Information about an archaeological vacation opportunity in the Yukon territory. This archaeological opportunity is an archaeological and ethnographic field course from Yukon College.
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The Road to Ottawa
You may think that Ottawa has always been the capital of Canada, but that's not all that true. It is true that the nation in which we live in has always had Ottawa but before 1867, the capital moved around the nation.
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Advantage North & Arctic Shipping
Port expansion, arctic shipping and economic development in the north will be effected by global warming and the opening of the Northwest Passage.
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Best Chances of a White Christmas
Climatologists and meteorologists use historical data collected from weather records over the past 45 years in the U.S. and Canada, to predict snow on Christmas Day.
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First Nations Boat Tours & Fishing in the Yukon
Go fishing in Mud Lake, boat tours in Kathleen Lake, helicopter tours over Mount Logan and stay in Haines Junction, all while seeing bears, mountain goats, sheep & moose.
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Martha Black, 2nd Woman MP
Determined to find wealth in the Klondike Gold Rush, Martha Louis Munger Purdy Black instead found riches of another sort: love, friendship, adventure and a beloved home.
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Things To Do in Dawson City in the Yukon, Canada
Whether it's taking a Parks Canada tour, reading poetry at Robert Service's cabin or hanging at the music fest, there are many things to do in Dawson City, Yukon.
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Writing Retreats in Canada
With busy lives it can be hard to find quiet time for writing. These Canadian writing retreats provide a place to write and to connect with other writers.
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"Inside A Renaissance Studio"
What was the difference between an artist and a craftsman during the Renaissance?
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Canadian Authors
For no perticular reason at all, here are some Authors that are Canadian.
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The Highground
The Highground is a Veterans Memorial Park located near Neillsville, Wisconsin. Through the efforst of Tom Miller and other Vietnam Veterans, this place of peace and healing for many men and their families has come about.
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An Evening in Canterbury
Canterbury in Kent is a popular destination, and most people are aware of what the city has to offer during the day, but what happens after the sun goes down?
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Departures Season 1 Episode Guide
Departures is an original and entertaining travel program on Canada's Outdoor Life Network (OLN) chronicling the adventures of friends Scott Wilson and Justin Lukach.
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CANADIAN FACTS
This article tells facts and statistics on Canada. From the longest river to how many the provinces, territories and their capitals, you will learn a lot about Canada and the people who live here.
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Skagway: Cruising The Inside Passage Pt 3
Skagway, gateway to the Yukon is our port of call. The quiet rustic town, belies it's wild west history, where con men, gamblers and prostitutes plied their trade with impunity. Then there is the tale of Soapy Smith, the most notorious " bad guy " of the era. The White Pass and Yukon Route railway, one of the steepest and most scenic routes is here. Then a trip to White Pass Summit, where the Chilkoot Trail, The Gold Rush Trail of '98 begins and an interesting stop at the Miners' Gold Rush Graveyard. There is a Dance hall with Gold Rush Follies. And old fashioned saloon.
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Two Families of the Renaissance
They were two of the most powerful families of the Renaissance. Yet each is remembered for very different reasons. Come meet the Medici and Borgia families.
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Unique Gifts to Bring Home From Eastern Canada
Looking for the perfect gift to bring back from a visit to Canada? Here are some creative gift ideas to commemorate a Canadian holiday.
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