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The best wines in the world seem to come from temperate, warm places like France, Italy, New Zealand, Australia, South America and California. It sometimes comes as a surprise to people, then, that Canada—often associated with cold, harsh weather patterns—has a booming wine industry that has been producing world-class vintages for decades. Canadian wine has garnered the country international recognition as a producer of fine, award-winning vino.
Upon thinking of Canada, one cannot suppress images of open space, diverse landscapes and striking hospitality spread among urban centres and rural communities. With a total area of 9,984,670 sq km (3,855,103 sq mi), plus natural attractions such as...
In the past few decades, Canada has started to shed its image as a frigid land of vast wilderness in favour of a sophisticated, urban persona. Canada's major cities are now being seen for what they are—vibrant, modern hubs of activity. The country's urban centres boast many attractions, one of the most significant being their world-class shopping facilities.
Things just grow on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Unlike other parts of Canada where plants have to be carefully nurtured, here it is more about maintenance. Rife with life, it is not surprising that islanders are passionate about their gardens and no where is that more evident than farmers’ markets. Truly a phenomenon, nearly every community here has one, serving as a community event.
Here are WorldWeb.com’s Top 10 markets that offer a taste of island life.