Canada FEAST - October 2019

Nipika Mountain Resort

YUKON OYSTERS A HIT
There’s no doubt about it, the restaurant scene in Yukon’s capital city of Whitehorse packs some culinary punch. In fact, Wayfarer Oyster House was recently nominated as one of Canada's Best New Restaurants by Air Canada’s En Route Magazine. The ambient tunes coming from the record player in this funky establishment sets the scene for lovers of good times and seafood. Relax over a plate of oysters, or dine on the best seafood Yukon, Alaska and BC has to offer. The dynamic food scene in Whitehorse is nothing short of mouth-watering. We’re talking craft breweries, funky cafes, international cuisine, and a growing organic food movement, all served up by salt-of-the-earth, welcoming Yukoners.

LIVING ON THE EDGE
At more than half a kilometre high, the iconic CN Tower in Toronto is a must-visit for the best views, food and thrilling experiences. Check out this special perspective on Instagram: https://ift.tt/2opwQAP. Adrenalin junkies love Toronto’s EdgeWalk, a hands-free walk along a 1.5 metre-wide ledge encircling the top of the CN Tower. Lean back over the city with nothing but air and breathtaking views of Lake Ontario beneath you. The 20 – 30 minute ‘stroll’ offers thrill-seekers a breathtaking 360-degree panorama as they walk the 1.5-metre-wide platform around the top of the main pod, with a safety cable attached to a body harness for security. Hang on to your hats!

ARE YOU FEELING ECO-ADVENTUROUS?
Head off grid to the relaxing log cabins at Nipika Mountain Resort deep in the Canadian Rockies. Experience raw wilderness immersion in a way that is truly non-consumptive. Nipika uses the sun and surrounding forest as a source of power, with electricity generated through renewable solar energy and heating provided by salvaged dead wood burnt through a central boiler. When it comes to sustainability, Nipika walks the talk, offering activities and adventures that leave zero footprint - and there’s no danger of running out of things to do. Surrounded by a magnificent network of trails along the Kootenay and Cross River valleys, with mind-blowing mountain, river and forest views, you’ll be kept busy in all seasons with hiking, mountain biking and trail running in summer, as well as cross country skiing, fat biking, and snowshoeing in winter.

COULD THIS BE THE MOST STRIKING INN ON EARTH?
It’s a superb example of world-class innovation and the must-visit destination for 2020. The magnificent Fogo Island Inn, perched on the furthest edge of the Earth off the north-east coast of Newfoundland, stands on crooked pilotis on the dramatic and rocky coastline, providing panoramic views through its floor-to-ceiling windows, surrounded by whales, seabirds and icebergs. The island’s people and stories are felt throughout the Inn: bespoke furniture and fixtures entirely handmade by local carpenters and artisans; the textiles– quilts, rugs, pillows – are hand-crafted by the island artisans following the centuries-old traditions of “made not bought”. This place must be seen to be believed.

Destination Canada 1045 Howe Street Suite 800 Vancouver, BC V6Z 2A9 Canada

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