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Summer
Top 5 Lakes in Alberta
Top 5 Lakes in Alberta
Alberta is known for its natural beauty. This beauty includes mountains, prairies, desert badlands, vast coniferous forests and more than 600 lakes.In today’s blog we’ll…
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Fall Summer
Top 5 Golf Courses to Checkout
Top 5 Golf Courses to Checkout
As more of you are getting vaccinated by the day, it’s time to pack your bags and visit all the top 5 golf courses this…
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Fall Summer
The Most Beautiful Gardens in British Columbia
The Most Beautiful Gardens in British Columbia
British Columbia is full of amazing outdoor experiences and adventures. From skiing in Whistler to hiking in the ancient forests, there are so many outdoor…
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Summer
Top 10 Campsites near Canadian Towns
Top 10 Campsites near Canadian Towns
#1000towns choiceBy Landon KiltzWith the Summer months fast approaching and the nicer weather along with it, many Canadians will want to experience the Country's wonderful…
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The Glacier Skywalk & Columbia Icefield
The Glacier Skywalk & Columbia Icefield
Step out on a cliff-edge walkway where giant glaciers perch above you and the spectacular Sunwapta Valley spreads out below. The Columbia Icefield Skywalk experience…
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David Suzuki, Scientist, TV Host
David Suzuki, Scientist, TV Host
"We lost something, a strong sense of community and connection to place" Essay of David Suzuki for The Small Town in Me project    I believe elders play…
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All-season
Top 20 Small Art Towns of Canada
Top 20 Small Art Towns of Canada
Painting: Wilfrido Limvalencia While Torontonians rush to the Mystical Landscapes: Masterpieces from Monet, Van Gogh and more exhibition in the Art Gallery of Ontario, Western Canada…
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Winter
Top 10 Unexpected Places to Spend Magical Christmas in Canada
Top 10 Unexpected Places to Spend Magical Christmas in Canada
Gif: Animade   Christmas is coming soon. We want to suggest to you a few ideas for celebrating. Our today’s list of places to spend…
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All-season
What Should Town’s Nickname Be?
What Should Town’s Nickname Be?
1000 Towns of Canada help to create nicknames/slogans for Canadian Small Towns.   FAMOUS NICKNAMES Every city/town/village has a name. But only the most popular…
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All-season
Small Towns of Canada: What Makes Them Special?
Small Towns of Canada: What Makes Them Special?
Last week we, the 1000 Towns of Canada team, woke up and went to bed thinking about you – the 1000 Towns of Canada Project…
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How We Developed Small Towns Project
How We Developed Small Towns Project
Image: Defago “FIRST WORDS” Everyone working with words knows that the FIRST WORDS are the biggest challenge in creating a text. If you succeed in choosing…
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