Where Canada: Canada's Top Ten New Attractions for Summer 2009

TORONTO, ONTARIO, Jun 30 (MARKET WIRE) --
To help travellers who are getting ready for summer holidays, the
regional editors of Where magazine today announced their annual picks of
the Top Ten New Attractions for Canadian summer travel in 2009. Many of
these attractions and destinations are brand new, others completely
renovated or celebrating significant milestones. They are as diverse as
Canada itself, ranging from new additions to cultural institutions in
Toronto and Ottawa to natural and marine beauty in Victoria, Vancouver
and Halifax. Together, they are the must-see events, exhibits, facilities
and sites of relevance this season for anyone considering travel within
Canada. Where Canada www.where.ca

The Top Ten New Attractions for Summer 2009 (in geographical order) are:

Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre - Victoria, British Columbia

The brand new aquarium and environmental education centre explores the
wonders of the Salish Sea.

Greenheart Canopy Walkway - Vancouver, British Columbia

This aerial walkway at UBC Botanical Gardens is a unique eco-attraction
for nature enthusiasts and visitors alike.

Peak 2 Peak Gondola - Whistler, British Columbia

Boasting the world's longest unsupported lift span, this impressive
gondola offers a spectacular view to all on-board.

Stoney Nakoda Resort - Morley, East of Canmore, Alberta

The Alberta Rockies' only casino offers attractive dining, entertainment,
hotel with indoor waterpark and access to outdoor adventure.

Gasoline Alley Museum at Heritage Park Historical Village - Calgary,
Alberta

An exquisite collection of vintage cars, gas pumps and paraphernalia, the
museum is one of five new attractions at Heritage Park Historical Village.

The Muttart Conservatory - Edmonton, Alberta

A botanist's dream, these four glass pyramids are home to a spectacular
display of flowers and vegetation.

The West End BIZ Mural Tours - Winnipeg, Manitoba

Stunning outdoor mural galleries and walking tours introduce visitors to
one of Winnipeg's oldest neighbourhoods.

Art Gallery of Ontario - Toronto, Ontario

A massive redesign by famed architect Frank Gehry finally gives the
gallery's wide-ranging artistic assemblage the world-class home it
deserves.

Canada Aviation Museum - Ottawa, Ontario

With recent major renovations and plans for even more improvements, this
world-class institution is soaring higher than ever before.

Murphy's Cable Wharf - Halifax, Nova Scotia

2009 has seen dramatic renovations to this Halifax landmark, including a
catch-your-own lobster tank.

Further information on each of Where Canada's Top Ten New Summer
Attractions for 2009 can be found online at www.where.ca/summer2009. The
selections will also be listed in the summer issues of Where Canada
magazines.

About Where Canada:

Where Canada is the world's largest publisher of visitor magazines, and
it can be found in more than 3,500 hotels globally. Since 1936, Where
Canada has provided travellers with timely, local information on current
shopping trends, new stores, restaurants, cultural attractions and
entertainment. Where Canada magazines are available in hotels, travel
information centres, stores and attractions in the following locations:
Calgary, Canadian Rockies, Edmonton, Halifax, Mississauga, Muskoka/Parry
Sound, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, and Winnipeg. Where Canada
is a subsidiary of St. Joseph Media, whose stable of magazines includes
Toronto Life, FASHION Magazine, and Weddingbells.

Contacts:
Where Canada
Lindsay Gavey
Creative Marketing Coordinator
416-364-3333 x. 3145
416-861-1169 (FAX)
lgavey@stjosephmedia.com

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