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Healthy and Safe Vacationing Together, Here in Québec!
Now that summer is in full swing and that travellers are responding to our invitation to say Bonjour Québec, the Alliance de l’industrie touristique du Québec would like to reiterate the importance of complying with the current sanitary guidelines, to ensure our collective health and safety, particularly the obligation to wear masks in closed public spaces […]
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SPECTACULAR DAY HIKES IN LAKE LOUISE
Crouching atop the crown of the Big Beehive, I gaze down 500 m (1,640 ft) to the turquoise waters of Lake Louise sparkling in the sunlight below. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise stands sentinel at the water’s edge. The vertical contrast is absolute, the view magnificent. It’s a well-deserved prize after our 4.5 km (3 […]
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The Virtual Dip Breaks Guinness Book of Records Again!!
Una Doyle took part in her 1st Strip and Dip in June 2019 having gone through breast cancer in 2018. ” I was inspired by Dee Fetherstone who started the dip in 2013 having gone through cancer herself and wanted to do something fun for charity and give something back.” What started out with about […]
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10 GOOD NEWS STORIES FROM SCOTLAND’S BUSINESSES
In the mood to read heart-warming and inspirational news stories? We’ve cherry picked some of our favourites on Scottish businesses who are out in force supporting a variety of local businesses, industries, and communities. Feel uplifted with our pick of the latest good news stories from across Scotland. ORKNEY: ORTAK BECOMES A GREENGROCER Renowned for […]
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GREAT THINGS TO LISTEN TO AND STAY ENTERTAINED AT HOME
Working from home doesn’t have to be dull! Spending more time at home just now means that you can get stuck into a new hobby or keep yourself entertained with a wealth of digital resources to check out. Whether you want to listen to the very best of Scottish music or get sucked into a […]
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18 BRAW SCOTTISH WORDS & THEIR MEANINGS
Learn how to speak like a local with these great Scottish words and their meanings. From ‘braw’ to ‘wheesht’, we’ll equip you with the patter (that’s ‘the chat!’) to make the most of your next visit to Scotland! ABOUT THE SCOTS LANGUAGE Don’t know your bahookie from your oxter? Don’t worry – you’re not alone. […]
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Amazing places where Irish legends live on
In every corner of the island of Ireland there are places that can connect to the rich vein of Celtic myth and legend. In Ireland, it can feel like there’s a myth on every mountain, a story in every field and a legend wrapped around every lake, river and stream. A myriad of entertaining Celtic […]
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Ireland performs for your viewing pleasure
Sit back and enjoy – an array of Irish musicians and artists are taking to the online stage for a series of live showcase performances. Many fantastic Irish artists who were on national and international tours have had to return home for the lockdown, but their work is now being presented online to a worldwide […]
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COME OUT AND PLAY AT THE 2020 CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL AUTOSHOW
The Canadian International AutoShow is always a family affair. Besides the multitude of family vehicles found across the show floors in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, recent years have seen special exhibits and presentations geared specifically towards families with young children. This year, the young ones can see some of their favourite Disney and Pixar […]
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Muckish Road Stone
Approximately 5 kilometers from Falcarragh Co Donegal, there is an attractive little stone bridge, which most people pass over nowadays, without a second thought. But if you look more carefully, and pay attention to the nearby plaque, your curiosity may be raised somewhat. The plaque is written in Irish, and a rough translation into English […]