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Ski Hockley Valley Resort
If you’re planning to get out there and enjoy our great Canadian weather this winter, why not hit the slopes? Whether you’re a seasoned skier or a first-timer, Hockley Valley Resort is the place to be! Located just 45 minutes north of Toronto, the resort boasts 15 ski and snowboard runs ranging from beginner to […]
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Burns Night Events & Burns Suppers 2018
Some hae meat and canna eat, / And some wad eat that want it, / But we hae meat and we can eat, / And sae the Lord be thankit. Have you been practicing your Selkirk Grace? Burns Night is just around the corner and you certainly won’t be stuck for events and Burns Suppers […]
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5 AMAZING WAYS TO SPEND A WEEK IN SCOTLAND
So, you’re planning to spend a week in Scotland? Now to decide where to go and what to do during your stay, that’s where we can help! Use these seven day itineraries to help guide the route for your trip, and the attractions, activities and places to visit along the way. 1. SCOTTISH FILM & […]
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ASHFORD CASTLE WINS “IRELAND’S BEST HOTEL SPA”
Ashford Castle Wins “Ireland’s Best Hotel Spa” Award for Second Year Running Ashford Castle is uniquely nestled on 350 acres of rolling West of Ireland countryside, overlooking the shores of Ireland’s second largest lake, Lough Corrib. The estate includes pristine gardens, originally created by Lady Ardilaun of the Guinness family and recently restored to their […]
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Irish Cultural Society of Toronto’s Pot O’Gold Lottery
Going into its 25th campaign in 2018, this extremely popular lottery is unique! The lottery generates funds that the Society uses for grants to many Irish Cultural organizations. These grants make a very positive and meaningful contribution to the promotion of our Irish culture in its many forms in our community. To date, over one […]
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It’s light years from Dublin to the Death Star,
But the Force is strong with these talented actors! One of the great things about Star Wars: The Force Awakens is watching Dublin actor Domhnall Gleeson getting in touch with his dark side. As General Hux, leader of the First Order, he’s a shiny new addition to the already impressive gallery of Star Wars villains. […]
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Ireland launches first tourism campaign in space
Tourism Ireland celebrates the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, shot on location on Ireland’s beautiful Wild Atlantic Way Planet Earth’s first interstellar tourism campaign has taken off – highlighting a destination that is truly out of this world. Perched above the earth in space, a billboard advertising “Earth’s Wild Atlantic Way” features Skellig […]
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A traditionally Irish Christmas
From brave bodies dipping into freezing waters to comforting hot whiskeys by the fire, Ireland’s Christmas traditions range from zany to historic Ireland does Christmas a little bit differently from the rest of the world: we call the Epiphany on 6 January “Little Christmas” or “Women’s Christmas” (as the women got to go out and […]
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Winter 2017
Welcome to the Winter issue of Celtic Canada Magazine, the home of all things Celtic in Canada. We are delighted that you have joined us. Inside this issue we feature The Barra MacNeils a musical potpourri of traditional MacNeil family favourites gleaned from Christmas ceilidhs, midnight masses and the general festive frolic that accompanies each […]
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5 reasons why Ireland is THE place to go for a winter break
Looking for a winter break? With its snug pubs, wild landscapes and secret hideaways, Ireland is the perfect place to embrace the winter weather. 1. Momentous landscapes The Mourne Mountains, County Down: This was author CS Lewis’s playground as a child, and inspired the winter wonderland that is Narnia in The Lion, The Witch and […]