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New Brunswick's shores of the Bay of Fundy – UNESCO Biosphere Designation. UNESCO recently recognized the Bay of Fundy's unique ecosystem as one of 15 designated Biosphere Reserves in Canada and one of 529 found in 105 countries in the world. The natural beauty of the upper Fundy region, including New Brunswick's Fundy National Park, was identified as the key region for the Biosphere Reserve. A Biosphere Reserve, is an area of terrestrial and coastal ecosystems that promote biodiversity conservation and sustainable resources. The core, Fundy National Park, must be an environmentally protected area, while the outlying areas, including various Provincial Parks in the Fundy region, must also include some protected areas. www.bayoffundytourism.com
Hiking on 'the Edge' in Newfoundland and Labrador. Hundreds of kilometers of refurbished coastal trails between fishing villages recreate the traditional means of locomotion in olden days. Meet the descendants of the Irish who settled here and retain a strong brogue, a quick wit and lively music along the East Coast Trail between St. John's and the Colony of Avalon at Ferryland. Baggage transfers can be arranged. Or take a hike in Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famed for its fjords, scenery and trails. Let expert guides take you to the best locations, or go on your own. And if shorter trails are what you want, hike a segment of the Discovery Trail on the Bonavista Peninsula, or a scenic trail at Twillingate. www.fallfordiscovery.com, www.kittiwakecoast.ca
Nova Scotia Sails Around the World in Clipper 07-08 Yacht Race. The yacht, Nova Scotia, has been entered into the Clipper 07-08 Round the World Yacht Race. It was unveiled in an official ceremony in Liverpool, England on September 14/07. The 68-foot racing yacht will carry the province's name, along with a novascotia.com message, to 14 ports around the world and to a global audience of more than 200 million people as part of the world's longest sporting event. The Clipper fleet will arrive in Nova Scotia in June 2008 and visit the ports of Yarmouth, Halifax and Sydney before heading back across the Atlantic for the end of the race. www.clipperroundtheworld.com, www.novascotia.com
Canada's Top Golfing Destination. Prince Edward Island has been long noted as one of the finest golf destinations in all of North America. In addition to the scenery, the golf experience on the Island is both exceptional in value and service. With over 25 courses to choose from - links style or traditional, 18 hole
championship or a 9 hole challenge, PEI has a course for everyone’s ability. The courses are located beside the sea, in rural, farm settings or close to our major cities. Enjoy PEI for its relaxing golf holidays. www.golfpei.ca, www.golflinkspei.com
Metepenagiag Heritage Park celebrates New Brunswick's Mi'kmaq. The Metepengiag Heritage Park, located in the Miramichi area, honours the traditional way of life of New Brunswick's ancestors more than 30 centuries ago. It celebrates the Mi'kmaq of Miramichi, and their inseparable connection to the land at Metepenagiag and the river that has sustained their enduring community. The Park preserves, protects and presents the national significance of the Augustine Mound and Oxbow National Historic Sites of Canada - two of the most impressive Aboriginal heritage archaeological sites in Eastern Canada. www.metepenagiagpark.com
Newfoundland and Labrador: Living the Adventure on the Coast. Sea kayaking is a great way to see whales, explore the coast, and enjoy a picnic on a pebble beach overseen by several million seabirds! And getting up close to an iceberg, while on a boat tour, goes beyond description! With 29,000 km of coastline, hundreds of kilometers of coastal hiking trails, boat tours galore, gourmet lighthouse picnics, concerts by the sea, and over 400 festivals and events, coastal experiences abound! www.newfoundlandlabrador.com
Explore Nova Scotia's Joggins Fossil Cliffs. The Joggins Fossil Cliffs along Nova Scotia's Bay of Fundy coastline are renowned for extensive deposits of 300 million-year-old fossils. A 14km site development is being planned for the Joggins Fossil Cliffs including a new interpretive centre which will open December 2007. Efforts are also underway to attain UNESCO World Heritage Site designation for the area. www.jogginsfossilcliffs.net
Tour de Prince Edward Island. The Confederation Bridge and its partners, the Union Cycliste Internationale and the World Cup Cycling Organization are proud to bring a multi-day, multi-stage international elite women’s cycling event to the Island. The Tour de P.E.I. will return for its 2nd year in 2008, after enjoying a very successful Island wide-event in its initial year. www.tourdepei.ca
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