VIA Rail takes us from Vancouver, through the rockies, to Christmas at Fairmont’s Jasper Park Lodge.
Christmas in the Canadian Rockies
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Canada
Alberta
Dinosaur Utopia in Drumheller
Jade invites you to come on Magic Carpet Journals to see what became of the dinosaur who once roamed in central Alberta, Canada.
British Columbia
Murder, Mayhem, and Mystery on the Cariboo Gold Rush Trail
Magic Carpet Journals invites you to join Margaret Deefholts as she takes you on a journey along British Columbia’s historic Cariboo Gold Rush Trail.
The Celebrity Osoyoos Wine Festival
Lenora Hayman takes this opportunity to check out the Okanagan wineries: Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa, Walnut Beach Resort, Watermark Beach Resort & Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre in Canada’s only true desert.
New Brunswick
A Visit to King’s Landing, a living museum by the St. John River
Our Three Day Immersion into Life in Nineteenth Century New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
The Heart of Halifax
Come visit Canada’s east coast maritime city, the port of Halifax, with our good friend and travel companion, Margaret Deefholts.
Ontario
The Village of St. Jacobs: A Glimpse into Ontario’s Mennonite Heritage
Join Margaret Deefholts on this Magic Carpet Journal as she takes you to a heritage Mennonite village in the heart of Ontario.
Canada’s Capital Ottawa, Hosts the World in Style
Come with Maxine on a walking trip in the heart of Ottawa
A Traditional Afternoon Tea at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier in Ottawa
A delightful afternoon sipping tea at the luxurious Chateau Laurier and learning about the history of this prestigious hotel.
Tulip Time in Ottawa, Canada’s Capital City
The Canadian Tulip Festival is a unique legacy of friendship between Holland and Canada
Quebec
Dog Sledding in Quebec
A team of beautiful Malamute dogs give Magic Carpet Journals the ride of a lifetime, a never to be forgotten adventure – a dog sled ride in Quebec’s wilderness!
Saskatchewan
Following the Trail of 1885 – Louis Rîel – Wanuskewin Heritage Park
In this 6 part series, Maxine George takes us to Saskatchewan to discover the story of Louis Rîel, a political leader of the Métis people in pre-Saskatchewan Northwest Territories.
Following the Trail of 1885 – Louis Rîel – The Northwest Resistance: The Opening Salvo at Duck Lake
On the second leg of the journey Maxine George continues to discover the story of Louis Rîel.
Following the Trail of 1885 – Louis Rîel – Fort Carlton
In the third story in this series, we travel to Fort Carlton – The Hudson Bay Trading Post, then home to the Northwest Mounted Police
Following the Trail of 1885 – Louis Rîel – Poundmaker Museum
Searching for more understanding we visit the Poundmaker Cree Nation, on our discovery of the story of Louis Rîel. Part Four of Six.
Following the Trail of 1885 – Louis Rîel – Fort Battleford and the North West Mounted Police Post
On the fifth part of our journey, we travel east to Fort Battleford and the North West Mounted Police Post.
The Last Day on the Trail of 1885 – Louis Rîel – Batoche
A Canoe voyage on the South Saskatchewan River takes us to Batoche to discover the end of the trail of 1885 and the story of Louis Riel.
Yukon
The Commissioner’s Tea and Commissioner’s Klondike Ball in Dawson City, Yukon
Lenora Hayman takes you on a flying trip to Dawson City in Canada’s Yukon to attend the Commissioner’s Tea and a Ball in true north style.