The best wines in the world seem to come from temperate, warm places like France, Italy, New Zealand, Australia, South America and California. It sometimes comes as a surprise to people, then, that Canada—often associated with cold, harsh weather patterns—has a booming wine industry that has been producing world-class vintages for decades. Canadian wine has garnered the country international recognition as a producer of fine, award-winning vino. (continue...)
Known as British Columbia’s mountain playground, the Kootenay Rockies is an area rich in natural beauty and unspoiled land. Characterized by snowy peaks, rivers, wilderness and glacial lakes, the Kootenay Rockies is a land where outdoor recreation opportunities are plentiful. With activities such as fishing, hiking, golfing and kayaking on hand, it can be (continue...)