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Friday, November 06, 2009

ALBERTA SKI HILLS

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COMPLETE DIRECTORY TO ALBERTA'S SKI AREAS AND RESORTS: Alberta Ski Hills and Resorts Directory

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LAKE LOUISE SKI AREA



PHOTO: LAKE LOUISE SKI AREA BY ateabutnoe

OFFICIAL SITE LINK: The Lake Louise Ski Area & Mountain Resort - Alberta, Canada

DIRECTIONS: CLICK HERE

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VIDEO LINKS:
Lake Louise Skiing - Larch Area with Music
Ski Lake Louise 1, Banf National Park, Alberta, Canada

Lake Louise Paradise Bowl Chairlift

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Lake Louise is Canada's largest single ski area, boasting 4 mountain faces. Features include Canada's most extensive snowmaking, a 6 person high-speed chair, 3 high-speed quads and 9 other lifts, plus the Skoki backcountry lodge.
Spectacular scenery awaits at Lake Louise with uniquely beautiful terrain that is both vast and varied. The wilderness is pristine and inspirational. Located in the heart of majestic, historic Banff National Park, Lake Louise is truly legendary and offers world class terrain.

With 4200 skiable acres, Lake Louise is one of the largest ski areas in North America. The unique layout allows families and groups of varying abilities to ski together; there are beginner, intermediate and expert runs down from every chair. Beginners and intermediate skiers have access to an abundance of gentle slopes and long cruising runs. Experts can explore endless chutes, glades, gullies and remote bowls in some of the Rockies' most challenging terrain.


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Links:
http://www.skilouise.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Louise_Mountain_Resort
http://www.mountaineerlodge.com/
http://www.skibig3.com/banff-lake-louise/3-banff-lake-louise-ski-resorts/banff-lake-louise-ski-resorts.cfm



Photo by Warren Long

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MISERY MOUNTIAN SKI AREA, PEACE RIVER, ALBERTA - HOME SITE

Known as the Biggest Little Hill in the North, Misery Mountain offers great skiing for the whole family. Beginner to advanced trails, overlooks the spectacular Mighty Peace River. enjoy some superb skiing at a local resort all the while taking in the views of the spectacular Peace River.

The ski hill is situated on the west side of the river. If you are entering Peace River from the east you will see the ski hill on the opposite side of the river looking south of the bridge. Head South on Shaftsbury Trail (Highway 684). - CLICK HERE FOR LOCATION AND MAP

ADDITIONAL LINK: Misery Mountain Ski Area

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MARMONT BASIN SKI AREA, JASPER - MAIN SITE

Location and Directions: Click Here

VIDEOS
Marmot Basin Terrain Park
Marmot Basin Ski Resort


Located in the breathtaking, vast and ruggedly mountainous landscape of Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Marmot Basin is a ski destination that inspires lasting memories. The national park boasts deep valleys that are home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, waterfalls and lakes frozen in time, carpets of thick, green forests blanketing the earth and the serene beauty of the snowcapped peaks carries on as far as the eye can see. One of these peaks is host to the 1,675 acres of superb slopes that make up Marmot Basin. Only 20 minutes from the town of Jasper, Marmot Basin offers 3,000 vertical feet of superb skiing and snowboarding. Click here to read more

Thursday, November 05, 2009

Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Exhibition Place, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Exhibition Place, Toronto
Nov. 6-15, 2009

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photo by Derek P

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The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Exhibition Place, Toronto Nov. 6-15, 2009
Home site: Click Here

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Since its inception in November 1922, The Royal Agricultural Winter is the largest combined indoor agricultural fair and international equestrian competition in the world.

Watch as hundreds of Canadian and International breeders, growers and exhibitors are declared champions. Or simply, just explore, shop and eat.

The fair features a variety of exhibits from giant farm animals to giant vegetables, from horse shows to dog shows, from family fun to the rodeo, and much more. For shopping, check out the Royal's shopper's paradise, packed with crafts, art, clothing, and home accessories. See the finest horses Ontario has to offer, then have a seat at the wine tasting bar. Read More: The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair


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Activities with video: Click Here

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Videos of Past fairs:

Champagne W Toronto Royal Winter Fair 2008 Round 2
Royal Winter Fair - Toronto 2006
2007 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Percheron Mares

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