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The Year of Sport in Canada has begun. Governor General ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel David Johnston declared in October that 2015 will be a 12-month celebration of athletics and there are two big reasons why: the Pan Am Games and the FIFA Women s World Cup .
These two large events have already ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel impacted Canada s tourism industry. ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel Toronto , the Pan Am Games host, will complete a $456-million train that will carry travellers — for a cost of $27.50 — from Pearson International Airport to downtown s Union Station, ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel a 25-kilometre journey that can be seriously ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel aggravating because of vehicle traffic. Some of the six Women s World Cup host cities ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel are already reporting sold-out hotel rooms for games. Winnipeg , in particular, is euphoric as it will be home base for Team USA and that powerhouse s fans are expected to arrive in big numbers to cheer on their squad.
The Pan Am Games (July 10-26) will be the biggest multi-sport event ever held in Canada, with more than 6,000 athletes from 41 countries competing. The FIFA tournament, meanwhile, will be credited for what is likely the most anticipated sports event in Canada in 2015, the championship game that will be played in Vancouver on July 5.
Both cities rank in the top five of the  Vacay.ca 20 Best Places to Travel in Canada in 2015 . Vacay.ca s travel journalists placed Toronto at No. 1 because of the Pan Am Games, the new Union-Pearson Express ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel train and the 40th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival . Vancouver ranks fourth while sports-centric destinations such as Revelstoke , British Columbia (No. 2) and Charlevoix, ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel Quebec (No. 16) also placed on the list for the first time.
Voters named destinations for their significance in 2015 as well as notable ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel anniversaries, events and festivals. Some entries — such as Vancouver Island s Cowichan Valley (No. 13) and Alberta s Cowboy Trail (No. 20) — were also noted for their unheralded or emerging tourism infrastructure and their uniqueness as a travel offering.
ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel The Vacay.ca guide is in its fourth year and has established itself as an accurate ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel forecaster and influencer of Canadian travel. For 2014, Charlottetown was ranked No. 1 and Prince Edward Island tourism businesses reported a record year for revenue as $401 million was spent on hotels, tours and activities.
In 2013, Vacay.ca ranked Fortress Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia as the No. 1 destination ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel and it saw a 37 per cent increase in visitation from its 2012 levels. ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel In 2012, Calgary topped the list and witnessed record numbers of travellers, many of whom arrived for the 100th Calgary ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel Stampede .
What s Happening in 2015: The Pan Am Games come to Toronto (July 10-26), along with 6,000 athletes, international media and thousands ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel of fans. To prepare, the city has built several new athletic facilities and what promises to be the games lasting legacy, a $456-million rapid-transit train linking the city s main airport, Pearson International , with the downtown Union Station. The cost for a single fare on the Union-Pearson Express will be a hefty $27.50, but that is less than half the price of taxi from the airport to downtown and also a time-saving option as the train trip will take 25 minutes, faster than a car ride into the city.
The other major event for 2015 is the 40th edition of the Toronto International ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel Film Festival , which takes place September 10-20 and figures to attract even more big-name movie stars because of the milestone.
Beyond the two big happenings that will grab international attention, the city is getting noticed for its fabulous art scene, diverse culinary offerings and its talented NBA squad, the first-place Raptors . Oh, and in case you haven t heard, there s a new mayor. That change at City Hall won t impact your visit but it sure will limit the crude jokes about a city that is keen to be considered as world class and sophisticated.
Why You Should Go:  Visitors to Toronto are always spoiled for choice. With so many things to do and see, a stay is rarely long enough. With the Pan Am Games, competitors will arrive from across the Caribbean, ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel Latin, South and North America. The event will feature  36 Pan Am sports  and  15 Parapan Am sports . It is also expected to bring 250,000 visitors from around the world.
Toronto s theatre, music and restaurant scenes are among the best on the continent. Throw in some funky shopping, friendly neighbourhoods and a diverse multicultural mix, and you ve got yourself a big city that anyone can feel at home in.
Vacay.ca Columnist ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel Adrian Brijbassi writes: Harmony is cool. Having lived about 10 years of my life on and off in Toronto it is that neighbourliness which I most cherish. There s a place for everyone here. The social conflicts ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel that harangue so many other metropolises mostly do not exist in Canada s largest municipality, which is remarkable given that the population is larger than Chicago but police records list about 400 less annual ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel homicides than that Illinois city. For a visitor, it is liberating to know you can travel to an urban capital and enjoy all the great things of such a place without feeling wary about what might happen if you make a wrong turn. In Toronto, you re more likely to walk into a curious space than an uninviting one. Read more of Toronto Is No. 1 in 2015
What’s Happening in 2015 : As usual, it’s going to be a big year for adventure ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel seekers in Revelstoke . From February 3-6, Revelstoke Mountain ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel Resort will host the return of Red Bull Cold Rush, a high-stakes, multi-day freestyle skiing competition showcasing some of the world’s best athletes; serious trail runners can beat the feet August 16-29 at the North Face Dirty Feet and TrailStoke ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel 5 Peaks races respectively; and mountain bikers can enjoy world-class cross-country and downhill trails as early as April and well into autumn.
Why You Should Go : Revelstoke is among Canada’s best-kept secrets. An unassuming town in the Selkirk and Monashee Mountains on the banks of the Columbia River, ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel this place sets itself apart thanks to the call of the wild. The undisputed ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel backcountry touring and heli-ski capital of Canada, Revelstoke attracts skiers from all over thanks to world-class terrain and endless powder. Revelstoke Mountain Resort boasts the longest vertical ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel drop in North America as well as Bighorn Lodge , recently named by World Ski Awards as the World’s Best Ski Chalet for the second year running. ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel In summer, the snow melts to reveal endless kilometres of pristine hiking and mountain-bike trails, as well as lakes and rivers just begging to be fished, paddled and photographed. The region is also a wealth of cultural significance with live music festivals, farmer’s ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel markets, museums and historic sites galore, such as Craigellachie, where the famous Last Spike of the Canadian Pacific Railroad was driven into place 130 years ago.
Vacay.ca ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel Columnist ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel Katie Marti says : Revelstoke is casually breathtaking because the things that make this town spectacular are simple and remarkably underpromoted: the mountains speak for themselves. This is the essence of Canada, ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel and finding yourself here is a stroke ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel of incredible fortune. Come and see for yourself … but as a resident of this town I have a simple request: Just don’t tell anyone, OK?
What’s Happening in 2015: The discovery of a lost ship from the ill-fated  Franklin Expedition  is without question one of the greatest historical finds in Canadian history and a key reason why you need to put Baffin ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel Island s  Auyuittuq Natoinal Park  on your list of places to visit in 2015. In September 2014 it was confirmed that an expedition ship — later identified as the HMS Erebus (HMS Terror was the other, and has yet to be found) — was located in Nunavut . The expedition, led by Sir John Franklin , left England in 1845 in search of the Northwest Passage with 129 men and was never seen again. Both ships became trapped in ice and one by one the crew succumbed to disease, hunger and cold.
One organization that was involved with the Franklin Search is  One Ocean Expeditions . One Ocean Voyager ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel from the company s fleet  participated in the search  with a record number of supporting ships. While the actual location of the Franklin ship is still top secret, One Ocean Expeditions can get you pretty close with one of its 2015 cruises. The organization offers several outstanding  Arctic voyages , including the 11 day “Arctic Explorer Crossing the Circle” ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel and the 13-day “Northwest Passage” journey.
Why You Should Go: News of the Franklin ship discovery was one of the big stories in the past year. Prime Minister Stephen Harper flew north to help make the announcement and we think you should ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel make a point to get up there as well. Established in 1976, Auyuittuq National Park protects 19,089 square kilometres of glacier-scoured terrain ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel and is 85 per cent rock and ice. You will find raw nature at its best — dark, grey mountains, glaciers, rivers and ice. Auyuittuq is an Inuktitut word meaning land that never melts , but the scenery ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel and down-t0-earth people just may melt your heart.
Also, you could be a part of history. You and your shipmates will no doubt be on the lookout for the HMS Terror, which is still out there somewhere. That Franklin ship is the subject of the massive ongoing search that continues even as you read this. Who knows, perhaps this will be the year another great arctic mystery is solved? Whatever happens, 2015 promises scientific discovery and adventure for Nunavut and its visitors.
Vacay.ca Deputy ryan international airlines from dfw to cozumel Editor Rod Charles says:  Historic isn t a word that jumps into the minds of most Canadians when we think of Nunavut. But over 100 years ago many Europeans were making first contact with aboriginal peoples who were living in the area before our country existed. The hunt for the Northwest Passage was in full swing. And off the shores of King William Island we now know that Franklin s crew watched in horror as their ship sank and they were forced to make a last-ditch, desperate and ultimately futile attempt to survive. Long-lost Britis