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The Wandering Wagars Mediaplanet spoke with travel bloggers, the Wagar family, who travel the world seeking out adventure, culture, and educational experiences. Instead of shying away from the cold, opting to face it head-on, they share their experiences travelling during winter in Canada. How does your family plan and prepare for Canadian winter adventures?
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Winter adventures are a way of life when you live up north, so families have to decide if they're going to run from it or embrace it. My family chooses to face the winters head on with adventures that keep our blood pumping and our spirits high. Experiences like skiing, snowshoeing, and winter hiking keep our adrenaline up and our bodies warm while Christmas markets, winter festivals, and hot apple cider along the skating trails offer warmth for the spirit.
What advice would you give Canadians families looking to book a getaway this winter season? Embrace the cold and get outside! If you're visiting big cities like Winnipeg, Ottawa, or Toronto, you'll find amazing skating trails that are perfect for beginners to experts. If skating isn't your thing, you'll find incredible winter hiking trails where a thermos of hot chocolate will keep you fueled up as you walk past frozen waterfalls. If the cold weather intimidates you, look for some of Canada's amazing museums like the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto or the dinosaur-filled Royal Tyrell Museum just outside of Calgary, Alberta.
Travelling This Winter? Consider the Culturally Rich Splendors of Spain Spain’s winters are more idyllic than one might think. With cool, sunny weather, it’s the perfect time to experience this unbelievable country.
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asting from December to March, winter in Spain tends to be milder and less rainy than the rest of Europe. With many tourist hotspots experiencing colder temperatures, travelers can enjoy exciting traditional festivals and warming seasonal dishes. Plus, there’s spots in the south that stay balmy all year long. Visiting the country’s world-famous cities provides endless, top-notch sightseeing opportunities. There’s musical entertainment on Madrid’s Gran Via, football matches and iconic Gaudi architecture in Barcelona, Guggenheim Museum exhibitions in Bilbao, Seville’s famous flamenco shows, Malaga, the birthplace of Picasso and home to many art museums, and Valencia’s operas and incredible seaside views. With international airports and connecting high-speed trains, it’s easy to experience these profoundly historic yet strikingly modern urban hubs.
An ideal holiday getaway And for a great day trip, explore one of fifteen Heritage Cities – such as Segovia. The town carries legacies of the Roman Empire including its quintessential, 160-arch aqueduct. It’s their historic quarters, relevant sites, cultural events, and incredible gastronomy that make
these unique centres a must-see. Then, a quick flight south brings tourists to some of the most outstanding beaches and ecotourism in Europe. Boasting an average winter temperature of twenty-four degrees, the Canary Islands are a must-see destination with tons of things to do. Enjoy water sports like scuba diving and windsurfing, sunbathe oceanside, or hike one of the archipelago’s four national parks. Traverse these stunning, volcanic landscapes on cycling trips or try rock climbing and caving. Five of the seven islands are declared Biosphere Reserves where visitors will find greenery, desert, and Spain’s highest peak and World Heritage site, Mount Teide.
Something for everyone The year-round springtime weather and Spain’s commitment to environmental preservation and sustainable practices makes these islands a nature lover’s paradise – and the country’s top-rated wine industry benefits, too. On Lanzarote, visitors marvel in sustainable winemaking on volcanic soil where grapes are harvested by hand. Spanish wine is top-rated worldwide and a major attraction. On the mainland, there’s countless routes available. Travel
one of the many traditional growing regions and revel in wine-making lessons, tastings and food pairings, and so much more. In particular, the popular northern Rioja Alavesa Route bring tourists though an exceptional microclimate that’s home to prestigious Rioja wines. Combining traditional processes with state-of-the-art technology, this route includes stops at some of the most incredible wineries including one designed by Frank Ghery. Described as “an animal galloping over the countryside,” this winery’s remarkable architecture is as magnificent as the wines they make inside.
There’s so much to experience in Spain that one visit won’t be enough. Start planning your trip today at spain.info.
This article was sponsored by Tourism Spain.
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