1 anil Hill had another successful year competing in karate here In I jnaifa and the Slates They arc seen here with some of the hardware it a tournament In New State Iloth are top ranked International competitors Dint this ir Escape to i Crisp air bright skies sparkling snow and a variety of seasonal delights await the visitor to any of s sophisticated urban centres British Columbia capital Victoria offers the winter it combination of Old English charm and mild em pern lures The stately Empress Ha reigning over city and harbor carries on timeless British tradition by serving tea and crumpet on white linen tablecloths every in the hotel lobby At Bastion Square restored buildings and wide pedes on boulevards have turned the area into an interesting old world shopping district with many stores featuring native and local handcrafts Victoria mild winter lows visitors stroll com fortably through the cent displays of the or play a round of golf on one of the nearby courses The British Pro uncial Museum tht ion lory and the Buildings art ops thai bo missed west ii Vancouver Is sit luainst a spectacular mountainous backdrop A slay here gives visitor access to some of the worlds best skiing in the British mountains Calgary the oil rich to boom town Is Just a short drive from excellent alpine skiing in the Canadian Mountains The resort areas of Banff and Lake Louise are two of the country best known centres with runs for novice and expert alike as well as crosscountry skiing In Saskatchewan visitors can tour the recruit centre for Royal Cana Mounted Police and the Museum For outdoor activities skating toboggan ing and crosscountry are popular Every winter Winnipeg Manitoba capital and Can adus fourth largest city stages a rich variety of turalcvenls The Royal Win Ballet oldest bjlclcompiny performs re at the Manitoba Theatre Centre as docs the modern dance troupe the Contemporary Dancers For music lovers there the Winnipeg Symphony Orches and the Manitoba Opera Company In Canada 111 focus is divided be twecn indoor and outdoor Besides terrific skiing and on Ottawa door step Ihe city boasts the world longest man made skating rink The Canal stretches km miles he centre of town and attracts appro malely skaters an Museum lovers find a wide in Ottawa ranging from the National Museum of Science and Technology to he National Ski Museum The Parliament Buildings and the Arts Centre arc points of interest that be missed on an Ottawa winter tour Toronto Ontario is one of he world fistest growing cities The downtown core is an architectural marvel particularly CN Tower which stands 5St m feel and has been ranked he world tallest structure by the Book of World Records Tor City Hall is another especially dur ing winter lunch hours when office workers skate to re corded music on he rink in front of Ihe buildings Once in Toronio visitors are never Mr from skiing and other out door Montr Quebec second Escape to Canada largest Frenchspeaking city in the world is renowned for its cosmopolitan flair fine cuisine and lively nightlife The city is a charming combination of old and new lis historic quarter dating back to the 17th century gives visitors a glimpse of Canada early days while downlown skyscrapers and complexes illustrate the modern sophisticated side of Montreal Ice hockey is popular in Canada and Montreal Is hometown to the Montreal last years Hockey League champions Visitors can see professional and amateur hockey In several Canadian cities including Quebec City Toronto and Vancouver Quebec City capital of the province is world famous for the Quebec Winter Carnival Jan to Feb to 1980 Every year an average of em inches of snow falls in Quebec City covering the historic romantic area in a carpet of white The Chateau Frontcnac particular structure and city point in any season becomes a falrylmd police in winter with snow spark ling from its and warm cosiness radiating from within Close to Montreal and Que bec City there a winter wonderland in the Lauren Mountains Resorts of every kind offer ski and skating Culture and fascinating shopping are two features of Nova Scotia For classical music buffs the Atlantic Symphony performs regularly while lively drama is provid by the Neptune Theatre Company As for shopping visitors can browse through Historic Properties once a collection of privateer wharfs back to the early 1800s but today a restored area of shops pubs of ficcs and docking facilities for the famous Bluenosc II schooner There are many Canadaln cities visiting this win all arc friendly profes and clean For more information on Canadian ties as a travel destination contact the Canadian Go vernment Office of Tourism Ottawa Canada LONG TERM WINTER HOLIDAYS FLORIDA Quality low cost efficiency tours to fort Walton Beach for your time and budget 25 DAYS TED TYLER TRAVEL SERVICE ACTON