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Follow Tayfun King through the outdoorsy Canadian city as he hikes up a local mountain, plays games with some smurfs and tries to find the city’s best street food.
No longer a quiet Canadian town, this emerging capital of commerce is now a sparkling, bustling metropolis of 2.8 million people that feels more like Dubai or Shanghai.
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The Okanagan Valley may be one of Canada’s top wine destinations, but there are plenty of other local libations on offer, from fruit liquors and craft beers to delicious ice cider.
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From Queen Victoria’s dancing slippers to socks made from human hair, the Bata Shoe Museum displays a well-heeled history through some of the world’s most fascinating footwear.
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Located in Montreal, the birthplace of Cirque du Soleil, Trapezium offers daily classes as well as private lessons in the art of trapeze.
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