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T launches Canada AILOR MADE


TAILOR Made Travel has launched its first Canada brochure since merging with sister brand Connections. The 2012 programme covers British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Québec, the Maritimes and Yukon plus the US state of Alaska. Designed to offer an extensive


menu of options for those who want to custom-build their perfect tour, the brochure features flexible multi- centre and self-drive itineraries, wildlife-watching, cultural experiences and journeys by rail. Highlights include the introduction


of motorhome self-drive itineraries through Western Canada, plus the chance to share in the excitement of the Calgary Stampede. New for 2012 is the nine-day Western Explorer itinerary priced from £2,899pp, which


Winnipeg wows arrivals


CANADA'S newest airport is also its greenest. The James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) in Winnipeg opened late last year after a decade of redevelopment. The $585-million construction


project features restaurants and shopping options. The terminal building is dominated by glass and its state-of-the-


art technology has seen a dramatic cut in greenhouse emissions. It has 32 kiosks that allow passengers to check in, regardless of their carrier, and drop off their baggage at a common drop area. The airport handles 3.4 million passengers a year and expects 4.6 million passengers by 2020. www.tourismwinnipeg. com


includes two days aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train service, and a new 12-day Eastern Explorer, which tours from Toronto to Halifax, travelling by train for the entire journey. It is priced from £2,039pp. Yukon is combined with Alaska and


a new 16-day Wildlife, Flora and Fauna of the West itinerary combines British Columbia and Alberta. General Manager, Rachel Cooper


said, "This is one of our most definitive Canada programmes yet. It is effectively an A-Z directory of the very best travel experiences and reflects our knowledge, passion and commitment to the region. The added-value offers include free nights, free breakfasts, car and room upgrades plus hotel savings of up to £60 per room per night.” www.tailor-made.co.uk


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