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Yukon Quest 1,000 Mile International Sled Dog Race

February 2015

The Yukon Quest 1,000 Mile International Sled Dog Race gets its name from the "highway of the north," which is the Yukon River and the historical winter land routes travelled by prospectors, adventurers and mail and supply carriers traveling between the gold fields of the Klondike and those in the Alaska interior.

As early as 1976, a Fairbanks to Whitehorse sled dog race had been talked of. But it wasn't until this conversation between Roger Williams, Leroy Shank, Ron Rosser and William "Willy" Lipps that the Yukon Quest became more than an idea. The mushers named the race the "Yukon Quest" to commemorate the Yukon River, which was the historical highway of the north. The trail would trace the routes that the prospectors followed to reach the Klondike during the 1898 Gold Rush and from there to the Alaskan interior for subsequent gold rushes in the early years of the 1900s.

Source and more information: http://www.yukonquest.com

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Kejimkujik National Park - Nova Scotia

An authentic Atlantic experience awaits you at Kejimkujik Seaside. You can hike through a labyrinth of dense shrubs on your way to the coast. Gradually, the horizon opens up to an expansive view of the Atlantic shoreline with headlands, islands, and bays. Once you arrive at the observation deck, your eyes will be riveted by the pure white sweep of Saint Catherines River Beach. This shining crescent of sand will enchant you with its turquoise waters.

The real adventures still await you at the Atlantic’s edge – seals basking on off-shore islets, one of the last undisturbed nesting beaches of the endangered piping plover, rafts of eiders and other seabirds, waves crashing on granite headlands, an abundance of orchids, and the traces of the Saint Catherines River sheep farm.

Source and more information: http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/ns/kejimkujik

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The Great Outdoors Northwest Territories Style

Canada's Northwest Territories. Located in Canada's far north, the Northwest Territories sits above British Columbia and Alberta and extends up into the Arctic Circle. With Aurora viewing opportunities better than anywhere else on earth and unparalleled outdoor adventure activities, we offer spectacular vacation options for explorers, adventurers and everyone curious about life in Canada's north.

The Northwest Territories is the Aurora Capital of the World and the best place on earth to view the world’s most incredible light show. Perfectly situated beneath the Auroral Oval and offering 250 potential viewing nights each year, whether the Aurora is the main highlight of your trip or added bonus, there are three separate times to view this incredible light show. In the Fall or spring seasons catch a rare glimpse of the lights with the added perk of comfortable temperatures. As the Northwest Territories has an extended winter season come experience the Aurora and enjoy these activities - snowmobiling, ice fishing, dogsledding, cross-country skiing, kite skiing or snowshoeing. We'll make sure you enjoy every moment!

Source and more information: www.spectacularnwt.com

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