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// November 2006

Dear Subscriber

This month, we uncover the hottest events in the country and tell you the best times to book a cruise. Our regional editors give you the low-down on where to shop for brand-name bargains. Plus, we hook you up to some last-minute seat sales, and offer two new WHERE contests: prizes include stays in beautiful hotels in Halifax and Vancouver.

WHAT'S HOT IN NOVEMBER:

Canadian Rockies

Jasper Welcomes Winter lets you see the Rockies without breaking the bank or dealing with hordes of tourists. There's hotel discounts, shopping specials (including a craft fair and Midnight Madness), the Festival of Trees and a homespun Santa Claus Parade.

Ottawa

Cirque du Soleil's Delirium wows crowds with its trademark acrobatic flair, plus re-mixed versions of their most popular songs and adornments, Nov 24 and 25 at the Scotiabank Place. For a hot dining tip, check out the bistro Le Saint-O, where France ex-pat Philippe Dupuy blends classic methodology with contemporary flair.

Calgary

Proving that it's never too early to start celebrating the holiday season, beginning Nov 12, Heritage Park opens its doors on weekends for the 12 Days of Christmas. It's a chance to enjoy old-fashioned traditions like horse-drawn wagon rides, carolling, and festively decorated antique houses.

Vancouver

Blood and power are on centre stage as Vancouver Opera opens its season with Macbeth. This production of Giuseppe Verdi's take on Shakespeare's murderous Scottish couple features Met baritone Greer Grimsley in the title role. It runs Nov 25, 28, 30, and Dec 2 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

Halifax

The Holiday Parade of Lights is a beloved seasonal parade which winds its way through the downtown on Nov 18. There'll be floats, marching bands and, of course, Santa Claus. If you're a sports fan, pick up a pair of antlers and cheer the city's hockey team, the Halifax Mooseheads, as they play Chicoutimi Nov 9, and Moncton Nov 29.

Edmonton

One of only three million-dollar rodeos in the world, the Canadian Finals Rodeo is an exciting showcase of the best rough stock, rodeo contestants and bullfighters in the country, Nov 8 to 12. For a little razzle dazzle, the Broadway and Hollywood smash, Chicago takes centre stage at the Jubilee Auditorium Nov 8 to 13.

Toronto

The Radio City Rockettes kick up their heels in Canada for the first time ever, making their way to Toronto's Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts, from Nov 14 through to Dec 31. Also, legendary American singer, songwriter, musician and poet, Bob Dylan plays the Air Canada Centre Nov 7.

Victoria

The city's performing arts stages are full with great shows like Bruce Cockburn, a Queen cover band, the Just for Laughs Comedy Tour and Alberta Ballet's The Nutcracker. Art lovers can enjoy two local self-guided art tours: the Stinking Fish Studio Tour, Nov 25 and 26, and the Downtown Gallery Walk Nov 30.

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SAVVY SHOPPING GUIDE

Want genuine Gucci at discount prices? WHERE's regional editors from coast to coast give you the goods on the best outlet shopping opportunities in their respective cities.

Vancouver

Savvy shoppers head to the corner of Granville and Robson, to the bargain mecca that is Winners. The sprawling store is chock-a-block with designer duds for women, men and kids. And the long line-ups for the change rooms? A small price to pay for posh labels at discount prices.

Ottawa

Located midway between Ottawa and Montreal, The Promenades Hudson Factory Outlet Centre is a favourite pit stop for fashionistas looking to add to their wardrobes. Among the lines to be found at drastically reduced prices: Anne Klein, Escada, Margaretha Ley Couture, Elements, and Fila.

Toronto

Dixie Outlet Mall offers more than 120 factory-outlet and specialty discount stores. Shops include Jacob Outlet Store, Winners, Foot Locker, Fairweather and many others.

Edmonton

Offering an extensive collection of well-known clothing, shoe, and home decor outlets, as well as an assortment of entertainment and dining options, South Edmonton Common is one of the largest retail power centres in Canada.

Halifax

If you're looking for brand names, great deals, rare finds and outlet shops galore, you have to head to Halifax's Bayers Lake Business Park. Northwest of the downtown off Highway 102, the park sprawls over 580 acres and is home to high-end stores, like the Paderno Factory Store, Winners and many others.

Calgary

For an outlet haven, check out western Canada's only enclosed, indoor outlet shopping complex: Deerfoot Outlet Mall. Find outlet versions of brands like Aldo, Liz Claiborne, Sears and Sport Chek.

TRAVEL SPECIALS

As a service to readers and our tourism partners, here's a selection of special travel deals. For more information or to book, please contact the providers directly.

Seat Sales

Westjet is offering seat sales to 23 destinations across Canada if you book by November 7 for travel by January 31, 2007.

Air Canada is offering special deals for flights within Canada on Christmas Day or New Year's Day.

Harmony Airways is offering special rates to Honolulu.

Delta Beauséjour - $99 Special Shopping Rate

Take advantage of Delta Beauséjour's Special Shopping rate of $99 per night where the largest selection of shops in New Brunswick awaits you! Offer is valid November 9 to 12, 2006.

(All prices in Canadian dollars. WHERE accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or availability of these packages. Please contact package supplier directly.)

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