Hotels.ca Selects Canada's Not to be Missed Winter Festivals

    



    
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<p><span class="xn-location">TORONTO</span>, <span class="xn-chron">Dec. 6, 2010</span> /CNW/ -- Winter is just around the corner and so are some of Canada's best festivals and carnivals.  This year, travellers can enjoy the fun while saving money on accommodations offered by Hotels.ca®.</p>
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<p>"Who doesn't love a great festival or carnival?  With so many available across <span class="xn-location">Canada</span>, travellers are able to take advantage of the great rates offered on Hotels.ca and stay in cities where their hotel is located just a short distance from the winter fun," says Taylor L. Cole, APR, Director of Public Relations for Hotels.ca.  "Winter festivals offer travellers a great opportunity to embrace the season and celebrate with family and friends."</p>
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    Here are Hotels.ca selections of the best winter festivals in Canada:

    
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<p>The Winter Festival of Lights in Niagara Falls is on now until <span class="xn-chron">January 31, 2011</span> and is a magnificent lightshow that stretches five kilometres.  It includes lighted displays, fireworks over the falls and live entertainment.  After visiting the Winter Festival of Lights, travellers can rest their feet at the nearby Marriott Niagara Fallsview Hotel & Spa.  This 23-story hotel boasts breathtaking views of the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and the Canadian Horseshoe Falls, where guests can see an illumination show, featuring a colourful lights display projected onto the falls.  The falls can be heard from within the 423 guestrooms of the hotel.  Room rates start at <span class="xn-money">$140</span> per night.</p>
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<p>It's carnival time!  Starting <span class="xn-chron">January 28</span> to <span class="xn-chron">February 13, 2011</span>, travellers will have the opportunity to enjoy the 57th presentation of the <span class="xn-location">Quebec</span> Winter Carnival.  Known as the world's largest winter carnival, with plenty of things to do, visitors can enjoy live entertainment, various parades and take pictures with the ambassador - Bonhomme Carnaval.  In <span class="xn-location">Quebec</span> City, carnival goers can get cozy at the nearby Hilton <span class="xn-location">Quebec</span>.  Situated just a short distance away from the Winter Carnival grounds, each of the 571 guestrooms have spectacular views of Old <span class="xn-location">Quebec</span>, St. <span class="xn-person">Lawrence River</span>, National Assembly, or the Laurentian Mountains.  Built above a shopping mall, the Hilton <span class="xn-location">Quebec</span> features underground access to the shops below.  Room rates start at <span class="xn-money">$159</span> per night.</p>
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<p>For anyone visiting the <span class="xn-location">Ottawa</span> region, Winterlude is a great Canadian winter celebration.  Hosted every February, Winterlude offers three weekends filled with fun and exciting activities for the whole family.  Travellers can spend time with Winterlude's Mascots - the Ice Hog Family, play in the enormous snow playground and skate on the world's longest natural rink, the Rideau Canal.  While in <span class="xn-location">Ottawa</span>, visitors can stay at the <span class="xn-person">Lord Elgin Hotel</span>.  Located in downtown <span class="xn-location">Ottawa</span>, just minutes away from the Cenotaph and the Houses of Parliament, the <span class="xn-person">Lord Elgin Hotel</span> overlooks Confederation Park.  Room rates start at <span class="xn-money">$149</span> per night.</p>
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<p>February's <span class="xn-location">Calgary</span> Winterfest is a fun celebration where visitors can watch snowboarding competitions, ice sculptures being carved and dogsled races.  With plenty of family-friendly activities, music, and food, there is something for everyone to enjoy.  In <span class="xn-location">Calgary</span>, travellers can warm up with some hot cocoa or a bubble bath at the International Hotel of <span class="xn-location">Calgary</span>.  The hotel is situated is downtown <span class="xn-location">Calgary</span> and is within walking distance of the <span class="xn-location">Calgary</span> Tower, Prince's Island and major shopping malls.  During their stay, hotel guests have access to laundry facilities and a complimentary shuttle service to various downtown locations.  Room rates start at <span class="xn-money">$124</span> per night.</p>
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<p>Great rates on these and many more properties are available every day on our deals page at Hotels.ca.</p>
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    About Hotels.ca

    
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<p>Hotels.ca, part of the hotels.com worldwide group of sites is a leading provider of worldwide accommodations to Canadians, offering reservation services through its website at <a href="http://www.hotels.ca">www.hotels.ca</a> and its toll-free call centre at 1-800-CA-HOTELS (1-800-224-6835).  Hotels.ca offers travellers the widest selection of accommodations - from traditional hotels to vacation rentals - at over 130,000 properties in <span class="xn-location">Canada</span>, <span class="xn-location">United States</span>, <span class="xn-location">Europe</span>, and around the world.  The company offers a one-stop shopping source for hotels, with over 1.8 million customer reviews, a Price Match Guarantee and pricing in Canadian dollars.  Hotels.ca is a brand owned and operated by Expedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPE).</p>
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    Trell Huether
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    416-962-3366 ext. 233
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For further information: Trell Huether, Marshall Fenn Communications, [phone] ext. 233, [email protected] Web Site: http://www.hotels.ca