18 Dec 2013
A round up of New Openings in Canada in 2014
Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR)
"A national project of this scope comes along just once in a generation", said CMHR President and CEO, Stuart Murray. "When the doors of this building open in September 2014, it will be a historic moment for Canada and a proud day for Manitoba, as we welcome visitors from across the country and around the world".
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is putting Winnipeg and Canada on the map as a destination for human rights education and tourism.
"People are more aware of human rights issues than ever before, which opens exciting new tourism markets for travellers who want unique experiences that will move and inspire them", said Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) Senior Vice President of Marketing Greg Klassen.
Tourism Winnipeg Senior Vice President Chantal Sturk Nadeau, said future conventions have been booked in Winnipeg because of the Museum, while tour operators and independent travellers are waiting to add the CMHR to their leisure and group travel plans.
"Winnipeg is undergoing an exciting renaissance thanks to the opening of CMHR, a world class polar bear exhibit being built at Assiniboine Park, the return of professional hockey, a brand new airport and many other exciting developments", she said.
The CMHR is the first national museum to be built outside the National Capital Region. The museum will use multi media technology and other innovative approaches to create an inspiring encounter with human rights unlike anything visitors have experienced before.
Scheduled to open September 20th, 2014
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Hot new attraction in British Columbia
Squamish's new gondola will carry passengers from the base, between Stawamus Chief and Shannon Falls, up the wooded ridge northwest of Mount Habrich.
Alight the gondola and spend a day hiking trails, or stop for lunch at the tea house. For a birds eye view take a stroll along the iconic Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge. Mind Blowing panoramic views await along the bridge, with a backdrop that falls away thousands of metres below.
Scheduled to open May 2014
Banff's only Via Ferrata Launching 2014
Ideal for all levels of experience,you need only the physical ability to climb a ladder, an appreciation of the outdoors and a spirit for adventure. Norquay's Via Ferrata comes complete with jaw dropping views, a unique perspective on the environment and a memory of Banff that will last a lifetime.
The Explorer Route includes a few hours with a guide, the chance to head up a few pitches and cross the suspension bridge. Get out of your comfort zone!
To get a greater feel for heights , exposure and the full Via Ferrata experience, become a Ridgewalker! This route is a half day excursion high up on the Norquay cliffs, climbing Memorial, Sunrise and Vista buttresses and of course traversing the suspension bridge.
E'Terra: A Treepod Experience
Located four hours northwest of Toronto, Ontario, E'Terra entices guests away from the city where starry nights await in the magical crispness of the Bruce Peninsula. The futuristic treepods , created by Farrow Partnership Architects, are made of locally harvested wood and installed with a cable system that hugs the tree rather than piercing it.
The one bedroom treehouse designs will provide a nested bedroom area, a furnished living space, a composting toilet, and an eco friendly shower, all sheltered from the various weather conditions by a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) fibreglass-coated non toxic fabric roof.
Experience nature without invading it at E'Terra. Hike the trails, grab some oars and kayak the bay, immerse yourself in salt water infinity pools and indulge in some day spa pampering.
Scheduled to open in 2014
Glacier Sky Walk set to open May 2014
This inspirational new attraction will engage visitors to learn about glaciology, geology and the unique ecosystem of the Columbia Icefield area. The experience begins with a five minute scenic transfer by coach from the Glacier Discovery Centre, after which visitors can journey along the Discovery Trail, a fully accessible, cliff edge walkway that extends along the Sunwapta Valley.
The cliff edge walkway leads to a glass floored observation platform called the Skywalk Discovery Vista, 280 metres above the Sunwapta Valley, where a birds eye view provides the most unique perspective of nature at its finest.
The Glacier Skywalk offers the perfect opportunity for visitors to view the incredible mountain goat, with its ability to climb rocky slopes mkaig it one of the rarest viewable types of wildlife in the Canadian Rockies.
The entire journey is presented in an interactive story telling format, bound to leave visitors with a new appreciation for one of the most unique ecosystems in the world - a place that's so hard to survive, adaptation never ends.
Scheduled to open May 2014.
For more media information please contact Ms. Nim Singh, Canadian Tourism Commission on 0207 389 9983 singh.nim@ctc-cct.ca or @canadanim (not for publication)
