http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog Nova Scotia, Tourism, and Travel Issues Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:18:20 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 © kim.kinrade@ns.sympatico.ca () kim.kinrade@ns.sympatico.ca 1440 Vacation home at White Point Beach in Nova Scotia kim.kinrade@ns.sympatico.ca No no http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog 144 144 http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2009/01/04/early-bird-tickets-to-royal-nova-scotia-international-tattoo/ http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2009/01/04/early-bird-tickets-to-royal-nova-scotia-international-tattoo/#comments Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:03:52 +0000 kim canadian forcesinternational tattoomilitary displaysnova scotia internationalpipes and drumspipe bands http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/?p=637 Warning: arsort() expects parameter 1 to be array, null given in /home/sykesa/kimkinrade.com/wpblog/wp-content/plugins/wp-affiliate-pro.php(240) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code on line 762

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“The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is one of the world’s premiere cultural and entertainment spectaculars with over 2000 first-class Canadian and international, military and civilian performers. Featuring pipes and drums, massed bands, historic re-enactments, dancers, acrobats, comedians, choirs, military displays and competitions, plus a host of innovative acts in a fast-paced 2 1/2 hour [...]]]> http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2009/01/04/early-bird-tickets-to-royal-nova-scotia-international-tattoo/feed/ 1 http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2009/01/03/travel-media-association-of-canada/ http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2009/01/03/travel-media-association-of-canada/#comments Sat, 03 Jan 2009 22:53:27 +0000 kim richmondriver rock casinotmactourism industrytravel mediatravel writers http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/?p=634 Warning: arsort() expects parameter 1 to be array, null given in /home/sykesa/kimkinrade.com/wpblog/wp-content/plugins/wp-affiliate-pro.php(240) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code on line 762

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In 1994 some journalists from Toronto thought that the media and the tourism industry should form a professional relationship and the Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC) was formed. Since then the ranks swelled to over 450 members with a breakdown of 4-% media and 60% industry partners. Guided by a volunteer Board of Directors [...]]]> http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2009/01/03/travel-media-association-of-canada/feed/ 0 http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2009/01/02/canada-e-connect-2009/ http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2009/01/02/canada-e-connect-2009/#comments Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:36:23 +0000 kim canadian tourismcbc radio onedigital marketinggooglenorth american travelo reillytiactourism industry associationtourism strategytravel industry experience http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/?p=629 Warning: arsort() expects parameter 1 to be array, null given in /home/sykesa/kimkinrade.com/wpblog/wp-content/plugins/wp-affiliate-pro.php(240) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code on line 762

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TIAC, The Tourism Industry Association of Canada, is presenting Canada-e-Connect (CEC), an e-Tourism Strategy Conference for Canadian tourism on January 21-23, 2009 in Toronto, ON. In order to kick-start a flailing tourism industry the CEC will bring the tourism industry and technology together for a conference featuring keynote speakers including Google’s Rob Torres as well [...]]]> http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2009/01/02/canada-e-connect-2009/feed/ 0 http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/11/18/halifax-thanks-boston-with-a-christmas-tree/ http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/11/18/halifax-thanks-boston-with-a-christmas-tree/#comments Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:47:03 +0000 kim boston commonchristmas seasoncity of halifaxnova scotia department of natural resourceswhite spruce http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/?p=388 Warning: arsort() expects parameter 1 to be array, null given in /home/sykesa/kimkinrade.com/wpblog/wp-content/plugins/wp-affiliate-pro.php(240) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code on line 762

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Every year the Americans remember December the 7th as the day in 1941 that propelled the country into the Second World War. In the Halifax area it is December 6th, a day still remembered as the day when the city ceased to exist. On December 6, 1917 the Imo, a ship carrying relief supplies for [...]]]> http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/11/18/halifax-thanks-boston-with-a-christmas-tree/feed/ 0 http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/11/16/2009-icf-world-senior-canoe-championships/ http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/11/16/2009-icf-world-senior-canoe-championships/#comments Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:26:34 +0000 kim big canoeboat raceboat racingcanoe clubcanoe kayakcanoe race http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/?p=364 Warning: arsort() expects parameter 1 to be array, null given in /home/sykesa/kimkinrade.com/wpblog/wp-content/plugins/wp-affiliate-pro.php(240) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code on line 762

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In the summer of 2009 the world’s best canoeists will compete on Dartmouth’s Banook Lake. Ranked as one of the best naturally-occurring, flat-water canoe and kayak courses in the country and, if truth be told,  the world.  here are a list of world-class championships held here in the past 19 years: 1989: The Junior World’s [...]]]> http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/11/16/2009-icf-world-senior-canoe-championships/feed/ 0 http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/02/28/beatle-event-comes-again-to-halifax/ http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/02/28/beatle-event-comes-again-to-halifax/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:51:15 +0000 kim beatleEventsgeorge harrisonjohn lennonjulia bairdolympic gardenspaul mccartneyrolling stonesthe beatlesUncategorized http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/?p=218 Warning: arsort() expects parameter 1 to be array, null given in /home/sykesa/kimkinrade.com/wpblog/wp-content/plugins/wp-affiliate-pro.php(240) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code on line 762

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Hal Bruce has just announced that the 3rd Annual Maritime Beatle Event will be held on Saturday June 7, 2008 at the Olympic Gardens in Halifax. This year the world’s favorite “Other Ringo,” Jay Goeppner will be back as is Ticket 2 Ride along with Hal’s great show. The first two events were runaway successes [...]]]> http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/02/28/beatle-event-comes-again-to-halifax/feed/ 0 http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/02/05/savour-food-wine-festival-in-full-swing/ http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/02/05/savour-food-wine-festival-in-full-swing/#comments Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:54:50 +0000 kim beerclamsEventsfoodgrape winehalifaxlobsternova scotia http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/?p=194 Warning: arsort() expects parameter 1 to be array, null given in /home/sykesa/kimkinrade.com/wpblog/wp-content/plugins/wp-affiliate-pro.php(240) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code on line 762

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Today marks the 5th day of The Savour Food & Wine Festival, a month-long celebration of Nova Scotia’s culinary creations and amazing libations. “How many people can say that February is their favorite month of the year?” says Gordon Stewart, executive director of the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia (RANS). “When I look at this [...]]]> http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/02/05/savour-food-wine-festival-in-full-swing/feed/ 0 http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/02/03/the-great-offshore-picnic-georges-island-halifax/ http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/02/03/the-great-offshore-picnic-georges-island-halifax/#comments Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:54:27 +0000 kim citadel hillEventsgrand picnicisland picnicnova scotiaonshore technologiesoutdoor concerts http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/?p=187 Warning: arsort() expects parameter 1 to be array, null given in /home/sykesa/kimkinrade.com/wpblog/wp-content/plugins/wp-affiliate-pro.php(240) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code on line 762

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For over 200 years George’s Island was a bastion of defense for not only Halifax harbour but the British presence in North America. Before 1763 the cannons on the small island were primed for the French. Then in 1775, they were prepared for an attack from a former brother, The United States. Not only were [...]]]> http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/02/03/the-great-offshore-picnic-georges-island-halifax/feed/ 0 http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/02/02/rendezvous-canada-2008-vancouver/ http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/02/02/rendezvous-canada-2008-vancouver/#comments Sat, 02 Feb 2008 20:58:27 +0000 kim 2010 winter olympicsEventsindustry decision makersrendezvous canadatourism industry associationwinter olympics http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/?p=184 Warning: arsort() expects parameter 1 to be array, null given in /home/sykesa/kimkinrade.com/wpblog/wp-content/plugins/wp-affiliate-pro.php(240) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code on line 762

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TIAC, the Tourism Industry Association of Canada meets in Vancouver this May for Canada’s huge tourism showcase, Rendezvous Canada. This is an awesome event and is moved around the country every year. This year it is in the city hosting the 2010 winter Olympics, Vancouver. As in every year since the events of 2001 unfolded [...]]]> http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/02/02/rendezvous-canada-2008-vancouver/feed/ 0 http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/01/22/hey-quebecs-having-birthday/ http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/01/22/hey-quebecs-having-birthday/#comments Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:27:33 +0000 kim EventsHistoric Towns http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/?p=159 Warning: arsort() expects parameter 1 to be array, null given in /home/sykesa/kimkinrade.com/wpblog/wp-content/plugins/wp-affiliate-pro.php(240) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code(1) : eval()'d code on line 762

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This year Quebec City is celebrating its 400th birthday which, for North America, is an amazing hallmark. Jamestown, in Virginia, was settled earlier but hung on by its fingernails for years while the French administered Quebec into a thriving community from the get-go. The organizers of celebrations rely on getting the word out to draw [...]]]> http://www.kimkinrade.com/wpblog/2008/01/22/hey-quebecs-having-birthday/feed/ 0