Great Canadian winter dates

Hot winter dates from Montreal to St. John's and Canada's north

Montreal
"For Montrealers, quality of life is a year-round affair," says Marie-Jose Pinsonnault, media relations for Tourism Montreal. "Life is meant to be lived, even in the depths of winter."

Take in Igloofest, an electronic music event, or enjoy a performance at Place des Arts.

Create a memorial romantic getaway at the Bonaparte Auberge & Restaurant in Old Montreal.

Quebec City
Up the cultural ante of your relationship with a day trip to the fabulous Musee de la Civilisation. Enjoy lunch at the museum's restaurant, Campanile Cafe.

Fredericton
From February 6-7, visit the Snowflake Kingdom off Sunset Drive and enjoy Winterfest NB. Or take in a play at The Playhouse Fredericton.

Charlottetown
Take in a show at the Confederation Centre of the Arts where you can enjoy anything from Blue Rodeo (January 25) to the Off Centre Comedy Festival (February 18-20).

Halifax
Travel back in time by visiting Pier 21, one of Canada's seven wonders, to learn the story of Canada's immigrants who were first welcomed to Canada at the pier from 1928 to 1971. Top off the day with dinner at one of Halifax's many fine restaurants: The Five Fishermen Restaurant, Onyx, or MacAskill's Waterfront Restaurant.

St. John's
Kick up your heels on George Street, a cobblestone street lined with clubs, pubs, and restaurants — sample some of the regional cuisine (cod tongues, mussels, fish). Or spend a romantic night at Ryan Mansion, a 5-star heritage inn, with a grand staircase and mantles reputedly built by the same craftsmen who built the grand staircase of the Titanic.

Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Iqaluit
The rugged beauty of Canada's north offers up incredible potential for adventurous couples. Hop a ski-plane from Yellowknife to Blachford Lake Lodge and try dog sledding, dog mushing, ice fishing, or skating. Finish off the day in a hot tub under the stars.

Whether you're rekindling an old flame or lighting the match for a new one, Canadian cities have plenty of events and venues where you can take the chill off winter.

For more information, check out Canada's tourism boards:

Alberta
www.travelalberta.com

British Columbia
www.hellobc.com

Manitoba
www.travelmanitoba.com

New Brunswick
www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca

Newfoundland and Labrador
www.newfoundlandlabrador.com

Northwest Territories
www.explorenwt.com

Nova Scotia
www.novascotia.com

Nunavut
www.nunavuttourism.com

Ontario
www.ontariotravel.net

Prince Edward Island
www.gentleisland.com

Quebec
www.bonjourquebec.com