| For whatever reason (we'll leave that your business), | | | | family reunion. If you seek a setting that will |
| you've decided to head north to Canada for a break | | | | complement your vacation goals to reconnect with |
| from the hectic pace that has started to take its toll | | | | the ones you love rather than one that will run |
| on your health, mood, and psyche. You and | | | | everyone ragged, this is a good choice. Sneak away |
| everyone around you will benefit from going off | | | | to cozy condo in Mont Tremblant where the troubles |
| somewhere to relax, so do a good job of it by | | | | of the world will overlook you for a bit. |
| renting a vacation home in one of the quietest and | | | | Another clever hideaway would be farther west, |
| most beautiful countries that tends to be ignored. | | | | towards the Pacific coast. Here, the mountains rise to |
| The thought of Canada tends conjure images of | | | | greet you, with promises of the seclusion and slowed |
| uncomplicated quaintness, pervasive solitude, | | | | pace that you long for. Enjoy a sunshine filled town |
| unfettered nature and general peace. To be fair, this | | | | home with two decks, lots of windows, and dinner |
| country is pretty diverse and has its fair share of | | | | seating for ten people. You can bring the whole |
| metropolitan areas that would rival any bustling urban | | | | family along (and maybe a couple of friends) for |
| area. However, you're right about the wide open | | | | several days of boating, swimming, and exploring the |
| spaces and woodsy expanses that show no sign of | | | | natural hot springs nearby. |
| being corrupted my man or machinery any time soon. | | | | Cultas Lake, Whistler Mountain, and the Okanagen |
| If you truly seek solace from the maddening world, | | | | Valley are all wonderful spots to call home for a few |
| find yourself a piece of Canada to call home for a | | | | days, existing several miles from Vancouver and |
| few refreshing days. | | | | within close range of some of the finest ski resorts |
| Specifically, you might like Mont Tremblant, in Quebec. | | | | you'll ever lay eyes on. Lots of restaurants and a |
| Winter visitors will be greeted with idyllic, | | | | few shops will be close enough to warrant a visit, but |
| postcard-worthy snowy scenes that will inspire you | | | | remember that you'll have everything you need |
| to strap on a pair of skis as soon as you can. From | | | | within your temporary quarters to fix a meal or stay |
| your cabin, you'll be able to snowshoe or | | | | occupied come nightfall. You ventured out here to |
| cross-country ski right off the porch and into a land | | | | enjoy the surroundings, and don't be surprised if you |
| of mystery and beauty. After a few hours, return | | | | never stray too far from your wrap around porch. |
| home to warm yourself by the wood-burning fire or | | | | It's that perfect combination that gives a few special |
| soak your weary muscles in the hot tub. So far so | | | | places the rights to the label "year-round destination"; |
| good. | | | | snow in the winter, delicious summers, and constant |
| Summertime in the same spot will allow you to go | | | | wild beauty that would make any day worth seeing. |
| for a swim in the river that runs behind the chalet. | | | | You might not have expected it from Canada, but |
| You can fish here as well, getting your primal hunter | | | | now that you've taken a look it seems a shame not |
| instinct under control, or stick to hiking and picnicking | | | | to venture north sometime in your life. |
| if you're more of a nature-spectator. A screened-in | | | | If this sounds like the kind of set-up that would fulfill |
| porch will keep you protected if any pesky insects | | | | your holiday expectations, look into going to Canada |
| decide to come out and bug you, and a game room | | | | the next time you have a few vacation days to use. |
| inside, complete with foosball and air hockey tables, | | | | Whether you'll be taking the whole crew along with |
| will fill your evenings with laughter and silly | | | | you or just that special someone, this will surely turn |
| competition. | | | | out to be a rave-worthy trip. Go online to see all the |
| Properties in this area range from small and love | | | | Canada vacation rentals available, and prepare to |
| nest-y to ample and spacious enough for your next | | | | make the most of this northerly neighbor. |