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Many of the current residents in the Orwell community are descendants of the original settlers. There is a community hall, school, church, store & house, blacksmith shop, mill and farm with period farming demonstrations. A variety of special events are held throughout the year. Leave your car at home and take the Metro because there is very little parking on the island. Get there early for good seats, wear comfortable walking shoes, and don't forget your sunscreen. Brewster Snocoach Tours will take you out onto the ice cap in a bus that's outfitted with ballon tires. It is also possible to actually hike on the glacier. Getting to the Colunbia Icefields you travel 178 miles on Icefields Parkway through some of the most spectatcular scenery anywhere. The drive itself is an adventure. Along the way you will most likely see some of the native wildlife like bighorn sheep, black bears, elks and mountain goats. It's a perfect family vacation idea. The hotel rooms are decorated in fun themes such as Hollywood, Polynesian, Igloo or Waterpark. There's even a Truck theme with the bed in the bed of an actual bright yellow pickup truck. The West Edmonton Mall is a shopper's paradise with over 800 stores, restaurants and attractions. The kids will love the loads of adventure and fun at Galaxyland Amusement Park and World Waterpark. It's all part of the largest entertainment and shopping complex in the world. But it is so worth it. Located off the West Coast of British Columbia, Canada, Hornby Island is a beautiful forested landscape where you can hike, mountain bike, stretch out on a quiet beach or go sea kayaking and diving. Summers are great but spending a winter vacation here with only nature and the 900 or so permanent residents can be a serene experience. Surrounded by the mountains of the Upper Fraser Valley, Chilliwack is a mountain biker's paradise with trails that will challenge the thrill seeking biker to gentler routes for those who not so hard-core. On the other extreme, this is an excellent spot for bird-watching. Over 200 species of birds make their home here. Vedder Mountain provides plenty of trails for hikers and trekkers. In the winter the cross-country skiers enjoy the trails. For accommodations on your Canada vacation, try a Chilliwack favorite, Royalwood Bed & Breakfast. Here you will find all of the affordable comfort, style and relaxation that bed & breakfasts are known for. Relax in comfort and quality in one of their new, spacious rooms. Then go out and enjoy all the great vacation activities that the Chilliwack area has to offer. Take advantage of their Stay & Play golf packages for free golf with your stay. Submit Your Canada Vacation Ideas
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