Railway Town Dept: British Columbia The new Cliff Walk expansion to the Capilano Suspension Bridge in Vancouver offers a unique way to take in the rainforest vegetation. Not only are you walking out on walkways suspended from the granite cliffs above the Capilano River in some places you re doing it on a glass floor. www.capbridge.com/cliffhanger, according to The Star. Saskatchewan The tall black boots, the scarlet red jacket, that hat . . . who doesn t want to be a Mountie? The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Heritage Centre in Saskatchewan offers insight into our Canadian heroes. With the on-site Depot the last training academy stop for all officers visitors can take in historical exhibits with the newest recruits in their midst. www.rcmpheritagecentre.com We may not always put our hands over our hearts while singing the anthem or swing the flag with as much energy as our neighbours to the south, but we Canadians are quite proud of what we have to offer and this summer there are more reasons than ever for it. Here s a look. Alberta Heritage Park , Canada s largest living history museum, has been around for years but a recent expansion and renewal project makes it a must-visit. There s an 1860 s Hudson Bay Fur Trading Fort and Aboriginal Encampment; an 1880 s wild west pre-railway town; a 1910 railroad town with Main Street and a 1930 s Heritage Town Square. With 127 acres to play in and the magical Rocky Mountains and Glenmore Reservoir as bait, spend the day or opt for an overnight sleepover for the kids and never run out of experiences to try. www.heritagepark.ca As
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