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Prince Edward Island
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Anne of Green Gables at Kindred Spirits Country Inn. The package price includes two nights' accommodations and breakfast daily, plus passes to five historical sites (including the birthplace of author L.M. Montgomery), tickets to Anne of Green Gables—The Musical and Anne & Gilbert—The Musical, a carriage ride, the book, a hat just like Anne's, and ice cream. The island has big plans for the anniversary—a brand new venue, the Montgomery Theatre, opens June 20 with performances of the beloved author's inspirations, such as The Wind in the Willows and The Importance of Being Earnest. Rates start at $254 ($258 Canadian) per room per night. When Through Sept. 30, 2008. Details Does not include taxes of 15 percent. Double and single bookings available; single rooms start at $354 ($360 Canadian) per room per night. Contact 800/461-1755, kindredspirits.ca.
Manitoba
When you book the Yoga Canoe Weekend, you'll be treated to a two-night adventure in Manitoba's Whiteshell Provincial Park, a 90-minute drive east from Winnipeg. After meeting with your group members on Friday afternoon, you'll head to the backwoods campsite, navigating by canoe around several of the park's 200 glacier-dug natural lakes. Your Saturday will consist of meditation and yoga in the outdoors not far from the campsite, where an instructor will lead you through hatha postures. You'll have four yoga classes in all, each about two hours long. All meals are included (blueberry pancakes with your meditation?), as is a tent for two and plenty of free time for reading, hiking, swimming, and more exploring by canoe. The 1,000-square-mile park has a Precambrian Shield bedrock that is 3 billion years old. Rates start at $196 per person per night, or $392 ($399 Canadian) for the total package. When Weekends of July 25-27, Aug. 22-24, Sept. 5-7, 2008. Details Does not include taxes of 5 percent. A private tent is $10 Canadian extra. Guests should bring sleeping bags and rain gear. Contact Northern Soul Wilderness Adventures, 866/284-4072, northernsoul.ca.
Clouds reflected in a marsh, Alberta, Canada
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