{"id":245765,"date":"2013-02-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-02-01T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/seven-reasons-to-love-alberta-in-the-winter\/"},"modified":"2013-02-01T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2013-02-01T08:00:00","slug":"seven-reasons-to-love-alberta-in-the-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/seven-reasons-to-love-alberta-in-the-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Siete razones para amar Alberta en invierno"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ron popa | Zapato de goma global<\/p>\n<p>Canada in the winter? Who knew? While most people cozy up in front of their fireplaces, that\u2019s the time the fun is just starting for many Canadians. I had the opportunity to see for myself, and while I was only able to visit Edmonton and Jasper in Alberta, both offer diversions galore that will have travelers from the United States booking flights to their northern neighbor.<!--more--><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10523\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10523\" style=\"width: 120px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10523 lazyload\" title=\"zapatilla global\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sduptownnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/global-gumshoe-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Seven reasons to love Alberta in the winter\" width=\"120\" height=\"180\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 120px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 120\/180;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10523\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Global Gumshoe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I found there are so many things to see and do that it was hard to include all of them. To make things simple, here are my favorites:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fairmont Hotel MacDonald, Edmonton<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This magnificent hotel opened in 1915 and overlooks the expansive North Saskatchewan River Valley. You can hike, walk or bike in what is North America\u2019s longest, most continuous urban park system, even larger than Central Park in New York City. This is a lovely property with great views and a good base from which to explore Edmonton, dubbed the Festival City. During various times of the year, you can find such diverse festivals as those for accordion players, fringe film buffs and street performers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Edmonton Mall, Edmonton<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Edmonton Mall is the largest indoor mall in North America. In addition to retail shops, restaurants and kiosks, you will also find a sea lion park, roller coasters and a huge water park. When temps dip outside, you can learn how to train sea lions, pull five G\u2019s on the Mindbender or shoot through colorful tubes for a watery splashdown. When done, check into the Fantasyland Hotel, also on site, and relax in one of their 140 themed rooms, with everything from a Roman emperor\u2019s digs to a Polynesian paradise. My Hollywood suite came with colorful LED lighting, a huge bed, an oversized wall-mounted television and even a jetted hot tub that could seat four or just me.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12829\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12829\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12829 lazyload\" title=\"web IQ2A9026\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sduptownnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/web-IQ2A9026-300x158.jpg\" alt=\"Seven reasons to love Alberta in the winter\" width=\"300\" height=\"158\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/158;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12829\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Foto por Ron popa)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Zinc, Edmonton<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Located inside the Art Gallery of Alberta, this restaurant derives its name from the fact that most of the interior structural beams are made from this expensive metal. There is an unusual painting of somebody named Otto behind the bar \u2013 ask about this, for an interesting story \u2013 and the food is worth the visit. Chef Dave Omar is truly passionate about what he calls open concept cuisine. His small plates of scallops, orzo and salmon were fabulous. Afterwards, step into the gallery for some of the best art in the province.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>VIA Rail, Nationwide<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is a grand way to see all the country, or just part of it. My trip took me from Edmonton to Jasper, about a five and a half hour ride. Along the way, I was treated to some of the most spectacular scenery of the Canadian Rockies, all from the comfy confines of my sleeper unit, which I would highly recommend as it is well worth the extra cost. These units come with a seating area that converts to a bed as well as a sink and bathroom. There is even a shower down the hall.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This iconic hotel is situated on the shores of Lake Beauvert and has hosted many VIP\u2019s over the years, including the Queen Mother. Guests stay in individual log cabins that made me feel as if I was living in a cozy home rather than a hotel. With several restaurants on site as well as a spa, you can have all the creature comforts without ever having to leave the property. My massage session at their spa was just the thing to finish off any lingering stress or muscle tension I brought with me.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12830\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12830\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12830 lazyload\" title=\"web IQ2A9166\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sduptownnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/web-IQ2A9166-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Seven reasons to love Alberta in the winter\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/199;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12830\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Foto por Ron popa)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Maligne Canyon Ice Walk, Jasper<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For something completely different, you have to try this at least once. Guides take you into a frozen wonderland along ice-covered riverbeds and towering, translucent ice falls. During the day, the sunlight glistens off the ice crystals providing stunning visuals. You can also do this at night where the landscape dramatically changes and the only light and shadows are created by your headlamps.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Marmot Basin, Jasper<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Located smack dab in the Canadian Rockies, this is the place to go for skiing, snowboarding or just people watching with a cup of hot chocolate. Chairlifts will take you to four mountain faces, each of which has enough powdery snow to keep you happy and giggly. The prices are affordable, the slopes are less crowded than many others in the U.S. and there is a terrain to match every skill level.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recursos<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Edmonton Tourism: edmonton.com<br \/>\nFairmont Hotel Macdonald: fiarmont.com\/macdonald<br \/>\nZinc Restaurant: zincrestaurant.com<br \/>\nVIA Rail: viarail.ca<br \/>\nFairmont Jasper Park Lodge: fairmont.com<br \/>\nJasper Tourism: jasper.travel<br \/>\nAlberta Tourism: travelalberta.us<\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe title=\"The Global Gumshoe Investigates Edmonton\/Jasper Alberta, Canada\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hEJ7ZWQXIc8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><em>\u2014Ron Stern puede ser contactado en travelwriter01@comcast.net o visitando ronsterntravel.com y globalgumshoe.com. <\/em><em>All accommodations, airfare, attractions and food were sponsored by the providers mentioned in this article, as well as Tourism Alberta, Tourism Edmonton and Tourism Jasper.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ron Stern | Global Gumshoe Canada in the winter? 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