Canadians looking for a close-to-home vacation spot can look to Virginia for tons of savings just a 10-12 hour’s drive from Ontario or Quebec.
In keeping with the annual homage to our northern neighbours, Virginia Beach features its annual “Canada Weeks” promotion, inviting Canadians to enjoy two extra nights free in Virginia Beach when they book a six-night stay at a participating hotel during the travel dates of August 16 through September 3 and September 6 through October 1, 2009.
“Canadians can still enjoy an unforgettable Virginia Beach experience, and indulge in our warm water, great weather, exquisite nature, beautiful beaches and of course, our Coastal Cuisine, says Kelli Norman, director of tourism marketing & sales for the Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau.
For information on participating hotels and to book a Virginia Beach vacation, visit www.vbfun.com/canadaweeks.
More on Virginia Beach? Read our Editor’s journey on “How I Ate Through Virginia Beach in 48 Hours.”
Discounts galore for Canadian visitors to Virginia Beach
In addition to the extended Canada Weeks specials and deals on accommodations, you’ll find other great deals, like:
- Book one, get 50% off participating kayaking, surfing, and eco-tourism companies
- Discounted rates to Canadians at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Looking to visit Colonial Williamsburg? Then be sure to Travel back to the 18 Century: A Photo Tour of Colonial Williamsburg.
Other great Virginia Beach Attractions include:
The beach, of course! Situated where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach creates the perfect backdrop for outdoor adventure and is one of the most family-friendly beaches, not to mention one of the best Boardwalks, in the U.S. For more, go to: www.vbfun.com/visitors/theBeachLife/outdoors.aspx- The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center offers relaxing dolphin and whale watching cruises and the more adventurous ocean kayaking trips hosted by a number of outfitters. For more, go to: http://www.virginiaaquarium.com
- State Parks & Wildlife Refuges: First Landing State Park features interpretive hiking trails through beach, back dunes, upland forest, tidal marsh and cypress swamp. Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park feature extensive wildlife including over 300 species of nesting and migratory songbirds, shorebirds and ducks, otters, white-tailed deer, red fox and a number of interesting reptiles. For more, go to: www.vbfun.com/visitors/articles/state_national_parks.aspx
- The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is Virginia Beach’s most popular attraction. Harbor seals, sea turtles, sharks, rays, river otters and an outdoor aviary teach visitors all about the wildlife that calls Virginia Beach home. Restless Planet, the newest addition to the Virginia Aquarium, is scheduled to open this summer, and will feature four modern-day habitats that chronicle Virginia’s ecological history. For more, go to: www.virginiaaquarium.com
For visitor information, goto: www.vbfun.com for online trip planning and more information about Virginia Beach.