Canada is home to a large quantity of oil sands, otherwise known as tar sands. It is only recently that these particular oil reserves became available to the world, because of the intense effort and energy expenditure required to mine it. Enormous amounts of water are also required to mine the tar sands, and so fresh water reserves in the area are dwindling. Filmmaker Shannon Walsh puts a human face to the problem of the Alberta tar sands in her documentary, ‘H2Oil.’ In this video, WatchMojo.com speaks with Walsh about the tar sands, and their effect on the environment. For more information, click Here continue reading...

Natural beauty and striking attractions are some of Calgary’s most stunning assets. The Calgary Tower is a popular tourist destination in the city, even for residents. Homeplace Ranch recreates western-style living. Visitors can experience the customs, way of life and natural splendor that are representative of this area’s unique lifestyle. The Bow River runs through some of Canada’s most beautiful landscapes. The Bow River flows past the Rocky Mountains, the emerald waters of Lake Louise, fields of grain, valleys and fields of wheat and barley, this river flows for almost 400 miles. In this video, WatchMojo.com learns more about some of Calgary’s most popular attractions. continue reading...

CALGARY, July 17 /PRNewswire/ - The Post Hotel & Spa in Lake Louise, Alberta has been named the third-best hotel in the Continental U.S. and Canada in Travel + Leisure Magazine’s 12th annual World’s Best Awards readers’ survey.

The Post Hotel & Spa was the only Canadian establishment to finish in the category’s top 10 and was the highest ranking Canadian establishment (32nd) in the prestigious Top 100 Hotels Overall category. Survey results for the World’s Best Awards 2007 appear in the magazine’s August 2007 edition (on newsstands July 24) and at www.travelandleisure.com/worldsbest; complete survey methodology also appears on the website. continue reading...