NATIONAL: Air Canada announced a new, year-round route between Montreal and Madrid beginning next May, as part of its expanded international summer 2024 flying schedule. The airline plans to operate at 100% of its peak summer 2019 trans-Atlantic capacity next year, taking full advantage of the robust recovery in its largest international market. Air Canada's Montreal-Madrid service will be operated with a 255-seat Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft with three cabins of service.
CALGARY: Celebrate Oktoberfest with Fahr Brewery at Grey Eagle Event Centre Sept. 15-16. Enjoy Bavarian Schuhplattlers, a polka band and German DJ, Bavarian Strongman contests, authentic Oktoberfest cuisine, an Oktoberfest best-dressed dirndl and lederhosen contest, exclusive Fahr Oktoberfest beer, and more.
EDMONTON: The 24th annual Edmonton Wildlife Festival and WILDRun by WILDNorth is back Sept. 9. At Queen Mary Park Community League, experience the legendary WILDRun, learn about the fascinating wildlife of northern Alberta, watch presentations, meet Corby the Common Raven Education Ambassador, support local vendors, and much more.
MONTREAL: Warwick Hotels & Resorts (WHR) opened its first property in Canada, Warwick Le Crystal – Montréal, in the midst of the city's economic and cultural center. The property features 131 rooms and suites and follows WHR's core strategy, namely, having hotels located in the center of commercial, cultural, and gastronomic activities of international gateway cities. The hotel also offers a lifestyle and wellness center on the 12th floor with a panoramic view of downtown Montréal, featuring an indoor pool, an outdoor terrace hot tub, a sauna, a fitness center, and the Eléments Maison de Beauté spa.
TORONTO: It's that time of year again. The 48th annual Toronto International Film Festival takes place Sept. 7-17. Buzzy films set to premiere at the event include Dumb Money, about the GameStop stock crisis; Lee, the Kate Winslet-led film about famed photojournalist Lee Miller; and The Boy and the Heron, the latest from legendary Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki.
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