BIRMINGHAM

 Birmingham, Britain's largest city after London, cannot be called beautiful; wrecked by city "planners" of the mid-20th century, it is a mess of flyover roads, industrial parks and sprawling suburbs. But it also has more canals than Venice (created as an early mass-transport system at the height of the Industrial Revolution in the late 18th and early 19th centuries) and a few splendid Victorian buildings, the legacy of its 19th-century wealth and industrial importance. Birmingham is part of an extensive canal network, a good escape from the jungle of roads and intersections.

 

The Bull Ring * Council House * New Street

 At Bournville, another major industry opens its doors to visitors: Cadbury World offers the chance to look around a chocolate factory established by the Cadbury family during the 19th century. While in Birmingham, do not pass up a chance to hear the top-quality City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in its home at the Symphony Hall.

GLACIER

 Foremost among the treasures of Glacier Country is the wealth of outdoor activities. It is a natural mecca for water lovers. With over 800 lakes and more than 5,000 stream miles, Glacier Country has enough wet stuff to whet anyone's appetite. Rafting, swimming, canoeing, windsurfing - nearly any type of watersport you can name is here in abundance. The famous Going-to-the Sun Highway takes you through lush stands of pine trees, jagged mountain peaks and endless blue sky. With warm Pacific breezes and the shelter of the Rocky Mountains, the climate stays quite comfortable year-round. Glacier Country has something to offer for every taste and style. But be forewarned: one visit, and you'll be hooked for life.

LAKE McDONALD, GLACIER NATIONAL PARK [1964]

The largest of over 250 lakes in the Park is 12 miles long, 1½ miles wide, and 400 feet deep and lies near the western entrance. Five prominent peaks in background are Vaught, Cannon, Brown, Edwards and Lincoln Peak. Since Glacier is essentially a wilderness Park and efforts are made to preserve its natural state, only a few roads penetrate the deep forests and canyons. However one of the main centers of activity conveniently accessible is the beautiful glacial Lake McDonald.

WORCESTER

 At the entrance to the Hex River Valley, surrounded by mountains that are often snow-capped in winter. The main town of the fertile Breede River Valley, notable for the production of wine and food. Scenically beautiful, it lies on the main Johannesburg - Cape Town route. Worcester has done much to assist the handicapped, including the installation of traffic lights which emit audible signals.
The Worcester Museum, housed in three historic buildings, contains fascinating exhibits. Also of interest is the former home of the artist Hugo Naudé, the old drostdy (magistrate's residence) with its fine Regency façade and the Karoo National Botanic Garden.
Hex River Pass 964m above sea level and built in 1875. A gateway to the Great Karoo, the road runs 10 km along the escarpment.

 

LABRADOR

 UNIQUE AND EXOTIC...

  

Labrador is the mainland portion of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is 300,000 square kilometers of trackless wilderness, and includes some of the most spectacular scenery in North America. From the peaceful fishing communities along the south coast to the sweeping panorama of the northern fjords, Labrador will delight, inspire, and enchant you! This land of boundless beauty and endless adventure. Anglers will think they're in heaven. Salmon, char, pike and other fish are big and plentiful. Here, where the world's largest herd of caribou roams. Only 30,000 people live in the area, so there's plenty of elbow room. Labrador remains a land of mystery and intrigue, a land that beckons adventurers. It remains as it has always been: a land where nature prevails.

 

Labrador, Cape St. Charles

 

  

Destination Labrador