German Canadian Blogs

Toronto, 23 April 2012 – Heidelberg Castle is the favourite among international visitors to Destination Germany. This was the finding of a survey undertaken to find out Germany’s top 100 attractions. Number two on the list is Neuschwanstein Castle, followed at number three by Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Germany’s top 100 tourist attractions were identified in a recent survey carried out by the German National Tourist Board (GNTB) in which it sought the opinions of people who have visited the country. Places of interest in eight different federal states can be found in the top ten. Overall, survey respondents selected a wide range of cultural and natural attractions throughout Germany. The UNESCO World Heritage sites are particularly popular, with 22 of the country’s 36 sites featuring on the list. “Our international visitors love Germany and its places of interest. Heidelberg Castle, Neuschwanstein Castle and Cologne Cathedral are right...

Creative Germany is the slogan for a new, young and creative side to Germany as a travel destination. "Germany is traditionally known as the country of poets and philosophers", says Petra Hedorfer, Chief Executive Officer of the German National Tourist Board (GNTB). But even now, people in our country are still setting trends every day, coming up with innovative ideas and pushing the boundaries of art. The famous 'Made in Germany' label has evolved into a 'Created in Germany' brand. De facto brand ambassadors include popular contemporary painters such as Neo Rauch, Bernhard Heisig, Werner Tübke and Wolfgang Mattheurer, all exponents of the Leipzig School who have made a name for themselves around the world. Germany has also become a magnet for international architects, designers and creators of fashion, and it's pulling in the visitors too. The latest Quality Monitor survey of the German tourism industry shows that 52 per cent...

Easter Traditions Make for a Lively March and Early April The Easter celebrations are among the oldest, most traditional and unique celebrations in Germany. A myriad of differing regional traditions, Easter markets and special celebrations start weeks before the four day Easter weekend from April 5 to April 9, 2012. Many of the North American Easter traditions, including egg decorating, Easter trees and Easter egg game and of course the chocolate Easter bunny were brought to North America by German immigrants. In preparation for Easter, towns decorate their fountains and trees with eggs and wind crepe paper around the branches. On the Easter Eve bonfires are lit celebrating the new and getting rid of the old. Easter markets throughout the country exhibit Easter eggs and spring-themed local arts and crafts in surroundings from historic cities, castles to landscape parks. The markets last either a few weeks or a weekend and are...

Der nachfolgende im Rahmen des Investment-Seminars  Dornbirn/Wels im Jahr 2009 gehaltene Vortrag bietet  einen kurzen Überblick über folgende Themen: die verschiedenen Gesellschaftsformen des kanadischen Rechts sowie der Organe der Gesellschaften, Kauf einer Immobilie nach dem Recht der Provinz Ontario, Steuerarten und Steuersätze, Möglichkeiten des Vertriebs, Consignment (Eigentumsvorbehalt) nach kanadischem Recht, Produkthaftung, kanadisches Arbeitsrecht, Einwanderung als Unternehmer nach Kanada pres. austria nov09.pdf...

Toronto, 9 March 2012 – dOCUMENTA: a pivotal feature of the international art scene, a mirror on society and a showcase for contemporary art, dOCUMENTA in Kassel has rapidly become one of the world's foremost recurring exhibitions of its kind. It takes place this year for the 13th time. Held every five years and lasting for 100 days, it is also referred to as the 'museum of 100 days.'