The Bachelorette Offers Canada a Rose

The Bachelorette Offers Canada a Rose

ABC(City TV in Canada)'s Hit Romance Reality Series Visits Its Neighbors to the North

VANCOUVER, June 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Fall in love...with Canada. Watch the romance unfold on ABC(City TV in Canada)'s hit reality show The Bachelorette, from Warner Horizon Television, in three upcoming episodes set in Canada, home to current Bachelorette, Jillian Harris. In the show's fifth season, the star proudly shows off her origins in the Canadian episodes starting on June 8th, with the first set in Jillian's current hometown of Vancouver, the second in Whistler and the third aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, following the scenic route of the luxury passenger train from British Columbia to Alberta.

Jillian's adventurous spirit shines through in these episodes, as she and her suitors share in the journey of a lifetime across Western Canada. Watch as they explore Vancouver, a vibrant urban center on the edge of nature, where Jillian lives and works as a restaurant interior designer. From kayaking along the shores set on the city skyline to trying their hand at curling, a popular winter sport that will be featured in the upcoming Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Jillian and her potential love interests discover all the city has to offer.

Jillian's journey continues in the second episode when she takes her suitors on a whirlwind tour of the iconic all-season resort destination of Whistler. Here, heart-pounding adventures abound among awe-inspiring natural wonders. From a breathtakingly scenic tour by air, landing on a glacier north of Whistler; to flying through the air above snow-covered valleys on a Ziptrek tour; Jillian and her dates enjoy a variety of thrilling activities. As the men compete for her love and a rose, Jillian takes in the wonders of her homeland.

The third episode features a spectacular train trip on the world-acclaimed Rocky Mountaineer. Watch as the romance unfolds surrounded by the natural beauty of Canada, where the views outside the train rival the conversations within. Along the "Kicking Horse Route" from British Columbia to Alberta (the Canadian province where Jillian grew up), the train winds its way through stunning glacier-fed lakes and majestic mountain ranges. The travelers stop in a number of cities along the way and sample incredible local food and wine on truly memorable dates, where the suitors learn more about Jillian's Canadian roots. After many of these active days exploring the country, Jillian and her guests wind down from the excitement and spend their nights at luxurious and romantic Fairmont Hotels and Resorts throughout Western Canada.

Tune in to ABC(City TV in Canada)'s The Bachelorette starting Monday, June 8th, at 8pm/7c, for three exciting two-hour episodes featuring Canada in all its glory. Afterwards, look for your own rose in Western Canada by visiting our partner web sites for travel and package info: www.hellobc.com, www.tourismvancouver.com, www.whistler.com, www.fairmont.com, www.rockymountaineer.com, and www.travelalberta.com.

The CTC is Canada's national tourism marketing organization. Our vision is inspiring the world to explore Canada. With our partners in the tourism industry and the governments of Canada, the provinces and the territories, we advertise and market Canada in nine countries around the world, conduct industry research and studies, and promote product and industry development. For research and statistics, news and media resources, travel information and events, please visit www.canada.travel/media.

Media Contacts: Meredith Phares
Weber Shandwick
(212) 445-8110
mphares@webershandwick.com

Heather Dolan
Canadian Tourism Commission
703-731-5653
Dolan.Heather@ctc-cct.ca

For inquiries about the TV series, contact:

Leslie Hibbins
Executive Director, Promotions and Publicity
WBITV Canada
Phone: 416.730.6230
Leslie.hibbins@warnerbros.com

Source: Canadian Tourism Commission

CONTACT: Meredith Phares of Weber Shandwick, +1-212-445-8110,
mphares@webershandwick.com; or Heather Dolan of Canadian Tourism Commission,
+1-703-731-5653, Dolan.Heather@ctc-cct.ca; or For inquiries about the TV
series: Leslie Hibbins, Executive Director, Promotions and Publicity, WBITV
Canada, +1-416-730-6230, Leslie.hibbins@warnerbros.com

Web Site: http://www.canada.travel/media

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