1 The blue field represents the sky, the sea, peace, hope, Aruba's future and its ties to the past. 2  The two narrow stripes suggest the movement toward status aparte .The other industry, all the minerals (gold and phosphates in the past, petroleum in the early 20th century).
The ski season in Canada starts when the snow flies in the mountains. Whistler Blackcomb is usually in November, sometimes earlier, it ends in July or August. I'm not sure about Banff, Lake Louise. Mt Hood in Oregon, USA Starts in November and ends in August, all depend on the snow storms.
If you simply want to see Canada on a budget, then the spring (mid-March to mid-May) is the time to go. The crowds are the lightest they are all year in the tourist towns, and the prices are at rock bottom in most places. The reason for the drop in tourism and expense is something known locally as mud season..