Air Miles isn't actually that great value for travelling compared to Aeroplan.
You may be better off getting gift cards and vouchers instead; there are some deals that give you a higher value for your miles just go browse which ones they are. I think Cineplex has some offers. Generally you get $0.10 per mile value so that's about $700 in gift cards except options like Cineplex or GAP which I think would get you around $800 in value.
Notice how their flights are broken up to high season and low season as well compared to Aeroplan being a flat rate regardless of when you travel?