Overnight in Kingston to see Sir John A.

A recent overnight stay in Kingston on the way to Montreal reminded me of the depth of history in this city. Signage from Highway 401 has been improved.

We took John A. Macdonald Boulevard to Princess Street where we had the choice of 3 hotels, budget at Knights Inn, Middle Range at Peachtree Inn, and upscale at Best Western. This location is perfect stop with good restaurants and easy access to downtown Kingston.

If you want to bone up on Sir John A. read the recent Biography "The Man Who Made Us by Richard Gwynhttp://www.richardjgwyn.ca/johna/index.php. See Kingston Ontario Hotels http://janroncommunications.com/hotel-locations/hotels/ca-on-kingston.html
in reference to: A patriotic visit to Kingston as the 2011 Canadian Election nears - thestar.com (view on Google Sidewiki)

Friendly and unique Along Boulevard Saint-Laurent

On a recent trip to Montreal we explored Boulevard Saint-Laurent stumbled upon the TooZoo store and as pet lovers browsed the variety of accessories for pets..buying a dog collar. In the process we met the charming owner who gave us lots of tips about Boul. St. Laurent, places to eat etc. If you are in Montreal over Easter they are having an Easter egg hunt. Needless to say we visited the famous Swartzs Deli for lunch
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"A pet store with a selection"
- Ratings and Reviews of Animalerie Too Zoo Inc (Montreal, QC) on Dogster Local (view on Google Sidewiki)

Collingwood on Georgian Bay

Blue Flag Beach Georgian Bay near Collingwood

Collingwood Ontario has evolved into a four season year round Canadian vacation destination with many different hotel options including resorts, chalets, b&b's, all within close proximity to the Blue Mountain Village. Collingwood is in the heart of historic Simcoe County (Historic Huronia) accessible via Highway 26 http://www.400eleven.com/Highway-26-Way.html & Highway 400 from Barrie Ontario. Find additional information on Collingwood attractions and accommodation for families and romantic getaways http://www.400eleven.com/collingwood.html
in reference to: Hotels in Collingwood, Ontario | Travel Tips - USAToday.com (view on Google Sidewiki)

Easter Egg Hunts in Midland Ontario

The 2011 Easter Weekend in Midland and Penetanguishene offers up a variety of family fun indoor and outdoor activity. The Simcoe County destinations are located on Georgian Bay. See the Easter weekend fun at Ontario's Wye Marsh, and Huronia Museum http://www.400eleven.com/events-april.html#easter

in reference to: Midland Ontario Travel North Midland Georgian Bay Ontario Canada (view on Google Sidewiki)

Easter Getaways Ontario Canada

Easter Egg Hunt

Easter schedule will keep kids hopping
The Huronia Museum and Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre also have Easter events ... At the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre, participants in the Spring Egg Hunt will ...http://www.simcoe.com/community/article/994945--easter-schedule-will-keep-kids-hopping.

See more Ontario Canada Easter eventshttp://www.400eleven.com/events-april.html#easter
in reference to: Canada Easter 2011 Canada Travel News April Events Getaways Canada Holiday Weekends Attractions Canada (view on Google Sidewiki)

Ka......Bloom with Spring Colours and Easter Getaways

Wildlife and Wildflower Viewing, Easter Brunch, Easter Egg Hunts all north of Toronto....... Ontario's colours are springing up and blooming north of Toronto with shades of greens, yellows blues and reds.  A variety of more than 100 overnight spring and Easter Getaways and Packages. 

Easter long weekend includes a variety of day trip possibilities to Earth Day Environmental awareness or traditional Easter Egg Hunts.

Diefenbunker near Halifax--Art Gallery & Tribute to a Prime Minister Past

Anyone travelling in Canada during a nuclear attack should get over to the Diefenbunker--now art gallery and museum of sorts.  See Globe and Mail story  An artist and an entrepreneur give new life to a Cold War relic: the Diefenbunker as well as Dief under ultra-violet lighting.

Canada's 13th Prime Minister, John George Diefenbaker, PC, CH, QC (September 18, 1895 – August 16, 1979) led Canada as its 13th Prime Minister, serving from June 21, 1957, to April 22, 1963.  See more on John Diefenbaker at  Wikipedia

Debert Nova Scotia, is an hour north of Halifax, and approximately 20 km west of the town of Truro. It is the site of a former CFB (Canadian Forces Base) Delbert, there is a Military Museum, and significant Palaeo-Indian archaeological site 

Maple Syrup Tourism-- China & Chinese Tourists will take to Maple Syrup?

Maple Syrup Festival Near Barrie Ontario

Buried in the last paragraph of today's Globe and Mail story on Maple Syrup demand is a reference to a Maple Syrup producer in Beachville Ontario. This producer is excited about the Chinese market increasing visits to Canada and of course taking home maple syrup. I believe the greater potential is creating more events and festivals that celebrate the "Canadian Maple Harvest" to attract visitors during what is considered to be a slower time...the off season in Canada's tourism industry.  See Globe story "A maple syrup hoard aimed at Asian plates" by Rita Trichur.  See Maple Syrup in Canada,  Maple Syrup Festivals & Events in Canada

Canada gets raves from British Press

Daily Mail - UK

Canada's West offers less frenetic activities. Alberta is a land of saddles and spurs, where you can sample the cowboy life. Based in Banff National Park, ...With its staggering variety of terrain – sky-scraping mountains, jagged shoreline, rolling prairies, crystal lakes, rushing rivers – Canada's West is a natural playground. Its appeal to skiers – as home to over ten world-class resorts.  See complete story.  Book Alberta hotels

Toronto is New York of the North? Inexpensive? MMMM?

According to the New York News an article by Mark Ellwood  states "Toronto is often called New York North, Canada's answer to the Big Apple — a glitzy, fast-paced, world-class city that pulses 24-7.........  Toronto feels like New York in an alternate universe, or an episode of "Fringe." Squint a little and it isn't that similar at all." 

There is enough of a difference from an outsider to make me want to go to Toronto again. As an original born and bred Torontonian, this story makes me feel good about the "Big Smoke". See complete story, book Toronto Hotels


If Toronto is like New York north, then north of Toronto is like "Upstate New York" or the UP in Michigan...only different. Exciting resort destinations, rural towns and villages.  An estimated 99% of Canada's land mass is north of Toronto.

See Canada First!!--What's Hot this week in CanadaTravel News

Globe and Mail:   Globe Travel Editorial: 
Travel Deals by Patrick Dineen: One last Run in Banff
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Waterloo Record:  Travel:  British Columbia:  Vancouver sure to put spring in your step.
Yoga studios abound in Vancouver, and it's hard not to spot someone walking with a brightly coloured mat tucked under their arm. Clear your mind at ...Book Vancouver Hotels

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Maple Syrup Time in Central and North East Canada

Boiling Maple Syrup--Sugar Bush Tour

Maple Syrup festival time in Canada is a long standing ritual where kids and families enjoy the first breath of spring along with the Maple Sap (spring tonic) boiling into Maple Syrup.  Links to more than 50 festivals in Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick . See Canadian Maple Syrup Festivals which include sugar bush tours, pancake barns and old fashioned Canadian fun. More on Maple Syrup in Canada.

What are your favourite uses for maple Syrup?  "I love a combination of Vanilla ice cream, Canadian wild blueberries with Maple Syrup." Yummmmm.....RNT