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Snowshoeing: Canada's oldest sport is new again.

2012-02-03T11:30:00.000-05:00

Snowshoeing New Sport for Ageing Boomers Before heading out check the publishers first snowshoe experience. Snowshoeing for most today is a recreational sport making a comeback as the ageing boomers look for less strenuous sports activities during the winter months. The Guardian reports that a 5300 year old man was found wearing snowshoes. Although the materials have changed the method

Ontario Travel &Travel Ontario Getaways North of Toronto Canada: Ontario Ski and Snow Report Updates

2012-01-28T08:21:00.000-05:00

Ontario Travel &Travel Ontario Getaways North of Toronto Canada: Ontario Ski and Snow Report Updates

Tourism and Family Literacy Day

2012-01-27T12:52:00.001-05:00

I am always amazed at how many people I know who do not have a book on the go or can answer the question what is on your reading list? Introduced to Farley Mowat's "The Dog Who Wouldn't Be" at age 10, I was mesmerized with the story, the flora and fauna, a prairie province, and finding out more about a pioneer grandfather. In many ways it was a book that changed my life. It stimulated

Kids Learn to ski with penquins and sunflowers

2012-01-15T10:37:00.000-05:00

Skiing with Penguins at Horseshoe Resort I am always amazed at how quickly some kids adapt to a new idea or a new sport. I spent an afternoon watching my grandson take a ski lesson. He was put into the "level one stage" of "six learning to ski stages". With the help of several very patient instructors he was outfitted and on the hill and up the magic carpet transportation system.

Happy Birthday Sir John A.

2012-01-11T10:09:00.000-05:00

Bellevue House, Former Residence of Sir John A. Macdonald Will Sir John come back for a birthday celebration. Happy Birthday this January 11. The ghost of Sir John A. Macdonald will be pleased to know his former residence will be hosting Halloween celebrations on October 31 in Kingston Ontario. On Monday October 31 follow the lit carriage way between 5 and 8 P.M. Parks Canada invites you

How to get your kids to like skiing - The Globe and Mail

2012-01-05T08:32:00.000-05:00

How to get your kids to like skiing - The Globe and Mail: Kids First Ski Lesson-Sunny warm winter day The above link to this article in the Globe and Mail offers up a number of tips to get your kids interested in skiing. From what I see with kids today the best way into skiing might be via snowboarding. I was very impressed last year when I took "the boys" for their first ski lessons at Snow

War of 1812 angst results in Ottawa pick as Canada's capital

2011-12-31T10:23:00.001-05:00

Who Knew? On this day December 31 in 1857 Queen Victoria picked Ottawa over Toronto (now the Provincial Capital), and Kingston (the former capital of Canada). Queen Victoria American Invasion Still A Worry War of 1812 angst still existed. Bytown (now Ottawa) was far enough away from the border to make it suitable against potential American expansionism. The Railway Factor The railway

Have you seen Canada’s most elusive creature? - The Globe and Mail

2011-12-10T10:34:00.000-05:00

Have you seen Canada’s most elusive creature? - The Globe and Mail: Wildlife viewing can be full of surprises and is always exciting when the smallest of creatures suddenly appear unexpectedly. For all Canadian wildlife lovers I recommend this article by Bruce Kirby. The Wolverine according to Kirby is fearless, intelligent and more astonishing than any comic character..ie. Hugh Jackman.

Canada Culinary Book Award Winners 2011 Culinary Heritage Books Canada

2011-11-08T13:53:00.000-05:00

Canada Culinary Book Award Winners 2011 Culinary Heritage Books Canada: It is great to see the range of new culinary books that not only celebrate culinary heritage but support the Canadian Travel and Tourism industry. Often one can become inspired to visit an area based on local dishes and culinary creations. The link to the press release identifies various culinary books from regions of the

Feist’s Solitary Road to New Album ‘Metals’ - NYTimes.com

2011-10-16T10:45:00.001-04:00

Inspiring North of Toronto Sunsets "North of Toronto" Inspiration for FeistWhat is it about destinations north of Toronto? Neil Young grew up in Omemee, Gordon Lightfoot is from Orillia, Shania Twain from Timmins and now Feist. As indicated her retreat from a whirlwind of pop success takes her back to a rural country setting north of Toronto That all important break from "whirlwinds of

Thanksgiving Weekend Valleys for Fall Colours North of Toronto

2011-10-08T10:23:00.000-04:00

Returns to Manitoba for first time since 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games; and will meet the public at events in Winnipeg and Brandon with sponsor MTS Stock Symbol: MBT WINNIPEG, March 31 /CNW/ - On Thursday, April 1, Cindy Klassen, Canada's greatest Olympian, comes home. Back in Manitoba for the first time since competing

MAPLE SYRUP TIME IN CANADA

2010-03-14T09:56:00.000-04:00

The maple firewood smoke mixed with the steam of the fresh boiling maple sap is wafting across to the pancake barn where we are enjoying our brunch of pancakes, Canadian Bacon and fresh golden maple syrup. See a list of Canadian Provinces and links to maple syrup festivals in Canada. More news and links below: Ahh, the sweet taste of spring Montreal Gazette - Rene Bruemmer - ‎Mar 13,

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2010-03-12T11:35:00.001-05:00

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Toronto Featured in U.S.A Today

2010-02-18T13:53:00.000-05:00

Top five bargain destinations for spring 2010 USA Today Vancouver may be basking in the spotlight right now, but come spring, Toronto will have plenty of reasons to shine. New air service will totally transform .. See more Ontario Information Visitors are also encouraged to check out travel bargains in resort destinations north of Toronto in Ontario's Cottage Country See Spring Getaways North

Last Minute Family Day North of Toronto

2010-02-13T08:47:00.000-05:00

Family Day Last Minute Activities Each year Family Day in Ontario Falls on the 3rd Monday in February and is an official holiday set out by the Province of Ontario. Family Day activities in 2010 take place over the February 12-15 long weekend, and is a launch to Ontario Heritage week activities, with many Winter Carnivals and coincides

Pristine Wilderness north in Canada & Alaska

2009-08-16T09:13:00.000-04:00

Two of Canada's major newspapers featured excursions to Canada's Far Northwest, and Alaska. One by sea (Globe and Mail Travel Section) Aug. 15, 2009. the other overland by R.V.-On top of the World Toronto Star Wheels section.It is hard to separate Alaska from British Columbia and the Yukon as they all offer unique cross-border travel experiences. I found this our a few years back when attending

Going to Cottage Country Canadian Right of Summer

2009-08-15T07:34:00.000-04:00

The Toronto Star today is leading their travel section with a description of Port Stanley, one of Ontario's original resort destinations where my father went for the Big Band Sounds when he was driving his Model T. The article positions the beach on Lake Erie as the prime attraction. See Cottage Country in Port Stanley--it is all about the beach.The area north of Toronto is also a favoured

Free golf week for Kids, Family Fishing Weekend

2009-07-03T12:57:00.000-04:00

Kids Golf & Fish Free During designated FREE Fishing Weekend and Golf Week in Ontario.Ontario, Canada…...July 2009. A summer vacation in Ontario offers up special advantages for kids and parents who want to share a new sport. Kids get the opportunity to learn to fish for free during Ontario’s Free Fishing Weekend July 10-12, and or learn to golf for free in Canada’s National Golf Course Owners

Last Minute Canada Day ideas getawaways celebrations

2009-07-01T10:34:00.000-04:00