Lonely Planet US’ top 10 picks for 2008By Rogier–Canada tied with India for 5thOften they are new and up-and-coming places, but I was happy to seeCanada in there, in shared 5th place with India. Even though travellershave a tendency to view Canada as beautiful, but boring (“what can Ido there? …
Travel Canada to Maple Syrup Harvests, Producers, and Festivals.According to the Government of Canada web site “Canada produces about 85 per cent of the world’s maple syrup. It is the world leader in exports, selling about 30,000 tonnes valued at $147 million to more than 40 countries in 2003. In Canada, the maple syrup industry is surpassed
“Maple Syrup Medley” at 17th Wye Marsh Sweetwater Harvest Midland, Tay Township………………The cheerful and sweet sounds of contemporary and traditional Canadian music will filter through the Maple Sugar bush along with the aromas from boiling sap and bannock cooking over an open wood fire. Events for the entire family will include taffy tasting, cooking demonstrations, Woodcarvers and Wildflower
Beaches, Resorts, AttractionsEditor’s Picks for the weekend inlcude resorts and attractions in Ontario. See Editor’s Picks atOntario Travel North of Toronto. New this week is our Beach Pick.
Meet the Mural Artists in Historic Downtown Midland, Ontario Canada Midland, Ontario…August 2008. As one of the top 100 places to see in Ontario. Downtown Midland http://www.downtownmidland.ca/ should be on every visitors and residents travel list. Midland hosts North America’s largest outdoor mural and was recently listed in the Ron Brown first edition of Top 100 Unusual Things to see
A little Humour with Canada’s New Top Rankings. It is with interest over the last few months Canada has made the world headlines with “Top 10” positioning. The first and probably the most important for Canadian Tourism is the ranking by Lonely Planet, and most recently the number 2 country brand recognition in the world.
In the recent Toronto Star survey,they talk about the favourite Canadian destinations. The survey identified the top 5 plus honourable mentions to the next five. Quebec city and Montreal lead the top two postions, followed by Lake Louise, Banff, Bay of Fundy, Cabot Trail, Rocky Mountains, Cape Breton, Drumheller Badlands, Peggy’s Cove. The breakdown goes into Ontario’s top ten destinations as
Historic Huronia Relives Canada’s “First Light” and Christmas Past Now in its ninth year the famous “First Light” event at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons will be presented with a wonderful array of fun and festive activities amidst the magical glow of over 2,000 candles. The weekend celebration takes place December 4, 5, 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Admission is $5.
