Discover the Niagara river recreation trail The Niagara River Recreation Trail meanders through some of the most beautiful countryside in the world. In August 1943, Sir Winston Churchill chose to rest here from the rigours of meetings with Prime Minister Mackenzie King, prior… Continue reading
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Fathom Five, Canada’s first national marine park
Fathom Five, Canada’s first national marine park, consists of 20 islands to the north and east of the Bruce Peninsula, 130 square kilometres of surface water, the ecosystem reaching 200 metres below, and the park’s tiny landbase at Tobermory Harbour. Composed of green islands, lake bottoms and clear cold water, it is representative of the Georgian Bay… [...]
Budget-conscious families can re-think their vacation plans and still have fun
With the price of basic necessities like food and gas skyrocketing out of control, many budget-conscious families are re-thinking their usual vacation plans. While keeping an eye on your expenses is an absolute must in times like these, there are some fantastic locally-based alternatives to going without a family vacation this year… Continue reading
Targa auto race a gruelling thrill
To outsiders, Newfoundland’s rural roads can be as scary an experience as they are beautiful. Winding beaten roads make every turn an adventure — a sharp turn can reveal another picturesque shot of the province’s breathtaking natural beauty or an ill-placed ditch full of jagged rock. But… Continue reading
Visit Ontario’s Point Pelee National Park
Point Pelee, a 10-kilometre sandspit with its southern point equal in latitude to the northern border of California, contains one of Canada’s smallest but most unusual national parks. A thin triangle jutting into Lake Erie at the southernmost point of Canada, the 20 square kilometer landscape boasts a unique blend… Continue reading
Discover Newfoundland’s Skerwink Trail
The name “Skerwink” is most likely derived from a local seabird, the Haigdown, which the locals called “Skerwingle” or “Scurwink”. Another possibility is that the name migrated with the early English settlers, this coastline resembling that of England. The coastal features of Skerwink have assumed names applicable… Continue reading
