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Ireland House at Oakridge Farm in Burlington OntarioIreland House at Oakridge Farm in Burlington Ontario. Four Generations of Farm Life & Heirlooms in Southern Ontario. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ireland House at Oakridge Farm in Burlington Ontario" Ontario Travel Guide: Toronto, Ottawa, Niagara Falls Canada & more!An insider's guide to Ontario travel written by a local resident and travel writer. Detailed reviews of Ontario attractions. Discover Niagara Falls Canada, Ontario festivals and events etc About Me: Guylaine Spencer, publisher of www.ontario-travel-secrets.comWhy I started this insider's guide to Ontario travel and how it will help you plan your trip. Ontario Travel Planning ResourcesOntario Travel Resources. The Best Magazines, Books about Ontario, Ontario Travel Web Sites. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ontario Travel Planning Resources" Ontario Festivals and Events: Come party in the streets!Does Ontario know how to party? YES! Ontario festivals and events offer something for everyone, from Caribana, to the Toronto International Film Festival, to the Niagara Wine Festival and more. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ontario Festivals and Events: Come party in the streets! " Novels Set in OntarioWhenever I'm planning a trip, I enjoy reading novels set in my destination. This gives me a feel for the place, sometimes even better than non-fiction descriptions do! I just stumbled upon a great web site that allows you to enter in a destination and come up with a list of novels that are set in that place. I plugged in Ontario and lo and behold, it spit out 348 books! The first one is a novel call Yellow Pages, by Nicole Markotic, described as "a partially fictionalized account of the life of Alexander Graham Bell" who lived in Brantford, Ontario. This cool site is sure to keep me busy: http://www.bibliotravel.com. Queen Street Niagara Falls: Southern Ontario's Newest "Hip District"Have you discovered Queen Street Niagara Falls yet? No? If you love the art galleries, one-of-a-kind boutique shopping and great restaurants, you're going to love this street. It's the newest hip new district in southern Ontario. Resembles that "other" Queen Street (Queen West, in Toronto) a bit, although it's smaller of course. But still full of great places to explore! I recently spent an afternoon shopping here, and then just after Christmas met friends for dinner at Paris Crepes Bistro (walk into this place and the delicious smell will transport you to France in seconds). I recommend the French Onion Soup, mushroom crepes (made of buckwheat!), and chocolate fondue. For more info about this cool street, check out their web site: http://www.queenstreetniagarafalls.com. Niagara Wine Festival in January Celebrates Ice Wine!Coming Soon: The Niagara Ice Wine Festival. January 15-31, 2010. Come and celebrate liquid gold! Read my report on last year's Niagara Ice Wine Festival here. Solo Travel Tips: How to overcome fears & enjoy your journey!Solo travel may seem daunting at first. People fear solo dining, and worry about personal safety. Get some advice from an experienced solo traveller. Top Tourist Attractions in TorontoTop Tourist Attractions in Toronto. What are the Crowd Favourites? Niche Interests? CN Tower, Art Gallery of Ontario, Royal Ontario Museum and more. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Top Tourist Attractions in Toronto" Ontario Festivals and Events: Page 2Enjoy Ontario Festivals and Events. Niagara Grape and Wine Festival, Pride Festival, Toronto International Film Festival and more Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ontario Festivals and Events: Page 2" Region of Waterloo Attractions: The Perfect Rural Antidote To Big City FatigueRegion Of Waterloo Attractions include African Lion Safari Ontario, Kitchener Farmers Market, Canadian Clay And Glass Museum, Castle Kilbride & More! William Lyon Mackenzie King & Woodside National Historic SiteWilliam Lyon Mackenzie King museum at Woodside, in Kitchener Ontario. A description of the boyhood home of the 10th Prime Minister of Canada and discover middle-class family life in 1890s. CN Tower TorontoThe CN Tower tops the list of Toronto major attractions. This famous landmark defines the Toronto skyline. But is it worth the lofty fee to go up and look out? A local point of view. Permalink -- click for full blog post "CN Tower Toronto" Toronto Ontario Hotels – Which historic hotels are Toronto attractions?Which Toronto Ontario hotels are more than just places to sleep? How about these for a start? Drake Hotel Toronto, Royal York Toronto & more Drake Hotel TorontoDrake Hotel Toronto in the West Queen Street West District reflects and feeds its artsy community. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Drake Hotel Toronto" Gladstone Hotel Toronto, One of the Best Boutique Hotels in TorontoHistoric Gladstone Hotel Toronto. Detailed review of this lively cultural hotspot along Queen Street West Toronto. Food, art, music and more. Niagara Falls Butterfly Conservatory in Niagara Falls Canada.Niagara Falls Butterfly Conservatory. Escape to the tropics this winter without leaving Canada. Niagara Falls Butterfly Conservatory & the Niagara Parks Botanical GardensNiagara Falls Butterfly Conservatory and its surrounding gardens. A treat for garden lovers. Queen Street West Toronto Shopping and Dining DistrictFind the Weird & Wonderful on Queen Street West Toronto: art, fashion, antiques, gifts for creative people Permalink -- click for full blog post "Queen Street West Toronto Shopping and Dining District" Web Site Building for Non-TechiesWeb site building for those with no computer backround. Learn how this non-techie artsy-fartsy writer did it and how you can too. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Web Site Building for Non-Techies" Joseph Schneider Haus, A Living History Museum in Kitchener OntarioJoseph Schneider Haus Museum opens a window to Ontario history. Experience the life of an immigrant Mennonite family in 19th century Ontario. Oktoberfest Kitchener – A detailed review from a local travel writerHeading for Oktoberfest Kitchener? This is the second-largest Bavarian festival in the world. Niagara Falls Hotel Packages. The Key to Finding the Best Offers.Niagara Falls Hotel Packages. Bundle hotels at Niagara Falls with dining and entertainment options to save money & time! Pictures of Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls PhotosPictures of Niagara Falls including the Horseshoe Falls, Clifton Hill, gardens, Maid of the Mist and other Niagara Falls pics. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Pictures of Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls Photos" Toronto Opera Scene -- A User-Friendly GuideIn Toronto opera lovers are spoiled for choice. Find out who produces what where. Canadian Opera Company, Opera Atelier and more. Seats from $25. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Toronto Opera Scene -- A User-Friendly Guide " Westfield Heritage Village: Experience Pioneer Life in OntarioWestfield Heritage Village,just outside of Hamilton Ontario, is a living history museum run by Hamilton Conservation Authority. Home to 35 buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries. Park Hyatt Hotel Toronto, one of the famous historic downtown Toronto hotelsWhat's so special about Park Hyatt Hotel Toronto? The former "Park Plaza Hotel Toronto" has a history of style, luxury, celebrity, culture and a great view… Romantic Travel Destinations in Ontario: Great Getaways for TwoFind the best Romantic Travel Destinations in Ontario at Ontario Travel Secrets. Share stunning scenery, slower-paced living, and sensual seclusion with your sweetie in Romantic Ontario now. Water Parks in Ontario - Excitement for the Whole Family!Discover wild & crazy water parks in Ontario: Great Wolf Lodge Niagara Falls, Canada's Wonderland, Fallsview Indoor Waterpark, and more Permalink -- click for full blog post "Water Parks in Ontario - Excitement for the Whole Family!" Travel to Canada – best places to visit in CanadaWant insider advice about travel to Canada from a local Canadian travel writer? Learn about the best places to visit in Canada, getting around, etc. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Travel to Canada – best places to visit in Canada" Toronto Zoo, one of the most popular Toronto attractionsThe Toronto Zoo is the largest and best-known of zoos in Ontario, housing more than 5,000 animals from 500 species. A must-do for family fun in Ontario. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Toronto Zoo, one of the most popular Toronto attractions" Toronto Pearson Airport, named after one of the Top Ten Greatest Canadians. Who?Toronto Pearson Airport was named after a Nobel Peace Prize Winner and a man who oversaw many many fundamental Canadian social programs. Toronto Ontario Hotels, Page 2 - More historic hotelsWhich Toronto Ontario hotels are more than just places to sleep? Royal York Toronto, Windsor Arms Hotel Toronto & more Permalink -- click for full blog post "Toronto Ontario Hotels, Page 2 - More historic hotels" Toronto International AirportToronto International Airport, YYZ. Page 1 - An Introduction. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Toronto International Airport " Toronto Airport - Ground transportation, Getting to and from downtown TorontoToronto Airport: Getting to and from the Toronto International Airport. Toronto airport taxi, TTC Toronto, Toronto airport car rentals. What's your best option? Shaw Festival, a showcase of Canadian creative talent & Ontario theatreExperience Shaw Festival and all the cultural and culinary pleasures of Niagara on the Lake, Ontario's "prettiest town" Shaw Festival - tickets, locations etcShaw Festival Practicalities : where to buy tickets, locations of the three theatres, etc Permalink -- click for full blog post "Shaw Festival - tickets, locations etc" The Shaw Festival and George Bernard ShawShaw festival – Who was George Bernard Shaw? Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Shaw Festival and George Bernard Shaw" Royal York Toronto: an introduction to an icon of Toronto architectureThe Fairmont Royal York Toronto is more than just a hotel. It's an historic Toronto landmark with a colourful social history that may surprise you.
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