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Jun 30, 2010, Back EddiesBack Eddies. A unique cafe in Paisley Ontario. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Back Eddies" Jun 14, 2010, Great Resource for Art LoversI just stumbled across this cool web site: http://theartmap.com. It's all about art galleries, studios, art tours, etc in the Grey, Bruce, Georgian Bay regions and Manitoulin Islands (roughly northwest of Toronto). I'll be using this when planning my trips in the future! Jun 11, 2010, Niagara Falls at NightNiagara Falls at Night. Niagara Falls Fireworks, Niagara Falls Nightlife, Free Concerts and more. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Niagara Falls at Night" Jun 11, 2010, Train Travel in Canada: Information for Ontario VisitorsTrain Travel in Canada. VIA Rail Canada, GO Transit, plus heritage trains for the tourist. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Train Travel in Canada: Information for Ontario Visitors" Jun 10, 2010, Halton County Radial RailwayHalton County Radial Railway. Best collection of antique streetcars and trains in Ontario. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Halton County Radial Railway" Jun 9, 2010, 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! " Jun 9, 2010, Welland Rose FestivalThis weekend the Welland Rose Festival continues with the Day in the Park & ArtFest (with live music) on Saturday, June 12 and the Grand Parade on Sunday, June 13. Welland Ontario is a small city in the Niagara region famous for its canal. The Rose Festival is an annual family event that started back in 1962. It celebrates Welland's history, culture, art and roses. Jun 8, 2010, Ontario Culture: Fine Art, Craft Studios, Live Performances & History MuseumsIf you enjoy the arts, you’ll LOVE exploring Ontario culture. My best tips for culture-vultures! Jun 6, 2010, 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. Jun 2, 2010, Doors Open Toronto. Discover the beauty behind these historic doors.Doors Open Toronto is your once-a-year chance to sneak a peek behind the doors of the Elgin Theatre Toronto, the Winter Garden Theatre, the ballroom of King Edward Hotel Toronto, and more Jun 1, 2010, Toronto Canada WeatherToronto Canada Weather Information for Tourists. What to bring and wear for weather in Toronto. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Toronto Canada Weather" May 30, 2010, Hockey Hall of FameHockey Hall of Fame - A Fan's Review Permalink -- click for full blog post "Hockey Hall of Fame" May 30, 2010, Bing.ca photo contestBing.ca, the search engine, is having a photo contest. Canadians are urged to submit photos they have snapped of their hometown to www.bingphotocontest.ca. The grand prize winner, and future hometown hero, will have his or her photo featured as the Bing.ca homepage image on Canada Day and will also win a photography prize pack courtesy of Kodak Canada Inc. and Walmart Photocentre. In addition, Canadians have the chance to win daily prizes. May 2, 2010, 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" May 2, 2010, Toronto Attractions Coupons. Little Ways to Save Big!Toronto attractions coupons. Save money on tourist attractions in Toronto, Toronto museums, Toronto theatre, and more. For local and residents. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Toronto Attractions Coupons. Little Ways to Save Big!" Apr 14, 2010, 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" Apr 8, 2010, Antiques in Ontario. Top Shops, Markets and Towns.Is a Day of Browsing Antiques Part of Your Ontario Travel Adventure? Advice on Making the Most of Your Hunt. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Antiques in Ontario. Top Shops, Markets and Towns." Apr 8, 2010, 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 Mar 29, 2010, Bronte Creek Provincial Park & the Canadian Maple Syrup FestivalVisit Bronte Creek Provincial Park and enjoy exploring a historic farm and farmhouse. Mar 29, 2010, Canadian Maple Syrup FestivalCanadian Maple Syrup Festival. Great food and nature. Ontario locations. Tips for visiting. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Canadian Maple Syrup Festival " Mar 25, 2010, 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 Mar 25, 2010, 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" Mar 25, 2010, Soho Metropolitan Hotel Toronto. Downtown Toronto boutique hotel.Soho Metropolitan Hotel Toronto reviewed by our secret shopper Mar 24, 2010, Ottawa Street Hamilton & AntiquesOttawa Street is Hamiltons New Antique District Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ottawa Street Hamilton & Antiques" Mar 10, 2010, 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" Jan 19, 2010, 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" Jan 3, 2010, 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. Jan 3, 2010, 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. Jan 2, 2010, 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. Dec 31, 2009, 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. Dec 8, 2009, 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! Dec 7, 2009, 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. Nov 30, 2009, 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" Nov 16, 2009, 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" Nov 14, 2009, 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. Nov 11, 2009, Niagara Falls Butterfly Conservatory in Niagara Falls Canada.Niagara Falls Butterfly Conservatory. Escape to the tropics this winter without leaving Canada. Nov 11, 2009, Niagara Falls Butterfly Conservatory & the Niagara Parks Botanical GardensNiagara Falls Butterfly Conservatory and its surrounding gardens. A treat for garden lovers. Nov 3, 2009, 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" Nov 2, 2009, 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" Oct 31, 2009, 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.
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