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1. Origin and Construction: The clouds, draping the mountains like strands of silver steel wool, hung low over the Lynn Canal, gateway to the historic city of Skagway, Alaska, itself the origin of thousands of stampeders who had begun their 45-mile treks over the White Pass Summit toward the Klondike gold fields of the Yukon in Canada in 1897 and 1898. The throngs continued to infiltrate the area today from vessels which also sailed from Seattle, but all disembarked from one of the many daily cruise ships which docked a short distance away. Read the rest of this entry »

For many folks who visit Ontario, one of the first ventures beyond Toronto is a trip to the District Municipality of Muskoka. A 2500 square-mile region usually referred to as simply “Muskoka,” it has small communities, like the township of Muskoka Lakes, whose population of some 7000 swells to 34,000 during the summer, as the region gets over two million tourists a year. Muskoka is among the Canadians’ (and foreign tourists’) all-time favorite vacation destinations. Read the rest of this entry »

From elegant and chic to inexpensive and family-friendly, the restaurant options in Toronto are as varied as the city itself. Here are some top suggestions that will suit those looking to indulge as well as foodies seeking more thrifty yet flavourful fare. Read the rest of this entry »

Niagara’s Winter Festival of Lights has run every year since 1950 and the two waterfalls at Niagara have been lit in rainbow colours during the winter season most years since 1925, after the creation of the ‘Niagara Falls Illumination Board’. Nowadays, the lights run from November to February with fireworks before, and during, the Christmas and New Year weekends adding to the spectacle. Read the rest of this entry »

Whether you are browsing the chic Yorkville boutiques, digging through deals in Chinatown or discovering funky vintage finds in Kensington Market, Toronto shopping offers something for every type of shopper, from the most trend-savvy fashionista to the sharpest bargain hunter. Check out these popular Toronto shopping destinations and discover great areas of this amazing city at the same time! Read the rest of this entry »

The Great Lakes is a beautiful legacy of the glaciers that melted thousands of years ago. Leaving behind spectacular huge inland seas, they continuously fascinate thousands of writers, geographers and travelers over the centuries. The region continues to amaze people and draw more into its beauty. Read the rest of this entry »

The Great Lakes is one of the world wonders of North America. Great Lake is a world renowned lake home for a wide variety of species of fishes. Discover the many attractions which you can see when you visit Great Lakes.

The Great Lakes is one of the world wonders of North America. Great Lake is a world renowned lake home for a wide variety of species of fishes. Discover the many attractions which you can see when you visit Great Lakes. Read the rest of this entry »

Woodstock Ontario is a picturesque city situated along the Thames river in Soutwestern Ontario. While certainly not the most famous Woodstock in North America, the city still has it’s own charm. It has a population just over 35 000 people and is about 128 km from Toronto. Read the rest of this entry »

Only about a two hour drive from Toronto, Ontario, the Blue Mountain/ Collingwood area is an all-season scenic delight. This picturesque area is one of Ontario’s top ranked tourist destinations. From hiking beautiful forested hiking trails, to spending a fun day at the gorgeous beach, there are beautiful and scenic sites that will delight every visitor. Read the rest of this entry »

Glacier National Park which is almost one and a half million acres is quite impressive and boasts more than 200 streams and lakes, 50 glaciers and over 700 miles of superb hiking trails. Although, these numbers are notable, they hardly describe the breathtaking beauty of Glacier National Park. Read the rest of this entry »

Cambridge Ontario is a city located on the Grand and Speed rivers in Southern Ontario. It is made up of three towns; Galt, Preston and Hespler. As of 2006 Cambridge had a population of just over 120 000. Read the rest of this entry »

Searching for an affordable rental car in Canada is as easy ay typing in “car rental Canada” on the search bar, but not if you have to do it over and over and over again. Or keep backtracking to the original searches page just to check the other sites to compare the prices to the ones you’ve already looked at. Read the rest of this entry »

The biggest city in Canada, Toronto is also a hub of cultural activities. This is a cosmopolitan city (almost half the city’s population were born outside Canada), and its days are filled with music, performance and fun. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re planning on going on a Niagara Falls tour on either side of the river then you really should check out the view from the deck of one of the Maid of the Mist 80 foot, 600 passenger, 350 horsepower tour boats that depart every fifteen minutes and take passengers clad in raincoats to the very foot of the massive falls. Read the rest of this entry »

Capilano Suspension Bridge
Guests will be pleased to know that the Capilano Suspension Bridge is only a short drive from downtown Vancouver. Just as the name implies, the Capilano Suspension Bridge is a long suspended bridge that crosses a deep gorge. In addition to crossing the Lower Mainland’s largest suspension bridge, visitors will also be treated to the largest private totem pole collection in the world. Although there is an entrance fee associated with this activity, there are eager guides available [included in entrance fee] to show you the facilities. Read the rest of this entry »