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Doors Open Free September Attractions
Doors Open Ontario returns in September 2010 with several resort and city destinations north of Toronto. Free admission to many Ontario historical attractions, many not normally open to the public....Featured towns, include Bobcaygeon, Georgina, Meaford, Timmins, and Thunder Bay on the weekend of September 11, 12, 2010

The Canadian Labour Day Weekend Classic Football
The rivalry heats up on the Labour Day weekend with one of Canada's great traditions and the heightened level of competition in the CFL Toronto at Hamilton, Edmonton at Calgary, Winnipeg at Saskatchewan BC at Montreal.  See the football schedule for the CFL.  There are a number of Labour Day Parades picnics and festivals to make your weekend complete See Labour Day Events, Parades across Canada. 

Swimming champ wants lifeguards at provincial beaches
CBC.ca - Aug 2010
Tanner has spent several years touring beaches such as Wasaga Beach and Sandbanks Provincial Park in eastern Ontario. Municipal beaches are required to have ...Tanner points out that until the 1980s, lifeguards were a fixture on popular beaches.  400ELEVEN Publisher says , "Barrie Ontario has lifeguards on some of their beaches."  See more Ontario Beaches Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/ottawa/story/2010/08/06/tanner-lifeguards.html#ixzz0xofEFrO6

Canada Not Cuba During Summer Months
A neighbour told me he was taking his family to Cuba in August, the peak of the Canadian summer season. I was flabbergasted to imagine doing this.  My summers will always be spent in Canada..enjoying Canadian outdoor activities.  Get the 411 on more than 50 vacation ideas for Ontario Family Getaways and Vacations, and for the rest of Canada check out Family vacations in Canada: a list provided by Canadian Tourism Commission.

International Plowing Match September 21-25, 2010 - there's no other show like it!
Join us for five amazing days in September 2010 when the country's largest outdoor show comes to Elgin County. Come help us celebrate our vibrant rural past and experience the excitement of emerging opportunities for agriculture and our rural communities in Elgin-St.Thomas.

Ottawa Day Trips | Sharing Travel Experiences: Travel More ...
By Andy Hayes
But then get out of town: some of Ottawa's best travel experiences can be had just a few miles away in either Ontario or Quebec. Here are a few recommendations for the best Ottawa day trips. ..Canada Travel News Publisher says "a Highway 60 road trip will take you to Barrie's Bay and Algonquin Area and the start of several great road trips."

Driving Canada's Icefields Parkway
Chicago Sun-Times
Less than half an hour into our day-long road trip in the Canadian Rockies,
Ben put down his book. And we pulled over for our first stop: Athabasca
Falls. ...Canada Travel News Publisher says "one of Canada's must do road trips" Book Alberta Hotels on line.

Top 10 one-day road trips from Toronto | Wheels.ca
2010 ...by Mark Richardson. Here are my top 10 local roadtrips to make the most of your time behind ... Lake Ontario's still blue water; on a late fall or winter day, inlcude Bancroft, Belfountain, Collingwood, Hastings, Muskoka, Picton....400ELEVEN Publisher says...."check out the road trip ideas here with the Ontario fall road trip options north of Toronto.

Canadian Government Welcomes Chinese Tour Groups
The important thing will be to market collaboratively with our partners in China under a very strong Canada tourism brand in order to have maximum impact ...

Labour Day Summer Vacation Finale Across Canada
Labour Day Weekend offers up a variety of events, festivals, parades and fun activities before the kids go back to school. Take advantage of a back to school shopping trip with a fun labour day long weekend vacation getaway as a finale to the summer vacation. Events take place from British Columbia to Nova Scotia, with Sundown Fireworks, Hot Air Balloon festivals, beach picnics, fall fairs and the Canadian National Exhibition.

Dein Perry’s Electrifying Show Takes Over King’s Wharf Theatre
The world-wide tap phenomenon that has been featured in Olympic ceremonies and on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno is now raising the roof at the King’s Wharf Theatre after an incredible run at the renowned Just For Laughs Festival in Montréal earlier this summer. Theatre Package Getaways & Backroads Trips: Check the Midland Comfort Inn, and Best Western Midland for an overnight getaway including the theatre. Consider a back roads trip to Midland and Penetanguishene and enjoy the Simcoe Country rural countryside.

Tourism has sizzle
The Barrie Examiner
Mother Nature has let the sun shine on Simcoe County tourism operators this summer, a marked increase over last year's wet and cool season. ..."It's been an outstanding summer so far for water-based attractions and beach-front communities," said travel promotion officer Jack Lynch, of the Ontario Travel Information Centre at Mapleview Drive and Highway 400." ....Canada Travel News says "See the Highway 400 Way for Travel links into Simcoe County and beyond. See Ontario Beaches for picnic and swimming options."

Canada among top 10 in adventure tourism
Get the latest on women's, men's, family, children and seniors health. You will find expert healthcare, diet and fitness guidance and information. See Adventure Travel Getaways

Toronto Rises as the New Capitol of Cool
Huffington Post (blog)
... making it Canada's largest city and surprisingly one of the most culturally diverse communities in North America. Although the Toronto skyline is dotted ...
Article discusses Toronto neighbourhoods, cultural diversity, and art. Book Toronto Hotels

Lake Simcoe Four Season Resort Destination
Lake Simcoe is close to Toronto and is one of Ontario's year round recreation locations. Summer fun in Barrie, Orillia, or Jackson's point offers up a variety of accommodation from inns, resorts, hotels all within easy access to the cool waters of Lake Simcoe.

Kempenfest, one of Ontario's largest outdoor arts and crafts festivals and a "Top 100 Ontario Event" takes place in Barrie over the Ontario Civic holiday long weekend known as Simcoe Day.

The August long weekend signals the peak of the Ontario Summer and a time to get out and enjoy the best of Ontario Beaches and Lakes.

TORONTO FEATURED IN USA TODAY
Weekend Getaways in Toronto, Canada | Travel Tips - USATODAY.com
The moment you arrive in Toronto, Canada, you're aware that a world-class city stands before you. The international vibe is apparent in the restaurants, ...Visitiors travelling north of Toronto can access 100's of getaways at Ontario Travel North of Toronto within short driving time to many of Ontario's fresh water beaches.

Cozying up to cottage country retreat
Calgary Herald
The Muskoka region, a two-hour drive north of Toronto, is liberally dotted with small, quiet, and accessible lakes that have long been an escape destination ...More tourist information on Muskoka

Beyond the stars: New Turkey Point observatory boasts zip line ...‎
Waterloo Record - Valerie Hill
Now, thanks to the imagination of several visionaries, including Waterloo architect Bill Krohn, the site has become home to Long Point Eco-Adventures...Long Point Eco-Adventures, about a 75-minute drive south of Kitchener, held its grand opening with Terence Dickinson, guest astronomer, author and editor of SkyNews, as well as naturalist, astronomer and expedition leader Robin Tapley.

Help raise the roof at the 185th Lachute Fair‎
Vankleek Hill Review - Tara Kirkpatrick - Starting today Juy 8 the summer fair season kicks off. The oldest agricultural fair in Quebec and the second oldest fair in Canada, ... Competitors from across Quebec and Ontario will then roll into town on ...
See more Summer Agricultural Fairs

Gallery hopping north in Ontario
Out-of-town galleries beckon with worthy shows by renowned artists
Toronto Star By Peter Goddard Visual Arts.....Diana Krall inspired this whimsical necklace by Donald A. Stuart, showing at the MacLaren Art Centre in Barrie. 400ELEVEN Editor's Note: This story features northern galleries in Flesherton Ontario, and Owen Sound Ontario and would make a nice Ontario road trip for art and jewelry lovers.

Canadian Travel Agents Vote Banff as Top Spot – Third Year as ...
By admin
“Travel agents play a key role in bringing Canadian visitors to Banff and Lake Louise,” says Julie Canning, president and CEO of Banff Lake Louise Tourism. “The passion and dedication that they bring to the industry is appreciated and ...
Go to Banff Hotels for On-line bookings

National Parks Free on Canada Day and National Parks Day
"Come celebrate Canada's birthday and the 125th birthday of our national parks by spending some time in the unforgettable places that showcase Canada at its best ― for free!," is the message to Canadians from The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada.On both Canada Day (July 1) and Canada's Parks Day (July 17), Parks Canada is welcoming Canadians to their national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas with doors open and free entry.

The Highway 11 Way to Huntsville Muskoka
Consider the Highway 11 Way to check out the G8, and stop to seesome of the great attractions and resort destinationsfrom Barrie to Huntsville Muskoka. Note: Road closings on Highway 60 East of Huntsville

Ontario Beaches Get International Blue Flag Status
Beaches in Ontario Canada rank with best beaches in the world with Blue Flag Beach designations in Toronto, Georgian Bay, Wasaga Beach, Collingwood-Blue Mountains, Lake Huron Ontario Canada Beaches

Canada's Best Beaches
National Post - Steve English
When it comes to sand, surf and sun, Canadian beaches have 'em beat in both ... in Canada, with swells topping four metres on particularly blustery days. ... See more on Canadian Beach Vacations

Sir Sam's Featured at Doors Open Ontario in Haliburton
This weekend June 19, 20 2010 visitors to the Haliburton area can visit a number of historical attractions for FREE incuding the former residence of Sir Samuel Hughes now known as Sir Sam's Inn and Spa (now a romantic getaway resort for couples). Sir Sam is considered a Canadian hero and was the head of the Militia during World War I. More featured attractions are Sir Sam's Ski Hill & Summer Resort, Haliburton School of The Arts, and the oldest building in Haliburton the charming Heritage House Cafe & B&B.

Canadians crazy for ice-cream, OH Canada Sundae
‎Toronto Sun - Rita DeMontis - 9 hours ago
The survey also found out that a whopping 83% of Canadians celebrate Canada Day and that residents of Manitoba and Saskatchewan celebrate more than any ... See photo and ingredients for OH Canada sundae, more info on Canada Day events

Group of Seven Outdoor Gallery
Huntsville, Muskoka Ontario: Celebrate 2010 Explore Group of Seven replications in an outdoor gallery under open skies. Enjoy the Outdoor Gallery year round. Over 30 Tom Thomson & Group of Seven murals to see in downtown Huntsville.
See Group of Seven Gallery, more information on Algonquin Park Area and Group of Seven

New Free Parks Canada Pass Program for Grade 8 students
The My Parks Pass program is distributing free passes to grade 8 students this month for Canadas National Parks and National Historic Sites. Nature Canada is working with Parks Canada and the Historica-Dominion Institute to create these opportunities for youth to experience nature first-hand.
Explore My Parks Pass

Canada's Famous Group of Seven Studio Celebrated as a National Historic Site of Canada

Group of Seven studio 'historic' Toronto Sun - Tom Godfrey - ‎May 15, 2010‎ Paul Duval was friends with Canada's legendary Group of Seven painters and recalls the days when art lovers weren't buying their ... Group of Seven studio, on Severn St., in the Rosedale Ravine area., as a National Historic Site of Canada. See Wikipedia for complete details and photo of Studio Building now designated National Historic site.

Publisher's Note: The studio is situated at 25 Severn Street, it is located in the Rosedale ravine immediately east of the above-ground Ellis portal that brings subway trains into and out of the north end of the Bloor-Yonge subway station. The site and positioning takes advantage of the northern exposure that illuminates the artist's canvas with very even, neutral light. See Group of Seven Studio Celebrated as a National Historic Site of Canada media release and Backgrounder at the Parks Canada website. For a peak at the difference between a downtown Toronto studio and the real world see Algonquin Tom Thomson Jack Pine location.

Living near Canada's playground
Toronto Sun
The Whistler-inspired Blue Mountain Ski Resort, scenic caves, ... the town is the fastest growing community in Ontario and the fourth fastest in Canada. ...
See complete story on resort style living
See more on Cottage Country Ontario Resort Real Estate

NCC planners fretted over placement of 100-foot metal tree, papers ...
Ottawa Citizen
By Chris Cobb, The Ottawa Citizen May 9, 2010 11:54 PM OTTAWA — What would Samuel de Champlain think about the prospect of being upstaged by the massive steel structure created by internationally renowned New York artist Roxy Paine.
The piece is costing the gallery about $1 million and is scheduled to be complete and erected by Labour Day.
Paine’s tapered metal tree, titled One Hundred Foot Line, will be rooted in a massive concrete and metal slab and thrust upward 30.5 meters (100 feet) from its 1.6 meter wide base. More info on Ottawa, and Ottawa Valley area of Ontario.

Maple Syrup Now of Historic Significance in Canada
Maple syrup and maple products are now historically significant in Canada. A plaque commemorating the national historic significance of maple products from the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada was unveiled in Plessisville, Quebec

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