Aquapalooza 2010 Sunday August 1st , 2010

BROUGHT TO VIAMEDE RESORT ON STONEY LAKE BY SEA RAY & TOWN & COUNTRY MARINE 11:00AM - 3:00PM OPEN AIR CONCERT AT THE WATER'S EDGE
(Peterborough's own the Cadillacs)
Open to all boaters and boating guests , need to register at
Aquapalooza 2010 events website

AquaPalooza is the name given to a series of on-water celebrations held during the last two weekends in July at more than 100 locations around the world. Created by Sea Ray Boats, AquaPalooza is free and open to all boaters and non-boaters. Each gathering features fun activities for family and friends of all ages, such as live entertainment, games, giveaways and much more.

Canada event to celebrate Elvis's birthday
Collingwood Ontario July 22-25.
Fans of rock 'n' roll legend Elvis Presley might fancy exploring Georgian Bay this summer and attend Collingwood Elvis Festival. 2010 represents the 75th anniversary of Presley's birth.Highlights of the festival will include a series of Las Vegas-style shows by some of the world's leading Elvis tribute acts, who will be competing for the title of Collingwood Elvis Festival 'grand champion'.75th birthday tributes to the iconic performer include good food, live music and family entertainment. See Elvis Breaking News or more Collingwood Ontario Information.

Ottawa Governor General's Summer Concerts,
Everyone is invited to savour the sounds of summer at Rideau Hall, during the Governor General's Summer Concerts, in partnership with Chamberfest 2010. Visitors are welcome to come early, to bring a picnic and to enjoy these free outdoor concerts on the beautiful grounds of the governor general's official residence. Book Ottawa Hotels On line, More on Ottawa tourist Information.

Weekend getaway ideas to escape the G20
Sympatico.ca Travel
Go for a resort getaway. Resorts Ontario offers great deals & last minute ... + time from Toronto and lets you select what time of getaway: family, spa, ...
See Ontario Travel News for more getaway ideas.

The world is watching Muskoka - and it's very easy on their eyes ...
23 Jun 2010 ... The world is watching Muskoka - and it's very easy on their eyes
Talk about a headline...Deerhurst ...a typical Canadian on 780 acres,private airstrip, two 18 hole golf courses ... Roy MacGregor. Huntsville, Ont. — From Thursday's Globe and Mail ... See more information on Travel to Huntsville Ontario, Muskoka Ontario....

CANADA DAY AT Mackenzie King Estate Near Ottawa
Enjoy the quiet atmosphere of Gatineau Park’s Mackenzie King Estate to celebrate Canada Day, with a giant birthday cake, a concert with the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band, and games for the kids. A visit to the former summer residence of Canada’s 10th Prime Minister is a unique way to relive the cottage life of the early 20th century and learn more about William Lyon Mackenzie King and his relationship with nature. Free auto admission on Canada Day.For more information, the public may contact the Gatineau Park Visitor Centre at 819-827-2020, visit the NCC’s website at www.canadascapital.gc.ca/king, Book Ottawa Hotels on-line, Gatineau Hotels-On Line

Ontario and Quebec Cheaters Rewarded
TOURISME MONTREAL | Cheaters rewarded! Tourism Toronto and ...
MONTREAL and TORONTO, June 16 /CNW Telbec/ - Who says cheaters never
prosper? Sometimes a little cheating pays, especially when you have the
courage to ... See hotels, Toronto Hotel, or Montreal Hotel

Sunrise Ceremony held for National Aboriginal Day
‎Timmins Times - Len Gillis - 2 hours ago
It's National Aboriginal Day in Canada. In Timmins this morning, the event was marked with a sunrise ceremony at the pavilion at the Hollinger Park, ... More on the start to Canada's 11 day celebration leading up to Canada Day on July 1. More on Canada Day Celebrations in Ontario

Tourism draws
Ottawa Citizen
She said with events such as the Queen's visit to Ottawa for Canada Day, new attractions such as Calypso Waterpark, the new Museum of Nature, the Pop Life: ...

Muskoka & Toronto, ON, welcome world for G8, G20 summits. | Story ...
As world leaders gather this month (June 25 to 27, 2010) in the Muskoka area for the G8 Summit, and in Toronto for the G20 Summit, the spotlight is on.....Muskoka region and Toronto area See more on G8 Huntsville Muskoka, Hotels in Huntsville Muskoka area, More on Muskoka Ontario,

Get Out of Toronto During G20
Escape to Christie's Mill Inn and Spa at Port Severn, while Ontario gets ready to host the G8 and G20 Summits, plan to escape the hustle and bustle! Reserve any one night package from Sunday to Friday from now until June 28th and add on a second night starting at $99.00* per room including breakfast. Visit the peaceful side of Muskoka (South Muskoka-Georgian Bay) and take pleasure in the unique Canadian scenery that world leaders will visit!

WestJet launches unique seat sale in partnership with Canadian ...
The offer, which is part of the Canadian Tourism Commission's (CTC) Locals Know campaign to promote travel within Canada, provides greater savings when more ...

See a Moose-Friends of Algonquin June News
June in Algonquin Park brings things in multiples, like park visitors, great moose viewing opportunities along Highway 60, and bugs!Despite the latter on the list (and yes they did remember to show up again this year!) the chance of seeing moose up close and the solitude of getting out canoeing and camping at this time of year make the swatting worth it.And if you need a reprieve the Visitor Centre has extended its daily hours: 9 am to 5 pm until June 24 and then 9 am to 9 pm for the summer. More about Friends of Algonquin, More about Ontario Algonquin Resort Destination Area

Muskoka Region Ready To Host G-8 Summit - Congoo
HUNTSVILLE, ONTARIO, Jun 06 (MARKET WIRE) -- After Nearly Two Years Of Hard Work And Planning, The Parry Sound-Muskoka Region Is Now Poised To Host A Highly ... See more info on Muskoka, Ontario

RMS Segwun, oldest registered vessel in Canada, a Muskoka, Ont., icon
Metro Canada - Toronto
GRAVENHURST, Ont. - The eyes of the world will be on Muskoka later this month as it hosts the G8 summit and there's certainly no shortage of beautiful ...See more info on Gravenhurst, Ontario

National Aboriginal Day June 21, 2010 Canada
With Canada's Aboriginal Day approaching it is always of interest to look at First Nations art and their creative culture. Tourism Canada news reports "These days, genuine Canadian Aboriginal art is hotter than.......... Inuit soapstone figures are historically unique to Canada, and on the world stage, Aboriginal painters are coming into their own with new directions in semi-abstract contemporary prints and painting. At least one Aboriginal objet d’art is de rigueur for visitors to Canada. Here’s where you can find some wonderful Aboriginal art work. See National Aboriginal Day Events June 21, 2010.

Sainte-Marie among the Hurons Celebrates First Nations Heritage With Celebrity Chef David Wolfman
Sainte-Marie among the Hurons will celebrate First Nations Heritage. with its upcoming Aboriginal Festival on Saturday June 12th and Sunday June 13th and National Aboriginal Day on Monday June 21. New this year will be the appearance of Aboriginal Chef David Wolfman on Saturday June 12th.   His popular show “Cooking with the Wolfman” is a favourite on the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network. 

Kingston, Ontario Canada Tourism
Tourism Week in Canada takes place from June 7 - 13. Tourism Week in Canada
is the national celebration that highlights the economic impact and social.
Book Kingston Hotels On line

Discover Canada's Capital with FREE Doors Open Ontario Events
June 5-6, 2010: See Bytown Commissariat/Bytown Museum, Gordon Harrison Art StudioGovernment Conference Centre/Former Union Train Station Heritage Building/Ottawa Teachers College Meehan Family Log Barn, Ottawa City Hall Parks Canada Agency’s Conservation Laboratories Shenkman Arts Centre. See more on Ottawa, Ontario

Tourism Hamilton marks Tourism Week in Canada ‎
TravelVideo.tv (press release) - HAMILTON Tourism Hamilton is celebrating Tourism Week in Canada, ... to recognize our impact.†Tourism Week in Canada is the national celebration that ... See what else is happening during Canada's Tourism Week Celebrations. If you are heading north next week for an Ontario Getaway check out the getaway specials, hotel deals and contests North of Toronto

Canadian Tourism Commission Goes Indie for Tourism Week‎
Canada NewsWire (press release) -To kick off Tourism Week, independent and innovative videos of great ... in six of Canada's largest urban centres on June 4th and 5th, beginning at sunset. ... More information on National Tourism Week activities, in Provinces, towns and cities, and resort destinations in Canada. Get the 411 on Tourism week specials, getaways and packages from Ontario Travel North of Toronto.

Summer celebration will mark anniversary of last naval battle for ...
Moncton ThisWeek
The Battle of Restigouche is often overshadowed by one that took place a year earlier, on the Plains of Abraham in Quebec, and whose commemoration last ...

Doors Open Huronia June 4-5 Weekend Ontario's Best Travel Deals For 2010
Visit the Historic Huronia towns of Midland, Penetanguishene, Waverly, Vasey, Victoria Harbour while visiting free historical attractions. Hike or Bike along beautiful Georgian Bay on the Tay Shoreline Trail running running from Highway 400 at Waubaushene to Midland, where you can also see the famous Midland Murals. See more communities with Doors Open Ontario Weekends, where most attractions are FREE in the designated communities. Stay overnight with accommodation in Midland Ontario.

National Canoe Day June 26, 2010
Celebrate National Canoe Day June 26th - Peterborough, Ontario June 26th, 2010 is National Canoe Day. Join events across Canada celebrating the canoe - one of Canada's seven wonders. See more on the Canoe, Choose from more than 20 canoe-kayak getaways.

Boating Ontario Lakes Via Trent-Severn Historic Waterway
Boating north of Toronto vial Lake Ontario or Georgian Bay will take visitors along the Historic Trent-Severn Waterway. The Trent Severn Waterway is a chain of lakes, rivers and canals stretching from Lake Ontario to Georgian Bay. See Trent-Severn towns village, and more information on Ontario Lakes. Also see Boating Ontario for a look at the maps and the lakes, river and Trent Severn route.

G20 Toronto Summit – June 26-27, 2010
Toronto's tourism, business and banking, culture, diversity and environmental leadership will be in the world spotlight and lasting international business ...

Canada Tourism Week--Special discounts, prizes, free passes.
June is the month when Canada celebrates the Tourism Industry. Initiated by the Tourism Industry of Canada many, Canadian provinces, local destination marketing areas, tourism businesses, towns and cities, will be celebrating from June 7-11, 2010.

Huntsville, Muskoka Ontario G8 Summit 2010..... News update Huntsville Muskoka Ontario Canada G8 2010 Canada Updates on youth participation, environmental health, family.. by Honourable Tony Clement MP for Parry Sound-Muskoka, FM Flahrety "ensure that Parry Sound - Muskoka seen at its best. More information On Huntsville G8 Summit. Huntsville Hotels on-line

Linking Orillia to Georgian Bay
The Trent-Severn Historic waterway watershed runs through Lake Simcoe to Lake Couchiching through the Atherly Narrows in Orillia Ontario. The Hammock Harbour Weirs Museum is free during Doors Open Ontario ON May 29, 30 offering free admission and a tour of the historic site. Explore the area and learn how the Minjikaning First Nation harvested fish at the weirs. Take the Highway 12 route to the historic Coldwater Mill which is also open during the Doors Ontario Weekend.

World Culinary Tourism Summit
Nova Scotia hosting world culinary tourism summit. | Media centre ...
Kathryn Harley Haynes Join the foodie fun in Sept. 2010 in Halifax, NS. Janice Ruddock figures it's the seafood that clinched it. “In Nova Scotia, we're all ...

Youth Component: About MY SUMMIT 2010 G8-G20
MY SUMMIT 2010 is the official international youth summit that will be held alongside the G8 and the G20 summits. Canada is co-hosting MY SUMMIT 2010 with Global Vision, a not-for profit organization with expertise in youth leadership training.The G8 component of MY SUMMIT 2010 will take place in Muskoka, Ontario, from June 23 to 25.

Get out your funny money (Canadian)
Today's Trucking News - Kilmer in turn has contracted Canadian Tire to sell fuel and associated merchandise at the travel centers. "Automotive is a key differentiator for Canadian ..

Canada’s North hits the sweet spots in CTC contest.
Consumers choose Northern experiences for first four prizes in LOCALS KNOW Ultimate Upload contest.--

Boating on the Rebound in 2010
Small Boat Sales Leading Recovery for Recreational Boating Industry Consumer Spending Increase Boosts Sales of Aluminum Outboard Fishing Boats. See boating in Ontario

Great Lakes Fishing Photo Contest
Capture the Perfect Fishing or Boating Moment and Win Great Lakes Region "Focus on Fish Health" Photo Contest.

Summer Golfing Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Golf Resort Digby Pines and Sister Resorts Keltic and Liscombe Lodges Introduce Up To 50% Off 2010 Season Golf in Cape Breton at Keltic Lodge, enjoy a Nova Scotia family vacation at Liscombe Lodge or play a round at Nova Scotia Golf Resort The Digby Pines with incredible savings

Thanks to Olympics, Twitter audience thinks Canada is No. 1: poll
Toronto Star
I wish all Canadians could see that part of Canada because it is so beautiful.” The tourism commission is running a contest in which Canadians can vote ...

Regis, Kelly worth the money: PEI Prince Edward Island
CBC.ca
Prince Edward Island can expect a boost in tourism from hosting Live with Regis and Kelly this summer, says an official in Niagara Falls, Ont., which hosted ...

Watercraft users must now be licensed
‎Merritt News - John O'Connor Expect heavy fines this summer if you plan to operate a boat or personal watercraft without the new boating license which is now federal law. Canada's ... Canada's estimated 6 million boaters are now required to pass an exam and receive a boating operators card, the Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), before they climb into a motorized boat or personal water craft and man the wheel.

Huronia Historical Parks announced today the opening dates and special events for the 2010. Sainte-Marie among the Hurons in Midland Ontario, and Discovery Harbour in Penetanguishene are located on the historical waterways of Georgian Bay representing two signiicant georgaphic points significant to the history of Canadian European and First Nation history.

What’s happening in Canada this summer?
Swim with beluga whales in Manitoba. by Susan Musgrave 19 April 2010
Search for images of Canada at our Digital Asset Management site. “Nobody who has lived to prove it,” was one response I got when I asked on Facebook if anyone had ever gone swimming with beluga whales. Another reply: “I’m figuring you’d need a really crazy dry suit for that. They’re super cold water ghosts, yeah?”

Port Stanton, ON – Vacation time. It’s all about having fun, seeking adventure, and indulging in great meals. www.bayviewwildwood.com.
But for some families, the vacation adventure can start in a restaurant as they try to select foods that will not trigger a peanut allergy. The diligence required to make safe food choices is far from fun.

Canada: mythbusting common misconceptions
TTG live
In early winter, it is the best place in the world to watch the polar bears. ... Nicolas says: The Fairmont hotels and resorts are icons of Canada and offer ...

Government of Canada Announces Additional Funding for Four National Museums
Marketwire (press release)
"Last year, nearly 3 million people from across Canada and around the world
visited Canada's four oldest national museums, boosting the tourism
industry in ...

KA…..BLOOM WITH SPRING COLOURS Wildlife Viewing, Trout Jumping, Canoeing
North of Toronto, Ontario…………….Spring, 2010. Green carpets forming under the canopy in forested areas and along the golf greens are good reasons to get out into the fresh spring air. A variety of more than 100 overnight spring getaway packages are available at resorts, inns, cottages and chalets which can be viewed at

Delawana Inn Offers Revitalizing Spring Packages for Couples
Honey Harbour, Ontario – April 2010 – Love is definitely in the air and as pleasing to the senses as Georgian Bay waters lapping at rocky shores. As we revel in the newness of spring, a season of rebirth, it’s important to make reconnecting with our significant other as our number-one priority for overall health and wellness. Most health care professionals would agree that spending time and “playing” together are key ingredients for a successful long-term relationship. Competing demands on our time|–|jobs, errands and family commitments|–|can take their toll on our minds and bodies.

Thinking of having 5 or more Kids--Canada's Famous Quintuplets Museum
The May 24 Victoria Day Weekend will see the re-opening of Canada's most famous Quintuplets Museum The Dionne Quints' Museum in Corbeil, on Highway 11 just south of North Bay Ontario

Best Victoria Day Places to Party North of Toronto on May 24 Weekend
North of Toronto……May 2010. Kick off the unofficial first long weekend of the summer with a trip north of Toronto to one of the many Ontario resort destinations celebrating Queen Victoria’s Birthday. Day trips or spring weekend road trips are available for the most budget conscious to those who want to celebrate anniversaries or romantic getaways with a little luxury and pampering. More than 60 long weekend options are available by visiting the Ontario Travel May Getaways. Get the most up-to-date list of May 24 Fireworks in Canada.

OTTAWA VICTORIA DAY WEEKEND
May 24th, 2010
Celebrate Victoria Day with us at Queen Juliana Park, at the corner of Carling Avenue and Preston Street. Make a day of it, incorporating Ottawa's beautiful Tulip Festival, in neighbouring Commissioner's Park. This is a family event with something for everyone: midway rides; petting zoo; food, drink, and dessert concessions; buskers; children's activities; and live musical performances (see Events). The festival wraps up with a spectacular FIREWORKS display on Monday, May 24. Book Ottawa Hotels ON LINE More information on Ottawa.

Canadian Canoe Symposium, Register by Friday
Rapid - The Whitewater Magazine (blog)
The 2nd annual Canadian Canoe ymposium Friday May 14 to Sunday May 16, 2010 is hosted by Rapid Media at the Paddler Co-op Boathouse in Palmer Rapids, ON. ...

Sierra Club Founder Lived in the Georgian Bay area!!
John Muir Day is April 21 the day of his birthday and is recognized throughout the world, in particular in California & Scotland. Muir spent two years in the Meaford area of Georgian Bay where he worked for the Trout Family Mill making rakes. Remnants of the mill remain today and can be viewed by hiking the Trout Hollow trail starting in Meaford, Ontario. See more information on John Muir and Trout Hollow Trail. Meaford Ontario lies between Collingwood and Owen Sound on the shores of Georgian Bay.

Birding in Spring Photography and Birds of Prey
The Wye Marsh has added a number of Photography &
Birds of Prey workshops to their spring line up. upcoming “Birds of Prey Photography Workshops” with David GHemmings, a world- renowned bird photographer, whose work is known throughout the bird photography world as some of themost dynamic and impressive bird in flight images anywhere today. David’s

Orillia, Ontario --The Perch Capital of Canada?
What would Steven Leacock say?? Stop in at the Leacock Museum for some literary inspiration about "Fishy stories" before dropping the line. See news Just drop a line By JIM FOX, QMI Agency ONTARIO - Anglers of all ages are getting set to dip their lines into the icy waters of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching at Orillia. ........Stay at Orillia area hotels. Comfort Inn in Orillia, or Carriage Ridge Resort in Horseshoe Valley

Popular outdoor retailer Mountain Equipment Co-op will open next store in Barrie, ON
Canada NewsWire (press release) ... Canada's leading outdoor retailer, today announced that construction of its fourteenth store will begin this April in Barrie, Ontario. ...

Spring Road Trip Season Starts North of Toronto
April 2010 …………Easter weekend 2010 may be the new “open the cottage” weekend…. a traditional event that signals the unofficial start to summer for many Ontario cottage owners. Ontario residents who don’t have a cottage will start with a spring road trip to take in the sights and sounds of wildlife, Easter fun activities for kids, and a maple syrup festival or visit to a pancake barn for the annual spring tonic of fresh maple syrup.

The VIA Rail Garden Route Canada's only garden tourisim initiative
CNW Group (press release)
MONTREAL, March 22 /CNW Telbec/ - As the pleasures of garden tourism become more popular each year, VIA Rail Canada is pleased to be a sponsor of Canada ...

Halifax Plans to Become Preferred Eastern Gateway for North America
Canada NewsWire (press release)
The Halifax Gateway has a total economic impact of over $3 billion a year employing over 23500 people in Nova Scotia. - The Port of Halifax creates over ...

New Georgian Bay Website features Information for Yachting and Boating
Georgian Bay's 30000 Islands and the North Channel boating region is rated up with the Caribbean Islands and the Greek Isles, Boating Georgian Bay will be a one stop resource for all things Georgian Bay and contain invaluable information, tips, reviews and guides for Georgian Bay area boaters and for visiting yachtsman from around the world...................

Easter Long Weekend
An Easter holiday weekend is one of the best ways to start a fresh start to new adventures and activities. With the Maple Harvest Season a trip to the Sugar Bush is a must... See Easter Long Weekend Dates, and Maple Syrup Festivals in Canada.

World Water Week March 22-29
World Water Day and Week starts March 22, and Elmvale Ontario is celebrating the importance of water as well as educating on the dangers of losing clean fresh water. The main event in Simcoe county takes place Sunday, March 28. 2010.

Ontario's Finest Inns - Getaway Contest
Enter to Win A Getaway at one of Ontario's Finest Inns & Spas. The winner will receive a $1000 gift card that can be redeemed at any current member. ...

Tourism Ireland to paint CN Tower in Toronto green for St. Patrick's Day?
Tourism Ireland announced that such famous structures as the Sydney Opera House, the London Eye, the Empire State Building and the CN Tower in Toronto will ...

Canada Blooms March 17-21
Experience the first Breath of Spring at Canada Blooms: The Toronto Flower & Garden Festival, March 17-21, 2010 at the Direct Energy Centre!
Explore over 6 acres of stunning creative gardens in a dazzling display of colour, texture and fragrance designed by Canada's best landscaping talents. Choose from and enjoy over 200 hours of gardening demonstrations and talks where local, national and international experts share their wealth of knowledge and passion for horticulture. Keep checking this page for more information about our 2010 celebration!

March Break 2010 Family Fun
Ontario March Break is a great time for family and kids to enjoy the end of winter and the beginning of spring with a combination of Maple Syrup festivals, kids camps, and family overnight getaways to snowtubing, skiing, snowshoeing and winter resort organized kids activities.

Toronto Star Golf & Travel Show - TorontoGolfShow.com One of the first signs of spring is The 21st Annual Toronto Star Golf & Travel Show March 5 - 7, 2010, Toronto Golf and Travel Show 2010 ...is the largest consumer golf show in North America. Three days in spring of golf, golf, golf! Visitors may see the Ontario resorts, inns, and cottages have developed a variety Golf packages and golf getaways or check out the golf deals at the Toronto Golf Show.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Torch Relay Lighting Ceremony ...
Canada NewsWire (press release)
OTTAWA, March 2 /CNW/ - The Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Torch Relay is filled with stories of people who overcome the obstacles and demonstrate the fire ...

Continental Tire launches ski challenge CanadianDriver
Toronto, Ontario – Continental Tire Canada has launched its Continental Ski Challenge, giving skiers at select Ontario and Quebec resorts an opportunity to ..
Quick links to participating ski areas Horseshoe Valley Barrie Area & Blue Mountain Collingwood

What's so great about Canada? Poutine, hockey and nature
msnbc.com
... Ryerson University in Toronto. He's lived in Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary and Montreal and have worked and travelled in every region of the True North.

Women's hockey comes of age
Ottawa Citizen
Female hockey's long struggle for legitimacy officially began in 1892 with
a game in Barrie, Ont., recognized by Hockey Canada as Canada's first
women's ... ED's Note: With all the ice in Barrie (see winter photos), it is no wonder Women's hockey could have started on Lake Simcoe in Barrie.

Family Day - but no family
Canada NewsWire (press release) - 9 hours ago
8 /CNW/ - Family Day was first introduced in 1990 in Alberta, Canada to honour the family values of the founders of that province and has since expanded to ... What About a Singles Day??

Maple syrup on tap Victoria Times Colonist
... 2010 Maple tapping and syrup-making has enjoyed a surge in popularity on Vancouver Island, and the Bigleaf Maple Syrup Festival at the BC Forest Most of the Maple Syrup Production in Eastern Canada starts in late February March See more on Maple Syrup regions and festivals in Canada ...

2010 Winter Olypmics Stimulate Sport Tourism Demand
Unique winter venues sometimes hard to find Liberal While ski resorts within a short driving distance for York Region residents offer alpine skiing, snowboarding or cross-country skiing, none offer ski ...

Tourism Toronto Starts the Decade With More Swagger
The G20 summit in June 2010, the Pan Am Games in 2015, World Pride in 2014 and the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) in 2011. These events bring with them international media attention, thousands of hotel room nights and millions of visitor dollars spent on everything from restaurant meals to taxis to attractions. In the first weeks of 2010, another win for Toronto came when it was announced the JUNO Awards and week-long 40th anniversary festival would take place in Toronto in March 2011.

Steve Bauer launches Canadian cycling team; aims to compete against world's best
The Canadian Press
A group of 15 riders was unveiled as part of a gala ceremony Thursday at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto. The team, comprised of 13 Canadians, ...

WestJet returns to the Québec Winter Carnival
Canada NewsWire (press release)
... with Carnival is the WestJet zip line across the Plains of Abraham. ... The WestJet Fun 'n Festivals Series helps bring people and celebration together ...

Library and Archives is Pleased to Collaborate With Black History Ottawa in Launching Black History Month 2010
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 28, 2010) - Library and Archives Canada is pleased to collaborate with Black History Ottawa for the official launch of Black History Month 2010, a celebration highlighting the many achievements and contributions made by people of African descent.

Canada’s Capital Region The National Capital Commission (NCC) and the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club are teaming up to celebrate Canada’s national sport as part of the Hockey Day in Canada activities being held across the country this Saturday

Dinning Out Will Never be the same:
Port Severn Ontario: Saturday February 20th . Innkeeper Basil Fawlty makes a return visit to Christie's Mill Inn and Spato give some culinary tips. a night of hilarity with Basil as he entertains our guests during dinner with a culinary lesson like you have never experienced. Dinner event only for $75* per person
Overnight package starting at $130.50 per person

10-storey sculpture gets some high praise
Ottawa Citizen
... by New York sculptor Roxy Paine, is to be installed this summer in the park behind the gallery, about 75 metres from the Samuel de Champlain statue. ...

Warm Your Toes, Open Your Mind Along Winnipeg’s River Trail
Warming Huts Become Architectural Showcase
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Canada, Jan. 21, 2010 — Skaters, skiers and strollers, get ready to see some extreme architecture along Manitoba’s most famous winter trail this year. The Assiniboine Credit Union River Trail will soon be home to five architectural marvels, each cleverly designed as a warming hut.

Southern Georgian Bay 2010 Visitor Guide
Discover one of Canada's most significant tourist destinations North of Toronto. The new 2010 Visitor Guide provides winter carnival information plus historic, romantic, boating and family fun resort destinations. There are contacts for accommodations, attractions, day cruises, dining, recreation, relaxation and spas and wellness ........

SHARE your PHOTO MEMORIES OF THE Rideau Canal Skateway WITH THE NCC
Canada’s Capital Region — To highlight the 40th skating season of the Rideau Canal Skateway, the National Capital Commission (NCC) invites all Canadians to share with us your best memories of skating on the Rideau Canal since 1971. The NCC is looking for images that represent the best the Rideau Canal Skateway has to offer for both residents and visitors to Canada’s Capital Region.

Algonquin park in Central Ont. offers wide variety of wilderness experiences
The Canadian Press - ?Jan 18, 2010?
It covers 7600 square kilometres and two very different landscapes between the Ottawa River and Georgian Bay. The west side, especially the southwest, ...
See more details on Algonquin Park Area

Safety Emphasized for First-Time Skiers and Snowboarders During National Ski and Snowboard Week.
TORONTO, Jan. 15 /CNW/ - Discovering and learning something new can be a little nerve-wrecking, but exciting at the same time. During National Learn to Ski and Snowboard Week, January 16-24, 2010, many Ontario ski areas are ready to help make your new snow sport experience the best it can be. So what's the best way to start? Learn how to be safe.

Bigfoot Lunch Club: Stephen Colbert Asked to Join Search for Bigfoot
By EpicGilgamesh
Tourism Harrison is a Canadian non-profit society, incorporated under the BC Society Act (Harrison Tourism Society) and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. It was formed in 2007 in recognition of the vital role tourism plays ...

NationTalk.ca - PEI Set to Capture International Attention at ...
“In addition to PEI's two-week presence at Atlantic Canada House during the Olympics, beginning on February 17 and 18, we get to promote the province to the world as we host PEI Days. Our Island's culture, tourism, talent, culinary, ...

TRAVEL IN BRIEF
TheChronicleHerald.ca
Staff at Ross Farm, part of the Nova Scotia Museum, will show visitors how to make a wooden toboggan during a workshop session Jan. 30-31. ...

Start planning for 200th bash: admirers
The Kingston Whig-Standard
A year's worth of events celebrating Macdonald would be a boon to tourism, both nationally and locally, said Milnes. "Look at the raw economic sense in it," ...

National Geographic Society honours Frontenac biosphere
The Kingston Whig-Standard
National Geographic Society's Center for Sustainable Destinations defines geotourism as tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a ...

Royal Canadian Mint releases 25-cent coin celebrating Cindy Klassen's five ...
Canada NewsWire (press release) - Jan 5, 2010
Canadians can look forward to the release of the remaining 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games themed circulation coins: the 2010 Lucky Loonie coin

Winterlicious or Barrielicious 2010 Toronto-Barrie
The winter season can be an exciting one for dining out as many towns and cities reduce their prices for the annual or semi-annual Winterlicious style events. See Toronto Life for details on the Toronto version, or Barrie Travel News for Ski & Snow Country foodies. More information on Barrie Ontario

International Boating Experts and AdventurersEducate, Inspire and Entertain at the 2010 Toronto Boat Show
Seminar topics range from Boat Buying Basics to Circumnavigating the World
Toronto, ON – January 4, 2010 – Getting into boating is easy at the 52nd annual Toronto International Boat Show. From January 9-17, hourly seminars will be offered to entertain, educate and inspire novice and experienced boaters alike. Boating experts from throughout the world including Ontario and Canada will offer Toronto Boat Show visitors everything from boating basics to spellbinding boating adventures. The show provides an opportunity for those thinking of getting into a water sport and taking a summer vacation in Ontario North of Toronto.

Travel - Something for everyone at Toronto International Boat Show
NorthernLife.ca
... daily seminars at the Great Canadian Fish Tank, a 40-foot long aquarium filled with 5000 gallons of water and stocked with native Ontario marine life. ...