tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-122859702008-05-02T04:18:54.908-07:00Canada Travel Hotel Room On-Line Reservations & Consumer Travel NewsRon Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10715876142580487190noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-29529344957139566702008-02-29T05:39:00.000-08:002008-02-29T05:48:49.463-08:00Canada Travels for Maple Syrup Harvests and Festivals“Maple Syrup Medley” at 17th Wye Marsh Sweetwater Harvest Midland, Tay Township………………The cheerful and sweet sounds of contemporary and traditional Canadian music will filter through the Maple Sugar bush along with the aromas from boiling sap and bannock cooking over an open wood fire. Events for the entire family will include taffy tasting, cooking demonstrations, Woodcarvers and Wildflower Ron Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10715876142580487190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-87384580840857045142008-02-28T14:13:00.000-08:002008-02-28T14:30:44.897-08:00Travel Canada to Maple Syrup TimeTravel Canada to Maple Syrup Harvests, Producers, and Festivals. According to the Government of Canada web site “Canada produces about 85 per cent of the world’s maple syrup. It is the world leader in exports, selling about 30,000 tonnes valued at $147 million to more than 40 countries in 2003. In Canada, the maple syrup industry is surpassedRon Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10715876142580487190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-87985436418920686882008-02-24T06:39:00.000-08:002008-02-24T06:41:25.991-08:00Canada 5th in World in top 10Lonely Planet US' top 10 picks for 2008 By Rogier--Canada tied with India for 5th Often they are new and up-and-coming places, but I was happy to see Canada in there, in shared 5th place with India. Even though travellers have a tendency to view Canada as beautiful, but boring ("what can I do there? ... <http://www.bluepeak.net/blog/2008/02/23/lonely-planet-us-top-picks-for-2008/>Ron Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10715876142580487190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-49002279224282365692008-02-10T05:58:00.000-08:002008-02-10T06:06:29.253-08:00Ontario Travel Love Nests "Found"North of Toronto “Lots of Love” To Discover in Ontario North Travel North of Toronto Ontario,……………. February 2008. Accommodation operators are ramping up their romantic getaways for those special winter weekends away in anticipation of Valentine’s Day in February. More than 30 romantic getaways are available at ‘February for Lovers’ north, north east and North West of Toronto. http://www.400eleven.com/Ron Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10715876142580487190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-34362086410798781762008-02-03T07:32:00.000-08:002008-02-04T08:07:14.266-08:00Black History North of Toronto Ontario Northern Terminus Journal Launch-February 23, 2008 Grey Roots Museum-Owen Sound: 1:00pm. The launch of Volume 5 of this publication devoted to celebrating Black History. The afternoon will feature a presentation with readings, followed by musical entertainment with the talented Bobby Dean Blackburn and his band! Refreshments. Admission is FREE. For more details about the Journal, please See Ron Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10715876142580487190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-28758298223467993642007-11-08T10:12:00.000-08:002007-11-08T10:40:29.924-08:00Where to find Canadian Art--More than 10 Suggested LocationsAs reported by the Toronto Sun, the winter 2007-2008 issue of Canadian Geographic asked the curator of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection Gallery to identify 10 top locations for Canadian Art. As is always the case when you pick 10 there are another 10 that are missed. Canadian art is not just located between four walls. We think the outdoor artist murals created in Chemainus on Vancouver Ron Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10715876142580487190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-34074940024080479462007-11-02T04:40:00.000-07:002007-11-02T04:45:05.746-07:00Royal Winter Fair Kicks Off this weekend with Youth ProgramScotiabank Supports Youth at Toronto's Royal Winter Fair Canada NewsWire (press release) - Toronto,Ontario,Canada TORONTO, Nov. 1 /CNW/ - The Scotiabank Classic Youth Weekend at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair will attract more than 1500 4-H youth from across Canada ...http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/November2007/01/c2857.html See more info on Royal Winter Fair, or Book Toronto Ron Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10715876142580487190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-68233712540855732962007-10-14T07:02:00.001-07:002007-10-14T07:18:14.085-07:00Canada Becoming a Year Round Getaway DestinationA recent article in the Vancouver Sun titled "Perfect Getaways" indicates are enjoying longer holidays with warmers seasons. Highlighted resort destinations included The Briars Resort on Lake Simcoe for spa getaways and mother daughter getaways. Additional Canadian resort destinations included British Columbia, and Alberta their . The story indicates more Canadians will be travelling and Ron Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10715876142580487190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-29650240943558223052007-10-06T06:03:00.001-07:002007-10-06T06:26:05.033-07:00Fall Colours Peak in Canada-Fall Foliage, Fairs, Many areas of Ontario are reporting peak fall colours just in time for the Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend with their fall colour report as of October 4, 2007 Visitors planning a cross border experience would find the Ottawa Valley area at 100% leaf colours over the next week. A drive along the Ottawa River provides good viewing all the way up to North Bay. Visitors can criss cross at Ron Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10715876142580487190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-63484948595976020922007-09-20T06:03:00.001-07:002007-09-20T06:29:53.275-07:00Best of Quebec and Ontario Fall Colours-Ottawa Valley Combine the best of Ontario and Quebec fall colours and foliage with a trip north from Ottawa to North Bay. This road trip along Highway 17 the Trans Canada will provide great views accross the river to Quebec, as well as provide great views of the hardwood forests on the Ontario side. Areas to visit include Algonquin Park with two side trips, one to the Barron River Canyon near Petawawa, andRon Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10715876142580487190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-6712052847180619792007-09-17T09:37:00.000-07:002007-09-17T09:52:31.841-07:00Fall Colour Changes Update Northern Ontario Sept 16, 2007 As of Sept. 16, 2007 as reported by the Ministry of Tourism. There is just a 5 to 10% colour change on Manitoulin Island and across the north east to the Temagami region. The North Bay area is now reporting a 15 to 20% colour change in the city and to the north, along highway 11. The Dream Catcher Express day trip train excursions from North Bay to Temagami and return take place September Ron Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10715876142580487190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-36372049552443277412007-09-15T09:52:00.000-07:002007-09-16T07:32:18.441-07:00Algonquin Area Barron River Canyon-Fall Colours 2007 The Barron River Canyon on the East Side of Algonquin Park is truly one of Canada's spectacular views, and canoe and color routes in the fall. One acesses this area via The Trans Canada Highway 17 north west of Ottawa just before the town of Petawawa between Pembroke and Petawawa. Although it is a bit early for the fall colours in this area, green and blue are the colors of the moment (photo Ron Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10715876142580487190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-58119148100719494442007-09-11T14:44:00.000-07:002007-09-11T14:54:42.478-07:00Canada Fall Colour (Color) Reports StartingCanada's Provinces Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia are are known for some of the best fall colors in North America. Fall color reports started today in Ontario, and will begin soon in the other provinces. For information on Canada's Fall Colours see "Where do I see fall colours in Canada?" Fall colors, autumn colours, fall foliage are also common requests usually meaning a timeRon Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10715876142580487190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-18868579956504317282007-08-14T10:56:00.000-07:002007-08-14T11:34:40.833-07:00Dieppe 65 Year Anniversary August 19 2007 As a distant relative of one of Dieppe's survivors, I encourage all Canadians to pause on August 19th to realize our position in the world as a result of those Canadians who believed in our country and sustaining the democracy and freedom we all enjoy. There are many events taking place around the country, and our hearts go out to the Hamilton Vets of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry where Ron Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10715876142580487190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-15897969056630519392007-08-06T08:57:00.000-07:002007-08-06T09:32:18.088-07:00Ontario Travel and Tourism Video Featureing Keshia Chante Ontario Travel is extensive, exciting, and endless in terms of the adventure, the beaches, the culture, the history, the entertainment, couples romance and great family fun. Keshia Chantels video will give you a touch of what Ontario Canada has to offer in 2007. Her tourism Ontario video can be viewed at see Keshia Chante see her Ontario Travel Video Ontario Area Information Toronto Ron Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10715876142580487190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-21910440041650332992007-08-03T08:43:00.000-07:002007-08-03T09:24:52.831-07:00Ontario Beaches Ontario Boating Summer Travel News. The first week of August and the hot summer temperatures has brought to light the significance of Ontario's spectacular beaches, and the many lakes in what could be called The Aqua Blue Province. Claims of up to 250,000 Lakes exist in Ontario, and a hand full the lakes have beaches that received the prestigious Blue Flag ratings. Lake Ontario Toronto beaches, Kincardine on Lake Huron, and Ron Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10715876142580487190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-11133229343893402962007-07-27T10:40:00.000-07:002007-07-27T11:32:27.903-07:00August Long Weekend 2007--Civic Holiday in Ontario Aug. 3-6 Canada's Civic Holiday Weekend is the second last long weekend of the Summer and is a great time for a Toronto visit as this holiday was originally organized only for Torontonians. In Toronto this day is known as Simcoe Day, and in Ottawa according to Wikipedia is called Colonel By Day. Simcoe set the capital of Ontario in Toronto in 1793 and renamed the location York . Simcoe was a bit of a Ron Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10715876142580487190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-33111251947507946412007-07-04T13:22:00.000-07:002007-07-04T13:38:09.177-07:00National Fishing Week Across Canada <!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> Peterborough, Ontario: Celebrating its 8th year of generating a buzz about recreational fishing, National Fishing Week, July 1-8, 2007, will focus on encouraging Canadians to take someone fishing. <!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--> National Fishing Week is organized by the Canadian National Sportfishing Foundation (CNSF) to promote the Ron Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10715876142580487190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-50373326347050307892007-07-01T08:14:00.000-07:002007-07-01T08:22:35.407-07:00Canada Day in Toronto and North of Toronto Ontario Travel to Canada Day Celebrations Some of the biggest Canada Day celebrations in the country will be taking place in Toronto and Ottawa. We encourage all Canadians and visitors to Canada to travel today to one of Canada's great celebrations for the best country in the world. It is great to be Canadian. Ron Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10715876142580487190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-57482370547743026782007-06-24T07:21:00.000-07:002007-06-24T07:43:05.936-07:00How Long is a Long Weekend--11 days?The first big long weekend of the summer will be starting next week --the Canada Day Weekend starts on Thursday, the day most kids get out of school. The weekend for many will continue through until late Monday night. There are many celebrations throughout Canada especially on Sunday July 1. For more Canada Day Long weekend activities see Canada Long Weekends. Many Canadians have been Ron Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10715876142580487190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-19362965340219136572007-06-10T09:05:00.000-07:002007-06-16T06:11:12.300-07:00Canada's Seven Wonders-Natural or Man Made?With Canada Day just around the corner and summer vacation time starting I have certainly been motivated to get out and see more of Canada. Congratulations go to CBC for renewing and revitalizing interest for all Canadians in exploring and discovering our own country, Canada. The top wonders chosen by the CBC judges were, The Canoe, The Igloo, Old Quebec City, Pier 21 Nova Scotia, The Rockies, Ron Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10715876142580487190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-77029500382051228662007-06-07T04:37:00.000-07:002007-06-07T04:40:27.836-07:00Canada Tourism Week in Ontario North of TorontoCanada Tourism Week June 4-June 10 400ELEVEN encourages visitors to get out during tourism week and experience a taste of resort destinations north of Toronto. Links to events, festivals and getaway package options follow: Ontario Golf Getaways www.400eleven.com/getaways-golf.html Ontario Fishing Getaways www.400eleven.com/getaways-fishing.html Ontario June Events and Festivals wwwRon Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10715876142580487190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-35337280205938692952007-06-01T09:06:00.000-07:002007-06-01T10:07:49.550-07:00Toronto Arts Scene-So Hip it Hurts The Toronto Arts Scene is highlighted on page three of today's Globe and Mail. This coming weekend marks the beginning of a Re-Renaissance for the Toronto Art Scene (it was supposed happen with Lord of the Rings). McLaren gets excited about spelling Luminato and the festival installations of light, aerobics and sex. Val Ross talks about the opening of the new addition to Toronto's Royal Ron Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10715876142580487190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-4473756557073756492007-05-15T07:51:00.000-07:002007-05-15T08:46:02.303-07:00Go North To Ontario--Where can North Be? Where is North in Canada? For most American visitors, north to Canada can mean anything from Niagara Falls to the Arctic. A recent story in the Pittsburg Post Gazette by Roger Peterson leads with "Go north for summer fun of arts and the entertaining city of Toronto", and gives this Canadian pause as to what North means for those living in Southwestern Ontario. Do they feel they are going Ron Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10715876142580487190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-1164205123910395122006-11-22T06:10:00.000-08:002006-11-22T06:20:37.253-08:00New Travel Group Alternative At Canadian Resorts for the HolidaysThinking of taking your group or office party to a new or different location? The Globe and Mail provides plenty of alternatives from Mont Tremblant, to Blue Mountain, Whilstler and more.....for Complete article see The Out-of Office Party by Bert Archer in Today's Globe. See Ideas at Ontario Resort destinations . To book hotels on line go to the Province of your choice on Canada Travel News.Ron Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10715876142580487190noreply@blogger.com