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Sunday, February 5, 2012

Top 5 Attractions in Toronto, Canada

Posted by Nick on December 6, 2010

If you are visiting Canada for the first time, you may be overwhelmed with all of the things to do. If that is the case, why not consider visiting the top 5 attractions in Toronto. Here are the top 5 things to see in Toronto, according to WatchMojo:

1. CN Tower
It’s the most recognizable part of the Toronto skyline. Take a trip to the top for great views and dine at the restaurant at the top.

2. Castle Casa Loma
This famous castle has 98 rooms, secret passages, towers and gardens.

3. Chinatown
This is one of the largest Chiantowns in North America. Enjoy good food and great shopping.

4. Sky Dome
Home of the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team. It’s the first stadium with a retractable roof.

5. Royal Ontario Museum
A major museum of culture and history of Toronto.

Best Ski Resorts For Off-Piste Skiing

Posted by Nick on December 4, 2010

Off-piste skiing is also known as backcountry skiing. It is when you are skiing a few metres away from or between controlled trails and slopes.

ski slopes in Niseko by countries in colors

ski slopes in Niseko by countries in colors

Niseko, Japan

Pleasure skiing got its start in Niseko back in 1945. Here you’ll find few people on the broad ski trails.

Whistler, Canada

If you want awesome terrain and the longest vertical drop in North America, you must visit Whistler and Blackcomb mountains in Canada. This ski resort is best for intermediate and advanced skiers.

Whistler, Canada by globalreset

Whistler, Canada by globalreset

Best Ski Resorts For Families

Posted by Nick on December 2, 2010

Considering taking your family out for a winter ski vacation? If so, some ski resorts better cater to families than others. If you want to have a great family skiing vacation, stick to the best ski resorts for families.

Banff Ski Resort by joanna eleanor

Banff Ski Resort by joanna eleanor

Banff, Canada

Three separate ski areas at Banff-Lake Louise in Banff, Canada offer plenty of skiing opportunities for you and your family. An on-site ski school teaches in English and is especially good with kids. The resort is also home to some historic hot springs, where you can even rent some 1920′s-style swimsuits for the family.

Courchevel, France

Known as the ritziest ski resort in France, Courchevel is made up of four villages. Each village is numbered after its height in metres. Village 1850 is the poshest ski resort, with villages 1650, 1550 and 1300 being less ritzy. They are also less busy. The on-site ski school caters to children. Waistcoats with an electro-magnet on the back are given to the kids. The magnet attaches to chairlifts so the kids can’t fall off.

Ski Lesson - Courchevel, France by auldhippo

Ski Lesson - Courchevel, France by auldhippo

Free Things to Do in London, Ontario

Posted by Nick on June 10, 2010

London, Ontario is located about halfway between Detroit, Michigan and Toronto, Canada. Known as “The Forest City,” London, Ontario has plenty of public parks. Located in downtown London, Victoria Park is the most well-known public park. Throughout the year, a large number of free public events occur in Victoria Park.

London, Ontario is home to quite a few free festivals throughout the year. Some of the festivals that happen each iyear in London, Ontario include:

  • London Fringe Theatre Festival
  • London Ontario Live Arts Festival (LOLA)
  • Pawlooza
  • Home County Folk Festival
  • Expressions in Chalk Street Painting Festival
  • London International Hot Air Balloon Festival
  • Rock the Park
  • London Rib-Fest – North America’s second largest barbecue rib festival
  • Taste of London
  • Pride London Festival
  • Sunfest
  • Afrofesta

London, Ontario is also home to many museums. The Imagination Station is one of the free museum programs that visitors can check out. Another free museum is the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame. For art lovers, visit the free Museum London.

Another free thing to do in London, Ontario is take your own self-guided walking tour.

Maple Syrup Festivals You Won’t Want To Miss

Posted by Nick on March 24, 2009

If you are a maple syrup fan, here are some festivals you will want to check out.