Posts by: AnneC

One of the premier jewels in Toronto‘s crown, and without a doubt the best zoo in Canada as well as the nation’s largest, the Toronto Zoo was first opened in August of 1974. Located near the Rouge river, and bordering Rouge Park, it is in the former borough of Scarborough and encompasses an incredible 710 acres. Divided into seven stunning zoogeographic regions, with indoor tropical pavilions and natural outdoors environments, the zoo is home to over 500 separate species, with more than 16,000 members of the animal kingdom, including fish, birds, and invertebrates, in attendance. Zoo Highlights While the zoo […]

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From Amherstburg (near Windsor) to Vaughan, Ontario is home to a growing number of wineries. Whether you plan to simply pop in to pick up a few bottles to add to your home collection, or if you love nothing more than enjoying a few leisurely glasses of wine on a sun-drenched afternoon, you’ll undoubtedly enjoy visiting Ontario’s wineries. Here are a few favourites – some large, and some small. Colio Estate Wines Home of the famous Girls’ Night Out wines and many other fantastic selections, Colio Estate Wines was established in 1980. Today, the winery boasts more than 2.4 million […]

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Beer was first introduced to Canada by seventeenth century European settlers, and until Prohibition reared its tea-totalling head, Canadian citizens enjoyed delicious frothy brew with meals and at celebrations, and exported it for other nations to savour. Despite a number of laws that forbade citizens from drinking, the government did allow several exceptions, with wineries being exempted from closure, and with a number of distilleries and breweries remaining open to support the export market. A few of these survived until Prohibition ended, and during the late twentieth century, a number of new breweries began producing quality beers of all kinds. […]

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Home to the Leviathan, one of the world’s longest roller coasters, Canada’s Wonderland is a fantastic place to enjoy being a kid – no matter what your age. Whether you are looking for family fun, or a weekend vacation, you’ll enjoy everything about this 330 acre amusement park. From live entertainment to dining, Canada’s Wonderland has it all. Let’s take a closer look at just some of the more than 200 attractions the park has to offer. The Highest Number of Roller Coasters in Canada Who can resist a good roller coaster? The brand new high tech Leviathan is the […]

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Imagine yourself walking behind a cloaked figure who bears only an old-fashioned lantern to light the way, and you have just pictured the scene that takes place on haunted walks through Kingston and Ottawa. Both cities are said to be home to haunts from ages past, and both cities are the site of haunted walking tours, during which guides take guests to haunted sites where spooky happenings sometimes occur. Not for the faint of heart, these haunted walks present historic buildings and other famous sites in a new and somewhat scary light. Let’s take a closer look. Haunted Walks in […]

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Bowmanville Zoological Park, which is also known as Bowmanville Zoo, was established in 1919. Not only is this beautiful forty-two acre zoological park home to just over three hundred incredible animals, the animals that live here are often used in Hollywood productions. When you visit, you just might come face to face with someone amazing! Let’s take a closer look at the park’s history as well as its residents, plus some additional attractions which have been added in recent years. If you remember visiting Bowmanville Zoo when you were a child, you’ll be surprised at the way things have changed. […]

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The Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre, which is also known as the Manitou Mounds, is a place of outstanding natural beauty as well as a place of rich cultural and historical significance. It is located on Shaw Rd, near Stratten Ontario. This is about 65 km west of Fort Frances and about 32 km from Rainy River, which is the end of Highway 11 at the Minnesota border. Normally people driving across Canada head up Highway 71 toward Kenora. This site is worth the detour. Inhabited continually for more than eight thousand years, this national historic site is staffed by members of […]

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At Toronto‘s Hockey Hall of Fame, the entire family can take the opportunity to enjoy a splendid look at the history of the game of hockey, get an up close look at the Stanley Cup, and a whole lot more. Located in a beautiful old building that once served as a bank, the Hockey Hall of Fame is home to the largest collection of hockey memorabilia in the world. Highlights of the Hockey Hall of Fame While there are enough attractions at the Hall of Fame to keep you busy for an entire day, some of the highlights deserve special […]

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Tobermory‘s Fathom Five National Marine Park was instituted to protect and preserve the islands, waters, and shoreline of Georgian Bay. With a number of exhibits that highlight the area’s natural history as well as the seafaring history of the Upper Bruce Peninsula from 1852 to present day, it offers a fascinating look at both the ecosystem and cultural history of the area. The park includes a portion of the Niagara Escarpment World Biosphere, and offers a number of interpretive programs between June and September. Visit during the third weekend of August to take part in the Marine Heritage Festival, or […]

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At the Ontario Science Centre in Toronto, you’ll find something for everyone, from little kids to young at heart centenarians. Since it first opened in September of 1969, the centre has hosted more than 40 million visitors from all over the planet, and, it is one of Canada’s most popular attractions. One of the world’s first interactive science museums, it offers everything from hands-on workshops for children eight and under, to incredible IMAX films for everyone to enjoy. Highlights of a Visit to the Ontario Science Centre With nine exhibition halls bursting at the seams with all sorts of science […]

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