Wide-open spaces, sizzling slopes, cosmopolitan cities, and plenty more, eh?
Cover photo: Chris DeSort
Canada´s most populous city (around 2.8 million, metro area 6.7 million) as well as the fourth largest by population in North America is wonderfully diverse and offers visitors a wide and varied menu. There are far more than eight great things to see and do in Toronto, but these are the absolute musts: read post
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Canada never sold itself as the destination where your dollar went further. We never had a campaign that said you can get a 30-40-50% high season discount thanks to currency exchange rates. Now that the exchange is just a few cents on the dollar (in the US favour) I don't think it's a valid excuse. All Americans I meet think of a dollar as a dollar. They don't spend their days thinking a Canadian dollar is worth this, a Bermudian dollar is this ...
Like all travel, the discount available to you will depend on your ability to negotiate. And while you might pay a bit more for one aspect of your trip, there are always ways to shave costs elsewhere without feeling like you've had to make a massive compromise.
And what Americans don't understand is that we view prices differently. To begin with, we, like the Brits, are traditionally a little more frugal. We don't have the cheap airfares you do, so we resist paying huge amounts for hotels and meals and experiences. I think if you matched a five-star US resort with a five-star Canadian resort you may find bargains. If the price is close, then look at what is included or possible for next to little extra cost and it should still look affordable.
I don't think we've ever really wanted to be the discount destination. I think we prefer to sell ourselves on merit, quality of experience and value for money, plus fun, safety and stability.
So right! The Falls are so worth the visit. I live just forty mintues from the Falls, and every visitor I have asks me to take them there. It is on all of their "1000 Things to See Before I Die" lists. I still experience that first moment of silence when you stand at the edge - even after all these visits.
But there are so many better places to eat than Harvey's. did you know that Niagara Falls is a hotbed of authentic Italian cuisine? There's a large Italian community here, and the food is amazing. Nex time, try Antica Pizza at the top of Clifton Hill. Great sote oven baked Neopolitan pizza's and very affordable too.
For more info, visit my blog about Niagara Falls:
http://www.nileguide.com/destination/blog/niagara-falls-on/
Glad you visited and glad you liked our Falls!
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