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One writer rediscovers why Montreal is magnifique

Paolostefano1412 The capital of Quebec and Canada´s second largest city, dubbed "The City of a Hundred Steeples," effortlessly combines history, culture, and culinary wonders, inviting both locals and visitors alike to explore its endless charm. Writer Julia Lucio beautifully captures the city's spirit in her article "Fall in Love with Montreal", published in a local eastern Ontario paper called The Seeker, describing a vibrant city that's constantly evolving yet warmly familiar. read post

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Canada front and center in "Travel Boycotts: They Feel Satisfying, but in a World Full of Injustice, Can They Really Change Anything?"

Just_Super Refusing to visit a particular country has become a popular form of protest in recent years. Don’t go to Russia because of its brutal unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Don’t visit Israel because of its also brutal treatment of Gaza and the West Bank and the mass slaughter and displacement of its people. Stay away from China because of its oppression of Tibetans and of Uigurs in its western Xinjiang province. And most high-profile of all (and injurious to many tourism and…

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2 Canadian guest ranches where wellness and wellbeing get extra attention

Wellness travel meets horses at a particular subset of guest ranches, which focus on eco-experiences where you will be inspired to heal yourself and the planet, activities such as "wild yoga," and of course exhilarating horseback rides powered by Mother Nature. If this appeals to you, one ranch in British Columbia and another in Saskatchewan are among ten to consider in the United States and Canada: read post

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Why Niagara Falls´ ´Screaming Tunnel´ is one of ´10 of the Most Haunted Places to Visit Around the World´

Mhsheikholeslami On the edge of town and just 125 feet long, this limestone-brick drainage tunnel built in the early 20th century, and its supernatural reputation comes from the legend of a young girl who died from burns in here; there are variations on the story - that she was set ablaze in a nearby farmhouse fire and died of her burns after fleeing here, that she was set on fire by her own father here as a result of a vicious divorce and custody battle, that she was raped in here and her body…

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Allan Lynch July 15, 2010 at 4:20pm

Ed - I read that report. It's a crock. I think it's just a way to get your name in the press.

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.
Ed Wetschler July 15, 2010 at 4:06pm

Hotwire reports that tourism is down in Canada because of the stronger Canadian dollar, so many hotels etc. are offering discounts and deals. That's great for Canadians who are vacationing domestically, but if you're an American or Brit (etc.), are the discounts deep enough to make up for the currency exchange rates?
Darryl Musick July 15, 2010 at 12:55am

Time for another Transit Report. Toronto, it's your turn today at The World on Wheels: http://tinyurl.com/3xcacsy

The World on Wheels

An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
Darryl Musick July 12, 2010 at 7:51pm

Judy, we must have been there on a good day then. Our boat was less than half full, maybe 30 people. There was no problem getting a spot on the bow at all. As I said in the report, I wasn't expecting to like the place but I was wrong. The falls are definitely a place to see. We did have ice cream someplace there, but the name escapes me. Pretty good too.
Judy Hammond July 12, 2010 at 6:50pm

Barbara is absolutely right. A visit to Niagara Falls is worth it!! I love the Maid of the Mist. Okay, so you'll feel a bit like cattle being herded on to the boat in your blue rain ponchos but the ride is worth it. The boat goes right up to the base of the falls. Stand in the bow if it's a hot day and get cooled off by the falls' spray. One of my fave ice cream places is in Niagara Falls too- Italian Ice Cream on Victoria Ave. Best homemade gelato this side of the Atlantic!!
Barbara Ramsay Orr July 12, 2010 at 6:33pm

Hi, Drrly,
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!
David Paul Appell July 11, 2010 at 10:48pm

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Authentic Seacoast Resorts June 21, 2010 at 5:53pm

With summer officially arriving today, here are 10 summer vacation ideas to get off the beaten path in Nova Scotia and on the Authentic Seacoast:
http://www.authenticseacoast.com/play/summer.html
David Lawrence March 1, 2010 at 4:30pm

Thanks Allan and Colin. That's what I wanted to hear!
Colin J. Holden March 1, 2010 at 3:00am

I live in Vancouver. We have snow at Grouse, Cypress, Seymour and Whistler/Blackcomb - the lack of snow "problem" was blown out of proportion by the obvious importance of the Olympics. All snow locations have occassional "problems" during a season... As Allan says there's a good chance of skiing November through April. The hiking, biking, zip-lining, golf, etc in the Spring/Summer isn't bad either...