The Great Canadian Icon

Lynn Crosbie in her Globe and Mail article “Seducing the States” rhetorically asks “If Canadians have been asked “Is it difficult to party in an igloo?” by our American neighbours. The essence of her article is highlighting all of the Canadian icons that might be of interest to our American neighbours---many of these same icons might also be of interest to Canadians. Pick your favorite icon and send us picture, we will post it on this website and give you a photo credit.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police get my vote as one of Canada's well known icons. Canadian residents and American visitors are encouraged to see The RCMP Museum in Regina.
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Meet “The Scarlet Mountie from Chicoutimi”—he may be lurking in a neigbourhood near you.

Fall Travel North of Toronto, Canada

All Canadian Fall Events Highlight Family Travel North of Toronto

Barrie, Ontario…..September, 2006. Two unique Canadian events take place on the weekend of September, 15, 16, 17, for travelers heading north into cottage country. Both venues have fun family activities in addition to the main event. The Canadian Automotive Institute in Barrie, is hosting the 21st, annual Georgian College Outdoor Auto Show, the largest venue of its kind in North America. Just a half hour up Highway 400 in Midland, the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre is hosting the 21st Canadian Wildlife Carving Championships in conjunction with their Fall Family Festival.

“These events provide some of the best value entertainment for a weekend outing with the family,” according to Ron Taylor publisher of Ontario Travel North of Toronto.

The auto show will thrill kids with the turbo-charged test track in addition to the ‘Big Rig Exhibit’ and the ‘KidZone’. Kids get to climb in and out of cars as well as the big rigs. Watch for the tents and all the action just before the Highway 400, Highway 11 interchange off of Highway 400 at Duckworth at the north end of Barrie”, adds Taylor.

Visitors to the Wye Marsh Fall Festival will see many amazing life-like carvings of birds and animals, in addition to all of the family activities. Family canoe rides with Wye Marsh naturalists, children's crafts, Birds of Prey Shows including hawks, falcons and owls, dip-netting, and geo-caching are just some of the fun outdoor activities taking place. During the day visitors will be entertained with continuous music and a variety of folk, country, rhythm and blues. Visitors will also see frogs, turtles, snakes, Trumpeter Swans, and beautiful fall colours as the leaves are changing. Admission per person is $10. Family passes are available. Camping is permitted on the 3600-acre site for an additional charge.

For more information on fall activities and events in Ontario contact:

Ron Taylor
705-734-0895