Sunday, October 14, 2007

Canada Becoming a Year Round Getaway Destination

A recent article in the Vancouver Sun titled "Perfect Getaways" indicates are enjoying longer holidays with warmers seasons. Highlighted resort destinations included The Briars Resort on Lake Simcoe

for spa getaways and mother daughter getaways. Additional Canadian resort destinations included British Columbia, and Alberta their . The story indicates more Canadians will be travelling and enjoyingleisure time in Canada.

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Saturday, October 06, 2007

Fall Colours Peak in Canada-Fall Foliage, Fairs,


Many areas of Ontario are reporting peak fall colours just in time for the Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend with their fall colour report as of October 4, 2007

Visitors planning a cross border experience would find the Ottawa Valley area at 100% leaf colours over the next week. A drive along the Ottawa River provides good viewing all the way up to North Bay. Visitors can criss cross at several locations along the Ottawa River.

Both Nova Scotia and Quebec are reporting fall colour leaf change percentages.

Areas of Nova Scotia are showing up to 65% colour change as of Sept. 30, 2007.

Quebec is reporting ranges of 20% to 100% leaf colour change as of Oct. 5.

See more on fall colour changes by visiting Canada Fall Colours.

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