Pristine Wilderness north in Canada & Alaska

Two of Canada's major newspapers featured excursions to Canada's Far Northwest, and Alaska. One by sea (Globe and Mail Travel Section) Aug. 15, 2009. the other overland by R.V.-On top of the World Toronto Star Wheels section.
It is hard to separate Alaska from British Columbia and the Yukon as they all offer unique cross-border travel experiences. I found this our a few years back when attending the annual April Swan Haven festival just outside Whitehorse. Needles to say it was a surprise to me, when we found out we could drive from Whitehorse to Skagway Alaska, via British Columbia. This was a perfect day trip allowing us to experience late spring high in the mountains and the shorelines of Alaska. Much to our amazement, after leaving the periodic blizzards and the deep snows of the mountains, we descended into a lush green ocean side community. Booth articles missed Skagway....a pity. Regardless the emphasis in both articles was purity, clear waters and the move towards a more eco friendly experience. The Globe travel article featured the new green ships cruising the west coast. Book Yukon Hotels-on-line. Book BC Hotels on-line

Going to Cottage Country Canadian Right of Summer

The Toronto Star today is leading their travel section with a description of Port Stanley, one of Ontario's original resort destinations where my father went for the Big Band Sounds when he was driving his Model T. The article positions the beach on Lake Erie as the prime attraction. See Cottage Country in Port Stanley--it is all about the beach.

The area north of Toronto is also a favoured cottage destination, and is most often considered the main "cottage country" destination. See Cottages and Cabins north of Toronto. Fresh water beaches are hard to match the further one goes north into cottage country. For a listing of Ontario fresh water beaches see Beaches North of Toronto.

Free golf week for Kids, Family Fishing Weekend

Kids Golf & Fish Free During designated FREE Fishing Weekend and Golf Week in Ontario.

Ontario, Canada…...July 2009. A summer vacation in Ontario offers up special advantages for kids and parents who want to share a new sport. Kids get the opportunity to learn to fish for free during Ontario’s Free Fishing Weekend July 10-12, and or learn to golf for free in Canada’s National Golf Course Owners Association “Kids Golf Free” program from July 6-12.

Free Fishing Weekend

As part of Canada’s National Fishing Week July 4-12, Ontario’s Free Fishing weekend encourages parents to take time out to teach your kids how to fish, just enjoy a free fishing time with your kids (no license required July 10-12, license required at other times during fishing week).
The Free Fishing Weekend Website http://www.familyfishingweekend.com/Links.cfm offers up tips for parents, fishing tips, a list of derbies and tournaments, a colors contest, a lending program, and information about licenses, rules and regulations. Parents wanting to combine a weekend of fishing with a getaway should consider a fishing getaway weekend north of Toronto, or a family vacation at one of the many family resorts, inns and hotels in the resort destinations north of Toronto. http://www.400eleven.com/getaways-fishing.html

Kids Golf Free Week

The National Golf Course Owners Association has organized “Take a kid to the Course Week” in Central Ontario http://www.kidsgolffree.ca/index.aspx?c=3 to more than 100 participating courses. Kids golf free from July 6 through to July 12. Parents wanting to mix golf with a summer vacation in one of Ontario’s resort destinations can organize a golf package getaway with one of more than 40 accommodation facilities(many with golf courses on site or an affiliation with a nearby Course), or consider an Ontario family getaway north of Toronto http://www.400eleven.com/getaways-family.html

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Last Minute Canada Day ideas getawaways celebrations

Canada Day 2009

Canada celebrates July 1 with the 142 year of confederation and the beginning of the holiday vacation months of July and August. Canada Day is the culmination of eleven days of celebrations throughout Canada including National Aboriginal Day, and Multiculturism Day. Canada Day activities, events, festivals and celebrations take place right across Canada from Newfoundland to British Columbia (east to west), and south from the Great lakes, to the Arctic Circle. Major events and festivals for 2009 can be found in the following provinces and territories at http://janroncommunications.com/CanadaDay.html:

Alberta, Canada

Calgary Canada Day Celebrations Book Calgary Hotels On-Line
Strathcona Canada Day Book Alberta Hotels-on-line

British Columbia, Canada

City of Victoria - Canada Day 2009 - July 1st
Canada Day at Canada Place

Manitoba, Canada

Enjoy Picnic in the Park in Winnipeg's, Assiniboine Park. Family fun day free admission. See previous Canada Day comments Book Manitoba Hotels-on-line

Newfoundland

St. John's Newfoundland Canada Day on Confedertion Hill. Book Newfoundland Hotels on line

New Brunswick

Saint John Canada Day Celbrations. Book Saint John Hotel Rooms

Nova Scotia, Canada

Canada Day Nova Scotia: More than 40 events to choose from. Book Nova Scotia Hotels-on-line

Pier 21 in Halifax is celebrating Canada Day and its 10th Anniversary, with an official citizenship ceremony at 10 a.m.; followed by its annual Multicultural Village Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Events include live entertainment, crafts, activities and prizes!

Ontario, Canada

Canada Day North of Toronto: 100's of Canada Day Events to chose from. Book Canada Day Getaway Packages

City of Toronto Canada Day: Lots to choose from. Book Toronto Hotels-on-line.

Ottawa Canada Day: Canada's Capital celebrates throughout the day and night. Book Ottawa Hotels On-line

Quebec, Canada

Canada Day Célafête
A panoply of activities, including gatherings, shows featuring celebrity performers, and fireworks in several cities.
Region: Montréal, Québec City and Area, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Eastern Townships and other regions
Category: Festival / special event
Reserve Hotels in Province of Quebec
Book Montreal Hotels On Line

Prince Edward Island

Charlottetown Canada Week Celebrations (Festival of Lights), book Prince Edward Island Hotels on line

Saskatchewan

Regina Canada Day Celebrations. Book Saskatchewan hotels on-line

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May Getaways North of Toronto-Travel Ontario

Resort destination getaways north of Toronto with more than 50 choices of romantic inns, family resorts, spas, for a special Mother's day brunch a weekend away or a spa gift certificate. Victoria Day Weekend is the first long weekend to the unofficial start to Summer. See May Getaways north of Toronto

Cottage and Cottage Country in Canada

I can honestly say I am a bit of an expert on Cottaging in Canada, having started in my teenage years with my parents in Ontario's Kawartha region, as well as having rented a cottage boat house for many summers in Severn Township on Maclean Lake, having a cottage house in Huntsville Ontario and having stayed in cottages in PEI, BC, Alberta, and Quebec, and a cottage B&B in Nova Scotia. The wafts of water in fresh lake spring breezes is for me an invigorating force of renewal. Cottage country north of Toronto is perhaps the best know area for Ontario summer vacations that have become traditions over the years. The Muskokas, Haliburton, Georgian Bay, Lake Simcoe, the ocean cottages in PEI, all bring back great memories of delightful vacation experiences.

Canada Travel to Ontario For Spring Road Trips

Are you are considering a spring road trip in Canada? Ontario in the spring is one of the best times to see Wildlife before the foliage and the shrubbery starts to fill in. It is also a great time for Maple Syrup Festivals, or visits to maple syrup farms for the harvest fun. One of the special times of the year in Canada as the Canadian winter disappears and brings a new fresh and invigorating season.

PHOTO: The Ontario Provincial Flower: The Trillium

You will enjoy your spring road trip with several driving directions, places to see, and places to stay during your road trip. During the Spring travel the roads are less crowded and the views provide surprising insights into the terrain and Canadian geography. For the budget consious traveller April and May provide some of the best Canadian travel bargains.