tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:35:18 +0000Canada Travel News and Hotel Room Reservations inlcuding current up to date consumer travel and tourism information and news from accross Canada, inlcuding package getaways, vacation options, new trends, new tourism facilities and services from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific.http://www.janroncommunications.com/blog.htmlron.n.taylor@gmail.com (Ron Taylor)Blogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-3760590537479633659Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:35:00 +00002010-03-12T08:35:18.878-08:00 This blog is now located at http://canadatravelnews.blogspot.com/. You will be automatically redirected in 30 seconds, or you may click here. For feed subscribers, please update your feed subscriptions to http://canadatravelnews.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default. http://www.janroncommunications.com/2010/03/this-blog-has-moved.htmlron.n.taylor@gmail.com (Ron Taylor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-6156164939854672100Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:53:00 +00002010-02-18T10:53:17.205-08:00Toronto BargainsNort of Toronto GetawaysOntario TravelCanada Getaways Ontario Getaways Alberta GetawaysToronto GetawaysTop five bargain destinations for spring 2010 USA Today Vancouver may be basking in the spotlight right now, but come spring, Toronto will have plenty of reasons to shine. New air service will totally transform .. See more Ontario Information Visitors are also encouraged to check out travel bargains in resort destinations north of Toronto in Ontario's Cottage Country See Spring Getaways Northhttp://www.janroncommunications.com/2010/02/toronto-featured-in-usa-today.htmlron.n.taylor@gmail.com (Ron Taylor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-6976302473228457905Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:47:00 +00002010-02-13T05:47:27.358-08:00Winter Carnivalsfamily fishing weekendLast Minute Family DayDog Sled Derby Family Day Last Minute Activities Each year Family Day in Ontario Falls on the 3rd Monday in February and is an official holiday set out by the Province of Ontario.  Family Day activities in 2010 take place over the February 12-15 long weekend, and is a launch to Ontario Heritage week activities,  with many Winter Carnivals and coincideshttp://www.janroncommunications.com/2010/02/last-minute-family-day-north-of-toronto.htmlron.n.taylor@gmail.com (Ron Taylor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-1204139616197995849Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:13:00 +00002009-08-16T06:28:47.308-07:00YukonCanada NorthWhitehorseBCblue iceoutdoor recreationSkagwayFar Northgreen shipsPristine wildernessclear waternorthwesAlsaskaTwo 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 attendinghttp://www.janroncommunications.com/2009/08/pristine-wilderness-north-in-canada.htmlron.n.taylor@gmail.com (Ron Taylor)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-2603143725444555970Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:34:00 +00002009-08-15T04:52:01.964-07:00Ontario cottage countryToronto StarbeachesThe 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 http://www.janroncommunications.com/2009/08/going-to-cottage-country-canadian-right.htmlron.n.taylor@gmail.com (Ron Taylor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-2394608940207631811Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:57:00 +00002009-07-03T10:12:54.146-07:00family fishing weekendOntario TravelFree golf Week KidsKids 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 http://www.janroncommunications.com/2009/07/free-golf-week-for-kids-family-fishing.htmlron.n.taylor@gmail.com (Ron Taylor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-4474863415391584852Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:34:00 +00002009-07-01T07:38:52.352-07:00Canada Day eventsCanda Day last minuteCanada Day FestivalsCanada Day Celebrations <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if !mso]> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; http://www.janroncommunications.com/2009/07/last-minute-canada-day-ideas-getawaways.htmlron.n.taylor@gmail.com (Ron Taylor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-5872051320003616999Wed, 06 May 2009 13:21:00 +00002009-05-06T06:30:07.369-07:00May GetawaysMay 24 weekendontario resort destinationsCanada Getaways Ontario Getaways Alberta GetawaysBrunchVictoria Day WeekendMother's Day GetawayResort 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 Torontohttp://www.janroncommunications.com/2009/05/may-getaways-north-of-toronto-travel.htmlron.n.taylor@gmail.com (Ron Taylor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-6556837461690285220Sat, 02 May 2009 14:23:00 +00002009-05-02T08:11:42.824-07:00Ontario cottage countryCanada Cottagescottage county Ontariocottage rentals.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 http://www.janroncommunications.com/2009/05/cottage-and-cottage-country-in-canada.htmlron.n.taylor@gmail.com (Ron Taylor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-7722389861777056424Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:51:00 +00002009-04-14T09:28:28.271-07:00Spring wildlife viewingCanadian wildlifeCanada TravelOntario Spring Road TripsCanada Road tripTravel Canadawildlife wiewingAre 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 http://www.janroncommunications.com/2009/04/canada-travel-to-ontario-for-spring.htmlron.n.taylor@gmail.com (Ron Taylor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-7371635160214606565Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:21:00 +00002009-03-15T08:37:13.333-07:00Sugaring-offMarch BreakMaple Syrup FestivalsCanadian Maple SyrupSugar ShackFun Spring time getaways to catch the end of Winter activities, maple syrup festivals, and sugaring off Canadian style. The great sugaring off period in Central and Eastern Canada takes place throughout March and April and often coincides with the Ontario March Spring Break holiday period.http://www.janroncommunications.com/2009/03/canadas-maple-syrup-time-sugaring-off.htmlron.n.taylor@gmail.com (Ron Taylor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-5048421194518877248Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:49:00 +00002009-01-31T10:58:51.646-08:00February Family MonthWinter FunFestivals EventsFamily Getaway VacationWinter Carnival Month <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if !mso]> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; http://www.janroncommunications.com/2009/01/ontario-canada-travel-to-family-fun.htmlron.n.taylor@gmail.com (Ron Taylor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-5923154594744368356Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:02:00 +00002008-12-16T16:12:02.307-08:00pamperingOntario's Finest Inns and Spasgift cardsOntario Spas Season Gift CardOntario TravelOntario Inns<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if !mso]> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; http://www.janroncommunications.com/2008/12/ontario-travel-with-gift-card-that.htmlron.n.taylor@gmail.com (Ron Taylor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-6969679015251201255Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:33:00 +00002008-12-16T16:13:07.154-08:00Historic OntarioCanad's First LightMidland CanadaCanada's Historic Georgian BayMidland OntarioCanadian Christmas First Light CelebrationHistoric Huronia Relives Canada's "First Light" and Christmas Past Now in its ninth year the famous “First Light” event at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons will be presented with a wonderful array of fun and festive activities amidst the magical glow of over 2,000 candles. The weekend celebration takes place December 4, 5, 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Admission is $5. http://www.janroncommunications.com/2008/11/canadian-travel-to-historic-christmas.htmlron.n.taylor@gmail.com (Ron Taylor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-1360266010114089038Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:21:00 +00002008-11-17T12:32:55.010-08:00top 10 Canadian destinationscanada Top 10 destinationIn the recent Toronto Star survey,they talk about the favourite Canadian destinations. The survey identified the top 5 plus honourable mentions to the next five. Quebec city and Montreal lead the top two postions, followed by Lake Louise, Banff, Bay of Fundy, Cabot Trail, Rocky Mountains, Cape Breton, Drumheller Badlands, Peggy's Cove. The breakdown goes into Ontario's top ten destinations as http://www.janroncommunications.com/2008/11/canadas-top-10-destinations.htmlron.n.taylor@gmail.com (Ron Taylor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-870537725845500832Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:22:00 +00002008-11-16T08:26:52.686-08:00BeerLonely PlanetCanadian BeerCanada Top 10 RankingsCanada's ImageA little Humour with Canada’s New Top Rankings. It is with interest over the last few months Canada has made the world headlines with “Top 10” positioning. The first and probably the most important for Canadian Tourism is the ranking by Lonely Planet, and most recently the number 2 country brand recognition in the world. This ranking comes from FutureBrand of New York, NY. The http://www.janroncommunications.com/2008/11/beer-clearly-defines-canada-and.htmlron.n.taylor@gmail.com (Ron Taylor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-6571098699179308808Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:42:00 +00002008-08-13T18:22:15.982-07:00Georgian Bay Ontario CanadaCanada's Historic MuralsHistoric Downtown MidlandCanada's Historic Georgian BayMeet the Mural Artists in Historic Downtown Midland, Ontario Canada Midland, Ontario…August 2008. As one of the top 100 places to see in Ontario. Downtown Midland http://www.downtownmidland.ca/ should be on every visitors and residents travel list. Midland hosts North America’s largest outdoor mural and was recently listed in the Ron Brown first edition of Top 100 Unusual Things to seehttp://www.janroncommunications.com/2008/08/mix-with-artists-at-canadas-historic.htmlron.n.taylor@gmail.com (Ron Taylor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-7330511737127079056Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:03:00 +00002008-06-20T14:15:54.477-07:00weekend getawaysbeach getawaysweekend travelsummer getawaysweekend picksTravel north of TorontoOntario weekendsNorth of TorontoBeaches, Resorts, AttractionsEditor's Picks for the weekend inlcude resorts and attractions in Ontario. See Editor's Picks atOntario Travel North of Toronto. New this week is our Beach Pick. Where to find great beaches in Ontario. Blue Flag Beaches north of Toronto located on Georgian Bay and Lake Huron.http://www.janroncommunications.com/2008/06/ontario-weekend-travel-picks-north-of.htmlron.n.taylor@gmail.com (Ron Taylor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-2952934495713956670Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:39:00 +00002008-02-29T05:48:49.463-08:00Maple Syrup FestivalsCanadian Maple SyrupMaple TaffyMaple snow taffy“Maple Syrup Medley” at 17th Wye Marsh Sweetwater Harvest Midland, Tay Township………………The cheerful and sweet sounds of contemporary and traditional Canadian music will filter through the Maple Sugar bush along with the aromas from boiling sap and bannock cooking over an open wood fire. Events for the entire family will include taffy tasting, cooking demonstrations, Woodcarvers and Wildflower http://www.janroncommunications.com/2008/02/canada-travels-for-maple-syrup-harvests.htmlron.n.taylor@gmail.com (Ron Taylor)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-8738458084085704514Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:13:00 +00002008-02-28T14:30:44.897-08:00Sugaring-offMaple SyrupMaple Syrup FestivalsCanadian Maple SyrupMaple SapSugar ShackTravel Canada to Maple Syrup Harvests, Producers, and Festivals.According to the Government of Canada web site “Canada produces about 85 per cent of the world’s maple syrup. It is the world leader in exports, selling about 30,000 tonnes valued at $147 million to more than 40 countries in 2003. In Canada, the maple syrup industry is surpassedhttp://www.janroncommunications.com/2008/02/maple-syrup-time-in-canada.htmlron.n.taylor@gmail.com (Ron Taylor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-8798543641892068688Sun, 24 Feb 2008 14:39:00 +00002008-02-24T06:41:25.991-08:00canadian in top 10tourism canadaCanada Traveltravellerscanada tourismLonely Planet US' top 10 picks for 2008By Rogier--Canada tied with India for 5thOften they are new and up-and-coming places, but I was happy to seeCanada in there, in shared 5th place with India. Even though travellershave a tendency to view Canada as beautiful, but boring ("what can Ido there? ...<http://www.bluepeak.net/blog/2008/02/23/lonely-planet-us-top-picks-for-2008/>http://www.janroncommunications.com/2008/02/canada-5th-in-world-in-top-10.htmlron.n.taylor@gmail.com (Ron Taylor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-4900227922428236569Sun, 10 Feb 2008 13:58:00 +00002008-02-10T06:06:29.253-08:00Romance north of TorontoValentines GetawaysLove nestsFebruary For LoversOntario TravelOntario Romance“Lots of Love” To Discover in Ontario North Travel North of Toronto Ontario,……………. February 2008. Accommodation operators are ramping up their romantic getaways for those special winter weekends away in anticipation of Valentine’s Day in February. More than 30 romantic getaways are available at ‘February for Lovers’ north, north east and North West of Toronto. http://www.400eleven.com/http://www.janroncommunications.com/2008/02/ontario-travel-love-nests-foundnorth-of.htmlron.n.taylor@gmail.com (Ron Taylor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-3436208641079878176Sun, 03 Feb 2008 15:32:00 +00002008-02-04T08:07:14.266-08:00Northern TerminusOntario Black HistoryOwen SoundSimcoe CountyOro TownshipBlack SettlementBlack HistoryNorthern Terminus Journal Launch-February 23, 2008Grey Roots Museum-Owen Sound: 1:00pm. The launch of Volume 5 of this publication devoted to celebrating Black History. The afternoon will feature a presentation with readings, followed by musical entertainment with the talented Bobby Dean Blackburn and his band! Refreshments. Admission is FREE. For more details about the Journal, please See Grey http://www.janroncommunications.com/2008/02/black-history-north-of-toronto-ontario.htmlron.n.taylor@gmail.com (Ron Taylor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-2875829822346799364Thu, 08 Nov 2007 18:12:00 +00002007-11-08T10:40:29.924-08:00art in Canadaoutdoor muralsCanadian Artart museumsart galleriesAs reported by the Toronto Sun, the winter 2007-2008 issue of Canadian Geographic asked the curator of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection Gallery to identify 10 top locations for Canadian Art. As is always the case when you pick 10 there are another 10 that are missed. Canadian art is not just located between four walls. We think the outdoor artist murals created in Chemainus on Vancouver http://www.janroncommunications.com/2007/11/where-to-find-canadian-art-more-than-10.htmlron.n.taylor@gmail.com (Ron Taylor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285970.post-3407494002408047946Fri, 02 Nov 2007 11:40:00 +00002007-11-02T04:45:05.746-07:00Toronto HotelsRoyal Winter FairYouth WeekendScotiabank Supports Youth at Toronto's Royal Winter FairCanada NewsWire (press release) - Toronto,Ontario,CanadaTORONTO, Nov. 1 /CNW/ - The Scotiabank Classic Youth Weekend at the RoyalAgricultural Winter Fair will attract more than 1500 4-H youth from acrossCanada ...http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/November2007/01/c2857.htmlSee more info on Royal Winter Fair, or Book Toronto Hotels http://www.janroncommunications.com/2007/11/royal-winter-fair-kicks-off-this.htmlron.n.taylor@gmail.com (Ron Taylor)0