Archive for 'Travel' Category
Manoir des Sables, Orford, Quebec
29 January 2007This weekend found us enjoying a Christmas/birthday gift of an overnight package at Manoir des Sables, Orford, Quebec. Located about 1 hour 15 mins. from Montreal in the heart of the Eastern Townships we arrived at about lunch on Saturday.
We checked in to a beautiful room but quickly decided that an in-suite whirlpool bath was […]
Mount Orford, Quebec, Canada
22 January 2007Mont Orford located 130 kms (80 miles) east of Montreal is a ski hill with 56 trails. Ranging from easy to extreme the trails consists of 246 skiable acres. At an altitude of 2800� and a vertical drop of 1772� there is sure to be a trail to please novice to expert. The longest run […]
Skiing in the Montreal Area
18 January 2007While the Montreal area is renowned for many things, skiing is one of the most popular activities for tourists and locals alike. Within 1.5 hour drive in all directions you’ll find a long list of ski resort choices sure to please the novice and the expert skier.
Chantecler located approx. 75 kms north of Montreal (46 […]
Toronto Festivals and Events
9 January 2007Toronto is a large city with diverse cultures that make for an interesting entertaintment mix. If you’re planning on visiting this fair city, in the coming year, there’s a vast choice of festivals and events to choose from that will certainly suit your tastes.
January
Toronto WinterCity Jan 26 - Feb 8, 2007
March
Canadian Music Week - March […]
Ottawa Festivals and Events
8 January 2007Ottawa, Canada is a flurry of activity all year round. If you’re planning on visiting the Capital region in the coming year here are a number of scheduled festivals and events that shouldn’t be missed.
February
Winterlude/Bal de Neige 3 weekends of family fun. Feb 2-18, 2007
ByWard Market Mardi Gras Feb 3-14, 2007
Keshinada Loppet Canada’s biggest cross […]