The Anndore House is the perfect base camp from which to explore Toronto A.J. Twist August 16, 2021 2851 At one time heading to Toronto was a relatively easy trip. However, with inter-provincial borders closed for several months, it has only recently been possible to head to Canada’s largest city on a strong desir...
The Quebec City Hilton: re-build it and they will come A.J. Twist July 13, 2021 3770 Sometimes corporations, like people, simply get lucky! Such was the case when the Quebec Hilton’s parent, InnVest REIT, made the excruciating decision to temporarily close their 569-room hotel in Quebec City in...
Manoir Hovey: “A Luxury Summer Camp for Adults” A.J. Twist June 13, 2021 4324 Privacy and security at this historic resort appeal to former US President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for their numerous vacations The Bellechasse Suite is named after a fictio...
Anthony Bourdain’s new book brings the world traveler back to life A.J. Twist May 15, 2021 2371 “World Travel - An Irreverent Guide” includes Bourdain’s favourite restaurants One of the more surprising aspects of the late chef, author and TV personality, Anthony Bourdain’s new book “World Travel- An Irre...
The Germain Hotel Ottawa: Inspired by Italian visual arts A.J. Twist January 11, 2021 3274 Located in downtown Ottawa, Le Germain Ottawa features fourteen floors of guest rooms, meeting rooms and luxury suites, while the top nine floors are privately owned condominiums It is fairly common to hear...
Airbnb provides respite from the pandemic A.J. Twist November 14, 2020 2028 Tell the truth, now. Did you think about vacationing in Quebec this year more than ever in the past? Were your neighbours, friends and work colleagues regaling you with tales of their recent trips to see the fj...
Auberge Saint-Antoine: an immersive stay in historic Quebec City A.J. Twist October 26, 2020 4296 In Quebec City it is easy to become an instant history buff or at least have your interest in the subject piqued. For example, did you know the city was founded in 1608 and, at the time, was one of the earliest...
A short trip to the Niagara Wine region A.J. Twist September 22, 2020 2509 Niagara Wine region Perhaps you are disappointed that your bucket-list tour of the Napa Valley was cancelled due to your inability to cross the US border, or that your planned Fall bike trip through the Loire ...
A refuge awaits in Quebec City: The Monastère des Augustines A.J. Twist August 23, 2020 2763 If you are like me, every once in a while you may feel like you need a refuge: a place where you can collect your thoughts, disconnect and rebalance. For many years, this place for me has been Quebec City. Now,...
A drive to the Reford Gardens/Les Jardins de Métis A.J. Twist August 12, 2020 3970 Recently I decided I needed a vacation! After three months of staring at my computer screens it was time to hit the road but where to go? With the borders closed (both the US and provincial) and flying seeming ...
