Toronto’s waterfront combines a city vacation and a beach holiday – delivering the best of each The Montrealer July 1, 2012 7173 ...s waterfront demonstrated that you can have both. Toronto’s waterfront has undergone a transformation, and it has become a centre of recreational activity both on the water and along the waterfront boardwalks. Where warehouses once stood, luxury lakeside hotels like the Westin Harbour Castle now welcome guests with views of the sailboats and the island park of Centre Island; with its public beaches, bird sanctuary, and the tony Royal Canadian Yach...
Montebello: The Town and Château, much to see and even more to do Julie Kalan July 28, 2014 17009 ...ast buffets to the gourmet dinners, Aux Chantignoles offers elegant dining under the direction of Executive Chef Jean-François Fortin. To share his love for fresh local produce, Chef Fortin and Château Montebello have created a special new package – the Chef’s Farm Experience. The package includes a visit to two regional farms and lunch at a local market accompanied by Chef Fortin. History in Bloom Alongside the Château Montebello grounds is the 1...
Topnotch Resort – top choice for Stowe Matthew Elder January 26, 2018 7701 ...rink and live music. Both The Roost and Flannel, the main dining room, are under the supervision of executive chef Adam Noë. Originally from Tennessee, he worked in several Florida kitchens before moving to Stowe about seven years ago for the lifestyle and environment – and access to fabulous cooking ingredients from Vermont’s productive landscape. The Roost, just off the front lobby, offers smaller plates and shareable appetizers, in a laid-back...
Where to go now in French Polynesia Michele Peterson January 21, 2017 11092 ...chele Peterson Tantalizing Tikehau Seeking absolute seclusion on your Polynesian escape? Even more remote (350 km northwest of Tahiti) yet still just a 55-minute flight away from Tahiti is the tiny coral ring of Tikehau. From there, a short boat ride whisks you to the Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort, a luxury resort set on its own motu (tiny island) tucked within a wild coconut grove and surrounded by pink sand beaches. While it may be tempting to opt...
Follow the sun to a winter golf getaway The Montrealer December 3, 2009 5787 ...ds and Champions) feature exemplary layouts that can be played for $100 or under depending on season and time of day. Save: The Daytona Beach Golf Club is among the best municipal courses anywhere. Two 18 hole layouts are challenging, interesting and conditioning is above par. Greens fees are $40 with cart and a mid afternoon rate dips to $25. Jamaica Jamaica was the first Caribbean island to aggressively pursue the development of not only golf co...
Portsmouth, New Hampshire: the USA’s third-oldest city mikecohen October 19, 2012 8650 ...daily admission is $37 for those 48 inches or taller and $24.99 for those under that height and seniors. Children two years old and under enter free. Water Country is one of the few amusement parks in the US to allow and encourages its guests to bring picnic lunches into the park. A number of large picnic areas are available for free at various points throughout the park so guests can eat without having to leave. Owned by Palace Entertainment, Wa...
London, England: visiting Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and afternoon tea mikecohen November 24, 2014 14076 ...afternoon tea experiences in the country. Having experienced it, I can now understand why. This is a “class act” from the moment you walk through the front door and are shown to a table. Our charming server spent some time explaining how the afternoon tea service works. We had actually arrived at 5:45 pm. on a weekday, yet being novices we wondered whether this would substitute for a dinner. High Tea at The Dorchester met and exceeded expectations...
A Toronto Tour de Force Julie Kalan December 1, 2011 6995 ...replay shows another referee being knocked down and consequently ending up under the heap of burley players. The scene (that turned out not to be serious) evokes a gasp from my lips that is simultaneously joined by a massive gasp from the two hundred plus people in the bar. It is an interesting dynamic – the setting allows patrons to share the excitement of a game and yet still maintain an almost private atmosphere. TRAVEL PLANNER For more informa...
The benefits of staying close by Toronto’s 401 and Don Valley Parkway The Montrealer April 20, 2011 6206 ...convenient amenities include a complimentary shuttle service to local businesses within the vicinity. There is a full service restaurant, Le Café, and room service to take care of your taste buds. While I usually seek out a suite for my family when travelling, the Radisson Toronto East is excellent for seeking out the adjoining room option. We had two rooms, one with two double beds and another with a king. Upon request, we got a fridge and microw...
Sampling the Tennessee Whiskey Trail – One Sip at a Time Julie Kalan April 20, 2018 5371 ...light” smoothness all year round Dickel’s whisky is chilled to 40°F before undergoing the charcoal filtration process. They are the only distillery in Tennessee to add this extra step. The tour culminates with the ever-popular tasting. We begin with the George Dickel No.1, an enjoyable clear un-aged 91 proof whisky. The Classic No. 8, golden coloured 80 proof, is their most famous whisky. The sampling continues with the Superior No. 12, and the we...
