Gladstone House is Toronto’s contribution to the “art hotel” concept A.J. Twist April 14, 2022 1893 I was unfamiliar with the term “art hotel” until I had the recent pleasure of staying at Gladstone House in Toronto. Certainly, I was aware of this hotel’s art-focus as its cultural contribution to the city has...
Popular Ontario burger chain The Works is Montreal-owned mikecohen February 28, 2022 3874 Mike’s Resto Notes As a foodie, I love the Ottawa restaurant scene. High on my list is The Works Craft Burgers & Beer (www.worksburger.com). Open since 2001, this wildly popular and award-winning full-se...
1 Hotel Toronto: a new “sustainable sanctuary” A.J. Twist October 13, 2021 2734 “This is your hospitality guru speaking. Please join me as we close our eyes and imagine visiting a place where nature joins us within our urban environment; where 85% of our food waste are composted for use in...
Ontario Small Ship Sightseeing Cruises – Relax along scenic waterways Travel News July 28, 2021 3842 Ontario small ship sightseeing cruises set sail for 2021 season South Eastern Ontario’s small ship tour boat operators launch their summer/fall season on Ontario’s waterways With Ontario’s recent transition...
A short trip to the Niagara Wine region A.J. Twist September 22, 2020 2566 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 ...
The Great Canadian Road Trip Matthew Elder July 16, 2020 3839 Post-pandemic, the open road beckons – and our iconic transcontinental route offers the ultimate release following months of isolation There’s something about the open road. Freedom, adventure, change of scene...
Warm up to winter at Elmhirst’s Resort in Peterborough & The Kawarthas Michele Peterson February 5, 2020 5563 Between gliding in a horse-drawn sleigh, skating across a frozen lake and feasting by candlelight, a weekend spent at Ontario’s Rice Lake offers the perfect mix of winter adventure and relaxation. Elmhirst'...
Fairmont Royal York Hotel’s multi-million dollar transformation – mission accomplished! Peter & Beverley Kerr October 12, 2019 9364 Celebrating its 90th Anniversary, Canada’s most historic hotel reclaims its position as Fairmont’s flagship property Fairmont Royal York is celebrating its 90th Anniversary and has received a multi-million do...
It is summer in Burlington Ontario when the waterfront and downtown come to life mikecohen July 23, 2019 4308 Travel Tales BURLINGTON- Spring, summer, fall and winter, Burlington, Ontario (www.tourismburlington.com) is a city for all seasons with plenty to see and do. Whether you’re a new or returning visitor, or pe...
Spring into Toronto with a mix of Broadway-style musicals, art galleries, family-friendly activities and outstanding dining choices Peter & Beverley Kerr April 10, 2019 4109 There is such a wealth of ‘things to do’ in Toronto, that we recently realized that anytime is a good time to visit Canada’s largest and most diverse city. The city’s description as being Canada’s Downtown is a...
