Niagara Falls – the ultimate family vacation spot The Montrealer July 9, 2011 3806 Taking a grandchild on a holiday this summer was a new experience and the first question that came to mind was where to take him. Jack is seven years old, has the attention span of a butterfly and his energy le...
A Weekend in Kent Julie Kalan July 3, 2011 5243 Visiting the Most Famous Cathedral and Castle in South East England A Pilgrimage Canterbury has drawn visitors for centuries. Long before the age of vacation travel, intrepid pilgrims from all walks of life m...
Set Sail for Portsmouth and step aboard HMS Victory Julie Kalan June 27, 2011 10361 It was once said that the sun never set on the British Empire. Britain's great naval prowess helped build that empire and at Portsmouth's Historic Dockyards you can visit some of the grandest ships of the day. ...
Oakville offers many attractions and activities The Montrealer June 18, 2011 3966 OAKVILLE- A vibrant and impressive community within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Oakville (www.oakvilletourism.ca) is a beautiful lakeside town with a strong heritage, preserved and celebrated by residents a...
Bustling Belfast – a city reborn The Montrealer June 4, 2011 4267 With years of political strife and civil unrest behind it, Northern Ireland's capital has developed an exciting vitality and welcoming atmosphere. Energized is the best way to describe the city divided by the R...
Two days in Warwickshire – the heart of England Julie Kalan May 20, 2011 5104 Visiting a medieval castle and Shakespeare's hometown The Ultimate Castle The Mound was ordered to be constructed by William the Conqueror Photo: Julie Kalan If you ever pretended to be a princess or knig...
Montrealers finding Plattsburgh more attractive than ever The Montrealer May 11, 2011 8053 PLATTSBURGH - With the Canadian dollar at such a high level compared to the American greenback, when the recent Good Friday/Easter Weekend came along it just seemed logical to head to the States. Given the fact...
Fairmont Le Château Montebello – a gem in the Fairmont collection The Montrealer May 6, 2011 8845 The world's largest log structure, offers a magical holiday experience for couples, families, and business meetings Fairmont Le Château Montebello is a unique resort constructed entirely with hand-hewn cedar...
Bermuda – an exquisite island playground The Montrealer May 3, 2011 5367 The picture-perfect island of Bermuda has a long-standing reputation as an outstanding golf venue so when I received an invitation to play there this spring in the Bacardi National Par-3 Championship I immediat...
The benefits of staying close by Toronto’s 401 and Don Valley Parkway The Montrealer April 20, 2011 6297 TORONTO - On our way back from a recent winter trip to Niagara Falls, we had no intention of just passing by Toronto on the way home. We always enjoy spending time in Canada's largest city and look no further t...
