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Where to Go in Ontario
From urban centers with hip nightspots and eclectic shops to historic sites and modern museums to relaxing getaways with outdoor adventures, Ontario is a destination that appeals to a wide range of interests and an even wider range of ages and lifestyles. While most to see and do is located in sou
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The Best of Ontario 7-Day Itinerary
This itinerary takes you through southern Ontario’s highlights, from Toronto to Niagara Falls, the Muskoka Lakes, Algonquin Provincial Park, and Ottawa, the nation’s capital. It’s easiest to do if you have a car, or pick up a rental car when you leave Toronto (you won’t need it in the city).
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Visiting Ontario: When to Go and How to Get There
Ontario has distinct seasons, with pros and cons to visiting in each. It’s best to schedule your visit around events or activities you’d prefer to experience, such as summer’s theatre season or winter’s cold-weather sports. Ontario is home to the nation’s capital, Ott
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Toronto for Culture Vultures 3-Day Itinerary
A long weekend in Toronto will give you time to enjoy the city’s museums, galleries, and theaters. Base yourself at the arty Drake or Gladstone Hotels, or choose a lodging in the Entertainment District, like the Hotel Le Germain, Soho Metropolitan, or Thompson Toronto. Plan a day trip to see a sho
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Visiting the Toronto Islands
A view of Toronto from the Ward’s Island Ferry. Photo © Dan Dickinson, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Ashort ferry ride across the harbor from downtown, the Toronto Islands (415/397-2628) are the city’s backyard, where both residents and visitors go lounge at the beach, cruise around
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Toronto Trip Planner: When and Where to Go
View of Toronto, Ontario, courtesy of the City of Toronto.
Toronto is a year-round destination. Summer is one of the most popular times to visit, particularly if you’re traveling with kids. Everything is open, and you’ll find plenty of festivals and special events. Just be prepared for hot, humid
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Exploring Toronto's Distillery Historic District
Toronto was once home to the world’s largest distillery, the Gooderham and Worts Distillery, founded in 1832. Though the stills have long since been stilled, the five-hectare (13-acre) site east of downtown has been redeveloped into The Distillery Historic District (55 Mill St., 416/364-1177), whe
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The Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Ontario
Stratford-born journalist Tom Patterson hatched the idea for a hometown festival devoted to William Shakespeare’s works. He then convinced British actor and director Tyrone Guthrie to become its first artistic director. The inaugural production—Richard III, with Alec Guinness playing the lead—took
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Road Trip: Calgary to Vancouver in One Week
Driving through the center of Banff in late summer. Photo © Jeff Whyte.
Truckers make the trip between western Canada’s two largest cities in 12 or so hours. Many travelers heading to Vancouver from Alberta also drive the route nonstop, while others overnight along the way. But you’re on vacation,
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Ferry Service in Alaska
The Malaspina of the Alaskan Marine Highway Service heads for the Auke Bay terminal after a daylong voyage from Haines. Photo © Xa’at, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.Ferries plying the Inside Passage from Bellingham to Skagway cruise up an inland waterway and through fjords far wilder
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Discover a World of Vacation Opportunities in Vancouver & Victoria
Vancouver’s city skyline. Photo © Lijuan Guo/123rf.
Snowcapped mountains pierce a blue dream of sky. Rocky shorelines and sandy beaches fringe busy waterways. Ancient old-growth forests and brilliant flower gardens overflow with color. Despite sharing this dramatic setting as well as a
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Family Fun in Vancouver and Victoria
The new Ken Spencer Science Park featuring interactive exhibits on urban sustainability can be seen in this aerial shot of Vancouver’s Science World. Photo courtesy of Ted McGrath.
Planning on bringing along the kids? Not a problem—there are plenty of attractions suited to the needs of young
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Vancouver & Victoria: Where and When to Go
Cyclists rest under a tree in beautiful Stanley Park. Photo © Matt Trapp/123rf.
Where to Go
Vancouver
Dramatic snowcapped mountains rise high above a modern city clinging to the coastline. A downtown core of century-old buildings and steel-and-glass skyscrapers overlook busy waterways. Sandy
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Shopping in the Core of Historic Victoria
She She Bags & Shoes in Trounce Alley. Photo © Blake Handley, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.Victoria is a shopper’s delight. Although the city doesn’t have defined shopping precincts, the following descriptions provide an overview of shopping destinations within the downtown core.
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The 10-Day Best of Vancouver and Victoria
The Capilano Suspension Bridge can support over 200,000lbs! Photo © David J. Laporte, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
This itinerary includes all of the highlights, from urban pleasures in Vancouver and Victoria to natural wonders on Vancouver Island, and even an optional excursion to
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Vancouver Views on a Budget
View of Vancouver from Grouse Mountain at dusk. Photo © Lijuan Guo/123rf.
Whenever I visit a city for the first time, I like starting off by finding a viewpoint that lets me see the layout of the city. In Vancouver the obvious option to get your bearings is by taking a flightseeing trip in a
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A Visit to Victoria: Planning Your Time in the Capital
The iconic Empress Hotel. Photo © designpics/123rf.
Most people first see the city of Victoria from the Inner Harbour as they arrive by boat, the way people have done for almost 150 years. Ferries, fishing boats, and seaplanes bob in the harbor, with a backdrop of manicured lawns and flower g
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A Walking Tour of Historic Gastown
On the corner of Water and Cambie Streets, is a steam clock, one of only two in the world. Photo © Colink, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Just three blocks east of Canada Place, Gastown is a marvelous place to spend a few hours. It was the birthplace of Vancouver, officially named Granvill
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The Best Vancouver Beaches
The rocky coast of Second Beach in Stanley Park. Photo © Futurestreet, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
VancouverVancouver might not be best known for its beaches, and the water may be too cold for swimming most of the year (don’t tell that to the 2,000-odd locals who take to the water each
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Backpacking and Camping in British Columbia
Laughing Falls on the Iceline Trail in Yoho National Park. Photo © Juliane Schultz, licensed Creative Commons Attribution Share-alike.
British ColumbiaBudget travelers are enjoying more and more options in British Columbia, ranging from a renovated downtown Vancouver hotel to a converted rai
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