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Canadian Destinations
canadian Spring / Summer 2015 DESTINATIONS INCREDIBLE OTTAWA! Exlporing the Ottawa and Outaouais Region THE YUKON: Canada’s Beautiful Jewel Dawson City Music Festival and Other Incredible Adventures 1 - 2007 1 County PLUS ADVENTURES in USA’s Lansing and CattaraugusIssue Departments 3 note EDITOR’S NOTE 25 WHERE TO STAY 26 WHAT TO DO 32 TRAVEL TECH Delta’s Incredible Muskoka offerings boast something for every one! Ontario’s Hottest Music Festivals Whether at home on your PC or traveling and relying on your laptop we look at one product line that has it all to maximize your experience. features W SPRING / SUMMER 2015 e are pleased to say that for the past many years Canadian Destinations has served as an entertaining and informative venue in which Canadians can gain a glimpse into some interesting and unique Canadian destinations, activities and people. We sincerely thank our readers for their sup- port and feedback and welcome them to please continue to send in suggestions about interesting story ideas. Canada offers a unique diversity in scenery and culture, with rich history and passionate 6 THE YUKON: Canada’s Beautiful Jewel 18 editor’s people. The goal of Canadian Destinations is to highlight places of interest within the country to make travel in Canada a more informed vacation choice. Each issue provides Dawson City Music Festival and Other Incredible Adventures information on destinations, resorts, hotels, spas, restaurants, and more, giving the LANSING MICHIGAN’S GRAND ADURE! This issue focuses on some very different kinds of travel experiences. We had to the So much to do for every occasion, season and taste! reader travel tidbits which are helpful when deciding on places to go and what to see. opportunity to get back out to Canada’s Yukon to explore some more and to attend the Dawson City Music Festival. You can also read about another family friendly adventure to Ottawa and area. We truly discovered some new high adrenaline adventures and also 27 38 2 2 INCREDIBLE OTTAWA! Ottawa and into the Outaouais, Quebec Region offer visitors new and tried-and-true adventures Motorcyclin’ Southward! Exploring New York’s Cattaraugus County and its windy roads by Motorcycle. Canadian Destinations Canadian Destinations 2 all those experiences that are tried and true. Mostly we focus on Destination in Canada, but in this issue we produced a couple of stories geared to our Canadian readers who may want to slip across the border for a weekend of fun. In this issue we feature a romantic getaway to Lansing Michigan and a gorgeous Motorcycle trip through the Cattaraugus County area of New York! -Chris Ellison Issue 1 - 2007 Canadian Destinations 3 3 . canadian DESTINATIONS PUBLISHER Canquest Media Editor & Publication Coordinator Chris Ellison [email protected] Assistant Editor & Artistic Director Publication Assistant Graphic Designer Jake Gerald Jordan Alexander Jonah Denis ADVERTISING SALES FOR CANADIAN DESTINATIONS IS HANDLED BY 1/2 Page Advertisement CANQUEST MEDIA Email: [email protected] Tel: (519) 857-c Mailing Address: 2635 Bateman Trial, London, Ontario N6L 0C1. Tel: (519) 857-2119 Email: [email protected] Visit us online at: www.CanadianDestinationsMagazine.com CanQuest Media 4 Canadian Destinations Canadian Destinations 6 Issue 1 - 2007 95 Canadian Canadian Destinations Destinations 7 T he Yukon is historically know for it’s Gold Rush. Over the years it also has become known for an annual event, called Dawson City Music Festival, and it is attracting people from all over the world to make the sojourn to the small town of Dawson City. It draws a variety of interesting people and, as far as festivals go, is one of the most unusual experiences in which to become involved! THE YUKON: Canada’s Beautiful Jewel YUKON Breton Dawson City Music Festival and Other Incredible Adventures Whitehorse, Yukon The trip started out with a flight into Vancouver from Toronto and ended with a relatively short flight over the rugged and picturesque Rocky Mountains and into the Yukon. I arrived in Whitehorse just after 12:00am. The midnight sky looked more like dusk rather than blackened nighttime skies I was used to in Ontario. Fatigued from the trip, although surprisingly invigorated just the same, it seemed prudent to get some sleep so that I was rested enough to boldly face the grand adventures that awaited just a few hours away. To my surprise, the constant dim light flowing into the window did not disturb the quality of my sleep as I thought it would. In fact the light on that evening and throughout my trip was interestingly energizing. I awoke the next morning and explored Whitehorse, a lovely little city full of friendly and easygoing people. The Wilderness City as some people call it, is nestled on the banks of the famous Yukon River and is surrounded by mountains and clear mountain lakes. It has a metropolitan and vibrant feel to it and is populated with over 22,000 inhabitants. Whitehorse can be described as having a healthy economy, affordable housing, quick access to the great outdoors, and being rich in small town values. I learned that Whitehorse’s healthy economic base includes mining and tourism, as well as transportation and government services. It offers a vast range of activities and adventures for visitors who can enjoy the arts, photographic opportunities, unique dining, hiking, canoeing and a multitude of very diverse scenic drives. For the history buff, Whitehorse offers numerous heritage attractions, such as the MacBride Museum and the restored sternwheel steamboat S.S. Klondike. Dawson City, Yukon We departed from Whitehorse and headed toward Dawson city via the Klondike Highway, approximately 6 hours of rugged and beautiful driving distance away. Once I arrived, I was in for a treat, it was like stepping into the past because Dawson City is the heart of the Klondike Gold Rush. This amazing city has preserved it’s past so well that you almost feel yourself transported into a past era that was so important to Canada’s history. Dawson City, Yukon’s oldest city, represents the character and adventure of the world-famous Klondike Gold Rush. As a bit of history, in August of 1896, three Yukon “sour- Canadian Destinations 6 After exploring CAPE BRETON’s shores & mountains you will understand why this island Issue 1 - 2007 6 is known as “Nova Scotia’s Masterpiece!” Issue 1 - 2007 Canadian Destinations 7 7 doughs”, George Carmack, Dawson Charlie, and Skookum Jim found gold in Bonanza Creek and their discovery triggered what was arguably the world’s greatest gold rush stampede. With the promise of seemingly instant, easy wealth, nearly 100,000 people sought to strike it rich in the Klondike gold fields By 1898 Dawson City was a modern city of nearly 40,000. Today, gold seekers still visit Dawson City and it is not unusual to find visitors and locals knee deep in the river panning for a shot of striking it rich. Dawson City Music Festival Dubbed “Canada’s Tiny Perfect Festival” by Vancouver’s Georgia Straight, the Dawson City Music Festival has been a fixture of the Yukon cultural calendar since 1979. This truly unique, grassroots event offers world-class music from a variety of genres and annually draws an appreciative and spirited audience from around North America. 35 years and going strong there is something Dubbed “Canada’s for everyone at the Dawson City tiny perfect FestiMusic Festival. Everything from val” by Vancouver’s R&B to Country, from Bluegrass Georgia Straight, the to Progressive its the Dawson Dawson City Music City Music Festival’s goal to alFestival has been a ways try to surprise and excite. fixture of the Yukon The Dawson City Music Festival, commonly referred cultural calendar to as simply DCMF, presents since 1979. Canadian Destinations 8 three days of wildly diverse music in six venues around the tiny town. Small but mighty, the Festival has developed a reputation for unparalleled intimacy, uniqueness, production quality, and hospitality. Visitors to the Festival enjoy the opportunity to see some of Canada’s musical heroes alongside newer and Northern talent in an intimate setting, and to celebrate the joys of music and community under the midnight sun. The Dawson City Music Festival also presents an eclectic blend of concerts, workshops, and sessions over three days in six venues. The festival officially begins late Friday afternoon with a free concert at the Gazebo on Front Street and continues throughout the weekend in venues all over town, closing late Sunday night at the Minto Park main stage tent. KidsFEST begins Saturday at 11:00 am in Minto Park, offering games, crafts, and music for children of all ages. The main festival site at Minto Park is DCMF’s central hub of activity. In addition to the iconic mainstage tent, the park features the Festival’s box office & information booth, a beer garden (19+), a wide variety of food and craft vendors, and a bustling merchandise booth. Afternoon and evening concerts and workshops take place in six workshops all over town, including the historic Palace Grand Theatre. The venues include MINTO PARK normally home field for Dawson’s unbeatable slow-pitch team, THE PALACE GRAND THEATRE which was opened in gala style in July 1899 by Arizona Charlie Meadows, a wild west showman who came to Dawson during the Klondike Gold Rush. The DÄNOJÀ ZHO, situated on the bank of the Yukon River, Dänojà Zho (Long Issue 1 - 2007 8 Issue 1 - 2007 Canadian Destinations 9 9 Time Ago House) is a gateway into Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in heritage. DCMF has proudly partnered with Dänojà Zho to present Aboriginal Day celebrations and other community events. ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, constructed in 1902 to serve the new settlement at Dawson, offers another intimate venue. It is a significant example of frontier mission architecture and is actually the third church located either on or near the presentday site. Other venues include BEER GARDEN ACOUSTIC STAGE and THE GAZEBO that offers a free, outdoor and public showcase of new northern and southern music, starting with CBC North’s annual Festival Kickoff Concert. Accommodations in Dawson City are at a premium during Music Festival weekend. People wishing to rent rooms in hotels and B&Bs should do so well in advance. There are also a number of commercial and government campgrounds located both in and around Dawson City that offer space for tents, campers, and recreational vehicles. A great source of information about the event, the city and accommodation can be found by contacting the Visitor Information Centre (beginning in May each year). Talk to Peggy Amendola, the Coordinator of the Information Centre and one of the nicest people you’ll meet who is passionate about Dawson! One hotel worth mention is the Eldorado Hotel, a comfortable retreat in the heart of Dawson City, Yukon Territory. This friendly hotel is conveniently located in the centre of historic Dawson City just a short walk from the Yukon River and the town’s attractions, restaurants and shops. Whether one is visiting Dawson for adventure or romance, the Eldorado Hotel and the Yukon Hotel provide you with all the amenities and comforts you need to experience all that the Dawson area has to offer. Full of historic gold rush flavor and Klondike charm, the Eldorado Hotel offers 46 comfortably appointed guest rooms, including 8 spacious suites. Guest rooms feature fine linens, combination tub/shower units, colour satellite television and complimentary wireless Internet access. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at the hotel’s restaurant, the Bonanza Dining Room or relax over a drink at the Sluice Box Lounge with its old style ambience. When you stay at the Eldorado Hotel, you’ll experience our heritage as innkeepers of original, Northern hospitality. We invite you to enjoy our convenient location and our gracious amenities and services. After a day spent panning for gold or exploring the Dawson area, return to the simple comforts of the Eldorado Hotel to relax and unwind and plan your next day’s itinerary. Visit them at www.eldoradohotel.ca Our pick for dining would be the restaurant called La Table on 5th at the Aurora Inn. When this restaurant opened in 2003, owners Carolyn Wong and Bruno Irniger aimed to bring high quality cuisine using French techniques to Dawson City. As a result, you can expect fresh ingredients, homemade sauces and dressings, breads and The first Dawson City desserts baked in house daily. Music Festival took The affordable menu covers a place in 1979. It was range of global cuisine reflectan intimate, two-day ing European, North American affair among friends, and Mediterranean influences. Favourite dishes such as comprising a jam Wiener and Jaeger Schnitzel, session on a West Duck Confit, “AAA” Alberta Dawson farm and a Beef Tenderloin and house dance at Diamond made Gnocchi reflect the high Tooth Gertie’s. The Dawson City Music Festival will remain “Canada’s tiny, perfect Festival” by consistently and collaboratively delivering high-quality, diverse musical experiences. By doing so, the Dawson City Music Festival Association will be recognized as a significant contributor to both the quality of life and the cultural economy in Dawson and Yukon Canadian Destinations 10 Issue 1 - 2007 10 Issue 1 - 2007 Canadian Destinations 11 11 a woodstove. Trips range from day hikes on Mt. Ingram in the Ibex River Valley, where you can watch young Dall sheep playing with their parents while you enjoy a catered alpine lunch, to multi-day hiking trips in the Tombstone Mountains north of famous Dawson City. To learn more about Uncommon Journeys visit www.UncommonYukon.com. While in Dawson, you can toddle along the wooden boardwalks, saunter the dirt streets and visit national historic treasures. You can visit some of it‘s signature destinations, such as Diamond Tooth Gerties Casino, Dawson City Museum and The famous Westminster Hotel, otherwise known as “the pit.” You will also observe the interesting effects the permafrost has on the buildings and architecture. There are interpre- tative programs and tours around the city and in the Klondike gold fields you can try your luck panning for gold at one of their operating gold mines. Depending on the season, other features worth the experience include the Aurora Borealis, November Caribou Migration on the Dempster Highway, the International Short Film Festival, The Yukon Quest which is the longest dogsled race in the world and, of course, the beloved Dawson City Music Festival! About the Yukon After the festival we wanted to make sure to visit some other great destinations in the area. The Yukon boasts some of the most incredible, rugged and diverse scenic standards and love of good food shared by the owners and staff. Food expertly prepared by kitchen brigade, exceptional personal service and friendly ambiance all combine to give you a memorable dining experience. You will leave wondering how such quality can be found in a Northern gold mining town at the top of the world. Heli-hiking to Tombstone mountains was one of our highlights while in the area. Uncommon Journeys, an excellent tourism provider, believes heli-hiking is one of the greatest innovations of all time. You can quickly be flown to the summit of a peak and spend hours, or weeks, hiking at altitude, enjoying the viewscapes and easy hiking without the difficulties usually associated with climbing a peak with a pack on your back. They can arrange a heli-hiking flight plan where they fly to the summits of some incredible peaks, experience world class views and then descend to their Wilderness Yurt Basecamp where fly-fishing on the bank of the Ibex River beckons, followed by a sauna, fine wine and a delicious meal cooked on Tombstone Territorial Park is a territorial park located in central Yukon, near the southern end of the Dempster Highway, in an area of rolling tundra. The park is named for Tombstone Mountain’s resemblance to a grave marker. It was made a park in 2000. 12 Canadian Destinations Canadian Destinations 12 Issue 1 - 2007 13 Canadian Destinations 13 © 2007 www.Chris-Ellison.com adventures in Canada. Originating about 110 years ago, the region expands through five significant geographic locations in both the United States and Canada, namely Seattle, Dyea and its Chilkoot Trail, Skagway, Bennett Lake and Dawson City. The Yukon is a huge, but thinly populated land the approximate size of California with a population of only 35,000, most of whom live within the borders of its capitol, Whitehorse. Positioned above the 60th parallel in northwestern Canada and sharing its border with Alaska, it’s branded slogan “larger than life” fits this topographically diverse and rugged territory. Because of the Yukon’s high latitude, it experiences more than 20 hours of daylight in the summer, but fewer than five in the winter, replaced, instead, by the northern lights known as the aurora borealis. Some comnities are even accessible only by floatplane or dogsled, which only adds to its uniqueness as an out-of-the-ordinary travel destination. Rather than head back toward Whitehorse, we boldly ventured northward to Beaver Creek via the Top of the World and Taylor Highways. Along the way we stopped in the unique and fascinating Chicken, Alaska. After a long but fantastic 6 hour scenic wilderness driving route we arrived in Beaver Creek, located along the famed Alaska Highway, a charming town set in the midst of the Last Frontier. We stayed at the Westmark Beaver Creek Hotel open mid-May through mid-September and offering 161 comfortable guest rooms. We enjoyed city-quality amenities in the peace and quiet of a remote location and the complimentary computer and internet access in the lobby was a great way to connect to home amidst this remote destination. During our stay we enjoyed the entertaining Beaver Creek Rendezvous Dinner Show which features songs and skits along with a delicious “family style” Yukon barbeque. While in Beaver Creek one can visit the Yukon Visitor Information Centre, located across the highway from the Westmark Inn Beaver Creek or stroll down the road to watch one of the few passenger planes that stops off at the Beaver Creek Airport. If wildlife is on your list of things to see before departing the Great Land, take a stroll through the Wildlife Display Museum adjacent to the Westmark Inn Beaver Creek Bar & Lounge. Practice your swing on the hotel’s mini golf course and then grab a drink at the Bar & Lounge after you’ve finished your round on the links! Visit them at www. westmarkhotels.com/beaver-creek.php. Beaver Creek’s population swells all the way to 200 in the summer months although they do have a population of 140 year-round. Canada Customs and Immigration is just north of town and is open 24 hours and all traffic entering Canada from Alaska must stop for clearance. 14 Canadian Destinations Canadian Destinations 14 Issue 1 - 2007 15 Canadian Destinations 15 In retrospect, I remain in awe of the region. After all my adventures I now realize that the Yukon is a place for all Canadian’s to visit. The Yukon is truly a beautifully unique and remote Canadian region that needs to be seen in order to understand all the beauty it has to offer. Haines Junction, Yukon The next morning we awoke to a beautiful day and headed toward Haines Junction. We were amazed that the astounding beauty of the region, and the closer we got to Haines Junction it just became more and more different and beautiful. When traveling around Canada I am always on the lookout for those special destinations that surprises me with their uniqueness. On this trip, approximately an hour and a half west of Whitehorse on the Golden Circle I encountered this in Haines Junction. I vividly recall the rugged mountains, the flowing rivers, the pristine lakes and the huge grizzly bears!!! Statistically, the region is known as having the most grizzly bears per square kilometre in all of Canada. The inhabitants in the region take this very seriously and will not venture out without some kind of protection or bear deterrent. On one of the evening during my time in Haines Junction, we went for an absolutely astounding flight through the mountains with Yukon Air. Yukon Air offers a flexible flight schedule that will accommodate your travels, where you can fly early in the morning or under the midnight sun. Their aircraft have been used for some world class photography and filming of these magnificent glaciers and ice fields. The scenery was spectacular and I enjoyed the magnificent and extremely remote ice fields, such as Kaskawulsh Glacier as well as North America’s largest mountains including Mount Logan. I would encourage visiting Yukon Air’s website at www. yukonair.com. Two other draws to Haines Junction include Dalton Trail Lodge and Paddle/Wheel Adventures. Dalton Trail Lodge (www.daltontrail.com) not only offers luxury accommodations and gourmet meals, but it also offers Yukon Fishing, Hiking, Outdoor Adventure, ATV, Wildlife Watching and Canoeing tours. Paddle/Wheel Adventures (www.paddlewheeladventures.com.) offers personalized tours such as raft floating, fishing, hiking, mountain biking and white water rafting. They also rent mountain bikes and canoes and have two attractive guest cabins for rent. Also available in Haines Junction is the incredible Kluane National Park via the Alaska highway and 16 Canadian Destinations Canadian Destinations 16 Dalton Trail Lodge is located in South West Yukon, and is bordering Kluane National Park. The lodge is the perfect base for many outdoor adventures. Experience fishing in the Yukon, at its best. Enjoy a Yukon adventure that is second to none. Kluane Museum of natural History in Burwash Landing and Sheep Mountain Interpretive Centre. Surprisingly, the drive back to Whitehorse only took about an hour and I spent my last night milling around the city and savoring the uniqueness of the region. Whether your passion lies in pursuing outdoor adventures, participating in cultural events and festivals, or enjoying a comfortable ride through extraordinary scenery, you’ll find it all on a Yukon vacation. Perhaps many Canadians think the Yukon is just too far away, but it is only a relatively short plane ride from Vancouver. Perhaps people think the Yukon is so remote there is nothing to do, but after returning from a fun-filled and actionpacked adventure, I’ve discovered there is a lot to keep one busy. The Yukon has something for every traveler. It offers active adventures, fun, historic sites, great shopping, and no shortage of very unique beauty! cd For more information about the Yukon visit www.travelyukon.com Issue 1 - 2007 17 LANSING MICHIGAN’S GRAND ALLURE! So much to do for ever y occasion, season and taste! T here is romance to be found just a hop, skip and a jump from the Canadian Border! Lansing Michigan offers such a diverse array of opportunities to visitors, no matter what your interests. Whether you seek action and adventure, museums and gardens or just quiet romantic moments, there no end of things to do in and around the city! We had an opportunity to visit Lansing Michigan recently and absolutely loved the city! Considering how many ideas were offered on the Lansing Tourism website available at www. lansing.org we decided to experience a little taste of everything! Although there are a lot of incredible places to stay for couples, such as the gorgeous and elegant English Inn (www.englishinn. com) just outside of the city or the beloved Wild Goose Inn (www.wildgooseinn.com) within it, we decided to stay at Lexington Lansing Hotel (www.lexingtonlansing.com). From the moment you step inside the Lexington Lansing Hotel you can see they offer a unique experience and it is easy to see why they were voted “Favorite Hotel” in the Lansing area! Amenities such as a LCD flat screen TV with HD channels (including HBO), complimentary wireless Internet access and nightly cookie & milk delivery make your stay feel extra special. At Lexington Lansing Hotel guests can play in their 24 hour Activity Center (adults-only after midnight) where they can shoot hoops, make a splash at the pool or relax in the spa tub. The custom-designed fitness center with Nautilus equipment and free-weights will leave you feeling energized. The first next night we decided on a very quiet evening in and ordered pizza from the hotel`s restaurant. It was fantasGreater Lansing is tic and they had a very affordhome to the arts, in able dinner package. The next every possible form. night we explored the menu at Their world-class their award winning restaurant performance venues Christie’s Bistro. We soon disand art galleries show covered, this was not your typithis community has a cal restaurant. Nestled inside the taste and appreciation Lexington Lansing Hotel, Chrisfor the finer things. tie’s is casual but elegant, tradi- 18 Canadian Destinations Canadian Destinations 18 Issue 1 - 2007 19 Canadian Destinations 19 tional with a worldly flair and an experience unto itself. We also learned that Sunday Brunch at Christie’s Bistro has been a tradition in the Greater Lansing area for close to three decades! We enjoyed a made-to-order omelet and Belgian waffles (with all the toppings), but we learned Christies is known for it`s flavorful pastas, chef carved prime rib, decadent desserts and much more. Visit Christie’s Bistro www.lexingtonlansing.com/bistro. We woke up the next morning and were very excited to experience a Couples Massage at Zoe Life Spa and Salon where they pride themselves in celebrating the art of creating “Me Time” for their customers. They are experts at providing guests with every service, tool or resource needed to help them relax, rejuvenate and restore harmony and balance to life. Each Spa experience is customized to meet the needs of the individual or groups of individuals they serve. Whether guests visit for a personalized hair, body, facial treatment or a massage, their focus is on making sure your “Me Time” is an experience of uninterrupted serenity. 20 Canadian Destinations Canadian Destinations 20 The experience at Zoë Life Spa was beautiful and the atmosphere is very relaxing and peaceful. There is an interesting focus on trees and their philosophy is that they represent so many different things to people Greater Lansing from all over the world. Trees are seen is also a hardas pillars of beauty, examples of life, working industrial growth, security, quiet knowledge and town. As the home perseverance. Perhaps a tree embodof Oldsmobile and ies strength, wisdom, peace, prospersome of the most ity, or the opportunity for quiet refleccurrent and hightion. Whatever a tree may mean to tech General Moyou, guests are invited to discover its tors facilities in the meaning of serenity at Zoë Life Spa and world its obvious Salon through an interesting tradition this community of hanging their worries on the spa`s knows how to roll worry tree as soon as you step inside. up its sleeves and It’s a physical gesture that gives guests get to work. permission to be free of stress and get Canadian Destinations back to their roots and to remember your spirit and what it feels like to have no worries when you walk through our door. There are many massage options at Zoë Life Spa including the ``Me time`` signature massage, Aveda’s elemental nature massage. Aveda’s chakra balancing massage, Aignature hot stone serenity, Aawaiian lomi lomi, African Lansing is also rain, Mother’s moments, Sweet es- Michigan’s Capital cape for two, Reflexology and Choc- City. When legislaolate massage! Visit them to learn tors meet here they more about them and book your debate and discuss treatment at www.zoelifespasalon. political policies that com. will shape the future Although we did not get of Michigan for genthe chance to stay at the beautiful erations to come. English Inn, we did have the opportunity to visit for dinner. The English Inn is a luxurious Michigan tudor style home built in 1927 and beautifully restored as a Bed and Breakfast with an excellent dining room. The establishment is a meticulously restored formal English garden on an historic country estate conveniently located in the countryside between Lansing and Eaton Rapids. It has award-winning fine cuisine, an extensive, nationally recognized wine cellar and an intimate Dickens’ English pub. Throughout the Inn you will find a wealth of fine antiques, massive fireplaces and handcrafted woods and, as it once was during the Reuter’s tenure. The warm welcome, the impeccable service, phenomenal food and, most of all, the gorgeous setting all provided an atmosphere rarely found today. Issue 1 - 2007 21 Canadian Destinations 21 Meticulously cared for, the Inn allows you to step back in history and truly feel the ambiance of gracious entertaining. Visit them at www.englishinn.com. The next day we had the opportunity to join in on a huge Lansing tradition with a Michigan State University tailgate party! This is an experience that must be witnessed to be believed and Canadians could really learn something. It is a big party right before a big game. There is food, libations, cheers, music and much more! Everyone is in the football spirit and the shared team spirit is impressive! While we were there we had the chance to take in some of the other Michigan State University offerings including W.J. Beal Gardens, the Wharton Centre for Performing Arts, Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum (www. broadmuseum.msu.edu), the MSU Museum, Beaumont Tower, MSU GOrticultural Gardens/4-H Children’s Garden, the MSU Dairy Store and much more. What we really found impressive is the W. J. Beal Botanical Garden! It is an outdoor laboratory for the study and appreciation of plants and it is one of the principal centers of plant interest within the arboretum-like campus of Michigan State University. This garden, established in 1873 by Professor William James Beal, is the oldest continuously operated university botanical garden Greater Lansing is also of its kind in the United States and the home to Michigan more than 2000 different taxa can State University, one of be found within W. J. Beal Botanithe lations leading educal Garden. Although Beal Botanicational institutions, full cal Garden is an outdoor laboratory of tomorrow’s professionals studying nearly for students, the general public is every subject possible, warmly invited to make use of the and having a little fun garden to learn about and enjoy along the way. plants in a beautiful setting. 22 Canadian Destinations Canadian Destinations 22 After the game we had the chance to walk the streets of the city. There were so many quaint and wonderful stores throughout, and because of the game the city`s energy was abuzz. One gem that we found was Saper Galleries and Custom Framing (www.sapergalleries.com). Saper Galleries is a worldrenowned award-winning bricks-and-mortar art gallery located in downtown East Lansing, Michigan. For 33 years (25 in its landmark gallery building) Saper Galleries has been a leader in providing friendly, honest, reliable, respected, professional, and quality service to thousands of art collectors from throughout the world. In 1998 a 2,000 square foot west gallery was added to the building featuring a 48-foot long barrel-vault skylight which bathes the spacious gallery with natural, filtered light. Canadian Destinations The addition was highlighted in the June, 2000 issue of Art World News. In early 2001 a 32-foot skylight was installed over the center gallery. There are so many interesting pieces to look at and you will not be disappointed. Later in the evening we grabbed some food at one of the local eateries and sauntered down to Old Town Lansing to the BluesFest Festival. The Old Town BluesFest is a two-day free music festival that brings national, regional, and local acts to an audience of roughly 15,000 people from across Michigan and nearby states. BluesFest’s music truly is living music, history in the making. Each artist at the festival is asked to play an original composition, something that hasn’t been played at any other festival. One of our favourites of the evening was Bryan Michael Fischer solid 20 year blues man who has shared the stage with such acts as Ray Charles, B.B. King, Edgar Winter, Dr. Duke Tomato & the Power Trio, Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers, and Larry McCray, just to name a few. Learn more about BluesFest at www.oldtownbluesfest.com. There was so much to see that a weekend alone is just not enough to experience it all! There was still more we wanted to see, such as the Michigan Historical Museum (www.michigan. gov/museum), the State Capitol Building (www.michigan.gov/ miplaces) and Cooley Law School Stadium, home to the Lansing Lugnuts a minor league feeder to the Toronto Blue Jays (www. lansinglugnuts.com). But we will have to schedule another visit soon to experience the rest and whatever other adventures that arise. However, we set out for a romantic weekend getaway, and is truly what it was! We left rested, energized and anticipating a soon return! We surely did not get enough of Lansing Michigan! For those interested in learning more about planning your own Lansing getaway, visit www.lansing.org. cd Issue 1 - 2007 23 Canadian Destinations 23 WHERE TO STAY CANADIAN ESCAPES Depending on your needs and interests, there are very different experiences available through Delta’s three Muskoka resort offerings. Be sure to visit the Delta website at wwwdeltahotels.com to learn more about these properties and what works for your vacation wishes. Delta Rocky Crest Resort Whether you are looking for an incredible Ontario golf experience, a romantic getaway with incredible dining or a family summer vacation there is something for everyone at Delta Rocky Crest Resort in MacTier, Ontario. There are boundless recreation programs and the waterfront has lots to offer the whole family. Not only can guests swim in one of the two pools, or relax in the outdoor hot tub overlooking beautiful Lake Joseph, they can experience a scenic family pontoon boat tour. Delta Sherwood Inn At the Delta Sherwood Inn, near Bala, Ontario, one can explore the many complimentary Muskoka recreational activities available on property. The on site recreational opportunities include the beach area, table tennis, bonfire pit, lake cruises, volleyball, mountain biking, tennis, swimming, boating, fishing, canoeing, snowshoeing, skating, tobogganing and much more. Located in the Maplewood Building, the Fitness Centre is equipped with treadmill, an elliptical machine, three stationary bicycles and fitness gear such as a yoga ball and universal weight set. Delta Grandview Resort The Delta Grandview, near Huntsville Ontario, offers a special upscale experience. Because of the nature of their Muskoka facilities, many companies and groups use the Grandview for meetings, weddings, retreats and group getaways. With so many complimentary activities available while staying at Delta Grandview Resort, guests will never have to leave property. Guests will enjoy unlimited use of canoes, kayaks, paddleboats, sandy beach waterfront, lounge chairs, mountain bikes, hiking trails and so much more! Visit www.deltahotels.com 24 Canadian Destinations Issue 1 - 2007 25 Canadian Destinations 25 WHAT TO DO ONTARIO’s Hottest FESTIVALS! Canada’s Wonderland TORONTO, ON Centennial Park SARNIA, Ontario Harris Park LONDON, Ontario 26 Canadian Destinations FEATURING: Skillet Kutless Lecrae Fireflight Jamie Grace Bone Hampton David Nasser Buckle up and hang on tight for the time of your life at WonderJam 2012! Featuring Skillet, Kutless, Lecrae, Fireflight and Jamie Grace! The incredible comedian Bone Hampton will serve as the MC and nationally known speaker, author & conference leader David Nasser will be the guest speaker! FEATURING: Hedley Big Wreck The Sheepdogs Iron Maiden Alice Cooper Bleeker Ridge Tobey Keith Cowboy Junkies John Mellancamp Rogers Bayfest began back in 1999 with a single performance and has since grown to a multi-day event. The growth and development have provided new and exciting elements for the fans attending each year. Every summer since that beginning year, Sarnia has anticipated a flood of national and international tourists for the annual festival. FEATURING: SLASH with Myles Kennedy Steve Miller Band BOSTON BUSH I Mother Earth David Wilcox 54-40 Monster Truck The Romantics Prism INCREDIBLE OTTAWA! www.wonderjamfestival.com www.sarniabayfest.com Nine years ago, Jones Entertainment Group created Rock the Park to support Bethany’s Hope Foundation. When the effects of this terrible disease hit close to home, claiming the life of seven year old Bethany McIntyre, friendship and hope came together with a vision to “Rock for a Cure”. Seven years later, through the support of dedicated fans and a love for music, Rock the Park proudly reached the goal of $1 million dollars raised and donated to MLD research. www.rockthepark.ca The OTTAWA Region: Guaranteed to be much more than you ever remembered! Issue 1 - 2007 27 Ottawa and into the Outaouais, Quebec Region offer visitors new and tried-and-true adventures I f you have not been to the Ottawa area in a few years you will be amazed at how it has developed. Many of us who are not in too close proximity have likely not been to the city since we were kids. On a recent excursion to the region with my family I was blown away! As we looked through the tourism information available at the hotel and a visit to Tourism Ottawa’s website (www.ottawatourism.ca) we learned there was so much to do and we needed to get started immediately! We checked in to the Residence Inn by Marriott (www.marriottresidenceinnottawa.com) a centrally-located hotel featuring large suites with fully equipped kitchens, dining and living areas, and more. All guests enjoy a free hot buffet breakfast daily as well as other special snacks at various times. Other amenities include an indoor swimming pool, saunas, exercise room, and whirlpool. We started Established by off with a stroll around Lt-Col. John By in the popular ByWard 1826, the ByWard Market neighbourMarket is one of hood, east of Sussex Canada’s oldest and Drive, north of George largest public marStreet (www.bywardkets. The legendary market.com). The ByWard Market Square builder of the Rideau building features a Canal, Colonel By wide selection of food himself laid out the vendors, artisans street plan of the and boutiques and Market, designating is one of the oldest George Street and and largest farmers’ York Street to be exmarkets in Canada. tra wide to accomOttawa’s entertainmodate the creation ment district is filled of a public market with great restaurants, and gathering place. clubs, bistros, coffee 28 Canadian Destinations Canadian Destinations 28 Issue 1 - 2007 29 © 2007 Phil Schmidt © 2007 www.Chris-Ellison.com Canadian Destinations 27 29 shops, food retailers, shops and boutiques. In the height of summer, up to 175 outdoors stalls sell plants, flowers, fruits & vegetables as well as art and crafts. You’ll find ByWard Market vendors outside, no matter the weather, 363 days per year (closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day)! In a four-blockby-four-block radius, you can find more than 120 places to eat and drink! While in the ByWard Market, don’t forget to try a BeaverTails pastry—a real Ottawa delicacy. This is where the treat was born! These whole wheat pastries are enjoyed year-round in the ByWard Market, but there is nothing more Canadian than enjoying one on skates on the frozen Rideau Canal in winter. Follow your nose to Moulin de Provence for some baked goods including the popular “Obama Cookies” whereby President Obama made an impromptu stop during his February 2009 visit for an edible souvenir BeaverTails -- maple leaf shaped cookies with have been red and white icing - an instant hit! referred to as Some other gems include La Bottega a Canadian Nicastro, an Italian grocer featuring sandwiches and gourmet specialties culinary icon. 30 Canadian Destinations Canadian Destinations 30 (64 George Street) and Planet Coffee (24A York Street) which offers great sandwiches and coffee and is tucked away in the courtyard of Clarendon Lanes condominium (between George and York Street, near Sussex Drive). You simply cannot visit Ottawa and not head to Parliament Hill (www.parl.gc.ca/Vis)! Our first night we caught the Sound and Light Show Mosaika, which took the audience on an unforgettable journey of sound and light, as they explored Canada’s physical, historical and cultural landscapes. This is a free bilingual show each night that is projected onto the Centre Block on Parliament Hill July to September. The next day we returned to Parliament Hill and took a guided tour inside and around the grounds. There are free public guided tours are offered daily as of 9:00 a.m. usually at 1/2 hour intervals on a first-come, first-served basis (and subject to change without notice due to Parliamentary activity). In summer, for free tickets, proceed to the White Info Tent to the right of Centre Block. We watched the Changing the Guard Ceremony (10:00-10:30 a.m.) modeled on the one in London, England. The troops march up Elgin Street, to arrive on the Hill at 10:00 a.m. Come early (9:45 am) to learn about the symbolism, history and proceedings of the ceremony. Parliament Hill is home to Canada’s federal government. Built between 1859 and 1927 on a tree-covered promontory overlooking the Ottawa River, the Parliament Buildings are neoGothic and Gothic structures with copper-covered roofs. The Library of Parliament (the only part of the original structures to survive a disastrous fire in 1916) has recently undergone a four-year restoration phase. The Centennial Flame on the lawn facing the Centre Block was lit in 1967 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Confederation of Canada. Other attractions and draws to Parliament Hill include The Cat Sanctuary where dozens of cats run wild behind Centre Block, slightly to the west and a dedicated volunteer feeds them on a daily basis around 9:30 a.m., and the Whispering Wall monument which located to the East of Centre Block and, from May to September. Visitors and locals alike can enjoy free “guerilla yoga” classes on the lawn of Parliament Hill each Wednesday at 12:00 noon, weather permitting, whereby up to 1000 people participate on a weekly basis! Lulumon Athletica coordinates the classes, which are appropriate for all levels. Between Parliament Hill and the Fairmont Château Laurier, we walked down the steps along the Rideau Canal to admire the first eight locks of the Rideau Canal waterway, Issue 1 - 2007 31 a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Rideau Canal is North America’s oldest continuously operating waterway. Awarded the coveted UNESCO World Heritage Site designation on June 30, 2007, the Canal has become Ontario’s first such site. Built between 1826 and 1832 by England’s Colonel John By of the Royal Engineers and thousands of labourers including Irish immigrants, French Canadians and Scottish stonemasons, this construction became one of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century. In winter, the Rideau Canal turns into the largest naturally frozen ice rink, as designated by Guinness World Records, stretching 7.8 km (4.8 miles) through downtown Ottawa. Below the Bytown Museum, cross the Ottawa River with the Au feel de l’eau Aqua-Taxi to transfer directly to the Canadian Museum of Civilization, located in Gatineau, Quebec. Ottawa Dock Departures at approximately 10:05 a.m., 10:35 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 11:40 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 12:50 p.m. $5 one-way, taxes included. To visit the Canadian Museum of Civilization (located across the Ottawa River in Gatineau, Quebec), you can opt to take the new Au feel de l’eau “Aqua-Taxi” across the Ottawa River ($5 one-way, taxes included). This 100% electric aqua-taxi runs approximately every 20 minutes from the base of the Rideau Canal locks (below Parliament Hill and the Bytown Museum). This eco-friendly cruise also offers beautiful photo ops! Visit www.aufeeldeleau.ca. Our next stop was the Canadian Museum of Civilization, 100 Laurier Street in Gatineau, QC (www.civilization.ca). The Museum offers a variety of quick lunch options in the Voyageur Cafeteria or a nice sit-down meal inside the Bistro Boréal. Also, be sure to take a close look at the limestone exterior – Mosaika is the story of Canada – our story. A powerful narrative set against the spectacular backdrop of Parliament Hill, Mosaika takes the audience on an unforgettable journey of sound and light, as we explore Canada’s physical, historical and cultural landscapes. 32 Canadian Destinations Canadian Destinations 32 there are about 5,000 fossils embedded in the limestone walls. The Canadian Museum of Civilization is an architectural masterpiece. Canada’s largest and most popular museum offers you a thousand years of Canadian history, the world’s largest indoor collection of totem poles and the magnificent First Peoples Hall. It also houses the Canadian Children’s Museum, the Canadian Postal Museum and an IMAX theatre. The Canadian Children’s Museum in particular is exciting as everything is hands-on: children are given passports as they enter and they are encouraged to discover how people around the world live their lives. Trying to offer the kids a little more culture we visited the National Gallery of Canada one of the country’s finest art museums and the permanent home of the world’s most comprehensive collection of Canadian art, including Inuit art. The Gallery sits in one of the most spectacular sites in Ottawa, near the historic ByWard Market, and its award-winning architecture, featuring the luminous Great Hall, spacious galleries, and interior gardens and courtyards, is in itself worth the visit. One of the National Gallery’s latest acquisitions is its iconic landmark—Louise Bourgeois’ Maman, a mammoth 9.25-metre bronze spider (complete with 26 marble eggs). Our last night in Ottawa we had a fun but frightening experience with The Original Haunted Walking Tour. For approximately 90 minutes we got spooked on a Haunted Walk Tour of Ottawa where we heard local ghost stories and the “darker” history of the city when the lights are low and the atmosphere is just right for a good ghost story. The tour guides wear cloaks and carry a lantern as they lead their group from one haunted spot to the next. There are so many experiences to venture out to and only a few days is just not enough to tackle them all! Some of the other incredible experiences include renting bikes at RentABike and explore the recreational pathways, including along the Rideau Canal, a Hop-on Hop-off tour of the City with Lady Dive Tours, a visit to The Canada Aviation and Space Museum or the RCMP Musical Ride Centre or an Ottawa River Cruise aboard Capital. Outaouais, Quebec Wanting to experience all we could while in the region, we headed across the border into the Outaouais Region of Quebec. After visiting the tourism Outaouais website at www.outaouaistourism.com there were definitely some things we wanted to do. We first checked in at the Four Points by Sheraton Hôtel & Centre de conférences Gatineau-Ottawa. This 4-star hotel is ideally located in old Hull, in Gatineau, and offers an indoor saltwater heated pool and a fitness facility. You’ll get a glimpse of Canada’s historical religious architecture right in the hotel which stands on the site of one of the region’s original churches. The presbytery was the only structure to survive a devastating 1971 fire, and been restored to house the conference center. Visit www.fourpointsgatineau.com for more information and to book your stay! The next morning we headed north and spent the day at the Aventure Laflèche and Parcours Aventure where we journied through 13 obstacles amidst our Laurentian forest, followed by 6 exhilarating zip lines and complete this 2 hour adventure with the via ferrata, On the Québec where you will walk along a rocky side of the Ottawa face over our turquoise Armida River the city of lake. Minimum height for particiGatineau offers up pants is 5’’ many attractions, Laflèche Adventure is exhibitions and pushing the aerial park experience opportunities for to new heights. Summit Park is entertainment. loaded with workshops, amazIssue 1 - 2007 33 Canadian Destinations 33 ing heights and long trails. On top of these 44 suspended bridges and 11 zip lines, this park offers something new to those more adventurous types: a Via Ferrata, a rare activity in Quebec! A via ferrata is a new obstacle situated on a rock face, combining the activity of rock climbing with walking. Visit them at aventurelafleche.ca. We then took a short jaunt to Great Canadian Bungee where we experienced the exhilarating Ripride, a 1015 foot cable slide. The RIPRIDE starts 200 ft. above the crystal-clear waters of the lagoon. The first 100 ft. of the ride is an accelerating cruise over land and you will find yourself start to scream as you approach the now visible 150 ft. shear drop-off. You will then experience 915 foot. of cable to zip down at an average speed of 85 km/hr. Next was a Bungee Jump located in an amphitheater of solid limestone, 200 ft. high, surrounding a 160 ft. deep aqua-blue, spring-fed lagoon, larger than 3 football fields. This is the only place in the Americas where one can experience a 200 foot. head (or body) dip. Your 160 ft. rebound is higher than the entire jump height at any other site in the US or Canada! Learn more at www.bungee.ca. Our last stop was Esprit Rafting and they were instrumental in helping us top of our adventure with an incredible river raft through the region. Raft Canada’s most famous whitewater river! The Great Canadian Bungee was founded on the principles of product excellence with the highest degree of safety possible. It’s mission was to open a extremely unique, world-class bungee site. 34 Canadian Destinations Canadian Destinations 34 Issue 1 - 2007 35 Featuring great Canadian wilderness and spectacular high volume rapids, the Esprit “Two-Channel” day trip will take you down both the Middle and the Main channels of the Ottawa River. Only Esprit offers you both channels of the Ottawa River in the same day. That means twice the rapids, twice the adventure, twice the excitement and a bigger bang for your buck! In the morning, we challenged the rapids of the Middle Channel which features Garvin’s Chute (a 5m high waterfall) and the roller coaster waves of Lower Ostrom’s. Surf’s up at Butterfly rapid as we slid our 14 ft. rafts onto the wave face for an exhilarating front surf. Between rapids, we cooled things down body surfing in the swift moving currents. At the end of the Middle Channel we enjoyed a healthy riverside lunch while our equipment was loaded onto our shuttle vehicles to bring us back to the put in for our second descent. In the afternoon, we packed in plenty of action on the Main Channel riding the crashing waves of The Lorne, Butcher’s Knife, Norman’s and Coliseum - an array of world class whitewater. Featuring towering 14ft waves, the majority of the river’s volume surges through this channel. While in the areas we stayed at Esprit’s exclusive riverside lodge (The Pointe), situated on a private 5 acre peninsula virtually surrounded by the Upper Ottawa River. The lodge, also known as “Auberge Esprit”, is nestled between Eastern Canada’s most dramatic sunrise and awe-inspiring sunset. “The Pointe” is the perfect setting for a rafting weekend and whether you are joining them on one of their adventure programs or simply relaxing and soaking in the atmosphere, you will always feel at home at “The Pointe”. At your disposal is the complimentary use of kayaks, canoes, hammocks, climbing wall, volleyball court, giant sundeck and our “Happy Hour Mecca”. Learn more about Esprit Rafting at www.whitewater.ca. cd It is clear that Ottawa and the nearby Outaouais Region of Quebec have more to offer than one could experience in a weekend. The people we experienced were top notch and proud of their region. I would very much encourage you to visit them on your own, as a couple or with a family. 36 Canadian Destinations Canadian Destinations 36 Issue 1 - 2007 37 Canadian Destinations 37 Motorcyclin’ Through Cattaraugus County Exploring some of New York’s windy roads I heard there was some exceptional motorcycle riding destinations in New York so a good friend and I decided to get down there to find out for ourselves. I visited the tourism board’s website and found that Allegany State Park in western New York State, located in Cattaraugus County just north of Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania, offers an incredible opportunity. The clean and well maintained windy roads kept us challenged and happy. Allegany State Park was named as a top “Amazing Spot” in the nation in 2007. It is also known as “the wilderness playground of Western New York.” I learned that the park, which lies within the Allegheny Highlands forests ecoregion, is divided into two sections: The Red House Area and the Quaker Run Area. The Red House Area is the northern half of Allegany State Park and the area’s attractions include Stone Tower, the Summit Fire Tower, Red House Lake, Bridal Falls, and the Art Roscoe Ski Area. This section also contains 8.0 km of paved bike trails and 130 camp sites. The Quaker area is the southern section of the park. Its attractions include Quaker Lake, the Mount Tuscarora Fire Tower, hiking trails, Science lake, Bear Caves, Thunder Rocks, the Quaker Amphitheater, and of course several campsites. The Cain Hollow campground is located on the Quaker side of the park. Although we did a lot of riding around the area we also took part in some happenings in the region. It just so happened that the weekend we went was the Rally in the Valley 2012. Imagine the roar of the thunderous sound of engines as thousands and thousands of people - and their bikes - filled downtown Olean and Bradner Stadium. Sponsored by Gowanda Harley-Davidson, Greater Olean Area Cattaraugus Chamber of Commerce, and the County, also known area Motorcycle Enthusiasts, the as the Enchanted five-day event was a motorcycle Mountains, is mostly rally with the proceeds benefiting hills and two a host of community charities. It was interesting that even though comparatively small there was a large number of Har“mountains” Mount ley’s we, with our sport bikes, were Seneca and welcomed. Mount Tuscarora. 38 Canadian Destinations Canadian Canadian Destinations Destinations 38 38 Issue 1 - 2007 39 Canadian Canadian Destinations Destinations 19 39 We stayed at one of my favorite area ski destinations at Ellicottville’s Holiday Valley Resort. I had only been there in the winter but could not get over how beautiful the region is in summertime. Holiday Valley, in Western New York State is a year-round resort featuring an 18-hole golf course, on-course lodging, restaurants, lounges, outdoor adventure park, conference facilities, spa, swimming pools, and hiking and mountain biking trails. The golf course was nominated in 2009 for the best redesign in Golf Course Magazine. Nearby Ellicottville is a charming village with festivals, shopping, dining and night life. Winter facilities include 58 slopes and 13 lifts for skiing and snowboarding, lodging, dining, tubing and skier services. In the summer one can enjoy the newly renovated 18-hole 40 Canadian Destinations Canadian Destinations 40 16 golf course, the “Double Black Diamond” - 6,500 yards, par 70, Falling Waters Spa, John Harvard’s Brew House restaurant and pub, Mountain biking trails and rentals, three-pool outdoor swim complex, a fitness trail and Spruce Lake. Holiday Valley is comprised of a Holiday Valley boasts 102 room resort with year-round indoor / 13 lifts, 58 slopes outdoor swimming pool, hot tub and sauand trails, 3 base na. There is also the resort operated Tamlodges, two hotels, a arack Club with 138 rooms ranging from golf course, pools, deluxe hotel rooms to three bedroom aerial park, mouncondominiums. There is a year-round intain coaster and door / outdoor heated pool, two hot tubs, numerous amenities. sauna, on-site spa and restaurant. Canadian Destinations There were some unusual experience we found to be a blast. Providing exciting forest adventures for all ages, Sky High Adventures features an Aerial Park and a Mountain Coaster. In the Aerial Park you can challenge yourself as you explore treetop courses; crossing bridges, climbing ladders, navigating obstacles and soaring on zip lines. There are 8 different aerial courses of varying difficulty. The Mountain Coaster is an exciting ride down the mountain as you zigzag, spiral and whoosh through the trees. The resort also boasts it’s excellent mountain biking and hiking. Offered is a four mile challenging loop through the resort, which connects to 35 miles of linked single track on 6,000 acres of state forest. Rated “Epic” by IMBA and recognized by National Geographic Traveler Magazine. Issue 1 - 2007 41 Canadian Destinations 41 17 21 © 2007 www.GeorgeSapkowski.com Travel Tech Canadian Destination’s Top TECH Picks Geared to enhance your computer and online experience. Comprehensive, easy-to-use protection for your computer, your identity and your files. • Comprehensive protection • Keep your PC running its best • Back up your important files • 2 GB of automated online backup Holiday Valley is situated in Ellicottville and there are lots of fun thing going on there. 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