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DESTINATIONS
INCREDIBLE OTTAWA!
Exlporing the Ottawa and Outaouais Region
THE YUKON: Canada’s Beautiful Jewel
Dawson City Music Festival and Other Incredible Adventures
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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-
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Canada offers a unique diversity in scenery and culture, with rich history and passionate
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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
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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.
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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
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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-
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After exploring CAPE BRETON’s shores &
mountains you will understand why this island
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is known as “Nova Scotia’s Masterpiece!”
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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-
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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.
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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
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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
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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
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© 2007 www.Chris-Ellison.com
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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.
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(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,
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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.
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