Nova Scotia : Nova Scotia is known for its lovely scenery mopst renowned is the Cape Breton Highlands. The historic 18th century Fortress Louisbourg is also a major draw. Halifax the provincial capital has several major attractions such as the Pier 21 museum. Citadel Hill and the Public Gardens. The Halifax Metro Centre is home to numerous events both sport related otherwise such as the Nova Scotia International Tattoo. Downtown Halifax is considered the prime tourism district in Halifax with most historic attractions located here as well as the waterfront harbourwalk a continuous 3 km (2 mile) stretch of boardwalk home to street vendors entertainers the Casino Nova Scotia and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Downtown Halifax also the location of several major hotels.
Thursday, July 20, 2017
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Popular tourist attraction and places in Gros Morne National Park, Canada
Where to stay: Small hotels and inns are located in Norris Point Rocky Harbour and Woody Point (the base for the Tablelends with its rare flat topped rocks). You can also find lodging near Lookout Point and along Trout River. In Rocky Harbour about an hour's drive from the Tablelands en route to the Western Brook Pond the waterfront Ocean View Hotel offers 53 air conditioned rooms with free Wi Fi and in summer live music downstairs in its Anchor Pub. Neddies Harbour lnn a 15 room boutique hotel in Norris. Its Shag Cliff room has panoramic Bonne Bay views from corner windows. If you need more space rent one of the hotel's three bedroom cottages.
Saturday, May 20, 2017
Popular places in Algonquin islands, Toronto Harbour
How to get around: Catch the Ward's Island ferry from docks at the foot of Toronto's Bay Street. Walk or cycle but avoid pricey Bixi bike rentals in favor of those behind the Sheraton on the harbor Once at Ward's pick up a Toronto Island Grannies in Spirit bike tour pamphlet for a toonie (that's two Canadian dollars). Explore historic houses the boardwalk unique feshwater coastal dunes Toronto's oldest landmark (Gibraltar Point Lighthouse) and the nude beach at Willow Gate (among thers).
What to read before you go: A Magical Place: Toronto Island and Its People by Bill Freeman (1999) tells the islands sometimes fraught history and includes archival and currents photographs.
When to go: Summer is prime time for beaches the boardwalk and Centreville Amusement Park. Still the hush of midwinter brings brilliant skating on lagoons that link all 15 Toronto Islands.
Where to stay: Live like an islander in one of a handful of B and Bs or rental cottages on Ward's or Algonquin. The Boathouse at 5 Third Street or Ward' s Islands is a compact home away from home apartment with Kitchen washer dryer bedroom and bath minutes from the water.
What to read before you go: A Magical Place: Toronto Island and Its People by Bill Freeman (1999) tells the islands sometimes fraught history and includes archival and currents photographs.
When to go: Summer is prime time for beaches the boardwalk and Centreville Amusement Park. Still the hush of midwinter brings brilliant skating on lagoons that link all 15 Toronto Islands.
Where to stay: Live like an islander in one of a handful of B and Bs or rental cottages on Ward's or Algonquin. The Boathouse at 5 Third Street or Ward' s Islands is a compact home away from home apartment with Kitchen washer dryer bedroom and bath minutes from the water.
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