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Toronto With almost 2.5 million residents, this multi-cultural city is the largest in Canada. The shopping and nightlife here are unsurpassed and this is where you’ll find the country’s most varied and rewarding restaurants. The city has theatres to rival London and New York and of course no visit is complete without a trip to the top of the C.N. Tower. At 553 metres this is one of the world’s tallest buildings and affords stunning views over the city and Lake Ontario. There are some excellent museums, including the Royal Ontario Museum and the Art Gallery of Ontario. Toronto’s Rogers Centre is the perfect venue for watching a baseball or ice hockey game whilst those in search of escapism need travel no further than the islands just offshore in Lake Ontario. Nearby lies thunderous Niagara Falls, a spectacular must-see icon of Canada that can easily be visited as a day trip from Toronto. MANITOBA Kenora Lake of the Woods ONTARIO Peawanuck Thunder Bay Lake Superior Sault Ste Marie 0 125 miles 0 201 kilometres Hudson Bay Polar Bear Provincial Park James Bay Hearst Timmins Espanola Manitoulin Island Bruce Peninsula Moosonee Cochrane Killarney Provincial Park Owen Sound Algonquin Provincial Park QUÉBEC ´ OTTAWA Haliburton Port Severn Kingston Lake Huron TORONTO Lake Goderich Ontario Niagara on the Lake Niagara Falls Prince Edward County Windsor Pelee Island Lake Erie Toronto skyline FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK, TORONTO At the heart of Toronto, this magnificent hotel was once the tallest structure in the British Empire. Generations of the Royal Family have stayed here, most recently the Queen and Prince Philip in 1997. The lobby is stunning with distinctive clocks, enormous chandeliers and an elaborately painted ceiling. Each of the 1,600 traditionally furnished guest rooms has modern amenities and the hotel offers an unrivalled selection of facilities including several restaurants, the sumptuous Library Bar, gym, spa and basement boutique shopping parade. COSMOPOLITAN, TORONTO Poised in the heart of downtown Toronto, this chic and trendy hotel appeals to guests of all ages. The hotel has a total of 97 suites, each featuring floor to ceiling windows, a private balcony, kitchen, large flat screen television in the sitting room area, CD players and a small fountain. All are stunningly designed with natural wood and use state-of-the-art technology to save energy. The Doku 15 restaurant excels in modern Japanese cuisine with a pan-Asian twist whilst the Shizen Spa and Solarium offers a full range of treatments. Gloucester Square Inns Fairmont Royal York GLOUCESTER SQUARE INNS, TORONTO Set in the only remaining block of one of Toronto’s most exclusive 19th century streets lie three historic homes, now restored to offer 27 guest rooms and suites. The Edward Gallow Mansion, Charles Rundle Mansion and the Cawthra House offer guests a chance to experience the flavour and style of the past updated with all the comforts of the modern age. Each of the elegant rooms has been individually decorated, there is a full-service spa and continental breakfast is served each morning. These heritage properties are only five minutes walk from the heart of downtown Toronto. The big game Ontario: Canada Telephone: 01993 838 700 47
A birds-eye view of the falls Niagara Falls One of the natural wonders of the world, Niagara Falls never fails to impress by the sheer scale and volume of thundering water. The famous Horseshoe Falls are divided from the American Falls by tiny Goat Island, and the whole sight is a dizzying spectacle of nature at its most powerful. There are several ways to see the falls: a whiteknuckle jetboat ride through the Niagara Gorge or the leisurely ‘Maid of the Mist’ cruise to the foot of the falls, the ‘Journey Behind the Falls’ is a short walk which takes you literally behind the massive wall of water and a helicopter flight will give you a breathtaking perspective of the region. Niagara-on-the-Lake Set on Lake Ontario and the Niagara River, historic Niagara-on-the-Lake is a small but captivating town of historic buildings, festooned with flowers. The town was once the capital of the colony of Upper Canada and the reconstructed Fort George National Historic Site was the British military headquarters. Many come to Niagara-on-the-Lake for the well-regarded Shaw Festival Theatre and the area is known for its wineries, many of which offer tours and tastings. Excursions include thrilling jet-boat rides on the Niagara River or gentle bike rides along scenic trails that follow the river. SHAW CLUB HOTEL, NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE Perfectly located just across the main street from the Shaw Festival Theatre, the Shaw Club feels more like a private club than a hotel. Rooms are fitted with the latest technology, including i-pod stations and plasma televisions, and are adorned with original photographs by local artists. Each room features a king size feather-top bed and a luxurious contemporary bathroom. Zees Patio and Grill offers both gourmet and casual dining with the largest patio in town, perfect for al fresco dining. In addition there is an exercise room and a lobby lounge with complimentary coffee and a DVD library. CECILE’S HOUSE, NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE This gem of a bed and breakfast is in the heart of the town but quietly set away from the main street. Your host Chris is a retired top chef and will ensure a truly memorable stay. The house, dating from the 1890s, is named after his grandmother and is crammed with period antiques. There are just three rooms, the Master’s Suite, the French Room and the Country Room, each with a private bathroom and cable television. Enjoy an aperitif on the front terrace or in the charming sitting room. Breakfast is a treat to be savoured – don’t miss the chocolate bread or the hot fruit clafoutis. Niagara Helicopters From the moment of take-off awe-inspiring views begin, so make sure your camera is handy. The flight follows the Niagara River from the Whirlpool area, over the Whirlpool Rapids and the Rainbow Bridge. The green grass and floral beauty of Queen Victoria Park stretch below as the helicopter passes over the American Falls and the Skylon Tower. The highlight comes next: the Canadian Horseshoe Falls where rainbows appear and disappear from all directions. Finally the helicopter begins to level off for the descent back to base. Pelee Island Pelee Island is Canada’s most southerly inhabited point and shares the 42nd parallel with cities such as Barcelona. This small flat island, approximately six by thirteen kilometres in size, lies at the western end of Lake Erie and is reached by ferry from either Leamington or Kingsville. The mild climate is ideal for vineyards, and the Pelee Island Winery is a well-known attraction. The pace of life here is slower so there is plenty of time to enjoy the beaches, cycle around the island, enjoy really fantastic bird watching or visit the winery for a tour and tasting. 48
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