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Surrounding Area

The District of Muskoka

Just a 90 minute drive north of the City of Toronto is the charming beauty of the district of Muskoka. Surrounded by 2,500 square miles of towering pines, sparkling lakes and rivers and set in the pink granite rock of the Canadian shield, Muskoka is home to some of Ontario’s finest attractions. Rich in culture and in heritage, Muskoka has many museums and attractions to showcase the wonders of this magical region. Muskoka offers a variety of accommodations ranging from world class resorts to charming bed and breakfasts, cottage resorts, along with hotels and motels. Muskoka is also fast becoming North American’s next great golf destination – offering over 20 great public and semi-private courses that have been designed by leading course designers. The

City of Niagara Falls

Just a 90 minutes drive away from the City of Toronto, Niagara Falls, Canada, provides visitors with an array of activities. Renowned for its beauty, Niagara Falls is home to the most powerful and perhaps best known waterfall in North America. Other highlights of this City include its 20 historical museums, 2 reconstructed forts, and the historic charm of Niagara-on-the-Lake. The Niagara Region is also recognized as one of the finest wine-grape growing regions of the world. The Niagara Wine Route has been created to guide visitors through the picturesque wine-producing areas, where you can stop, tour and taste award-winning wines. Niagara is fast becoming famous as a gourmet dining destination with many restaurants that feature regional cuisine which marries locally grown foods with local wines.

The City of Stratford

The charming City of Stratford is about 2 hours away from Toronto and is known internationally for its theatre festival, The Stratford Festival of Canada. Each year the Theatre Festival attracts over 600,000 visitors to live performances of Shakespeare and other famous playwrights. Another highlight of this City is the beautiful parks and gardens - in 1997, Stratford was named the “Prettiest City in The World” as Champion at the Nations in Bloom Awards in Spain. The City of Stratford is full of many unique attractions and is rich in history, music, theatre, architecture, art and gardens. Also part of this City’s charm are the number of fine quality restaurants, memorable day spas, and unique inns.

 

 


 

Other Places of Interest in Canada

Quebec City

Sure of its charms and just a touch haughty, Quebec City’s gracious yet simple style continues to delight its visitors, year after year. The city has everything it takes to please: an enchanting setting on the St. Lawrence, a priceless architectural heritage, a rich and colourful past and, above all, a warm heart bubbling over with the special joie de vivre that has characterized it for four centuries.

Ottawa

Nestled on the banks of the majestic Ottawa, Rideau and Gatineau Rivers, Ottawa is one of the most beautiful G8 capitals in the world. A thriving international technology and business center and world class tourism and convention destination, Ottawa is also rich in culture and heritage with its many national institutions, parklands, waterways and historic architecture. It is home to a large number of foreign embassies and is a recognized center for both academics and professional training. The city offers an open and welcoming environment to cultures from around the world, providing service in English, French, and a host of other languages. The city’s residents enjoy an enviable quality of life that is recognized around the world.

Vancouver

Vancouver is the largest city in the province of British Columbia and the third largest city in Canada. It’s surrounded by water on three sides and is nestled alongside the Coast Mountain Range. Vancouver is home to spectacular natural scenery and a bustling metropolitan core, and boasts one of the mildest climates in Canada.


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