Did you know there are pirates in Ottawa? Well, there are, and they are inviting you aboard their Pirate Adventures pirate ship for an adventurous sailing trip around Ottawa's Mooney's Bay on the Rideau Canal (a World Heritage Site)! We recently set sail with Pirate Adventures on a hot and sunny July morning. We were in search of a sunken treasure which was "lost … [Read more...] about Arrr Matey! Have You Heard About Ottawa’s Pirate Adventures?
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Montreal In 3 Hours With Tour Guide Luc Lavoie #MTLMoments
What do you do when you travel to Montreal for less than two full days, yet want to experience it all? You do Montreal in 3 hours with tour guide Luc Lavoie! Our fabulous tour guide took us on a whirlwind tour of downtown Montreal, old Montreal, the Port, and Mount Royal. We saw so much in so little time, and came away with a whole new appreciation for this beautiful … [Read more...] about Montreal In 3 Hours With Tour Guide Luc Lavoie #MTLMoments
Celebrating Canada’s Sir Wilfred Laurier At Laurier House National Historic Site
Ottawa is a city steeped in a rich political history. Everywhere you travel in this great city you will find references to many of Canada's former Prime Ministers, including Sir Wilfred Laurier. We were recently invited by Parks Canada to come celebrate the launch of "Sir Wilfrid Laurier 175, A Season of Celebration" at Laurier House National Historic Site. I would have … [Read more...] about Celebrating Canada’s Sir Wilfred Laurier At Laurier House National Historic Site
9 Must-See Canadian Summer Music Festivals For Americans
According to National Geographic, 75% of Canadians live within 100 miles of the American border. Think about that. This means that most of our urban areas (cities) are roughly within an hour and a half drive from the American border. My American friends, those of you who live close to the 49th parallel, that's not far when it comes to planning a colossal road trip to … [Read more...] about 9 Must-See Canadian Summer Music Festivals For Americans
Montreal Stole My Heart…And So Did Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel #MtlMoments
A visit to Montreal, Quebec, has been on my Canadian bucket list for a long, long time. After all, I have had so many people tell me over the years that I really MUST spend some quality time in Montreal. Sure, I've driven through Montreal several times, stayed overnight once, and even spent 3/4 of a day there on school trip way back when. None of this was long enough to … [Read more...] about Montreal Stole My Heart…And So Did Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel #MtlMoments
