Lilacs are a sure sign that spring is really here. Who can resist the sweet smell as these bushes show off their beautiful blooms? One of my favourite places to enjoy the blossoms is at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington, Ontario. These gardens offer the world’s largest collection of lilacs and this weekend is the beginning of their annual Lilac Festival. Enjoy entertainment, food and much more as …
For three days only, Air France is offering round-trip flights from Toronto or Montreal to Abu Dhabi, Beirut or Cairo including all taxes starting at $850.00. The best part is, you can even take advantage of a free stop-over in Paris, France. Travel must be taken between September 10 and December 10, 2010. This offer is only available if booked by May 10, 2010.
Looking for something free and cultural to do in the heart of Toronto? The Art Gallery of Ontario may be just the ticket. Permanent collections at the gallery are free to the public on Wednesday evenings between 6-8:30pm. If you are an Ontario high school student, with valid ID you can see the permanent collections for free, daily from 3-5:30pm. Ontario Teachers with valid ID are always free. To …
Yesterday, I went to the King Tut Exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ontario. It was enjoyable and well done. Besides King Tut, the exhibit highlighted artifacts from other pharaohs and queens. I found paying the extra $6.00 for the audio tour well worth the money. Give yourself at least an hour and a half, preferably two, to give the exhibit justice. Unfortunately , the exhibit’s only in Toronto …