Banff for Free

One of the things I love about Banff, Alberta is that many of the best things to do are free. Go For a Walk or Hike: There are so many trails to choose from all with fabulous scenery. I especially enjoy the trails along the river, on Tunnel Mountain (perfect for viewing the hoodoos) and around the Cave and Basin. Check out the Banff Springs Hotel: It costs nothing …

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Relaxing at Deerhurst Resort

Over March Break, we spent a few nights at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ontario. We purchased the March Break Maple Sugar Package and stayed in a junior suite. At over $450.00 for two nights, this was not a budget getaway. With relaxation as our main objective, the resort filled the bill. The weather was beautiful and despite being off-season, the surroundings were still gorgeous. Summer, fall and winter would …

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Going Wild

Today was a perfect day to visit the Toronto Zoo. The sun was out, the air warm and both humans and animals were in high spirits. The Toronto Zoo never fails to delight and always seems to have some type of upgrade in the works. I’ve never visited and not discovered something new. Today we were entertained by the Polar Bears along the Tundra Trek, the gorillas including an …

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