Fabulous Fall Excursions in Ontario

Ontario is wonderful in the fall. For me, going out on an autumn day is like biting into a crisp apple. Yesterday was the first day of fall. I was driving from Sudbury to Toronto when I noticed way ahead of me, what looked like a huge black dog coming out of the woods. Despite being far away, I slowed down only to realize that it was a huge …

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Terracotta Army Invades the ROM

Recently I visited The Warrior Emperor and China’s Terracotta Army exhibit at Toronto, Ontario’s Royal Ontario Museum. I was not disappointed. This is the largest collection of artefacts relating to the Warrior Emperor ever displayed in North America. Included are ten life sized terracotta figures. Discovered in 1974, the tomb of Warrior Emperor Ying Zheng is the largest tomb complex in China. Eight thousand full sized terracotta warriors and …

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Save Money by Leasing a Car in Europe

Looking for the best rate for a car rental in Europe? If you need a car for more than three weeks, a lease may be the more economical option. You can lease a new car for as short a period as 17 days; however it usually works out better than a rental when you lease for a month or more. These lease options are only available to people who …

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My Favourite Ontario Beach

If you think this beach is on Cape Cod or a tropical island, you’re wrong. This beautiful, sandy beach is Ontario’s own Long Point, a peninsula in Lake Erie, 45 km southwest of Simcoe. Public beaches and a provincial park are located on this sandy spit. A United Nations recognized biosphere reserve, these sandy dunes and marshes are home to birds, fish, turtles and frogs. They are also rest …

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