Ripley's Aquarium of Canada in Toronto, Ontario is the largest indoor aquarium in the country. We've visited many times since it opened and the kids never get tired of this attraction. As this is an indoor venue, Ripley's Aquarium is great for rainy and cold weather days. It's also located next to the CN Tower so out of town visitors can do both attractions one after the … [Read more...]
Hotel Review: Weekend in Downtown Toronto at Delta Toronto
Delta Toronto - a 46-floor hotel overlooking Lake Ontario and located near many of Toronto's top tourist attractions. It is conveniently located near Union Station (subway and train station), St. Lawrence Market, Hockey Hall of Fame, Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Metro Convention Centre, and Air Canada … [Read more...]
Baby Steps to Camping: Glamping in a Deluxe Cabin at KOA
Camping isn't my thing. It never really has been. A hotel or resort stay was usually part of my family's travel plans. We did rent a cottage several times but that's as outdoorsy as we got. When I met my husband in university he convinced me to try out traditional camping - you know with a tent and cooking over a fire pit for all three meals. I went two times and those trips … [Read more...]
Summer Weekend Getaway at Horseshoe Resort in Barrie, Ontario
A few weekends ago my family was invited to check out summer activities at Horseshoe Resort's Adventure Park in Barrie, Ontario. We stayed overnight in a newly renovated two bedroom condo suite in the building across from the front reception desk and main inn. Upon arrival, we weren't really too sure what to expect as the building is pretty plain looking - grey concrete … [Read more...]
Summer Activities at Horseshoe Resort’s Adventure Park in Barrie, Ontario
This past weekend we celebrated the start of summer vacation at Horseshoe Resort in Barrie, Ontario. Located just one hour north of Toronto, Horseshoe is a popular ski and snow tubing resort frequented by schools, families and outdoor enthusiasts during winter months. Horseshoe Resort's Adventure Park In the summer, Horseshoe turns into an Adventure Park which offers a … [Read more...]