Tag: tourism

  • Yamaska National Park, Quebec

    Yamaska National Park, Quebec

    To have a complete travel experience in Montreal area we decided to visit the Yamaska National Park, well known as a wonderful family escape whether you are camping, just came to enjoy the beach, like to hike or bike. That morning weather outlook promised some rain and cloudy, so the beach option was not on…

  • Bombardier Museum of ingenuity, Valcourt, Quebec

    Bombardier Museum of ingenuity, Valcourt, Quebec

    We arrived in Valcourt QC to see the place where the man known as the  pride of Valcourt created his company that would be renowned by the  world. The visit begins with the simple garage where  Joseph Armand  Bombardier decides to overcome the challenges of driving in the deep  snow. By adapting the tractor wheels…

  • Granby Zoo, Quebec

    Granby Zoo, Quebec

    During the last couple of years the topic of visiting Quebec was coming up several times in our discussions. Kids were asking if there is a zoo there, so we found out that Granby Zoo is not too far… Finally in May 2017 we booked a hotel and planned out the itinerary that would include…

  • ‘Green light’ for St Patrick’s celebrations around the world!

    16 March 2017:  Over 250 iconic landmarks and sites around the world will be illuminated green over the coming days – as part of Tourism Ireland’s 2017 Global Greening initiative to celebrate the island of Ireland and St Patrick. The annual initiative, now in its eighth year, which sees a host of major landmarks around…

  • “TRIP OF A LIFETIME” CRUISE SERIES 2018 SEASON

    ONE OCEAN EXPEDITIONS’ 2018 SEASON INTRODUCES AN EXCLUSIVE “TRIP OF A LIFETIME” CRUISE SERIES Vancouver, March 15th 2017: The spotlight shines on Canada’s North this year as the world is invited to discover epic locations in Canada celebrating 150 years of confederation. This event has inspired Canadian cruise specialist, One Ocean Expeditions (OOE) to introduce…

  • News From Vaud Tourism. Lake Geneva Region. March 2017

    Encounter in Vaud Jean-Yves Cavin – Co-director of the Cully Jazz Festival The Cully Jazz Festival, which will be celebrating its 35th edition this year, has become an illustrious event thanks to a clever blend of specific ingredients. The recipe isn’t that easy, but it’s a resounding success each year. Co-director and artistic director Jean-Yves…

  • Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Launches Transformational Travel Series

    FAIRMONT CHATEAU LAKE LOUISE   FAIRMONT CHATEAU LAKE LOUISE LAUNCHES POWERFUL TRANSFORMATIVE WELLNESS PROGRAM – Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise adds holistic wellness experiences to the magical setting of the hotel – LAKE LOUISE, March, 2017 Guests come to Lake Louise to enjoy endless outdoor activities, including world-class skiing, snowshoeing, ice-skating, guided hikes, horseback riding and…

  • Add Some Light to Your Holiday

    KITCHENER, Ont. — Get ready to pack the whole family into the car and drive through a Christmas wonderland this season as Bingemans gears up to bring some spark and light to the holidays by hosting the very first Gift of Lights exhibit in Southwestern Ontario. Gift of Lights is a drive-thru holiday light display…

  • Road trip to Perth for 200th anniversary celebrations. Summer 2016

    Road trip to Perth for 200th anniversary celebrations. Summer 2016

    Adventures during our Perth-Ottawa Road Trip. Summer 2016   We left Toronto early in morning and after about an hour on 401 as usually stopped over at Big Apple. The place is well known for cute cafeteria, large giftshop, children`s outdoor pet zoo, and clean washrooms. After arriving to Perth, we first stopped over at…

  • UNESCO new World Heritage Site in Stuttgart for Le Corbusier houses

    Germany gains 41st UNESCO World Heritage Site On July 17, 2016, the two Le Corbusier houses at the Weissenhof Estate in the Southern German city of Stuttgart were designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, making it the first World Heritage Site for Stuttgart and the 41st for Germany. As part of a transnational joint application,…