My Favourite Places
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Great Wolf Lodge
Region:
Niagara Region
Category:
Amusement Parks, Water Parks, Mini-Golf & more
Date visited:
8-2010
Visited by:
a family
Visitor’s age range:
35-49
Review:
A one-stop-shop for family fun! Great activities; waterpark, mini-golf, craft room, nightly family story time show, spa (ok mommy liked that!). Food was kid-friendly yet parent filling. A weekend at Great Wolf Lodge felt like a true vacation.
Keywords:
Exhilarating, Accommodating to special needs, Kid-friendly, Great entertainment, Fun
Great Wolf Lodge
Region:
Niagara Region
Category:
Amusement Parks, Water Parks, Mini-Golf & more
Date visited:
2-2010
Visited by:
a family
Visitor’s age range:
under 18
Review:
so relaxing and fun fun fun for the kids and adults too
Keywords:
Kid-friendly
Treetop Trekking Ganaraska Inc. & Treetop Trekking Horseshoe Inc.
Region:
Central Ontario
Category:
Outdoor Adventures
Date visited:
11-2010
Visited by:
a group of friends
Visitor’s age range:
50-64
Review:
One word - exhilarating. We climbed up poles, made our way across rope, swayed in the wind, shimmied through net, crawled through tubes, ziplined from point to point to point and at the end of the course, felt a blast of adrenaline as we ziplined down a
Keywords:
Natural beauty, An adventure, Exhilarating, Kid-friendly, Great entertainment, Spectacular, Fun, Adrenaline rush
Chudleigh's Apple Farm
Region:
Greater Toronto Area
Category:
Farms, PYO, Artisanal Foods & Markets
Date visited:
9-2006
Visited by:
an individual
Visitor’s age range:
35-49
Review:
It's a slice of farm-friendly heaven not far, yet far enough away from, the urban jungle that is Toronto. It's a place where apples and apple-cheeked children belong in a relaxing, fun atmosphere. I love picking apples there -- a taste of the country that's just a stone's throw from the city.
Keywords:
Great bargains, Exhilarating, Relaxing, Peaceful, Refreshing, Delicious, Kid-friendly, Educational, Excellent value, Fun
Stratford Shakespeare Festival
Region:
Southwestern Ontario
Category:
Theatre & Performing Arts
Date visited:
6-2007
Visited by:
other
Visitor’s age range:
35-49
Review:
It's a charming and sophisticated town in the middle of southwestern Ontario that offers great theatre and galleries, fabulous dining and terrific shopping. A wonderful getaway spot for the day -- or the week-end. It's one of my favourite events and places to visit!
Keywords:
Natural beauty, Interesting, Excellent service, Relaxing, Peaceful, Refreshing, Delicious, Senior-friendly, Educational, Excellent value, Great entertainment, Spectacular, Fascinating, Fun
Ontario Place
Region:
Greater Toronto Area
Category:
Amusement Parks, Water Parks, Mini-Golf & more
Date visited:
7-2011
Visited by:
a family
Visitor’s age range:
18-34
Review:
Great waterpark with lots to do, as well as other rides for the kids (even some for our 8 month old daughter)
Keywords:
Kid-friendly, Excellent value, Fun
African Lion Safari
Region:
Southwestern Ontario
Category:
Major Attractions
Date visited:
6-2011
Visited by:
a family
Visitor’s age range:
18-34
Review:
Animals weren't in cages, they were roaming free. It was great to drive through instead of walking.
Keywords:
An adventure, Kid-friendly
Stratford Shakespeare Festival
Region:
Southwestern Ontario
Category:
Theatre & Performing Arts
Date visited:
8-2009
Visited by:
other
Visitor’s age range:
Review:
Beautiful, quaint town with fantastic theatre offerings...and a fun magic store in the area too!
Keywords:
Natural beauty, Interesting, An adventure, Peaceful, Kid-friendly, Great entertainment
Great Wolf Lodge
Region:
Niagara Region
Category:
Amusement Parks, Water Parks, Mini-Golf & more
Date visited:
2-2012
Visited by:
an individual
Visitor’s age range:
50-64
Review:
So close to home. The Service was first class. My body never felt better. Everyone was so friendly and accomodating. Such a wide range of Skin Care and Spa Products to buy.
Keywords:
Excellent service, Peaceful, Refreshing
TD Sunfest
Region:
Southwestern Ontario
Category:
Festivals, Events & Shows
Date visited:
7-2011
Visited by:
a group of friends
Visitor’s age range:
50-64
Review:
good music, lots of cultural food and crafts
Keywords:
Interesting, Relaxing, Delicious, Excellent value, Great entertainment, Fun
Blue Mountain Resorts Ltd
Region:
Central Ontario
Category:
Hotels, Resorts, Spas & B&B's
Date visited:
7-2008
Visited by:
a group of friends
Visitor’s age range:
50-64
Review:
lots of activities, nice shops, nice people, stuff for kids, great weather
Keywords:
Excellent service, Relaxing, Refreshing, Kid-friendly
Wild Water Kingdom
Region:
Greater Toronto Area
Category:
Major Attractions
Date visited:
8-2010
Visited by:
a family
Visitor’s age range:
under 18
Review:
Fun for the age group and for the whole family
Keywords:
Kid-friendly, Fun
Stratford Shakespeare Festival
Region:
Southwestern Ontario
Category:
Theatre & Performing Arts
Date visited:
7-2010
Visited by:
a couple
Visitor’s age range:
Review:
The Stratford Shakespeare Festival, July 2010. I went with my husband. The setting on the banks of the Avon river is beautiful, very peaceful. The staff are most helpful and friendly, and the show itself was magnificent. It was an experience I will never forget.
Keywords:
Nottawasaga Inn Resort
Region:
Central Ontario
Category:
Hotels, Resorts, Spas & B&B's
Date visited:
11-2011
Visited by:
other
Visitor’s age range:
18-34
Review:
A group of us head there annually for the Latornell Conference & it never fails that I see my first snow fall of the year - absolute beautiful setting for the first covering of snow! Take a walk around the grounds and appreciate the serene environment that surrounds you.
Keywords:
Natural beauty, Relaxing
Madawaska Kanu Centre
Region:
Ottawa Region
Category:
Outdoor Adventures
Date visited:
7-2010
Visited by:
a couple
Visitor’s age range:
18-34
Review:
We did a 5-day whitewater canoe course last summer. By the end of the week our confidence in whitewater was 10x what it was on our first day, thanks to our great instructor and all the challenging (and fun!) rapids we ran. The camp setting and atmosphere
Keywords:
An adventure, Exhilarating, Educational, Fun
White Oaks Resort & Spa
Region:
Niagara Region
Category:
Hotels, Resorts, Spas & B&B's
Date visited:
1-2011
Visited by:
a group of friends
Visitor’s age range:
35-49
Review:
The customer service of the staff was outstanding! Food was excellent and the facility was spotless!!
Keywords:
Excellent service, Relaxing
Lyndesfarne Theatre Projects
Region:
Niagara Region
Category:
Theatre & Performing Arts
Date visited:
4-2012
Visited by:
a group of friends
Visitor’s age range:
50-64
Review:
it was great local theatre putting on the production of Our Town
Keywords:
Educational, Excellent value, Great entertainment, Fun
Shaw Festival
Region:
Niagara Region
Category:
Theatre & Performing Arts
Date visited:
4-2012
Visited by:
a couple
Visitor’s age range:
50-64
Review:
It puts on great theatre productions.
Keywords:
Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre - Fort Erie
Region:
Niagara Region
Category:
Hotels, Resorts, Spas & B&B's
Date visited:
4-2012
Visited by:
an individual
Visitor’s age range:
50-64
Review:
The staff is so great.
Keywords:
Relaxing
King's Wharf Theatre
Region:
Central Ontario
Category:
Theatre & Performing Arts
Date visited:
9-2010
Visited by:
a couple
Visitor’s age range:
64+
Review:
great theatre
Keywords:
Senior-friendly, Excellent value, Great entertainment, Fun
Amsterdam Brewing Company
Region:
Greater Toronto Area
Category:
Wineries & Microbreweries
Date visited:
4-2011
Visited by:
an individual
Visitor’s age range:
18-34
Review:
Great local beer!
Keywords:
Interesting, Refreshing, Delicious, Educational, Excellent value, Fun
Prince Edward County Taste Trail - Taste The County
Region:
Eastern Ontario
Category:
Local Tourism Associations & Information
Date visited:
3-2011
Visited by:
a couple
Visitor’s age range:
50-64
Review:
There is lots to do and many places to go to see maple syrup production.
Keywords:
Interesting, An adventure, Delicious, Kid-friendly, Senior-friendly, Educational
Niagara Cottage and Spa
Region:
Niagara Region
Category:
Hotels, Resorts, Spas & B&B's
Date visited:
11-2011
Visited by:
a couple
Visitor’s age range:
50-64
Review:
The 2 bedroom/2 bathroom historical cottage rental getaway was marvelous. We were looking for a charming, quiet cottage for our Wedding Anniversary and we found it.
I highly recommend anyone who is looking to get away to Niagara on the Lake to stay at Niagara Cottage and Spa.
Keywords:
Natural beauty, Great bargains, Excellent service, Relaxing, Peaceful, Senior-friendly, Excellent value, Great entertainment, Fun
Leslie Street Spit
Region:
Greater Toronto Area
Category:
Parks, Beaches, Gardens
Date visited:
6-2011
Visited by:
a couple
Visitor’s age range:
18-34
Review:
The Leslie Split is serene, quiet and takes you along the water's edge in the east end! Once at the tip, you see the Toronto skyline from an entirely different viewpoint. It is breathtaking - a perfect location to sit and eat a picnic lunch with your loved one.
Keywords:
Relaxing, Peaceful
Featherstone Estate Winery
Region:
Niagara Region
Category:
Wineries & Microbreweries
Date visited:
4-2011
Visited by:
a group of friends
Visitor’s age range:
50-64
Review:
Great wine, great people and great atmosphere. We go every year.
Keywords:
Natural beauty, Peaceful, Educational, Fun
Collingwood Elvis Festival
Region:
Central Ontario
Category:
Festivals, Events & Shows
Date visited:
7-2009
Visited by:
a family
Visitor’s age range:
35-49
Review:
it is surreal to see Elvis lookalikes of every shape and size walking up and down the streets of modern day Collingwood. And for Elvis music lovers, the performances are absolutely amazing! A wonderful weekend experience for every age!
Keywords:
Kid-friendly, Senior-friendly, Great entertainment, Spectacular, Fun
Dundas Valley Conservation Area
Region:
Southwestern Ontario
Category:
Parks, Beaches, Gardens
Date visited:
4-2011
Visited by:
a group of friends
Visitor’s age range:
50-64
Review:
This is one of my favourite places to hike all year round with friends. I never get tired of the numerous trails within the Dundas Valley. Not only is there the scenic beauty but also, an abundance of wild life to share the trail paths with.
Keywords:
Natural beauty, Relaxing, Peaceful, Refreshing, Excellent value, Spectacular
Pillitteri Estates Winery
Region:
Niagara Region
Category:
Wineries & Microbreweries
Date visited:
3-2011
Visited by:
a couple
Visitor’s age range:
18-34
Review:
The friendly, helpful staff and the wonderful wines!!
Keywords:
Excellent service, Delicious
Ste. Anne's Country Inn & Spa
Region:
Eastern Ontario
Category:
Hotels, Resorts, Spas & B&B's
Date visited:
5-2011
Visited by:
an individual
Visitor’s age range:
35-49
Review:
This spa is far from the crowded, noisy city and is surrounded by lush country gardens. The food and spa treatments are stellar. Anyone who visits will leave relaxed and refreshed.
Keywords:
Natural beauty, Exhilarating, Excellent service, Relaxing, Peaceful, Refreshing, Accommodating to special needs, Spectacular
Bruce's Mill Conservation Area
Region:
Greater Toronto Area
Category:
Parks, Beaches, Gardens
Date visited:
3-2011
Visited by:
an individual
Visitor’s age range:
35-49
Review:
It brings back memories of my childhood: pancakes drenched in awesome maple syrup; looking for wild birds on the trail; learning about the making of maple syrup; watching them make the syrup; smelling the smoky scent of the syrup; a hay ride; going out in
Keywords:
Natural beauty, Interesting, Exhilarating, Relaxing, Peaceful, Refreshing, Delicious, Educational, Great entertainment, Fun, escaping the city!
Inniskillin Wines
Region:
Niagara Region
Category:
Wineries & Microbreweries
Date visited:
8-2010
Visited by:
an individual
Visitor’s age range:
35-49
Review:
It is so beautiful, nestled in between the gorgeous town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and the Niagara escarpment. It's a great place to get away from it all and relax while sampling some of North America's finest wines (especially the Vidal ice wine).
Keywords:
Natural beauty, Excellent service, Relaxing, Peaceful, Refreshing, Enlightening, Educational
Milcroft Inn & Spa
Region:
Greater Toronto Area
Category:
Hotels, Resorts, Spas & B&B's
Date visited:
2-2006
Visited by:
a family
Visitor’s age range:
35-49
Review:
It's secluded and beautiful, and it's surrounded by gorgeous trees filled with birds. The food is marvellous. We stayed in a suite with a fireplace - an unforgettable experience.
Keywords:
Natural beauty, Excellent service, Relaxing, Refreshing
Ashkenaz Festival
Region:
Greater Toronto Area
Category:
Festivals, Events & Shows
Date visited:
8-2009
Visited by:
an individual
Visitor’s age range:
35-49
Review:
This biennial festival featuring the best art, literature, drama, film, music, food, etc. is an all-encompassing celebration of Jewish culture. It's a wonderfully rich celebration -- too bad it isn't held every year, but it sure is well-organized, varied
Keywords:
Interesting, Exhilarating, Delicious, Kid-friendly, Senior-friendly, Educational, Excellent value, Great entertainment, Spectacular, Fascinating, Fun, A celebration of culture
Toronto Zoo
Region:
Greater Toronto Area
Category:
Animals & Zoos
Date visited:
6-2010
Visited by:
an individual
Visitor’s age range:
35-49
Review:
It's a wonderful place to see animals most of us would never see otherwise, and to learn about their habitats, whether they are endangered, and how they live in the wild. It's a great way for us to introduce kids to the importance of conservation and cari
Keywords:
Natural beauty, An adventure, Relaxing, Peaceful, Refreshing, Kid-friendly, Enlightening, Educational, Great entertainment, Spectacular, Fascinating, Fun, Educational!
Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)
Region:
Greater Toronto Area
Category:
Major Attractions
Date visited:
12-2011
Visited by:
an individual
Visitor’s age range:
35-49
Review:
It's warm and inviting, and I love that my membership offers me unlimited access to all permanent and temporary exhibits. Great things to see and do, fantastic value, great place to eat downstairs in the Food Studio -- and a super refuge from the cold!!
Keywords:
Interesting, An adventure, Great bargains, Exhilarating, Relaxing, Refreshing, Delicious, Enlightening, Educational, Excellent value, Great entertainment, Spectacular, Fun
Nathan Phillips Square
Region:
Greater Toronto Area
Category:
Festivals, Events & Shows
Date visited:
12-2010
Visited by:
an individual
Visitor’s age range:
35-49
Review:
I love how they make it festive for the holidays -- always something happening, always welcoming for all Torontonians of all faiths. I especially love the Cavalcade of Lights.
Keywords:
Exhilarating, Relaxing, Peaceful, Refreshing, Excellent value, Spectacular, Fun
Bruce's Mill Conservation Area
Region:
Greater Toronto Area
Category:
Parks, Beaches, Gardens
Date visited:
4-2011
Visited by:
an individual
Visitor’s age range:
35-49
Review:
It's fun and lets you enjoy a tour that explains how the sap is harvested and the syrup is made. There's a hay-wagon ride, a place to sample pancakes & syrup, a petting zoo and lots of fresh air. A great escape from the city!
Keywords:
Natural beauty, Interesting, Great bargains, Exhilarating, Excellent service, Relaxing, Peaceful, Refreshing, Delicious, Kid-friendly, Enlightening, Senior-friendly, Educational, Excellent value, Fun
Aventure Lafleche
Region:
Ottawa Region
Category:
Outdoor Adventures
Date visited:
8-2010
Visited by:
a family
Visitor’s age range:
18-34
Review:
It had exhilarating zip-lines through trees for all ages. Following the zip-line tour we put on hard hats with flash lights and went deep into the caves in the canadian shield and explored these caves. It was a lot of fun!
Keywords:
An adventure, Exhilarating, Fun
Delawana Inn Resort
Region:
Central Ontario
Category:
Hotels, Resorts, Spas & B&B's
Date visited:
8-2009
Visited by:
a family
Visitor’s age range:
18-34
Review:
We had a vacation WITH our kids! It was so much fun. My husband and I had a chance to relax together and our 3 kids made friends with other kids during all the planned activities. They had a great time which means so did we!
Keywords:
Excellent service, Relaxing, Kid-friendly, Fun
Grail Springs
Region:
Central Ontario
Category:
Hotels, Resorts, Spas & B&B's
Date visited:
1-2010
Visited by:
a couple
Visitor’s age range:
18-34
Review:
AMAZING spa. Relaxing, old world charm. Fire burning in the large common room night and day. Daily yoga, spa treatments, and hikes in the snow. Organic and healthy meals. Nightly talks on betterment of self and body. A true detoxifying experience, of head
Keywords:
Natural beauty, An adventure, Excellent service, Relaxing, Peaceful, Refreshing, Delicious, Educational
A. W. Campbell Conservation Area
Region:
Southwestern Ontario
Category:
Parks, Beaches, Gardens
Date visited:
3-2010
Visited by:
a family
Visitor’s age range:
under 18
Review:
great tour of the sugarbush at the conservation area then over to the arena for pancakes & sausage.
Keywords:
Relaxing, Refreshing, Kid-friendly, Educational, Fun
Canada's Wonderland
Region:
Greater Toronto Area
Category:
Amusement Parks, Water Parks, Mini-Golf & more
Date visited:
7-2011
Visited by:
a family
Visitor’s age range:
under 18
Review:
A lot of everything to do, rides, water, shows, ect...
Keywords:
Interesting, An adventure, Exhilarating, Refreshing, Accommodating to special needs, Kid-friendly, Senior-friendly, Excellent value, Great entertainment, Spectacular, Fascinating, Fun
Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival
Region:
Greater Toronto Area
Category:
Festivals, Events & Shows
Date visited:
7-2011
Visited by:
a family
Visitor’s age range:
18-34
Review:
great music, food, people, cultural
Keywords:
Interesting, An adventure, Great bargains, Exhilarating, Delicious, Kid-friendly, Enlightening, Senior-friendly, Educational, Great entertainment, Spectacular, Fascinating, Fun
Delawana Inn Resort
Region:
Central Ontario
Category:
Hotels, Resorts, Spas & B&B's
Date visited:
8-2007
Visited by:
a family
Visitor’s age range:
50-64
Review:
Lots for the kids to do.
Keywords:
Scotiabank Buskerfest
Region:
Greater Toronto Area
Category:
Festivals, Events & Shows
Date visited:
8-2010
Visited by:
a family
Visitor’s age range:
50-64
Review:
it had a great variety of street performers to appeal to everyone.
Keywords:
Sheraton on the Falls Hotel
Region:
Niagara Region
Category:
Hotels, Resorts, Spas & B&B's
Date visited:
6-2010
Visited by:
a family
Visitor’s age range:
Review:
We were able to spend some quality family time together and how excited the kids were when they saw the falls for the first time from our hotel window.
Keywords:
Natural beauty, Interesting, An adventure, Exhilarating, Excellent service, Peaceful, Refreshing, Delicious, Kid-friendly, Excellent value, Great entertainment, Fascinating, Fun
Bruce's Mill Conservation Area
Region:
Greater Toronto Area
Category:
Parks, Beaches, Gardens
Date visited:
3-2009
Visited by:
a family
Visitor’s age range:
35-49
Review:
it was great for kids. They got to see how maple syrup was made and got to taste it which is of course the best part!
Keywords:
An adventure, Delicious, Kid-friendly, Fun
Iron Horse Festival
Region:
Southwestern Ontario
Category:
Festivals, Events & Shows
Date visited:
8-2010
Visited by:
a group of friends
Visitor’s age range:
50-64
Review:
A great festival for food, fun, entertainment, for the entire family. We went back all four days.
Keywords:
Interesting, Kid-friendly, Senior-friendly, Excellent value, Great entertainment, Fun
Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview
Region:
Niagara Region
Category:
Hotels, Resorts, Spas & B&B's
Date visited:
7-2010
Visited by:
a family
Visitor’s age range:
35-49
Review:
The buffet breakfast is so delicious, the hotel pool is fun, rooms are beautiful... we stayed on a night the falls were having fireworks and enjoyed the day doing things like mini golf, and Maid of the Mist... so fun!
Keywords:
Kid-friendly
Grand Theatre, The
Region:
Eastern Ontario
Category:
Theatre & Performing Arts
Date visited:
4-2012
Visited by:
a family
Visitor’s age range:
50-64
Review:
...the Grand offers professional theatre in a beautiful heritage venue (including a ghost)!
Keywords:
Interesting, Excellent service, Relaxing, Great entertainment, Fun
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