When visiting the Thousand Islands you owe yourself a visit to Gananoque located 17 miles northeast of Kingston, Ont.  Gananoque offers a variety of year-round travel experiences and vacation attractions. One of the more popular attractions being the 1000 Island boat tours.

Gananoque Boat Line is the largest and oldest cruise company in the 1000 Islands. They have five vessels ranging in size from 350 to 500 passengers. The boat line offers 1-hour, 2.5-hour, and Boldt Castle Stopover tours. Full audio and video commentary of your 1000 Islands cruise is offered on each deck of the vessel, though it is a tad difficult to hear it from the top deck. Audio Commentary is given in 3 different languages.  Coffee and refreshments are available on the vessel as well as washrooms.

Last Fall, my husband and I took the ’1 hour Ivy Lea Departure cruise.’ We experience the icons of the 1000 Islands such as Boldt Castle, the Statue of St. Lawrence, 1000 Islands International Bridge and Zavicon Islands containing the smallest International Bridge in the world. Read more…

                

On your next vacation to Ontario why not visit the picturesque, waterfront town of Picton. Located about 139 miles from Toronto, Picton has a lot to offer the traveler looking for relaxation from busy city life. Tour some of the local wineries or stroll along Main Street, which features a variety of antique, craft and gift specialty shops as well as restaurants. Take in a show at The Regent Theatre.

For a peaceful getaway relax at Isaiah Tubbs Inn & Resort situated on over 25 acres of landscaped gardens and wooded land along the shoreline of West Lake. Isaiah Tubbs Resort was built upon the grounds of the farm and cheese making operation once owned by Isaiah Tubbs in the late 1800s.

Isaiah Tubbs Inn and Resort has over 70 rooms and 14 cottages that are used seasonally. Some rooms come equipped with fireplaces, jacuzzis and private porches. Rent a bicycle and tour the dirt roads that surround the resort. Take a relaxing canoe trip around the lake. Roast marsh mellows by the bonfire at night.

Besides having its own beach, Isaiah Tubbs also features a pool, a sauna, a playground, tennis courts and fitness center. Lunch and dinner are served at the Restaurant on the Knoll, offering a beach-side patio and views of West Lake and the sand dunes. Read more…

                

Travel within Ontario

If you are looking for a great travel destination in Ontario, look no further.

There are many occasions where the gift of relaxation and pampering would be appreciated. Since Mother’s Day & Father’s Day is fast approaching this year give your parents a gift that will allow them to relax. One way you can make sure they get treated like royalty is to send them to an inn & spa. This is a gift they will love, especially after a hard week of work.

Might I suggest you plan their getaway to the historic Gananoque Inn, that over looks the St. Lawrence River and the old town pier in Gananoque, Ontario. Gananoque is located on the St. Lawrence River in the heart of the 1000 Islands.

The Gananoque Inn History

“The Gananoque Inn & Spa has been welcoming discerning guests for more than 100 years. The Inn was originally built as a carriage factory in the 1870s,by George and Charles Taylor. A child’s cutter built on the premises, is on display in the Inn lobby. The inn remained under the ownership of the Brockville Carriage Company until march 1906 when Mr. Archibald Welsh of Montreal became the first private owner of the Inn.  On Friday, April 5, 1907 a disastrous fire left one third of the hotel in smoldering ruins. The Welsh family continued to operate the hotel until September 1927, when the business was purchased by Ford McCarney. McCarney’s son, Jack, returned from Cornell University and, at the age of 21, and took over the management of the hotel. Dorothy, Jack McCarney’s widow took over the management of the inn after his untimely death in 1933. Read more…

                

A romantic getaway is the perfect gift for mom

The Victoria Rose Inn, an 1872 landmark was the elaborate summer home of the first mayor of Gananoque, William Byers who commissioned architect, Robert Gage, to build the summer home for Byers’ young wife.

The summer residence was named Glenwood and was a single family home until about 1941 when it was renovated into 11 apartments. In the 1980s it became a Bed and Breakfast. In 2006 the mansion was restored to its original state by the Richter family and now provides the conveniences of a modern day Inn.

Today, as an Inn, it features 12 exquisitely appointed rooms, all with private baths and unique décor – many offer working fireplaces, whirlpool tubs and stunning view of the grounds.  Owners, Susanne and Bernie have done an amazing job of making the Inn a unique guest experience.

The  Victoria Rose Inn is in a wonderful location within walking distance of  fine dining, boat tours, theatre, and other island attractions. Read more…

                

Does the Winter months sometimes get you down? Why not escape to the Durham region and create some memories this season. Winter is a magical time in Durham. Whether you’re spending time with the children celebrating the holiday season with the animals from Bowmanville Zoo, or skiing the slopes at Brimacombe with the girlfriend, the memories you create on your Winter getaway are sure to last a lifetime.

As fun as outdoor snow activities are in Durham, you need a place to rest and cozy down. Why spend a night in hotel when you can have all the amenities of home at “Our Valley View Bed & Breakfast.”

Our Valley View Bed & Breakfast Review

Located less than 50 miles east of the City of Toronto, “Our Valley View Bed & Breakfast” is located in the rural community of Clarington, Enniskillen. Read more…