Exploring Montreal, Museums and Galleries

MONTREAL occupies a 50-kilometer (30-mile) long island at the confluence of the St. Lawrence and the Ottawa River. The city core, where many sights are found, is fairly compact and lies to the south and east of Montreal’s main landmark, Mont-Royal. Vieux Montréal, the old city, is nestled on the shore of the St. Lawrence, while the modern downtown lies between it and Mont-Royal. Streets follow a fairly consistent grid pattern making the city easy to navigate.

Museums and Galleries

Musée Marc-Aurèle Fortin

THIS MUSEUM, housed in an old stone warehouse belonging to an ancient order of nuns, has an extensive collection of Fortin’s work, and it also mounts exhibitions of new painting by local artists.

Marc-Aurèle Fortin transformed landscape painting in Canada. He was born in 1888, when European styles dominated North American art.

Fortin loved the light of his native province, and used many unusual techniques. To capture the ‘‘warm light of Quebec,’’ for example, he painted some of his pictures over gray backgrounds. By the time he died in 1970, he left behind not only a staggering amount of work but a whole new way of looking at nature, especially the various rural areas of his native Quebec. Read more

Via Rail Tours – Toronto to Vancouver

If you are looking for a unique and incredible family vacation in Canada, you might consider a train trip with Via Rail. The Canadian, an original flagship passenger train owned by Canadian Pacific Rail, began service on April 24, 1955. The original train route was a bit more southernly than what is used today, but the scenery and wildlife is just as spectacular.

The tour begins with an overnight stay in Toronto, Ontario. Spend your day taking in the sights and sounds of the biggest city in Canada. The next morning, your passenger train tour begins on its journey through Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia in 6 days. On your journey from Toronto to Vancouver, you’ll pass through Winnipeg, Saskatoon and then to Edmonton and Jasper, Alberta. Read more

Jasper National Park – Seasonal Sensations

Jasper Forest Park was established in 1907 on the Hudson’s Bay Company trade route from New Caledonia (Fort St. James) to Vancouver. 13,000 kilometers were set aside for the park at that time. It wasn’t until 1930 that Jasper National Park was established as a national park in Alberta. But since then it has included many wondrous sites for visitors to see; including the Icefield Parkway, Pyramid Mountain, The Jasper Tramway, Maligne Lake and canyon, the famous Spirit Island, Marmot Basin Ski Resort and many glacial fed emerald green lakes in the Athabasca River valley. Read more

Plan Your Family Vacation in Canada

If you are planning a fun trip to Canada with your family and children you should have some ideas already. Such ideas can guide you appropriately in your fun trip and family vacation to Canada. The country has some fabulous attractions for visitors. Unparalleled natural scenarios, natural beauty added with historical sites, culture al and heritage points of interest make it difficult to choose where to go first.

Many cities in Canada are modest in size by normal standards in the world.  Yet they provide you and your family with an environment that will continue to be relaxed and safe. Canada is also full of natural beauty.  Mountains, glaciers, lakes, forests, and untouched environments bring visitors from around the world globe.  Few vacation destinations in the world have such variations of excellent locations for the visitors and travelers.

Yet it is not the great outdoor locations that are the only attractions in Canada.  Clean, safe and friendly cosmopolitan cities are the attractions that make Canada a favored location for most travelers.  The country is also multicultural and is therefore one of the best diverse countries on the globe.

If your family contains some outdoors lovers then there are endless Provincial park choices for river rafting, water skiing, wind surfing, rock climbing, hiking, biking and several other adventurous outdoor activities.  For physical fitness lovers there are gyms and spa facilities and walking across the beautiful golden sandy beaches are some of the best memories that you will take back home. And if your family members have love for the cultural programs, there are several live theaters and concert halls where you can spend joyful evening with your family.

Some of the most popular family travel destinations in Canada are Vancouver, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Calgary, Quebec City, Victoria, Montreal, Ottawa, and Halifax.  Canada has something to offer from everybody.

Visit Victoria British Columbia: Canada’s Most Beautiful City

Victoria British Columbia is the garden city of Canada; its refreshing ocean climate is the reason why flowers grow here all year long.  The natural beauty it possesses lures several million tourists from all over to Victoria BC.

Although Victoria BC has so many wonderful features to share with the world, many people are simply unaware of where it is because of its location on the south tip of Vancouver Island, and just over an hour from Vancouver by ferry.  And, the people who do come to see Vancouver sometimes won’t go to Victoria BC because of how far they have to travel; however, they are really missing out on a lovely city that is safe enough to explore by walking.  And getting there is not as bad as it seems.  The three typical ways: if you are coming in by plane then fly to the International Airport, if you coming from Vancouver or Tsawwassen then take the BC Ferry, or if you are coming up from Washington State then take the Coho Ferry at Port Angeles.  Both the BC Ferry and the Coho Ferry take approximately and hour to cross over the Strait of Georgia. Read more

Travel Canada – So Much to Do

There is no doubt that Canada is quite a large country; it is the second largest piece of land on the planet, and its coastline hits the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.  So, it is no wonder that many people, on any kind of budget, flock there each year to explore the many places Canada has to offer.

Traveling around Canada is not as difficult as one might think.  As in the United States, the most efficient way to get from one part of Canada to another is by airplane.  But, if you cannot afford the bargain airline, WestJet, the Greyhound bus service can always get you where you need to go.  And, the best part about taking the Greyhound is all the spectacular countryside you will see along the way.  So, no matter how much money you have to spend, Canada can offer you a way to get to your hotel or destination fast, inexpensive, and with all the conveniences you’d find in the United States.    Read more

Canadian Family Vacation Resorts – Mont Tremblant

Mont Tremblant in Quebec is most famously known for having one of the best mountains in Canada for winter activities such as skiing and snowboarding. However, over the past decade or so Mt. Tremblant has grown into a 365 day tourist hotspot with plenty of activities for the family during both the winter and summer months. We’re going to go through a little bit of information which will guide you through deciding whether or not Tremblant is the next vacation spot for you now.

Arriving

Whether you’re driving or flying Tremblant is one of the most accessible areas to reach as it’s in a central location to most of Canada. The Trudeau International Airport is only about an hour and a half drive away from Tremblant and anyone in the world can access this airport. If you are flying then you’ll be able to rent a car or truck from the airport so that you can drive out to Tremblant. Read more

Canadian Family Vacation Resorts – Wonderland

One of the most popular Canadian family amusement parks is Canada’s Wonderland which is located in Toronto, Ontario. The good thing about Wonderland is that there are attractions and rides for everyone in the family. There are certain ride requirements that need to be met, but you can view a full list of those on the Wonderland website. If you have never been to Wonderland before and you don’t know what to expect on your arrival, you should continue reading through our helpful planner. Read more

Toronto Travel Guide – Must See Destinations

Toronto is the most visited tourist city in Canada and it’s due to the large amount of diversification in the city which allows anyone to find something they would like to do. If you’re going to be in Toronto sometime soon then you will want to make sure you check out some of the attractions below. I have lived in Toronto for many years and these attractions below are definitely the top must see destinations for first time visitors to the city.

* The CN Tower is one of the largest structures in the world and you will be able to take an elevator up to the top of the tower. The cost of this attraction is really inexpensive so it’s great for families traveling on a budget. You will be able to see the entire city plus some of the surrounding areas from the top of the CN Tower. You can also eat in the restaurant which is located near the top of the tower and it rotates around the tower so you can view all angles of the city while having a meal. Read more

ATV Tours in Ontario

Just 2 hours north of Toronto, ATVs rider’s heaven is found at the Seguin Recreational Trail. In Ontario, the Park-to-Park trail system links many existing or once established trail systems for public use. Whether you are an ATV enthusiast, a hiker or a biker, the Trans Canada Trail system is a self sustainable network for the public. The Sequin Trail is the major east-west spine of this vast system and covers about 75kms from from Highway 11 to Highway 400/69.

Originally, the trail bed was a base for a railroad system used to haul lumber from the Ottawa river to shipping yards on the Georgian Bay. The Sequin Trail is now maintained by the Parry Sound District Ministry of Natural Resources and managed by Park-To-Park Trail. This means the trail is kept clean and safe year round. No matter what the season, ATV and snowmobile enthusiasts can ride the trails of Ontario. Read more

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