any been to it since covid ? Just wondering if it's worth it - checked online, seems to be only the drive through that is open and some trail... also says, some animal exhibit may not be available - wondering if most are avail to be seen. Will be like $160 for 4 adults, and a toddler that's free... ...
cottagesWith COVID shutting down our planned trips for the next year or more, I thought we would take a look at getting a trailer in a seasonal park here in Ontario. We used to have a cottage but sold it many years ago when the driving and work involved got to be too much and we wanted to travel abroad. But...
farmmy friend is looking for farm visit next weekend august 15 but it seems the farms i have known like Milton terra blue avender, david farm in caledon all closed to public due to pandemic. any other choices avail?
get awayThinking about spending time out west with the kids from January-Feb/March. Current ideas are Victoria or outside of the city (but can still be close). Would like to work remote, remote learning for the kids, and share our beautiful country with them, outdoor activities, milder climates for the wint...
coronaHow the program works: Canadians can browse and bid on the travel packages available through the auction portal at https://coronarediscovertheoutdoors.ca INVEST: Corona Canada and Travelzoo are investing in experience packages featuring local vendors, infusing an immediate investment into the domest...
salmonWe live in Markham Ontario (Warden and Highway 7 area). Looking for advice/tips/ideas to see monarch butterfly/bird migration, salmon run or other nature/wildlife stuff to see/do. If possible, we would prefer it if it's not too far from where we live. If not possible, a day trip or an overnight trip...
propertysaw some guesthouse listed as $1 per night as "paypal test property", looks too good to be true, what's the catch here? anyone ever has experience with this thing, please advise, much appreciated.
reducedTransat is saved from bankruptcy looks like with AC agreeing to go through with the deal at around 1/4 of original price and AC allowing Transat to borrow additional 250M https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-air-canada-agrees-to-acquire-transat-at-at-a-reduced-price/ ...
electric,wanna try when safe to cross border again https://cleantechnica.com/2020/10/10/ni ... ctric/amp/
safetyHi I'm looking to book a hotel for the first time since covid started and have a question about covid-19 safety. In a hotel, is heated air going into a room a possible medium for particle (possibly carrying covid virus) transmission? Does there exist a standard or certification for covid-19 preventi...
footNational Geographic Incredible details of 10,000-year-old trek revealed in fossil footprints A prehistoric traveler carried a child across a muddy landscape, returning a few hours later empty-handed. Maya Wei-Haas PUBLISHED October 15, 2020 The Smithsonian Magazine Fossilized Footprints Found in Ne...
qatarAustralia says it has raised "grossly disturbing" reports with Qatar that women were strip-searched and examined before a flight from Doha to Sydney. The women were checked for signs of having recently given birth after a newborn baby was found abandoned in a toilet at Hamad International...
wearingInteresting study from Ireland on a flight that they found 13 were infected from the flight leading to total of 59 onward total cases despite everyone wearing masks Also interesting is the last to show symptoms showed it 17 days after arrival https://www.eurosurveillance.org/content/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2020.25.42.2001624#html_fulltext ...
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bordersAs Asian countries setup travel bubbles and cruising is back in asia with covid19 under control in many places, looks like Australia is going to open up to Asia Must be nice for citizens of countries who took strong action and get back to normalcy quicker including economy No mention of Canada but d...
cheapoair.caPurchased an air ticket last month using Cheapoair.ca. Did not select the cheapest flight option available since the departure/arrival times were not optimal for me. Instead chose a 15% more expensive flight from the base fare. Ticket information and itinerary was emailed to me and all appeared fine...
rockieshey looking for advice. Never been to rockies on my own. WAs thinking of staying in some place near banff for a week at start of Jan. I can't imagine the skiing will be ready yet, but I just wanna hang out and catch some sights. Is there a good place for me to stay? Maybe get a shuttle from Calgary ...
activeMy 18-month expiration is coming up. I was planning to redeem my points for a ticket a few months ago but obviously didn't because of COVID. I am not finding many places/retailers offering aeroplan points anymore (I remember Esso used to offer it). Is there anywhere I can make a small purchase to ke...
lawsuitThese guys just can't get a break. Oh well, I've got no sympathy for a company that tried to steal my money last year. https://globalnews.ca/news/7562226/b-c- ... ggage-fee/
trudeau travel voucherHello, with all the Air Canada Travel Vouchers that are being given out I'm starting to see them come up for sale and am thinking about buying one off someone to save some $$. I have questions about how the transfer works though. So they give you the voucher code and pin and then you get access to t...
sauble beachThere's a chance I might be doing this route in the summer with the family (2 young kids). Just wondering if there's anything interesting or worthwhile along the way? I see a lot of beaches. Could be anything.. lighthouse, restaurant or type of food, maybe the layout of the beach or pier.
million"Transat said $390 million will be used to help support its business, while $310 million will be used to provide reimbursements to travellers." https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/t ... r-BB1gb8g0
700"Transat said $390 million will be used to help support its business, while $310 million will be used to provide reimbursements to travellers." https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/t ... r-BB1gb8g0
bailoutI guess we will see how this one flies with the Canadian public. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/busines ... executive/
activityMight go to Banff later this summer with a group of friends for 4-5 days once things start opening up. We’ll be looking to do things such as: hiking, canoeing, biking, ATV’ing, etc.. Post your favorite attractions/suggestions!
expertSome pretty good flight deals for the summer like $116 Toronto - Calgary, $127 Toronto - Vancouver. I am sure they won't last very long. https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/canadian-fli ... -1.5456681
addhttps://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavir ... -1.5491385 https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2021/0 ... llers.html
wasagaSo we rented a little cottage in Wasaga beach this summer (first week of August). Unfortunately, I only rented it for 4 days (and it's all booked up now) but would like to extend our stay in Ontario. Any suggestions on anything else we can hit on our way back to Montreal. Maybe a couple of nights st...
sightseeingHi all We've done the Tall ship kajama toronto island cruise back in 2016 and really enjoyed it. Not sure if there are any other tours worth doing at Torornto islands that will go to other islands. If not Toronto, what's the nearest one you'd recommend? I've heard good things about Gravenhurst steam...