Fern Resort is an all-inclusive all-season family resort on the shores of Lake Couchiching near Orillia, Ontario. My family and I spent the Victoria Day long weekend, as part of a media trip, and we experienced Fern Resort and all of its amenities. Although the stay was complimentary, the views and opinions shared here are my own. The … [Read more...]
Celebrating what makes Ottawa great — Ottawa’s Own
See Ottawa through Ottawa's own Artists Designers Athletes Foodies Coffee Creators Ottawa Tourism invited an assortment of media types to share their latest campaign, Ottawa's Own. Ottawa's oldest running theater, the Mayfair, was the perfect locale to screen the premiere of Ottawa Tourism's latest campaign video. Settling in, not knowing what to expect, and … [Read more...]
Ottawa Hosts NHL 100 Classic Outdoor Game
Last month my good friend Sandi (from CanadianBlogHouse.com) and I were invited to a once in a lifetime hockey experience. Ottawa was host to the NHL 100 Classic hockey game that saw the Ottawa Senators beat the Montreal Canadians in an outdoor showdown. Is there a better way to celebrate the history of hockey than with an outdoor game in the Capital region? Hockey royalty, … [Read more...]
The Last Horse Stables in Downtown Ottawa
I learned something new about the city I have lived in for over 20 years on a recent stay in the Byward Market (you can read more about my stay at Courtyard by Marriott HERE). The discovery, I won't spoil the surprise just yet, reminded me to make time to be a tourist in my own backyard, chat with people and be willing to explore! There are surprises … [Read more...]
Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa Downtown
"Escape the ordinary at our downtown Ottawa hotel" Planning a visit to Ottawa, Ontario soon? The Courtyard by Marriott hotel is in the heart of downtown in the popular Byward Market and is a perfect "home base" for your next Ottawa visit. The hotel is within the 4 block (ish) square area of the Byward Market and is walking distance to activities, museums, … [Read more...]