Buried at the bottom of White’s Road in Pickering is a 1.5 acre outdoor swimming pool, the largest in Ontario. Buried at the bottom of White’s Road in Pickering is a 1.5 acre outdoor swimming pool, the largest in Ontario. If you’ve never visited Petticoat Creek Conservation Area, pack your swimsuits and a picnic hamper [...]
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DURHAM PARENT Trail Tales: Stay all day at Petticoat CreekDURHAM PARENT: The importance of a university tour
1 Jul 07
“If this is what university life is like, I’m in.’ That was my 16-year-old’s enthusiastic response to her first look at university digs. Anne and I had decided to stay in residence at University of Ottawa for a soccer tournament rather than opting for a hotel like her teammates. Durham Parent — July 2007 That [...] DURHAM PARENT: Our Capital with Kids
10 Jul 06
Your adventure starts at Parliament Hill. Be ready for your children’s reaction to an up-close and personal view of the scene that decorates postage stamps and money. Durham Parent ~ July 2006 School’s out, the kids are bored and you need a vacation. Before you drop $200 on a day trip to Canada’s Wonderland, enjoy [...]
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DURHAM PARENT: Doggone Family Fun
31 Dec 69
Guess where you’ll find one of the best dog sled racing events in Canada. If you said British Columbia, think east. If you guessed the Yukon, head south. You didn’t think of Durham Region, eh? Guess where you’ll find one of the best dog sled racing events in Canada. If you said British Columbia, think [...] DURHAM TRADE AND COMMERCE: How B&B’s are Thinking Big
31 Dec 69
Imagine a conference with a difference: rather than a line of identical doors opening on a corresponding row of identical hotel rooms, the rooms would be matched to the individuals. The room selected for the busy working mother of two would include a facial, a manicure and a relaxing hot stones massage. The equestrian rider [...] EAST OF THE CITY: A lesson in eco-tourism
31 Dec 69
Heather O’Connor spends a weekend in Ottawa and discovers a luxurious “menu of amusements” and a surprising growth in eco-tourism. While tourism is naturally a consumptive industry, Ottawa is setting the ‘green’ example. Looking for a weekend getaway? Think Ottawa. Our nation’s capital opens the door to a luxurious menu of amusements and pleasures. The [...]
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