Canada’s Weekend Getaways
Thursday, January 27th, 2011On top of the list of weekend getaways should be Niagara Falls, located only 130 km’s from downtown Toronto, making it perfect for a weekend getaway without the major expense of flying. There is plenty of sightseeing to be had in the Niagara Falls with the Falls themselves plus the many attractions in the area. From the elegant span of the Rainbow Bridge there are panoramic views over the falls. The bridge itself crosses the gorge between Canada and the United States. Here, on sunny days, rainbows rise through the spray from the falls. Check out the Niagara Falls Museum which houses a collection of artefact and photographs that record the attempts of the adventurous individuals to ride the falls. Some of the crazy attempts were made in a kayak, a barrel, and a diving bell. On Clifton Hill this street boasts a range of attractions. My favourite was the Ripley’s Believe it or Not Museum featuring a dog with human teeth as just one of its offerings. Another attraction to take in would be the Maid of the Mist boat trip. This intrepid vessel gets very close to the foot of the falls. Raincoats are supplied as passengers can expect to get wet on this thrilling trip. You’ll find many Cheap Niagara Falls Hotels on the edge of the tourist area of Niagara Falls.
If your located in Edmonton and your done work for the week and looking for a weekend getaway head south to Calgary. We have plenty of Cheap Edmonton Hotels to check out before catching your flight the next morning. Once in Calgary visit the Fort Calgary which was built by the North West Mounted Police in 1875 along the banks of the Bow River. The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, arrived in 1883, and the tiny fort town grew to over 400 residences in a year. In 1886, a fire destroyed several of the settlement’s key buildings and a new town was built out of the more fire-resistance sandstone. In 1911 the land was bought by the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway and the fort was levelled. Pieces of the fort were discovered during an archaeological dig in 1970, and the well-resorted site was opened to the public in 1978.
Today, the reconstructed fort offers an interpretive center, which houses a re-created quartermaster’s store and carpenter’s workshop. There are also delightful walks along the river. Costumed guides participate in dramatic re-enactments such as an exciting jailbreak. Cheap Calgary Hotels has a guide of some of the best rates online with no booking fees.