One of the world’s great cities is about to be that much more accessible to Canadians. Starting June 27, 2024, Porter Airlines will be introducing a new route of flights directly connecting Montreal and Los Angeles. With its many attractions, Los Angeles is a dynamic, ever-evolving destination – where diversity thrives, and everyone is welcome. For as little as $315, passengers will now be able to book their flight as followed: Flights departing Montreal (YUL) will leave at 7:40 p.m. (EST) (every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday), starting from June 27, 2024. Flights departing Los Angeles (LAX) will leave 6:15 a.m. Read more
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This is an excerpt from my new book, “Ontario Escapes: 19 Great Places to Visit Right Now.” It’s available from Apple Books (and only for Apple devices) for just $4.99 Canadian. What a deal! Here’s the link for the book: https://books.apple.com/ca/book/ontario-escapes/id1523750857 Chapter 11: Gravenhurst and Muskoka WHAT: There’s a reason some folks call Muskoka Toronto’s playground. Located just two hours (maybe less given COVID-19 traffic, or lack of same) north of the city, you’ll find amazing lakes strewn with rocky islets and towering, deep green trees. It’s as pretty as a postcard, and easy to reach. WHERE: Gravenhurst, the Read more
ALONG THE FRENCH RIVER IN ONTARIO – “Alex is picking some people up at Five Fingers Rapids, you should take a boat ride with him.” I had just settled in for some serious note taking on the screened in porch of my fabulous cottage at the Lodge at Pine Cove, overlooking the French River west of North Bay, near the town of Noelville. I’d only been on the property an hour or so but when the owner of a lodge suggests I take a boat ride I usually find there’s a reason. And who doesn’t love riding a boat on Read more
