tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59453183039338659012024-03-13T12:46:06.206-04:00Discover Burlington OntarioWelcome to Burlington Ontario Canada! Situated on the shores of Lake Ontario and conveniently located within an hour of Toronto and Niagara Falls; the beautiful city of Burlington awaits you. Let us help you Discover Burlington, check back often for our journey through our city!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02434973549372027177noreply@blogger.comBlogger165125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5945318303933865901.post-66624200672183136902013-05-21T12:55:00.000-04:002013-05-21T12:55:17.163-04:002013-14 Burlington Performing Arts Centre Professional Series Launch<br />
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">There is
something about being in a darkened theatre with a hushed audience that creates
such a sense of anticipation.</span><span style="color: #111111; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><span style="color: #111111; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Adding to
the suspense is that no one knows what great acts are going to be announced, so
the atmosphere was electric at the </span><a href="http://www.burlingtonpac.ca/" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Burlington
Performing Arts Centre</a><span style="color: #111111; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> season launch on May 8.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Executive
Director Brenda Heatherington was the M.C. of the launch event and she
encouraged the attendees to forget their trials and tribulations and be
transported by attending a live performance. While I watched the season
unfolding on the screen, I was amazed by the eclectic mix of live performances
that we will be hosting right here in our very own theatre in Burlington. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Here is a
rundown of the season, however we suggest that you check the <a href="http://www.burlingtonpac.ca/what-s-on.html">site</a> often as new
performances are added regularly throughout the year plus some like Bruce
Cockburn are already SOLD OUT! In fact
what I have found really helpful is to sign up to get their Enewsletter by <a href="mailto:%20bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca">email</a> so you don’t miss out on
seeing some of your new or old favorites.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">This year
there are a few <a href="http://www.burlingtonpac.ca/what-s-on_/7119/series.html">new series</a>
added for the young or young at heart. </span></div>
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know the moms and grandparents in our building are looking forward to attending
some of these with their wee folk. The
Cushion Concert Series is for children ages 2-5 years and promises to be a
great way to spend some quality time with your little ones enjoying puppeteers
and classic children’s stories. The
Family Series will captivate all members of the family with memorable
performances that will spark your imagination.
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The Studio
440 – Cabaret Series held in the intimate Community Studio Theatre allows the
audience to feel like part of the performance you are that close to the
stage. This year there is a mix of folk,
blues, or country and you can enjoy a drink and the show. Since I am a closet country fan I am psyched
for the <a href="http://www.kiraisabella.ca/">Kira Isabella</a> (love <i>Songs about You</i>) and Tim Chaisson
concert in March 2014!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Back by popular demand is the
Classically Yours – Sunday Brunch Series hosted by f</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">ormer co-host of CBC Radio’s <i>As It Happens</i>, Barbara Budd, one of the most recognized voices
in Canada. Enjoy a tasty brunch with
your friends before the recitals, be delighted by the intimate musical
experience in the community theatre and stay after the performance for an
enlightening conversation with the featured artist. What a great way to spend a leisurely Sunday!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Stage will once again be filled with some of the most electrifying and diverse
performances found anywhere. Some old
favorites from the 70’s & 80’s will take me back to the day like Gino
Vannelli, Colm Wilkinson (the original Phantom), John McDermott, Jesse Cook and
Harry Manx. Besides music there is also
the comedy of <i>One</i> and <i>Mac King</i>, a variety of theatre including
a solo performance of <i>Hamlet</i>, <i>One Noble Journey: A Box Marked Freedom</i>, <i>A Beautiful View</i> (which I want to attend
with my BFF) and dance with BBOYIZM, the Nutcracker, and Les Ballets jazz de
Montreal and The Peking Acrobats.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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remiss if I didn’t feature Burlington’s own Melissa McClelland and husband Luke
Doucet performing in Canadian folk rock band Whitehorse just prior to
Valentine’s Day - gift now solved!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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season was unveiled the audience was treated to something very special, a
performance by members of Leahy! Here is
a little Leahy trivia for you… they come from a family of 11, they are from
Lakefield, Ontario and the group is comprised of eight siblings -all musically
inclined including the next generation.
We were enthralled when their children came out and danced and playing
the fiddle – thanks to Adele, Greg, Ben, Mary, Cicelia and Michael. This was a great preview of their Christmas
performance which always sells out quickly, so mark December 11 down on your
calendar and bring the family. </span><strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: windowtext;"><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Q0ABeAJ8W2MXt2UdbZcaAh6x-TSo2A59dX54GJS03sE7JtbctjwlYZwfwasqc1LV8Bwwag4Hk-tuGgUC8VLhhODMC2PkzcZndoF1XDBZ3WjVwO23dzIOvXJoqg09qqIOUdqpTMojB2k=" target="_blank">Click here for a full list of performances.</a></span></span></strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Chic Gamine (Studio 440 - Cabaret Series) – Friday, October 4, 2013 at 7:30pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The Robert Cray Band – Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 8pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Jesse Cook – Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 8pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Rose Cousins (Studio 440 – Cabaret Series) – Friday, October 25, 2013 at 7:30pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Gino Vannelli – Friday, October 25, 2013 at 8pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">ONE (Theatre Series) – Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 2pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Hamlet (Solo) (Theatre Series) – Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 2pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Joel Plaskett (Acoustic) (Studio 440 – Cabaret Series) – Sunday, November 3, 2013 at 7:30pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Harry Manx (Studio 440 – Cabaret Series) – Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 7:30pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Nathalie Vachon: Imagination on the Loose! (Cushion Concert Series) – Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 11am </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The Alcan Quartet (Classically Yours… Sunday Brunch Series) – Sunday, November 17, 2013 at 11:45am</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Les Ballets jazz de Montréal – Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at 8pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The Celtic Tenors – Sunday, November 24, 2013 at 2pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favourites (Family Series) – Saturday, November 30, 2013 at 11am</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Colm Wilkinson: Broadway, Christmas and Beyond – Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 7pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Leahy Family Christmas – Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 8pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Nutcracker – Friday, December 13, 2013 at 7pm, Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 2pm and 7pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">John McDermott – Sunday, December 15, 2013 at 2pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Peter and The Wolf (Cushion Concert Series) – Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 11am</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Rosanne Cash – Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 8pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Blackie and The Rodeo Kings – Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 8pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Mo Kenney & Matthew Barber (Studio 440 – Cabaret Series) – Friday, January 31, 2014 at 7:30pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">2012 Honens Prize Laureate, Pavel Kolesnikov (Classically Yours… Sunday Brunch Series) – Sunday, February 9, 2014 at 11:45am </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Dib & Dob and The Journey Home (Family Series) – Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 2pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">One Noble Journey: A Box Marked Freedom (Theatre Series) – Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 2pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Sierra Maestra – Friday, March 7, 2014 at 8pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Take 6 – Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at 8pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">A Beautiful View (Theatre Series) – Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at 7:30pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The Peking Acrobats – Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 2pm and 7pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Pinocchio (Family Series) – Sunday, March 30, 2014 at 2pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Dichterliebe: The Poet’s Love (Classically Yours… Sunday Brunch Series) – Sunday, March 30, 2014 at 11:45am</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Bboyizm – Friday, April 11, 2014 at 7:30pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Jill Barber – Friday, May 2, 2014 at 8pm</span></div>
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order your tickets call 905-681-6000, </span></strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">visit <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Q0ABeAJ8W2MP7zpigmlb_OpYpugssPi0ohnVil3zYolug486fODraR2T4SrGnPI-duGU5mVGKJV5DHQRrnwlaIVyd9C-8YvRaDwd1_tXeqI0hqBV457iyLQhmSoOVdpC" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;">www.burlingtonpac.ca</span></a>,
<strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">or visit the Box Office at
440 Locust Street.</span></strong></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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inspire us to cook more?</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Can a global
day of action give us the boost to head back to our kitchens feeling a little
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day of events to mark the global <a href="http://jamieoliverfoodrevolutionburlington.ca/" target="_blank">Jamie Oliver Food Revolution Day</a> and it’s FREE
to anyone and everyone!<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Jamie Oliver is the
internationally renowned </span><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">chef who fascinates us with his
cooking shows and impressed us with his determination and creativity as he
worked to transform American school cafeterias.
His passion for cooking “from scratch” has stayed strong over the years
since his first spotlight on tv when his chums would venture up the stairs to
his loft kitchen to help him whip up some delicious morsels.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">So what’s he up to now? In addition to
creating an empire dedicated to teaching and giving back to the public, he is
launching his second annual global Food Revolution Day on May 17! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">This day isn’t about
getting fancy with ingredients and kitchen tools, it’s simply about celebrating real food, where it comes from
and how to cook it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">As lead volunteer food ambassador for the day, on
April 12<sup>th</sup> I gathered eighteen children ranging in age from 8 to 13 to
independently cook 4 recipes to validate that home cooking can be economical,
fun and delicious! An amazing peace
settled over the kitchen as this group started slicing, peeling and sautéing up
their feast! We now refer to these
recipes as the Burlington “One Meal Together” collection and we’ve shared them
with you on our <a href="http://jamieoliverfoodrevolutionburlington.ca/" target="_blank">website</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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tour of inspiration at the farmer’s market, multiple chef-led cooking demos, a
teen girl cooking class to boost energy and moral or the online videos from
experts showing great ways to make food preparation easy, there is something
for everyone on <a href="http://jamieoliverfoodrevolutionburlington.ca/" target="_blank">Burlington’s Food Revolution Day</a>. All of this is made possible because
individuals and businesses believed in the Food Revolution message of keeping
cooking skills alive by sharing knowledge and generously donated their
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Visit our Burlington <a href="http://jamieoliverfoodrevolutionburlington.ca/" target="_blank">website</a>, get registered for
the <a href="http://jamieoliverfoodrevolutionburlington.ca/events/" target="_blank">event(s)</a> you’d love to attend and feel free to contact me with any
questions! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">See Burlington featured on the <a href="http://www.jamieoliver.com/us/foundation/jamies-food-revolution/news-content/one-meal-together-stories-from-my-canadi" target="_blank">global site</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sue Abell, Guest Blogger</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sue Abell is a mom, wife, personal trainer, fitness instructor and owner of a fitness and health organisation in Burlington. Although she had launched several challenges in her group over the years, she saw that the Food Revolution was an opportunity for passionate foodies in her community to unite and create even bigger change. After healing herself in 2009 from a painful stomach condition under the direction of Laurie Burrows, a friend and holistic nutritionist, Sue fell passionately in love with chopping and creating “real food”. Although Laurie passed in 2012 their quest continues even stronger to inspire others to take back control of their daily health, happiness and joy of life by simply...cooking. It’s a Food Revolution...thank you Jamie Oliver for this day!</span><br />
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Sunday marks <b>Mother’s Day</b>, the time
of the year when we celebrate the wonderful women in our lives, be it our mom,
grandmother or another mother fiqure.
It’s a time to say thank you and remind those close to our hearts why
they are special to us. Everyone has
their own way of celebrating and as a <b>mom</b>
myself I can only say that if it’s from the heart then it’s perfect for
me. If you are looking for some ideas on
how to celebrate this <b>Mother’s Day</b>,
we have rounded up a list of great <b>gift
ideas</b>, special <b>events</b> and <b>dining</b> options that are sure to please.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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mom will tell you that they don’t need a gift but if you want to impress here
are some great choices in a variety of budget ranges.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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fun mug by Royal Worcester comes in 3 themes and is available at <a href="http://www.springridgefarm.com/">Springride Farm</a>. This one pictured
is 'shopping trip' but they also have 'gardening girls' and 'fountain of
youth'. At $12.99 each it’s a simple and
affordable gift. There are lots of nice
treats for mom at Springridge including - Mary MacLeods shortbread cookies,
honey, jams, Ontario canned peaches, and of course jewellery/bling from the
gift loft!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you are a traditionalist and are looking for a beautiful floral arrangement
then look no further than <a href="http://www.brantflorist.com/">Brant Florist</a>. Ken from Brant Florist tells us that the <a href="http://www.brantflorist.com/Flowers/Any-Time-Same-Day/Arrangements/FTD-Wondrous-Nature-Bouquet-5805.aspx">Wondrous
Nature Bouquet</a> is one of the most popular selections and I can see why –
it’s stunning. Of course there are
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friends at <a href="http://www.joelles.com/wordpress/">Joelle’s</a> in Downtown
Burlington have a beautiful jewellery piece available that not only will be a
lovely gift but also supports a great cause. </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The necklace is made by Foxy Originals (Canadian company), from solid pewter, silver coated. 100 percent of the monies raised from the sale of this necklace go to Incite to help provide support, encouragement, guidance, direction and opportunities for empowerment for single moms and their children in our community. If you are shopping for a </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">mom to be, Joelle’s has great maternity wear section full of stylish choices.</span></div>
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are so many awesome gift ideas at <a href="http://www.aniseapothecary.com/#!home/mainPage" target="_blank">Anise Apothecary</a> it was hard to choose just
one but this travel "bottle" ($30) is perfect for a mom on the go. <o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The 'Greens Your Colour' hot/cold bottle is the ultimate insulated bottle. It comes with a tea strainer, so you can make your loose tea directly in the bottle. It also comes with an ice strainer and will keep liquids both hot & cold longer. It's BPA free of course, and the silicon seats keep the it 100% leak proof. A separate shaker ball can be purchased in store for $3.00 to make protein shakes & smoothies right in the bottle. </span></div>
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of yoga (or any mom on the go …) will love this gift idea from <a href="http://www.mec.ca/AST/ContentPrimary/Services/Stores/Burlington.jsp">Mountain
Equipment Co-op</a>. The Timbuk2
Scrunchie Tote ($84) is super-roomy and accommodates everything you’ll need – yoga gear,
bag lunch, water bottle, energy bars, etc. Plus there’s a hidden zip pocket to
stash your phone, wallet, and jewelry. The waterproof base keeps your
belongings from getting soppy, so you don’t have to worry about setting it on
the wet floor of the changing room. Pair that with a Prana ECO Yoga Mat ($49) for
the environmentally conscious yogi. It’s made from thermoplastic elastomer (100
TPE), a recyclable plastic that doesn't produce harmful toxins during
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the chocoholic, there are plenty of stops on the <a href="http://www.burlingtonchocolatetrail.ca/">Burlington Chocolate Trail</a>. Take mom out for a day on this self-guide
trail of chocolate delights or visit one or more of the participating
businesses including chocolatiers, cupcake shops, chocolate spa treatments and
more. If you are wondering what a day on the trail is like check out the <a href="http://bit.ly/bct12blog">guest blog</a> by Christie Ressel on her
experience. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Day marks the return of the <a href="http://www.centrogarden.com/farmers-market-resumes-may-12/">Centro Garden
Market</a> in Downtown Burlington from 9am - 12pm. This year they will have a
new local organic vegetable farmer as well as a other vendors that will do
cheese, preserves, honey, latin icetreats, canning, soaps, teas, organic
vegetable seedlings and seeds, and Jimmy from Tamp with his slow hand pour/drip
coffees. Rem & Dez' lemonade parkade will be back as well with their gang
of entrepreneurial friends! Be sure to also sign kids up for the <a href="http://www.centrogarden.com/workshops/">Mother’s Day Workshop</a> on May
9<sup>th</sup> or 11<sup>th</sup> where
they can create their own special planter for mom. Reserve your spot by email
or phone.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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a wide variety of <b>events</b> to attend
starting on Saturday May 11<sup>th</sup> with an array of theatrical
performances. Drury Lane’s </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.drurylane.ca/greasepaintnew.htm">"The Roar of the
Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd"</a>, a Tony Award winning musical
comedy based on the British class in the structure in the 1960s hits the stage
at 8pm, and <a href="http://www.drurylane.ca/tickets.htm">tickets</a> can be
purchased by phone or at the box office.
Over at the The <a href="http://www.burlingtonpac.ca/home.html">Burlington
Performing Arts Centre</a> mom can enjoy the Bay area's pre-eminent men's a
cappella chorus, Harbourtown Sound with their presentation of <a href="http://www.burlingtonpac.ca/what-s-on/event_/harbourtown-sound-presents---rock-your-world-_8098.html">"Rock
Your World"</a> at 7:30pm on May 11<sup>th</sup>, or The Burlington School
of Classical Ballet presents <a href="http://www.burlingtonpac.ca/what-s-on/event_/cinderella--burlington-school-of-classical-ballet_8110.html">"Cinderella"</a>
at 2pm on May 12<sup>th</sup>. Tickets for either of these shows can be
purchased online, by phone or at their box office. If you can’t make these shows, consider
checking out the 2013/14 season line up which will be on sale Thursday May 9<sup>th</sup>. Also taking place on Saturday May 11<sup>th</sup>
the <a href="http://www.burlingtoncivicchorale.ca/mayconcert.html">Burlington
Civic Chorale: Canadian Odyssey</a> will be performing at 7:30pm at</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://maps.google.ca/maps?bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.45645796,d.b2I&biw=1024&bih=566&wrapid=tlif136691311527410&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=St.+Christopher's+Church&fb=1&gl=ca&hq=St.+Christopher's+Church&hnear=0x882b63d2965d93b7:0xa44a27764c2b554f,Burlington,+ON&cid=0,">St.
Christopher's Church</a>. The evening
features Fiddler Jill Wiwcharuk, and Canadian and Acadian folk music performed
by The Celtic house band and the Burlington Civic Chorale singers. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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planning to get outdoors to spend the day (or night)? There are lots of opportunities starting with
a visit to the <a href="http://www.rbg.ca/">Royal Botanical Gardens</a> for the
<a href="http://www.rbg.ca/events">Tulip Festival.</a> Explore the gardens alive with the the
colourful tulip display, the gorgeous azalea collection, and catch the fresh
green tips of new growth on the evergreens.
Follow this up with a visit to the Rock Garden to listen to the sounds
of Phunktown 5 performing 12pm – 3pm and on May 12, The Soul Project will be
performing 12pm – 3pm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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for an event geared to children that mom can enjoy too consider heading to Crawford
Lake Conservation Area for <a href="http://www.conservationhalton.on.ca/events.cfm?itemid=10946">Pajama Night</a>! An early evening event that includes a night
creature hike, storytelling in the longhouse, a fireside gathering, snack and a
craft so grab those jammies and plan to attend.
<a href="mailto:crawlake@hrca.on.a">Pre-registration</a> is recommended.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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those making plans to head out on May 12<sup>th</sup> for Mother’s Day, here’s
what’s happening around town.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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active mom who wants to get out her running shoes and support a worthwhile
cause there is the <a href="http://irondames.ca/portfolio/lace-up-for-love-2013">4th
Annual Iron Dames Lace up for Love Mother's Day 1km/5lm Walk/Run</a>. Starting
at 9am on May 12<sup>th</sup>, the day supports the WELLSPRING Birmingham
Gilgan House’s New Cancer Exercise Facility. In addition to the race, there
will be gifts for every mother, kids finishing awards, face painting, refreshments,
Mother’s Day market, and draw prizes. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The <a href="http://www.conservationhalton.on.ca/events.cfm?itemid=3674">Wildflower Walk
for Mom</a> takes place from 1pm-3pm at Crawford Lake Conversation Area. Celebrate Mom’s special day with a beautiful
spring slideshow followed by a guided wildflower walk and a serving of Nature’s
Tea. <a href="https://secure.conservationhalton.net/parks/itemList.aspx?node_id=1234816">Register</a>
in advance to secure your spot. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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will be the enbracing the British drama with a <a href="http://www.museumsofburlington.com/ireland-house/events/21-mother-s-day-tea-springtime-celebration--may-12-2013">Mother's
Day Downton Abbey Tea & Springtime Event</a> from 11am-4pm at Ireland
House at Oakridge Farm. This “Downton
Abbey” tea includes live musical entertainment, special guests, and costumed
interpreters! There is FREE admission to
view the grounds and museum including taking part in the historic cooking,
gardening and craft workshops, artisan demonstrations, and other outdoor
activities (including the new nature trail). Tea times are sold out but there is still lots for mom to enjoy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="detaileventtitle"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">The Royal Botanical Gardens
will be offering a </span></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"> </span><span class="detaileventtitle"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"><a href="http://www.rbg.ca/page.aspx?pid=628&cid=16&ceid=1375&cerid=0&cdt=12%2f05%2f2013">Mother’s
Day Afternoon Reception</a> from 2pm-5pm. Enjoy treats from a light followed by
a shuttle to the iconic Rock Garden to take in the spring blooms. Reservations are required; please call</span></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"> 905-527-1158 ext. 513. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the culinary inclined, there are plenty of dining options across the city
including <b>Mother’s Day brunch</b> – bon
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.alloro.ca/">Alloro</a>; 11am-1pm – Mother’s
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.beaverandbulldog.com/locations#to_burlington">Beaver & Bulldog</a>; 10:30am-2pm - Mother’s
Day Brunch<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.downtownbistro.ca/Home.html">Downtown Bistro</a>; 11am-3pm
- Mother’s Day Brunch & starting at 5pm - Mother’s Day
Dinner<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Garden
Café at RBG; 10am-4pm - <a href="http://www.rbg.ca/page.aspx?pid=628&cid=16&ceid=1341&cerid=0&cdt=12%2f05%2f2013">Mother's
Day Brunch</a> – SOLD OUT<br />
<a href="http://www.honeywest.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/MOTHERS-DAY-BRUNCH.pdf"><span style="color: windowtext;">Honey West</span></a>; 11am-4pm - Mother’s
Day Brunch <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.ivybar.ca/">Ivy Bar & Kitchen</a>; Mother’s Day Brunch<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.jakesgrill.ca/" target="_blank">Jake’s Grill & Oyster
House</a>, Lunch & Dinner Specials & Moms receive a special gift<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.cellisosteria.ca/">Celli’s Osteria</a> – All day Buffett
seating’s at 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, & 7pm <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://martinihouse.ca/" target="_blank">Martini House</a>; Mom’s meal is on us, restrictions
apply. One Mom per table of four.<span style="color: navy;"> </span><br />
<a href="http://www.pepperwood.on.ca/">Pepperwood Bistro</a>; starting at
10:30am - Mother’s Day Buffet <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.redcanoebistro.com/#!__mothers-day"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Red Canoe Bistro</span></a></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">; 10am, 11:30am, 1:30pm - Mother’s Day Brunch
Buffet<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.rudenative.com/index.php/rude-menu/mothers-day-brunch-2013.html">Rude
Native</a>; Mother’s Day Brunch<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.siamdish.ca/">Siam
Dish</a>; Free “sauce” (Pad Thai or Curry) with every Mother’s Day reservation <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.spencers.ca/index.html">Spencer’s at the Waterfront</a>; starting
at 5pm - Mother’s Day Dinner<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.stonehouserestaurant.ca/show_info.php?page_id=89">Stone House
Restaurant</a>; starting at 11am - Sunday
Buffet <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.waterstreetcooker.ca/index2.html">Water St. Cooker</a>; Sunday
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02434973549372027177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5945318303933865901.post-65282815852086402802013-05-02T10:17:00.000-04:002013-05-02T10:17:44.268-04:00More than just Flowers – The Royal Botanical Gardens offer Paradise in our Backyard<br />
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started fairly young and came from my Scottish grandfather who lovingly tended
our beds of roses, irises, peonies and perennials. I recall doing a regular tour of our small
backyard, marvelling at the fragrant roses, and the brilliant colour of the
confetti irises. When I got my own home,
putting in <b>gardens</b> was my first priority and I poured over books and catalogues
selecting things with little knowledge of their size, bloom time and invasion
capacity! I could have benefitted from
the knowledge and inspiration from a visit to or taking a course from the <a href="http://www.rbg.ca/"><b>Royal Botanical Gardens</b></a> (RBG). What a resource we have available in our own
backyard! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in tourism I am fortunate to visit the RBG regularly and always come away with
a treasure, whether it is something for the garden from the <a href="http://www.rbg.ca/shop">gift shop</a>, a new variety of perennial to <a href="http://www.rbg.ca/botanicalnews">plant</a> in my garden or a future <a href="http://www.rbg.ca/events">event</a> I want to attend. Did you know you
can call the <a href="http://www.rbg.ca/gardeninginformation">gardening
information service</a>, which is a help
line for your gardening challenges.
Where was this 30 years ago when I planted snow in summer and it grew
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admirers of beautiful things there is always something <b>in bloom</b> at the
RBG. Right now the magnolias are out in
the Rock Garden and the forsythia is blooming throughout the <a href="http://www.rbg.ca/gardensandtrails">gardens</a>. At the main RBG Centre the early tulips and
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to burst with colour.
If you click on the <a href="http://www.rbg.ca/whatsinbloom">bloom list</a>
which is updated regularly, you can discover what plants are in their full
splendor. This week is the annual <a href="http://www.rbg.ca/page.aspx?pid=628&cid=16&ceid=1383&cerid=0&cdt=01%2f05%2f2013">auxilary
plant sale</a> so it is a perfect time to buy something new for your garden or
pick up that perfect <a href="http://www.rbg.ca/page.aspx?pid=628&cid=16&ceid=1341&cerid=0&cdt=12%2f05%2f2013">mother’s
day</a> gift (how about brunch at the RBG?).
Later in May the <a href="http://www.rbg.ca/page.aspx?pid=685">Arboretum</a>
will be ablaze with a wide variety of lilac species – one of the most extensive
in the world. Being a May bride (a few
years ago) we picked bunches of lilacs for our reception hall and now whenever
I visit the arboretum it takes me back – the scent is intoxicating! As the seasons progress don’t miss the
peonies, irises, wisteria, perennials, roses, grasses, hostas, <a href="http://www.rbg.ca/page.aspx?pid=649">Veggie Village</a> and more. A handy tool for you to download is the <a href="http://www.rbg.ca/files/pdf/visit/RBGvisitorguide.pdf">visitor guide</a>
which highlights the blooms and includes garden maps. <o:p></o:p><br />
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not your favorite pastime there are many activities that will draw you to the
RBG. <a href="http://rbg.geotrail.ca/">Hike</a>
along the 27 km of <a href="http://www.rbg.ca/onthetrails">trails</a>, and
check out the Marshwalk Trail where you can view the <a href="http://www.rbg.ca/baldeagles">Bald Eagles</a> and their eaglets born this
March. Visit the Cootes Paradise <a href="http://www.rbg.ca/fishway">fishway</a>, pack a picnic and enjoy the <a href="http://www.rbg.ca/naturallands">natural</a> areas, bird watch, try your
hand at painting or photography with subject matter everywhere you look. While visiting, stop in for refreshments at
one of the three on-site <a href="http://www.rbg.ca/dine">restaurants</a>. My
personal favorite is the Rock Garden Teahouse with its lovely view over the
gardens and it will be beautiful this week with all the tulips in bloom. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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often for the blooms, festivals and courses your best value is to become a <a href="http://www.rbg.ca/memberships">member</a> of the RBG. This entitles you to free admission,
discounts on <a href="http://www.rbg.ca/publicprograms">courses</a> and
services, member magazine and enewsletter and much more. I hope someday soon to get in touch with my
creative side by taking a watercolour course at the centre. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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connected with RBG in a number of ways through, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Royal-Botanical-Gardens/140038459379746">Facebook</a>,
<a href="http://twitter.com/RBGCanada">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/740296@N25/">Flickr</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/royalbotanicalgarden">Youtube</a>, or sign-up
for their <a href="http://www.mailermailer.com/x?oid=34706j">enewsletter</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02434973549372027177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5945318303933865901.post-87045100139486110552013-04-25T15:28:00.003-04:002013-04-25T15:28:53.325-04:00The Burlington Ontario Chocolate Trail<br />
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is a city that has many wonderful things to offer. Restaurants, shows, lakes
and shopping – it’s no wonder so many have fallen in love with it. While I knew
that Burlington offered a variety of activities, I was shocked to find out that
they also offered a <a href="http://www.burlingtonchocolatetrail.ca/" target="_blank"><b>Chocolate Trail</b></a>. For a self-proclaimed <i><b>chocoholic </b></i>like
myself, I have to admit that upon hearing the news, I almost broke into song
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Reaching
across the entire city, this trail has vendors inviting you to taste their
sinfully sweet desserts. It’s a tour that can fill an entire day. Eating <b>chocolate</b> all day long? I felt like I
had just won Willy Wonka’s golden ticket.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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first stop of the day was <a href="http://www.sweetnessbakery.ca/" target="_blank">Sweetness Bakery</a> located in downtown Burlington. A
nut-free bakery, this little slice of heaven specializes in cupcakes, custom
cakes and other baked goods. They even have Food Trucks that can be spotted
about town on a regular basis. Who needs an ice cream truck when you can chase
cupcakes instead?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">While
at SB, Ashley and I sampled their Brownie Explosion cupcake. This cupcake will
Change. Your. Life. Not only is it a
delicious chocolate cupcake with beautifully whipped chocolate icing on top
(which has also been infused into the center of the cupcake), but it’s also
topped with a chunk of brownie drizzled in chocolate sauce. If that doesn’t
make you drool, the sheer size of it will. When being presented with this
chocolate delight, Ashley and I both had our eyes widen and stomachs
growl. Because this dessert is large in
terms of height, it did take us a minute to figure out <i>how</i> to even take the first bite. After deciding there was no
lady-like manner to accomplish this task, we simply cut one in half and dove
in. I’d be lying if I said chocolate wasn’t covering our faces.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">After
parting ways with <a href="http://www.sweetnessbakery.ca/" target="_blank">Sweetness Bakery</a> and seriously craving the world’s tallest
glass of milk, we stopped in next at <a href="http://www.blairlancaster.com/" target="_blank">Blair Lancaster Spa</a> for their chocolate
pedicure treatment. Having never heard of a chocolate pedicure in my life, I have
to say that my interest was peaked.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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off, for those that have never been to <a href="http://www.blairlancaster.com/" target="_blank">Blair Lancaster Spa</a>, let me tell you,
you’re in for a treat. This cozy spa is extremely inviting to walk into. After
picking out our pedicure nail polish from a mass selection, we were asked to
sit down in shiatsu massage chairs while warm neck wraps were prepped for us.
In between my chair and Ashley’s, chocolate treats awaited us as well as
chocolate chai tea. Yummy. From there, our feet were soaked in a fabulous
bubble bath infused with chocolate herbs to help detox our bodies. Once relaxed
and exfoliated, our legs and feet were given a luxurious massage. Let me tell you, after that, I never wanted to
leave. Ever. From there, our feet were groomed and our selections of hot red
and pink were painted on our toes. The entire process took an hour and a half
and was heavenly from start to finish.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Having
forgotten to bring appropriate footwear after the pedicure, Ashley and I waddled
our way over to <a href="http://www.redcanoebistro.com/" target="_blank">Red Canoe Bistro</a> in spa flip-flops to grab a bite to eat and
taste the dessert offered as part of the chocolate trail. A cozy and intimate
restaurant, <a href="http://www.redcanoebistro.com/" target="_blank">Red Canoe Bistro</a> was the perfect place to retreat to on the rainy
day we were having. Treated to rich, indulgent main courses (gourmet mac n’
cheese anyone?), the dessert equally matched. We were served chocolate espresso
brownie. Rich, moist and topped with a berry – it was the perfect sinfully
sweet dessert. I’m pretty sure each bite taken induced an eyes widening, ‘can
you believe how good this is?’ look at each other. Everything in Red Canoe is
made fresh to order also, making everything we ate taste that much better. The
service was also extremely personable and quick – always a bonus in any
restaurant. This place is a must visit if you’ve never been.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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preservatives in their baked goods. This charming place offers catering and
online ordering. The sample that Ashley and I picked up was their princess
cupcake, a chocolate cupcake with a strawberry purée
icing and sprinkles. The strawberry purée that had been infused in the icing
was phenomenal – unlike anything else I’d tried before. It was fresh, sweet and
surprising to the taste buds! It won both of us over instantly. While we only
split a mini cupcake (as we were stuffed from lunch), if we had larger
appetites, many more cupcakes would have been devoured. This boutique features
a different flavors everyday and has a large calendar up on the wall as you
walk in so you can schedule which flavours you’d like to sample as they’re made
during the week. As much of what they have is made fresh daily, if you purchase
cupcakes that are a day old you receive 25% off, or 50% if they are two days
old – a sweet deal!<o:p></o:p><br />
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our cupcake sampling, we were off to <a href="http://www.mrsbsgifthouse.com/" target="_blank">Mrs. B’s Gifthouse</a> – one of my favourites
of the day. When walking through the
front door, you’re not only welcomed by the incredibly delightful staff, but
are instantly carried away by the warm, gooey scents of chocolate and fresh
biscotti baking in the back. Ushered to the back, we were shown the famous
biscotti – what the store is known for.
Explaining I hadn’t been a fan of biscotti in past because of it’s hard
texture, Mr. B immediately said that I must try theirs. It was sensational. Not
only did it taste delicious, but it was soft, chocolate coated and melted in my
mouth. Heaven. I’d never tried one like that before! Theirs are always made
fresh daily and have a faithful following in the community. Those that stop in for fresh biscotti
everyday also get a cup of coffee on the house.
It’s the perfect pairing! My delight with this boutique didn’t stop
there. In addition to the fresh baked goods, candies and gift baskets are also
made to order. The candy, I had to sample. Fresh licorice dipped in milk
chocolate and sprinkled with caramel. It’s as good as it’s sounds. Marshmallow
lollipops and other novel ideas for kids are also scattered throughout the store.
The gift baskets too are something to marvel at. Beautifully wrapped and custom
filled with goodies from the store, let me tell you, they are the perfect gift.
This store is a must-visit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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last stop on our chocolate trail was <a href="http://www.christysgourmetgifts.com/" target="_blank">Christy’s Gourmet Gifts</a>. Originally
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our <a href="http://bit.ly/holgift12" target="_blank">Burlington Gift Guide</a>, this tasty stop is sure to get your
taste buds going. While the store offers such sweets at wine and beer brittle
(hello!), we sampled the chocolate brittle while in their store. A family run
business, they often create gift baskets and treats for corporate clientele.
While the wine and beer brittle is out of this world, the chocolate brittle was
just as delicious. The homemade recipe melts in your mouth. Literally. When
having it, the Lays slogan of, “Bet you can’t just have one” comes to mind.<o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 150%;">If
you are a family looking for a safe path to cycle, a competent cyclist hoping
to join a riding group or an advanced distance cyclist searching for
challenging terrain, you’ll find it in </span><st1:city style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 150%;" w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Burlington</st1:place></st1:city><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 150%;">!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">A
bicycle friendly community. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 150%;">In
2012 </span><st1:city style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 150%;" w:st="on">Burlington</st1:city><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 150%;"> was awarded the bronze
designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community by </span><st1:place style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 150%;" w:st="on"><st1:state w:st="on">Ontario</st1:state></st1:place><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 150%;">’s </span><a href="http://www.sharetheroad.ca/" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 150%;">Share the Road Cycling Coalition</a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 150%;">. Read on and discover why </span><st1:city style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 150%;" w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Burlington</st1:place></st1:city><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 150%;"> earned and deserved this honour.</span></div>
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cycling begins with a properly fitted helmet but tightening and adjusting
helmet straps can be a feat worthy of Houdini.
Each May, cycling in <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Burlington</st1:place></st1:city>
kicks off with the Lids 4 Kids event held at the Burlington Mall. Halton Regional Police volunteer their time
to give away and snuggly fit over 300 bike helmets on young cyclists. They also run a safe riding rodeo. Local bike mechanics inspect bikes and do
minor repairs for free. Lids 4 Kids is the
ideal way for a family to begin the cycling season. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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. You can safely bike from <st1:placename w:st="on">Spencer</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Smith</st1:placename>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">Park</st1:placetype> across the canal into <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Confederation</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Park</st1:placetype></st1:place> and be treated to spectacular
scenery that changes with the weather and time of day. From the sun sparkling on the waves, to the
roar of the waves on a windy day, or the buzzing of jet skis in the water,
every day can be different and entertaining as you cycle the Waterfront Trail. There
are many waypoints where you can reward the family with an ice cream break or
make it an outing and enjoy the famous fish and chip dinner at Hutch's on the <st1:place w:st="on">Lake</st1:place>. The walls are decorated with historical autographed
pictures and jerseys from area sport teams.
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are also discovering the same wide, paved, car-free, cycling paths inland. I use the Centennial Bike Path to get to the
library and to shop by bike! The path
runs from the down town core to <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">BurlOak
Drive</st1:address></st1:street> and is one of my favourites. Using the branch paths, I bike to a wide range
of stores including the Burlington Mall, various restaurants or for quick
grocery runs. There are a lot of schools
on the Centennial Path so kids could even ride safely to school. Environment <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Canada</st1:country-region></st1:place> proclaims a bike is the best
way to get around for short trips. It’s
true! I've discovered that for distances
less than 5 km., cycling is faster and more efficient than using the family car.
The Centennial Path is the ideal way to
get across <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Burlington</st1:place></st1:city>
safely by bike.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">To turn
my ride into a workout, I'll cycle to the end of the paved path at BurlOak, and
take advantage of the new wide bike lanes on BurlOak, cycling north to Upper
Middle joining a fabulous paved path following Bronte Creek. This is a
spectacular route to enjoy, especially majestic and colourful in the fall.
Using a combination of side streets I rejoin the Headon Path east of Walkers
and cycle back to <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Brant Street</st1:address></st1:street>
on the paved multi-use path. There are a lot of branches to take you almost
anywhere you need to go in northern Burlington and it is a fun way to burn
calories and keep fit!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">After
you've become proficient on the <a href="http://cms.burlington.ca/Page418.aspx" target="_blank">paths and bike lanes</a> in <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Burlington</st1:place></st1:city>, there are many opportunities to
join a group ride. If you've been hesitating to participate in a group ride,
don't! It's a fabulous way to meet like
minded cyclists and there's a group for all cycling levels. I was hesitant to join my first group ride at
Mountain Equipment Co-op's (MEC) weekly drop-in ride. There were a half a dozen riders going down
Brant, along Lakeshore then up <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Snake
Road</st1:address></st1:street> into rural <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Burlington</st1:city></st1:place>. We all got back together, spent 15 minutes
talking in the parking lot and had a great time. It’s for “<i>cyclists looking to learn about
group riding and to meet other friendly roadies. We meet and finish at Mountain Equipment Co-op
in <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Burlington</st1:place></st1:city>. Rides will be between 1.5 to 3 hours long,
covering 30km to 60km depending on weather and daylight. No one will be dropped.”</i> I've become a
regular and look forward to it each week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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have cycling groups that ride on trails
(a totally different experience from road riding) and a separate group of on-road
cyclists from April to October. Riders
often stop for lunch and break up into groups of varying speeds for riders of all
levels. Some say variety is the spice of
life so the Halton Outdoor Club members do year round
outdoor activities such as cross country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, kayaking
and canoeing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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well established group, the <a href="http://www.oakvillecc.com/">Oakville
Cycling Club</a>, focuses on group road rides some departing from <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Burlington</st1:city></st1:place>. They
have ride categories of varying speeds and distances, so you can be certain of
finding a group compatible with your skill set. You can “test” ride
for free but once you’re hooked, a membership is mandatory.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Riding
with a very large number of cyclists is a blast and gives you a real sense of
community. In September, there’s an
opportunity to ride with 300 cyclists in the Share the Road Ride in Memory of
Greg. The ride originates from the Kelso Conservation Area, has variable
distances of 30-50-100 km with the OPP present at key busy intersections.
Snacks and fluids are provided at stops along the route. Following the
ride, cyclists can enjoy a meal and festivities. Share the Road hosts
several rides throughout <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Ontario</st1:place></st1:state>.
You can find details at <a href="http://www.sharetheroad.ca/">www.sharetheroad.ca</a>.
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out for the <a href="http://www.welcomecyclists.ca/">Welcome Cyclists!</a>
signs. They are popping up like
dandelions in spring. These are bicycle
friendly places to eat, visit and even sleep.
You’ll find these signs at all of <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Burlington</st1:place></st1:city>’s
community centres because they are equipped with tire repair kits and
pumps. I know this because I’ve had to
use them! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">With
its varied landscape, protected bike paths and many cycling groups, its no
surprise that growing numbers are discovering cycling in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Burlington</st1:city></st1:place> as a safe, clean, healthy
inexpensive even trendy way to get around town and keep fit. Give it a whirl. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Guest Writer - Gene Wasik</span></div>
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Wasik is a resident of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Burlington</st1:city></st1:place>,
a McMaster grad and an entrepreneur who has grown 2 start-up companies into national
million dollar organizations. Gene discovered
cycling as a stress relieving outlet and grew to love cycling for its many
health and relaxation benefits. He is
currently a director of Share the Road Cycling Coalition, a provincial wide
cycling advocacy group and the author of <i>“Bike
<st1:city w:st="on">Burlington</st1:city>,”</i> a blog covering “Everything and
anything to do with safe cycling in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Burlington</st1:city>,
<st1:state w:st="on">Ontario</st1:state></st1:place>.” When travelling Gene always checks out the
local bike sharing programs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Our day started with an intimate welcome reception at the </span><a href="http://www.hiburlington.ca/burlington-hotels/"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Holiday Inn Burlington Hotel & Conference Centre</span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">. Newly renovated and able to accommodate groups of over 500, this facility offers the city’s largest meeting space under one roof. The group was able to enjoy the continental breakfast and tour the hotel and meeting facilities prior to departing to our second destination of the day.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Throughout the day we were driven around in a first-class luxurious limo bus provided by </span><a href="http://www.symphonylimo.com/default.aspx"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Symphony Limo</span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">. The driver was extremely professional and it was nice to know that this local company has a large variety of vehicles in their fleet that can appeal to a variety of groups requiring transportation.</span></span></span></span></div>
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Home to the Canadian Television Studios – the longest running broadcast studio in Canada – this exceptional venue offers many unique settings for all kinds of events, and seats up to 700 people theatre style. The Crossroads Centre features a large atrium, the Founder’s Hall, and several filming studios that can be completely customized and transformed for your event. The best part? Their in-house production crew can build an entire studio set as a background or décor for your event; not to mention that video, lighting and AV is all part of the package. As I walked through this venue I saw its true potential not only for meetings and events but also for team building activities, corporate promotional videos, and much, much more. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The following stop in our VIP FAM Trip was the </span><a href="http://www.rbg.ca/"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Royal Botanical Gardens</span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">. The RBG is a gorgeous facility with an incredible amount of green space for outdoor events; and although the gardens were not fully in season during our visit, we got to tour the indoor meeting facilities such as the breakout rooms and the main atrium which can hold over 500 people. Through its living walls, plants and greenery, the RBG offers planners a really organic and relaxing setting to host meetings with a myriad of activities to offer attendees. At the end of the tour our group was treated to a delicious coffee break with snacks from the in-house catering and we participated in a group activity where we each got to plant our own lavender herb and take it home as a gift.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">venue! Even though we didn’t get to see many of the event facilities, we did get to experience many of the group activities first hand. The BAC offers a variety of unique workshops for business groups where they can have a great time creating art, working in teams and developing their creative skills. This venue does have three meeting rooms and is able to hold up to 200 people.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">On our way to lunch our group got the chance to experience an on-the-road fitness break lead by Sue Abell of </span></div>
<a href="http://www.treadpowerfully.com/1bios.php"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Tread Powerfully</span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">. Sue is passionate about fitness and has incredible experience working with corporate groups developing customized fitness-based programs such as fitness breaks, team-building, guided walks, and more. As our industry moves forward in a certain direction; we as planners need to ensure that the importance of health, nutrition & fitness be taken into consideration when planning any event. This break was certainly a nice treat as it boosted our energy and kept us alert for the remainder of the day, and I have no doubt these fitness-based programs can offer several other benefits for meeting groups.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Lunch was actually held at Burlington’s very own microbrewery - </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">After lunch we continued with our VIP FAM trip and headed to the </span><a href="http://www.burlingtongolfclub.com/"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Burlington Golf & Country Club</span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">. The lake views from the meeting facilities are breathtaking and will set the mood for any event. This venue can hold up to 200 people and offers a beautiful walk-out terrace which can be used for outdoor events during the summer months. Although the Golf & Country Club offers members-only private golfing; curling is becoming an increasingly popular team building activity for groups and this venue features a curling rink on-site that is open year round and available for corporate bookings.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Our next stop was at the stunning </span><a href="http://www.burlington.ca/paletta/PalettaMansion.asp"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Paletta Lakefront Mansion</span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> where our group got to tour</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">As we got on our limo bus to go to our next location we were joined by Sharon Correia – General Manager of </span><a href="http://www.cellisosteria.com/"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Celli’s Osteria</span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> in downtown Burlington who is also an experienced sommelier. Sharon shared her knowledge on basic wine pairings as the group got so sample a delicious ice wine served in mini chocolate cups. In fact, these were so delicious I had three of them! Celli’s Osteria features an elegant and rustic atmosphere with high-quality dishes and a large wine selection, proving to be the perfect setting for private corporate dinners. This facility has three separate private dining areas that can seat up to 100 people in one room and can also host wine tasting activities and pairings.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">After a very busy yet wonderful day, the group returned to the Holiday Inn. Everyone was incredibly satisfied with the overall experience and Tourism Burlington did a fabulous job at executing this FAM trip. It definitely served its purpose by creating awareness and allowing local industry professionals to experience everything first hand so they could offer the same to business groups visiting the city.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">If you are a meeting or event planner looking to host an event within our region, I highly recommend taking a look at this beautiful city to host your function. I guarantee you will find the best value, and you will be able to provide your attendees with something special and unique with the help of an incredible team of local professionals who will assist you through the entire process. If you are a local meeting and event professional, I encourage you to explore the city further and consider hosting your meetings in your own backyard. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Note: Tourism Burlington offers a Cash Back incentive program of up to $3,000 for hosting meetings here. *conditions apply, <a href="http://tourismburlington.com/meeting-planners/incentive-and-rebate-program" target="_blank">visit website</a> for details.</span></div>
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</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02434973549372027177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5945318303933865901.post-62659061790889742252013-03-26T15:59:00.000-04:002013-03-26T15:59:37.315-04:00Easter Events in Burlington<br />
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spring is the arrival of that cute little rabbit known as the Easter
bunny. For those with children you know that the excitement of searching
for hidden treats from a furry little friend is second only to awaking
Christmas morning. For those looking to enjoy some family fun there are
two great <b>Easter</b> themed events happening over <b>Easter weekend</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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starting off the year with their annual <span style="color: #333333;"><a href="http://springridgefarm.com/easter-egg-hunt.htm">Easter Festival</a> March
29-31, </span>which includes an Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny, wagon
rides and farm tours, face painting, and take home bunny ears to colour and
wear. Kids will love the puppet show
“Peter Rabbit’s Eggcellent Easter Show and the fun farmyard which features the
animal barn, giant sandbox, corn trail and straw bale jumping. Enjoy lunch from the BBQ or pick something up
in the café. While you’re there be sure
to check out the new spring home décor, and outdoor pansies for your garden –
you won’t leave empty handed! <span style="color: #333333;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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</span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">Another great
family fun event is the<span style="color: #333333;"> <a href="http://www.conservationhalton.on.ca/events.cfm?itemid=7712">Easter egg extravaganza</a>
</span>at <i>Mountsberg Conservation Area</i> running<span style="color: #333333;"> </span>March
29-April 1. Youngsters can join in the Easter egg hunt and children 10
years and up can participate in the Scavenger Hunt. Other Easter
activities include a colouring book station, bubble station, candy jar guess
and Easter jeopardy. Make sure to leave plenty of time to visit the
playbarn, visit with the farm animals and check out the Raptor Centre.<span style="color: #333333;"> Plus, as an added bonus you can visit Maple Town
and enjoy all the sugar bush activities as well!<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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a chance to get out and enjoy the<span style="color: #333333;"> </span></span><b>maple syrup festivals</b><span style="background: white; color: #333333;"> </span><span style="background: white;">you still have time, both <a href="http://www.conservationhalton.ca/events.cfm?itemid=9386">Conservation
Halton</a> events at <i>Mountsberg</i> and <i>Crawford Lake</i> continue to April 7<sup>th</sup>
and <a href="http://www.brontecreek.org/bronte-creek-maple-syrup-festival.htm">Bronte
Creek Provincial Park</a> runs weekends through to March 31.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The <i>Royal Botanical Gardens</i> is the
place to be for <a href="http://www.rbg.ca/page.aspx?pid=628&cid=16&ceid=1343&cerid=0&cdt=31%2f03%2f2013">Easter
Brunch</a>. You can stroll through the
Gardens and catch some early blooms, then feast on a delicious <b>Easter brunch</b>,
followed by a dino egg hunt with the Easter Bunny. You will also have the opportunity to has just
the right thing to get you eager to explore some history. Be sure to visit the <a href="http://www.rbg.ca/dinos">Battle of the Titans</a> before it becomes
extinct on April 7<sup>th</sup>. This
event features a Tyrannosaurus Rex/Triceratops life size diorama and lots of
fun & educational activities for kids and adults alike. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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for a culinary delight consider the self-guided</span><span style="color: #222222;"> </span><a href="http://www.burlingtonchocolatetrail.ca/"><span style="color: #2167bb;">Burlington
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a
decadent day of all things <b>chocolate</b> in Burlington. </span><span style="color: #222222;"> <span style="background: white;">Check out the</span> <span style="background: white;"><a href="http://youtu.be/cFQy0V1ZeR4" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2167bb;">video</span></a></span> <span style="background: white;">of our day on the trail. Be sure to visit the chocolatiers
including <a href="http://www.walkerschocolates.ca/" target="_blank">Walker's Chocolates</a>,
<a href="http://www.casteleyn.ca/" target="_blank">Casteleyn Belgian Chocolatiers</a>,
and <a href="http://www.purdys.com/" target="_blank">Purdy's Chocolates</a> on
the trail to pick up all your Easter goodies! *please check individual hours of operation
over the holiday weekend.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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March 31st the following restaurants will be offering an <b>Easter Brunch</b>:</span><span style="color: #222222;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Centre</span></a> is featuring a wonderful combination of culinary specialties
to appeal to everyone's appetites from 11am-1pm. Call 905-639-4443 for
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222;">The
Easter Champagne Sunday Brunch at <a href="http://www.spencers.ca/"><span style="color: #2167bb; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Spencer’s on the
Waterfront</span></a> features an Easter egg hunt, live entertainment, bar
service and a seafood extravaganza including lobster. $47 per adult, $21
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will feature a delectable Steak & Seafood Buffet from 11:30am-8:00pm. To reserve
your table by calling 905-632-1316.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222;">The</span><span style="color: #1f497d;"> <a href="http://www.waterstreetcooker.ca/waterstreet.html"><span style="color: #2167bb; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Water St. Cooker</span></a>
</span><span style="color: #222222;">is having its annual
Sunday Brunch (right through dinner), and reservations are filling up very fast.
<a href="http://www.emmasbackporch.ca/index2.html">Emma’s Backporch</a> will be
featuring breakfast until 2pm (reservations only). Call 905.634.2084 to
reserve. <br />
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Join Tyandaga Golf Course for </span>Easter Brunch.<span style="color: #222222;"> Seating times are 10:30a.m., 12p.m. or 1:30p.m. $29.99/Adult,
$9.95/Child (5-12). Call to make your reservation at 905.336.0006 ext 4,
or 905.708.2913. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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to stay active over Easter, consider signing up to participate in the<span style="color: #333333;"> <a href="http://www.burlingtonrunners.com/index.cfm?pagepath=Club_Races/Good_Friday_Races&id=5708">Good
Friday 5km, 10km and Kids’ Bunny Hop races</a></span>. The races begin on
March 29<sup>th</sup> at 8:50am at Aldershot High School and you can find race
details and registration information on their<span style="color: #333333;"> <a href="http://www.burlingtonrunners.com/index.cfm?pagepath=Club_Races/Good_Friday_Races&id=5708">website</a>.
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</span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">Other great outdoor
activities include visiting<span style="color: #333333;"> <a href="http://www.conservationhalton.on.ca/">Conservation Halton Parks</a>, <a href="http://www.brontecreek.org/">Bronte Creek Provincial Park</a>, or <a href="http://www.rbg.ca/">Royal Botanical Gardens</a> </span>all of which have
excellent walking/hiking trails. You can also head to the<span style="color: #333333;"> <a href="http://cms.burlington.ca/Page154.aspx">Burlington
Waterfront</a> </span>to walk/bike along the scenic trail or visit one of our
many<span style="color: #333333;"> <a href="http://tourismburlington.com/what-to-see-n-do/gardens-and-parks">parks</a>
</span>to enjoy a day out.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Our visitor centre will be closed on Friday March 29th and Sunday March 31th
and open regular hours on Saturday March 30th and Monday April 1st. Our
administrative offices will be closed Friday-Monday over Easter. You can
also visit our<span style="color: #333333;"> <a href="http://www.tourismburlington.com/">website</a> </span>24 hours a day or
reach us on<span style="color: #333333;"> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/burlingtontour">Twitter</a> </span>and<span style="color: #333333;"> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tourismburlington">Facebook</a>.</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02434973549372027177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5945318303933865901.post-29487332942548560792013-03-19T15:23:00.000-04:002013-03-21T09:21:41.068-04:00Burlington knows what's hot in restaurant trends!<br />
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entitled <i><a href="http://www.restaurant.org/Downloads/PDFs/News-Research/WhatsHotFood2013.pdf">“What’s
Hot, 2013 Chef Survey”</a></i> from the National Restaurant Association (U.S.)
came across my desk and being the culinary person I am, I was anxious to see what the hot trends are
in cuisine and how our restaurants stack up.
I believe that <a href="http://www.tourismburlington.com/">Burlington</a>
has a great culinary scene and some amazing chefs including some up and comers
and as I suspected, our restaurants are on trend if not ahead of the
curve. Read on and discover what’s hot
on restaurant menus and where to find it in Burlington! </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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2013 are locally sourced meats, seafood and locally grown produce which is something
we promote through our <a href="http://www.tasteofburlington.ca/">Taste of
Burlington</a> partnership with Foodland Ontario and our Halton Region Culinary
Group. Over the past few years there has
been a shift to try and incorporate more local ingredients on the menu and in
Burlington there have been two champions of this movement – The <a href="http://www.redcanoebistro.com/">Red Canoe Bistro</a> and <a href="http://www.spencers.ca/index.html">Spencer’s at the Waterfront</a>. Both these restaurants share a philosophy
that brings locally sourced menu items to the forefront. At the <a href="http://www.redcanoebistro.com/">Red Canoe Bistro</a>, Chef and Owner
Tobias Pohl-Weary has created relationships with local farmers and can often be
found at the local farmers’ market shopping for his menu. Over at <a href="http://www.spencers.ca/index.html">Spencer’s</a>, Chef Andrew McLeod's commitment to regional cuisine is evident on his menu. Other notable restaurants offering local fare
include <a href="http://www.waterstreetcooker.ca/index2.html">The Water St.
Cooker</a>, <a href="http://www.cellisosteria.ca/">Celli’s Osteria</a> <a href="http://www.thenakedsprout.com/">The Naked Sprout</a>, <a href="http://martinihouse.ca/">The Martini House</a> and <a href="http://www.kindfood.com/">Kindfood</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;">When you think of enviromental sustainability for
restaurants you think food but <a href="http://www.thenakedsprout.com/">The
Naked Sprout</a> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">is very conscious of their environmental impact with everything. From
the bamboo floors, mango wood chairs, barnboard tables to the cloth towels in
their bathroom, the natural dish detergent and compostable take out
cutlery/containers/napkins they strive to be green. Some of their staff
even ride bikes to work!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">At number seven on
the list is hyper-local sourcing which includes restaurant gardens. What you
may not know is that in-season the <a href="http://www.rbg.ca/dine">Garden Café</a>
at the <a href="http://www.rbg.ca/dine">Royal Botanical Gardens</a> uses
produce from <a href="http://www.rbg.ca/hendrieparkareasofinterest">Veggie
Village</a> located in Hendrie Garden on their menu. Thoughout the summer the RBG also features a
series of edible weekends featuring cooking demos and sampling from the garden
harvest. Starting this year, <a href="file:///T:/Tourism/Marketing/Social%20Marketing/Blog/2013/March/thenakedsprout.com">The Naked Sprout</a> has a spot in the <a href="http://www.burlingtongreen.org/component/dtregister/?Itemid=99999&eventId=2&controller=event&task=individualRegister">Burlington
Community Garden</a> where they will be growing their own fruits &
vegetables for use in the restaurant. The
<a href="http://martinihouse.ca/">Martini House</a> in downtown Burlington has
a fresh herb & tomato garden each summer – it doesn’t get much fresher than
that.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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eight is gluten-free cuisine which is no surprise considering the media around
this “trend”. Many of our restaurants
offer gluten-free options but the stand-outs in this category are <a href="http://www.kindfood.com/">Kindfood</a> and <a href="http://www.thenakedsprout.com/">The Naked Sprout</a> who are completely
gluten-free (in addition to being vegan & organic). At <a href="http://www.kindfood.com/">Kindfood</a>
you can nosh on delicious choices like the Happy Buddah Bowl (my personal
favourite). <a href="http://www.thenakedsprout.com/">The Naked Sprout</a>
features both raw and cooked menu items – just look at this picture of their
delicious fare and try not to be hungry. Some other great choices are <a href="http://www.thealexrestaurant.com/">The Alex Restaurant</a> who offer
almost everything with gluten-free alternatives and <a href="http://www.waterstreetcooker.ca/index2.html">The Water St. Cooker</a> who
have a gluten-free menu for their guests. </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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with a wide variety of tasty treats.
This vegan/gluten-free bakery offers cookies, cakes, cupcakes (their
specialty), muffins and brownies including the mile high brownie - a rich brownie
topped with chocolate buttercream and a dollop of Vanilla Buttercreem, another
brownie, chocolate ganache and homemade caramel sauce. Wow, that’s all I can
say.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.oceanwise.ca/">Oceanwise</a> is an organization that is
dedicated to the promotion of sustainable seafood which comes in at number
eight. Just over a year ago <a href="http://www.sea2fork.com/">Sea 2 Fork</a> opened with a mandate to know
when, where and how their fish where caught and their menu reflects this
commitment. Other Oceanwise partner
restaurants serving sustainable seafood on their menus include <a href="http://www.earls.ca/locations/search/details/77/burlington/restaurant/earls-burlington?gclid=CImvqrSCibYCFcdDMgodiw0A8g">Earls</a>
and <a href="http://www.spencers.ca/index.html">Spencer’s at the Waterfront</a>. <a href="http://www.waterstreetcooker.ca/index2.html">Water St. Cooker</a> also
features sustainable seafood.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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such as quinoa, rice and buckwheat come in at twelve but to be honest, I don’t
see this as a trend anymore. Almost all
of the casual and fine dining <a href="http://tourismburlington.com/where-to-dine">restaurants</a> in Burlington
offer at least one of these options on their menu. One of my personal favourites is the veggie
burger at the <a href="http://www.thepurpleheather.ca/_/Home.html">Purple
Heather</a>, a quinoa-blackbean patty topped with avocado, caramelized onions
and basil aioli.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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eggs? Look for trend fourteen – ethnic
inspired breakfast items on the menu.
This dish from <a href="http://www.thenakedsprout.com/">The Naked Sprout</a>
looks like a winner to me. Their
Chocolate Coconut Crepes with Blueberry Whipped Cream are made with a very
dreamy blueberry whipped cream ...better than ice cream! If you are in the downtown core, visit <a href="http://www.kindfood.com/">Kindfood</a> for their </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">coconut milk pancakes - m</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">y kind of breakfast.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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craving more, here are some other fun and delicious trends that I thought I
would share from the category listings.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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category, look for house-cured meats/charcuterie at the top. If you have never tried one of these plates adourned
with cured meats, cheeses and other delectible goodies you don't know what you're missing. If you are looking for charcuterie in
Burlington, be sure to visit <a href="http://www.thealexrestaurant.com/">The
Alex Restaurant</a> where Chef & Owner Matt Kershaw (a meat aficionado) creates
an outstanding charcuterie board.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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are sure to please. When the <a href="http://www.stonehouserestaurant.ca/index.php">Stone House</a> restaurant
opened in Burlington, one of the cool things on their menu was their
mini-desserts, little did we know that this would be a trend in 2013. From cheesecake to key lime pie these decadent
treats are served in tall shooter glasses and are the perfect end to a
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flavors are a top trend in ethnic cuisine and we are lucky to have many great
restaurants catering to this fare.
Nothing beats the green beef curry lunch at <a href="http://www.siamdish.ca/">Siam Dish</a> and the waterfront views don’t
hurt either. Other notable restaurants
include <a href="http://www.mythai.ca/">My Thai</a> and <a href="http://www.pomelocuisine.ca/">Pomelo</a>. </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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adventureous eater? Then the trend of
alternative meats is one you will appreciate.
From game meats to alternative red meats Chefs are stepping outside the
box and creating new and exciting dishes.
Restaurants like <a href="http://www.redcanoebistro.com/">Red Canoe
Bistro</a> and <a href="http://www.blacktreerestaurant.com/">Blacktree</a> have
rotating monthly menus and often feature these choices. </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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not. Nose to tail dining is gaining
popularity and at <a href="http://www.eatalia.ca/">Eatalia</a> they have been
creating special one night dinners (on request) featuring a whole pig sourced
locally from Highland Farms. Chef Jake
Rujevic looked to his Eastern Europeon roots and the tradition of slow roasting
an entire animal as a symbol of celebration with family and friends when
planning a nose to tail dinner. This
feature is not available on their everyday menu but can be booked through the restaurant
for a large group.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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every trend or all the great restaurants and cuisine that you can find in
Burlington but we hope that you will consider going on a culinary adventure and
visiting our restaurants. If you need
assistance finding a restaurant that suits your taste, get in touch, we love to
talk food and can recommend a restaurant by cuisine, price, location and
more. Drop by our visitor centre at 414
Locust St., call us at 905-634-5594 or <a href="mailto:info@tourismburlington.com?subject=Restaurant%20recommendations">email
us</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02434973549372027177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5945318303933865901.post-10303801588673727702013-03-05T14:48:00.000-05:002013-03-05T14:49:58.760-05:00March Break in Burlington<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">With
March Break just around the corner, there is lots to do in <a href="http://tourismburlington.com/">Burlington</a>. This is a great opportunity for families to
enjoy activities and events together. It
seems as if<span style="color: red;"> </span>many families will be enjoying some
“fun in the sun,” however if you are planning on staying in the area its time
to start planning your “stay-cation.”
This is the perfect time to become a <a href="http://tourismburlington.com/residents/1232-be-a-tourist-in-your-hometown">tourist
in your hometown</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I was growing up on my family farm, every winter my father would bring my siblings
and I out to the bush, tap the maple trees, and collect the sap. This experience was very exciting as I was able
to be outside “working” along side my dad, even though sometimes I would get
stuck in the mud. This was definitely an
unforgettable educational experience from start to finish. With maple sugar just flowing from the trees,
many delicious treats are waiting for you!
Start off your morning with maple syrup on pancakes for breakfast, and
continue the experience to one of the many festivals in Burlington/Halton. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you missed breakfast, or want seconds, <a href="http://www.brontecreek.org/">Bronte
Creek Provincial Park</a> allows you to take a wagon ride to a heated pancake
house. Here you can enjoy delicious
hotcakes, as well as sausages and pure maple syrup, served throughout the
festival hours. YUM! Take a stroll down
Maple Lane where people dressed in 1890s costumes will demonstrate how trees
are tapped. The
maple syrup festivities are open to the public from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
every weekend in March and from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily through March
Break.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">From start to
finish the Maple Syrup Festival allows everyone to view artifacts and purchase
some delicious goodies. Visit the parks <a href="http://www.brontecreek.org/bronte-creek-maple-syrup-festival.htm">website</a>
for more information and admission rates. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.conservationhalton.ca/">Conservation Halton</a> during
weekends, holidays and March Break both Mountsberg and Crawford Lake are both
featuring <a href="http://www.conservationhalton.on.ca/events.cfm?itemid=3512">Maple
Syrup Festivals</a>. At Mountsberg<b>,</b> explore the sugar bush through modern
and historic eyes. Maple Towne allows
you to see the tapping, collection and boiling of the sap. Maple candy making sessions and horse-drawn
wagon ride<b>s</b> ($) through the bush are
also offered. Stop at the Pancake Pavilion for a plate of flap jacks covered in
pure maple syrup! While in this Sweet
Water Season, Crawford Lake Conservation Area is offering<span style="color: red;"> </span>complimentary samples of cornbread, dipped with pure
maple syrup. Taste taffy on snow with maple
syrup, for a new experience. Just make
sure you aren’t grabbing any yellow snow!<span style="color: red;"> </span> The 15<sup>th</sup> century Iroquoian Village
and reconstructed Longhouses are open for exploring with FREE craft making and a
discovery hunt with prizes. The 19km of
hiking trails with boardwalks around Crawford Lake make this location perfect
for a whole day outing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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from having 14 runs and<span style="color: red;"> </span>lessons over the March
Break, <a href="http://gleneden.on.ca/">Glen Eden</a> has some of the best
skiing and riding hills in Burlington! If you are someone who wants to learn
the basics, <a href="http://gleneden.on.ca/pages/discover-skiing-and-snowboarding">Discover
Lessons</a> are the best way to get the bang for your buck, check out the rates
for this years March Madness. All you
have to do is come dressed in warm outdoor winter clothing, and prepare
yourself for some fun! Check their <a href="http://gleneden.on.ca/">website</a>
for more information as well as current conditions before you head out to the
slopes. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Royal Botanical Gardens has just the right thing to get you eager to explore
some history. Bring the family out to
see the </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.rbg.ca/dinos">Battle of the Titans</a> with Tyrannosaurus
Rex/Triceratops life size dioramas as you learn about paleontology. The kids can play dress up, see dino prints,
or even try the digital dig pit. On
Sunday March 17<sup>th</sup> enjoy a <a href="http://www.rbg.ca/page.aspx?pid=628&cid=16&ceid=1344&cerid=0&cdt=17%2f02%2f2013">Prehistoric
Brunch</a> at The Gardens Café. If you
are a carnivore or herbivore the Gardens Café is sure to cook up something
delicious for brunch. Children aged 4-10
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is always something to do at the <a href="http://www.museumsofburlington.com/">Museums
of Burlington</a> and embrace some local history. Ireland House at Oakridge Farm interprets the
lives of the Ireland family and offers <a href="http://www.museumsofburlington.com/posts/104-march-break-camp-">Pinoneer
Pastimes</a> throughout the week. Here
your kids will be able to learn about life during the Pioneer era. Each day has a different theme with single
day participation or multi-day ($). February
was Heritage month, and I visited Joseph Brant Museum with Shelby, a co-op
student from MMR High School. Both
Shelby and I had a wonderful experience viewing the different displays. During the March break at Joseph Brant, <a href="http://www.museumsofburlington.com/posts/104-march-break-camp-">Kreative
Kids</a> allows young ones to learn about all the different arts and crafts
with creativity as their guide and with different daily themes ($). You will also be able to explore the museums exhibits
and displays during your visit. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;"><a href="http://www.thebac.ca/">Burlington Art
Centre</a> always has something interesting going on! I personally love going into the centre once
a new exhibit is on, just to get a little inspiration. <a href="http://www.thebac.ca/lini-grol">Lini
Grol: The history and art of Paper Cutting</a> is starting on March 8<sup>th</sup>
and running until May 12<sup>th</sup>.
Who knew that paper cutting is an intricate and ancient art form? Lini Grol has been creating and exhibiting
her paper cutting artwork for over 50 years, and now the Burlington Art Centre
will be showcasing her work. Although I
didn’t find my artistic side until I started high school, I did always have a
soft spot for the arts. </span>The best
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DVD’s, there always seems to be a reason to stop at one of <a href="http://www.bpl.on.ca/">Burlington’s Public Libraries</a>. Try something new or just spend a wonderful
afternoon together over a good book! For
a complete list of events and times, check out the <a href="http://www.bpl.on.ca/programs">BPL website</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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March Break, there are so many day camps available around the city. From sports to art, there is something for
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<a href="http://cms.burlington.ca/Page4286.aspx">City of Burlington</a> offers
day camps, drop-in programs, and full week experiences. There's nothing like dropping by the gym and
enjoying some family recreation time together.
Preschoolers can play on the equipment as well as with the toys, while
others can play some soccer or even shoot some hoops. Just don’t forget those indoor running shoes!
<span style="color: red;"> </span>There is
always an opportunity to keep active by participating in one of the many
programmes, such as Drop in Family Gym, Babysitting, and March Break Blasts. Check out the <a href="https://secure.burlington.ca/RecExpress/Activities/ActivitiesAdvSearch.asp">RecExpress</a>
for more detailed information. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.burlingtonpac.ca/what-s-on/performance-calendar.html">Performing
Arts Centre</a> has a line up of exciting shows over the March Break. On March 14<sup>th</sup> the <a href="http://www.burlingtonpac.ca/what-s-on/event_/jamie-adkins-circus-incognitus--_7302.html">Circus
Incognitus featuring Jamie Adkins</a> is a man who has something to say, but
can’t seem to get it quite out. He might
be juggling, jumping into a cardboard box, or balancing on a rope. Jamie’s skills and humor will be enough
entertainment for the entire family. Admission for youth will be $16 while
adults are $25. Enjoy the show! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Arts Centre</a> – offering a wide array of Art & Craft Classes for adults
and children. Registration is now
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Club</a> – offers full and half day programs with gymnastics training and
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Circus and Gymnastics School</a> – a perfect way for new or interested children
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do! <span style="color: red;"> </span>Whatever
you choose to do over the week we hope you have fun. Remember that the <a href="http://www.tourismburlington.com/">Tourism Burlington</a> Visitor Centre
is open all week from 9am-4pm, or contact us on <a href="https://twitter.com/BurlingtonTour">twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TourismBurlington">facebook</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02434973549372027177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5945318303933865901.post-90462625911148644802013-02-28T14:42:00.002-05:002013-02-28T14:42:31.136-05:00Maple Syrup Festivals in Burlington<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It is almost March and that means that we are only a few days away from the start of <b>Maple Syrup</b> festivals here in Burlington! When I say that I "love" maple syrup, it's not really an exaggeration - I wait patiently through the winter with the sweet memories of <b>maple</b> serving as my light at the end of the tunnel. I remember visiting these festivals as a child and now I have the opportunity to bring my own children out to experience this delicious fun.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We are so lucky to have three unique maple experiences all in our own backyard. My family tries to rotate yearly between each festival or sometimes we squeeze two visits in. <a href="http://www.conservationhalton.ca/" target="_blank">Conservation Halton</a> offers <a href="http://www.conservationhalton.on.ca/events.cfm?itemid=9386" target="_blank">Maple Town</a> at Mountsberg and <a href="http://www.conservationhalton.on.ca/events.cfm?itemid=9386" target="_blank">Sweet Water Season</a> at Crawford Lake. Bronte Creek Provincial Park has their annual <a href="http://www.brontecreek.org/bronte-creek-maple-syrup-festival.htm" target="_blank">Maple Syrup Festival</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Visitors to <a href="http://www.brontecreek.org/" target="_blank">Bronte Creek</a> will have the opportunity to enjoy a guided tour led by costumed interpreters. Along the way you will learn how the trees are tapped, how syrup and candy are made, you can view artifacts in the maple museum and tour the historical Spruce Lane Farmhouse. By the time you are done touring, you will have probably worked up an appetite. Fear not, you can hop on a wagon ride and head to the pancake house where you guessed it pancakes, maple syrup and sausage are on the menu! But the fun doesn't end there. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy a hike through the trails at Bronte Creek and if you have kids be sure to visit the children's farm where you can get up close and personal with cows, pigs, turkeys and more. If the kids still have excess energy head over to the <a href="http://www.brontecreek.org/bronte-creek-childrens-playbarn.htm" target="_blank">playbarn</a> and let them run, jump and play. As a previous visitor to this festival, I recommend giving yourself at least a couple of hours to see and do everything and dress for the weather as most activities are outdoors. Entry into the festival is $16.00 and includes parking, but you will need extra cash if you want to purchase food and souvenirs. The festival runs weekends in March and daily during March break.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">At <a href="http://www.conservationhalton.ca/ShowCategory.cfm?subCatID=1088" target="_blank">Mountsberg</a> the folks </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">of Conservation Halton transform the park into Maple Town. You can stroll through the sugar bush and see the tapped trees or you can jump on the wagon ride for a guided tour. I know that the horse drawn wagon ride is always a highlight for my girls (and me!) One of the great things about this event is that you can experience everything in one spot. There are several out buildings where you can see maple syrup being made, see how maple sugar is made (try a sample), and of course there is the pavilion serving up pancakes, syrup and sausage. Outdoors the trees in the area are tapped and you can watch the sap drip into the buckets, there is a vintage cooking demonstration with a big cast iron pot over an open fire and kids and adults can try the shoulder harness for carrying the buckets. You will need to walk into the area of the park that is dedicated to the event so dress warm and wear good footwear especially if it's muddy (which in my experience it usually is) due to melting. Once you've had your fill of maple be sure to visit the Raptor Centre for the "birds of prey" demonstrations, hike along the wildlife walkway and bring the kids to the playbarn to visit the animals. On March 3rd, visitors to Maple Town will get an added bonus with the </span><a href="http://www.conservationhalton.ca/events.cfm?itemid=3663" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;" target="_blank">Flapjack Olympics</a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> running 11am-3pm. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.conservationhalton.on.ca/ShowCategory.cfm?subCatID=1083" target="_blank">Crawford Lake</a> in keeping with their aboriginal roots has Native Style Sweet Water Presentations where you can learn how maple sugar would have been made in an Iroquoian Village more than 600 years ago. While your there be sure to sample the cornbread dripping with pure maple syrup or maple taffy on snow (available from 1 until 4 pm). All of the maple activities are in the 15th century reconstructed Iroquoian Village which you can spend some time exploring including the longhouse. Kids will love the craft-making and discovery hunt and everyone can get active with a walk/hike on their 19km of trails. Did you know that Crawford Lake is also home to a rare meromictic lake (where layers of water do not intermix). </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This location does not have food services on-site so be sure to bring something along to snack on if you are planning an extended visit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Admission to maple events at Conservation Halton are Adults: $7.50, Children (ages 5-14): $5.25, Seniors (65+): $6.50 and Children 4 & under No Charge. You will need extra<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 15px;"> </span><span style="line-height: 15px;">cash for food, souvenirs and the wagon ride. Both festivals run March 2-April 7 Weekends, Holidays and Daily during March Break (March 11 -15). </span></span><br />
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new</span><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">MC</span><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">for the event:</span><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://prescription4peace.com/blog/?tag=nicola-jones-prescription-4-peace"><span style="color: blue; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Nicola Jones</span></a>,
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new to us but we know that they will give all this year’s volunteer models
new looks so they can strut their stuff as they hit the catwalk. This
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at 3 p.m for </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">our second fashion
show. </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://nicolemanek.com/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Nicole Manek</span></a></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> will
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our volunteer models. Check out their evening hair and make-up by </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://www.cosimossalon.com/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Cosimo’s
Salon</span></a></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> and get inspired for
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Jonge, Registered Dietician will tell us all about</span><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span><i><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Nutrition Myths Busted!,</span></i><i><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></i><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Anastasia Vaskova of ContractHER is going
to share</span><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span><i><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Simple tips to make your house reno great</span></i><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">, and Dr. Jenna Davis, Family Wellnes/Natural
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wine and cuisine. Nosh on d</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">elicious tidbits from our restaurant
friends, new as well as, returning Burlington favourites: </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://bostonpizza.com/en?gclid=CMjvh6rrsbUCFYk7Mgod_n4AfQ"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Boston Pizza</span></a></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">, </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://www.emmasbackporch.ca/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Emma’s
Backporch</span></a></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">/</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://www.waterstreetcooker.ca/index2.html"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">The Water Street Cooker</span></a></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">, </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://www.jackastors.com/locations/13/burlington-restaurants.html"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Jack Astor’s</span></a></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">, </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://www.ivybar.ca/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Ivy
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Coffee Co.</span></a></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">, and </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/lynstastycups"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Tasty Cups Cafe</span></a></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> -
their slogan is ....Eat Dessert First! Sounds good to me. Be sure to visit
new wine partners </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://www.kacaba.com/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Kacaba
Vineyards</span></a></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> and </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/Skinnygrape?fref=ts"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Skinnygrape</span></a></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> for
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year is a great reusable</span><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">gift bag</span><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> to the first 500 women to arrive at
the show filled with full size products, gift cards, coupons and great swag!·
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toboggans, ski’s, skates, or snowshoes, blow off the dust and put them to good
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Halton</span></a> parks are a great place to hike, bird watch, enjoy nature,
and use those snow toys. Please check individual <a href="http://conservationhalton.ca/ShowCategory.cfm?subCatID=909"><span style="color: blue;">park</span></a> sites to find out what activities are
available at each location. <s><o:p></o:p></s></span></div>
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was first mentioned to me, but I found out that this is a traditional Iroquoian
game taking place at <a href="http://www.conservationhalton.ca/ShowCategory.cfm?subCatID=1083"><span style="color: blue;">Crawford Lake</span></a> Conservation Area as part of
their <a href="http://www.conservationhalton.ca/events.cfm?itemid=10853"><span style="color: blue;">Snowflakes & Snowsnakes</span></a> event. This unique event includes winter survival
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will be able to toboggan, hike, and enjoy an outdoor bonfire and if you prefer
not to trek through the woods, relax on a horse-drawn sleigh or wagon ride
being offered ($) through the fields and forest. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to spend the morning, afternoon, or evening!
With the Olympic-sized outdoor rink you can lace up your skates and
enjoy the pleasure of skating outside from 9am-9:30pm. I personally love this because my friends
enjoy skating while I am more of a watcher.
No matter how many times I try, I can never seem to get the hang of
things, which ends up with me falling down constantly. So instead, I’d rather sit and sip on a cup
of hot chocolate, while they enjoy themselves.
With heated change rooms, washrooms, music, skate rentals, farm and play
barn open from 9am-4pm, this is something that both friends and family can
enjoy together. Sometimes I even bring
my dog, Nyssa, to run free in the leash free areas. She is just as much a part of my family as my
younger sister! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Centennial Pond</span></a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> offers a stunning view of the waterfront to enjoy
while you skate.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Public skating is open
daily from 10am-10pm depending on the weather.</span><s style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </s><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Don’t worry if the
weather is not looking great for outside skating, The </span><a href="http://cms.burlington.ca/Page369.aspx" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: blue;">Appleby
Ice Centre</span></a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: blue;"> </span>will be open with </span><a href="http://cms.burlington.ca/Page5131.aspx" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: windowtext;">drop
in programs</span></a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> for the entire family.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">
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at the pool</span></a>. Pull out the swimsuits,
goggles, and nose plugs and splash around in the water with public swimming at
Aldershot Pool or Angela Coughlan Pool. Check the <a href="http://cms.burlington.ca/Page5131.aspx"><span style="color: blue;">website</span></a>
for swim types and times.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Gardens – Battle of the Titans</span></a>.
Visitors can learn about paleontology, see a Tyrannosaurus Rex/</span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Triceratops
life size diorama, play dress up, see dino prints, or try the digital dig pit. On
February 17<sup>th </sup>& 18<sup>th</sup> Dr. Phil Manning, an
internationally renowned dinosaur hunter from the University of Manchester will
be on-hand to answer any of your questions on these prehistoric creatures. The RBG is an affordable day out at only
$30.50 for a family of four. Once you’ve
had the opportunity to see through dino-vision and learn about dino-diets, you will
likely become “dino-hungry.” The Garden
Café at the RBG is featuring a <a href="http://www.rbg.ca/page.aspx?pid=628&cid=16&ceid=1349&cerid=0&cdt=18%2f02%2f2013"><span style="color: blue;">Family Day Feast</span></a> feeds two adults and two
children and includes a salad, entrée and drink for only $30 + HST. (reservations
are recommended).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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sure to get your tickets for <a href="http://www.burlingtonpac.ca/what-s-on/event_/sing-a-long-a-sound-of-music----the-movie_7281.html"><span style="background-color: white; color: blue;">Sing-a-long A Sound of Music</span></a> at the
Burlington Performing Art Centre. This interactive screening event is complimented
with onscreen lyrics, props, costumes, and vocal warm-ups. Be sure to visit the <a href="http://www.burlingtonpac.ca/what-s-on/event_/sing-a-long-a-sound-of-music----the-movie_7281.html"><span style="color: blue;">website</span></a> to get a real feel for this cool
interactive event and for ticket information. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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bed on the 18<sup>th</sup>, the Burlington <a href="http://www.burlingtonchocolatetrail.ca/"><span style="color: blue;">Chocolate
Trail</span></a> is a delectable treasure path Take your teen, best girlfriend
or a special individual out to enjoy some decadent treats on this self-guided
trail. Is there anything better then
spending the day with a little self enjoyment and chocolate - I don’t think
so! <s><o:p></o:p></s></span></div>
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day out, the <a href="http://tourismburlington.com/where-to-dine"><span style="color: blue;">restaurants</span></a> of Burlington are always
offering tasty meals. If you are looking for a prix fixe dining experience be
sure to try one of more of the 23 restaurants participating in the <a href="http://www.tasteofburlington.ca/"><span style="color: blue;">Taste of
Burlington</span></a> from February 17 – March 10, 2013. <s><o:p></o:p></s></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.tourismburlington.com/"><span style="color: blue;">Tourism
Burlington</span></a> will be open on Family Day from 9am-4pm, and we are always available on the <a href="http://www.tourismburlington.com/"><span style="color: blue;">web</span></a>,
via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TourismBurlington"><span style="color: blue;">Facebook</span></a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/BurlingtonTour"><span style="color: blue;">Twitter</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Whatever your plans
are this Family Day we hope you enjoy your time together!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">TourBurlGrl2</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02434973549372027177noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5945318303933865901.post-52466874623986450142013-02-01T13:31:00.003-05:002013-02-01T13:31:22.107-05:00Battle of the Titans - Dinosaurs invade the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington, ON<br />
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the Titans</a></b> with Tyrannosaus Rex (T-Rex) facing off against the Triceratops
for dinosaur supremacy! For my
daughters it was just about really <b>cool
dinosaurs</b> at the Royal Botanical Gardens.
No matter your age, I think we can all agree there is something about
dinosaurs that captures our imagination and intrigues us. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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five-year old was in junior kindergarten and she learned about dinosaurs and
since then she has had a keen interest in these prehistoric creatures peppering
me with questions about their size, what they ate, how they died…the list goes
on and on. My two and a half year old
not to be outdone by her big sister also has become a fan of dinos but her
questions are much easier to answer. As
you can imagine, when we were at the <b>Royal
Botanical Gardens</b> over the holidays and the girls heard about the upcoming
dinosaur exhibition they were so excited.
Flash forward to Wednesday when I told the them we were going to see the
dinosaurs at the RBG the next day – the five year old responded with an
exasperated “finally!” and the two year old ran around the house yelling
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Titans does not disappoint! We entered the RBG and headed for the action. As we passed the Atrium we noticed to large
dinosaur heads peeking out from the foliage and the excitement rose. My two year old ran ahead with her dad and by
the time we caught up with them she was already outfitted in a dinosaur costume
and roaring up a storm. The five year
old opted to read some books (dino themed of course) and we enjoyed some time
in the “play area”. Next up was
crafting, one of the great things about the events at the RBG is there is
always creative opportunities which is ideal for younger (and older kids) when
you need some down time. Their activity
of choice was colouring and it kept them out of mischief for a while. For a listing of all the daily activities
check the <a href="http://www.rbg.ca/dinos-dailyevents">website</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cool activities including the <b>digital
dig pit</b>. Kids have the opportunity
to uncover dinosaur bones under digital dirt (so tidy!) and then sweep them
into place to create a skeleton which comes alive and “walks off the
table”. I honestly think that my girls
would have spent the whole night and much of the next day here. I also had the opportunity to speak to the
gentlemen that created this super cool exhibit and they were thrilled to watch it in action. Up to that point they had
only tested it themselves and I think they were very pleased with the final
result. This is a great activity for kids of all ages – my two year old picked
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interesting and education exhibits around the foyer but once my girls got to
the dig pit they weren’t keen to do much else. That is until the prehistoric puppet
show. This cute puppet show features a
T-Rex and Triceratops and manages to be both fun and sneak in some educational
facts along the way. Post show the staff
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get back to the Atrium to take in the main attraction. The <b>diorama</b>
of the T. rex and Triceratops locked in battle. The upper level is full of fascinating and
interactive displays. From video
displays to the dino vision skulls there is plenty to see and do and it covers
a wide range of information which means older kids and adults will be engaged
and learn but younger kids will still find things they can connect with. As expected the dinosaur “output” display was
met with giggles and interest. I guess
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replicas are huge and both girls liked getting up close and checking them out. To quote my two year old “that the biggest
dinosaur I ever seen”…her grammar is not perfect yet. The actual creation of this exhibition is
very impressive. I asked Nick Kondrat,
the Manager of Communications at RBG about the artist and exhibits and he
explained, “Paleo-Artist Hall Train and his studio Hall Train Studios has
provided world-class exhibit design to many of the most prominent institutions
in North America. Those institutions include the American Museum of Natural
History in New York, Universal Studios, and the Royal Tyrell Museum in Alberta. His collaboration with leading
paleontologists, biochemical engineers, curators and museum designers allows
Hall Train studios to create some of the most scientifically authentic
re-creations in the world. With Pioneer Energy’s Battle of the Titans, Hall was
able to go further into his craft than ever before and tell a unique,
multi-layered story about the fine ecological balance that dinosaurs tread so
long ago. This is the first time that Battle of the Titans has been presented
to the public and there are plans for the exhibit to travel to other
institutions after its run at Royal Botanical Gardens.” Lucky us to be the first to see this.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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like best about the exhibitions at the RBG is that they spend a lot of time
creating special events and programming to tie into the main attraction. This year is no different with something for
children, youth and adults to enjoy. My
two personal favourites are the Dino-snore sleepovers and the Prehistoric
Brunch. Check out the <a href="http://www.rbg.ca/files/pdf/events/dinos/DinoPP.pdf">entire listing</a>
and be sure to sign up early to ensure your space and if you are looking for a
unique <a href="http://www.rbg.ca/camps">March break camp</a> they have those
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Gardens Café for their special dinosaur themed menu. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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at the Battle of the Titans and will definitely be visiting again (and again)
before it ends on April 7. The Royal
Botanical Gardens has so much to do beyond the exhibition. Take some time to enjoy the beautiful </span><strong><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">Mediterranean Garden and relax by the koi pond (another child favourite)
and escape the winter cold or if you are the outdoor type take a hike on the
trails, and be sure to bring some sunflower seeds for the birds who like to eat
from visitor’s hands.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Flowers. Chocolates.
Dinner. Romantic gifts and things
to do <b><i>always</i></b> seem to be limited to these options. With our lives getting busier than ever, it’s
hard to find time to go the extra mile and come up with a unique gift idea or
plan an inventive and romantic getaway to show that special someone in your
life that you’re even more awesome than they thought!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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need a little help, you’re in luck! Rest
assured that Burlington has more variety than a double-layered box of
chocolates when it comes to romantic things to do! We’ve got you covered at every price point,
whether you want a simple gift idea or a romantic overnight getaway!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Romantic Restaurants in
Burlington</span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">: Word to the wise: this is the time to pick a
restaurant you don’t usually go to, and especially one you don’t take the <b>kids</b> to. Because you can go there <b><i>anytime</i></b>. A night of romance requires a quieter,
cozier, candlelit atmosphere with attentive service and a menu that has a
little sophistication! No restaurant
has a better view in Burlington than <a href="http://www.spencers.ca/">Spencer’s
at the Waterfront</a>, with windows overlooking Lake Ontario and an impressively
creative menu that is always worth the splurge!
Or grab a cozy table for 2 in downtown Burlington at romantic favourites
like <a href="http://www.thealexrestaurant.com/">The Alex</a>, <a href="http://www.redcanoebistro.com/">Red Canoe Bistro</a> or <a href="http://www.rudenative.com/">Rude Native</a>. If you love a classic surf & turf, try <a href="http://www.thecarriagehouse.ca/Home.html">The Carriage House</a>, <a href="http://www.thelordnelson.com/contact.htm">Lord Nelson Fine Dining</a> or <a href="http://www.walkersfishmarket.ca/">Walker’s Fish Market</a>. For the high rollers out there who want one
of the most inventive culinary nights of your life, you’ll be blown away by
Chef Matteo Paonessa at <a href="http://blacktreerestaurant.com/">Blacktree</a>. This stellar restaurant was recently given
(very rare) <a href="http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/restaurants/article/977790--pataki-blacktree-takes-us-through-the-looking-glass">top
marks</a> by Toronto Star restaurant critic Amy Pataki. Speaking from personal experience, it is an
amazing gastronomic adventure you’ll never forget! Just make sure you call for a reservation, as
weekends and special occasions always see those tables fill up fast!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Hotel Packages in Burlington</span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">: Whether you’re local, or coming in from out
of town, the romance factor is always elevated when you stay overnight at a
nice hotel. Getting away from your
growing to-do-list or the many requests of your delightful children is all the
reason you need to take a little break from home! Burlington offers many romantic hotel options
with great values. You can’t beat the
view at <a href="http://www.thewaterfrontdowntown.com/">The Waterfront Hotel</a>, watching the sun come up over Lake Ontario is
a great way to start any morning. With
so many restaurants within walking distance, it’s also extremely
convenient! The newly
renovated <a href="http://www.hiburlington.ca/">Holiday Inn</a> is a great
option and they have<a href="http://www.hiburlington.ca/burlington-hotels/vacation-packages/packages-specials.php"> sleep in Sundays</a>! <a href="http://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ontario/hilton-garden-inn-toronto-burlington-YYZBUGI/offers/100027657.htm" target="_blank">HiltonGarden Inn</a> has a great <b><i>Romance Package</i></b> with early check-in,
breakfast and late checkout! The great rates at <a href="http://www.choicehotels.ca/en/comfort-hotel-cn259">Comfort Inn</a> and <a href="http://bestwesternontario.com/">Best Western</a> round out some great
options for your romantic overnight getaway in Burlington!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Spas in Burlington</span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">: whether you both want to go
for a romantic couples massage, or if it’s more about giving mom a little time
away from the kids on her own, the luxurious spas in Burlington will get the
job done! Book something special or grab
a gift card as a great gift at favourites like <a href="http://www.rosewaterspa.com/">Rosewater Spa</a>, <a href="http://www.blairlancaster.com/">Blair Lancaster</a>, or the 2011
Burlington Post Reader’s Choice award-winner, <a href="http://www.casablancasalon.ca/">Casablanca Salon & Spa Oasis</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Unique Date Ideas</span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">: There are plenty of romantic
and fun things to do in Burlington all year long! Stop by the sweet spots on the <a href="http://www.burlingtonchocolatetrail.ca/">Burlington Chocolate Trail</a>
for delicious samples and great deals, take in the artistic creations at The <a href="http://www.thebac.ca/">Burlington Art Centre</a>, or get tickets for a memorable
performance at the new <a href="http://www.burlingtonpac.ca/">Burlington Performing
Arts Centre</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Cool and unique Romantic Gift
Ideas</span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">: Local
merchants in Burlington have no limits when it comes to the best gift ideas! I’ll break it down for both genders so it
couldn’t be easier! They may be classic
choices, but the quality and original spin you’ll find at these retailers
guarantees to impress!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Top Romantic Gifts for Guys</span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"> (and where to get ‘em):<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Watches</span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">: Always great selection
& prices at <a href="http://www.thebay.com/eng/mens-watches-thebay">The
Bay</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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clothes</span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">: <a href="http://www.scriveners.ca/">Scriveners</a> and <a href="http://jeffsguyshop.com/wordpress/">Jeff’s Guy Shop</a> have
something for every guy that will elevate the stylish factor in their
closet considerably!<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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guy-themed chocolate items like golf clubs and personalized chocolate
bars.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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favourite drink</span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">:
check out <a href="http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/lto/searchResults.do?language=EN&LTO_SALES_CODE=Y&productListingType=LTO">special
offers at the LCBO</a>! Great
values and they never go to waste!<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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from at <a href="http://www.sephora.com/canada">Sephora</a> in Mapleview
Mall, or you can grab something truly unique & luxurious at <a href="http://www.saltridges.com/">Saltridges</a> downtown (plus they have
the best red gift bags)!<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Lingerie</span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">: <a href="http://www.bocanaboutique.com/">Bocana Boutique</a> has been around
for 25 years for good reason, and not far from there is <a href="http://www.burlingtondowntown.ca/viewBusiness.php?businessID=412">The
Black Pearl Lingerie Boutique</a>!<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Gift Sets</span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">: <a href="http://www.joelles.com/wordpress/">Joelle’s</a> always has a great
selection of cool gift ideas. Every
girl loves the Hanky Panky lingerie line they carry, plus who wouldn’t
appreciate these adorable ‘true love’ coupons for things like breakfast in
bed & control of the tv remote!<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Chocolates</span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">: <a href="http://rockychoc.com/">Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory</a> at
Burlington Mall rocks!<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Flowers</span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">: <a href="http://www.eurostyleflowermarket.com/">Euro Style Flower Market</a>
does really beautiful & modern bouquets.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Of course
the most important thing to remember on any romantic occasion is to have fun
and not worry so much about the cost or the details! Celebrating someone important to you can
easily be done with just a simple card from Shopper’s Drug Mart, or a unique
and sassy one sure to be found at <a href="http://www.fairhomeinteriors.ca/">Fairhome
Interiors</a>. I promise you that a genuine and personal
note in a great card will be just as appreciated as any expensive gift or fancy
dinner. Of course if you can manage all
three, I say <b><i>go for it</i></b> and reap the <b><i>many</i></b> rewards of gratitude! </span><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-ascii-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;">©</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">Victoria Hughes is a local entrepreneur, social media specialist and website & blog author. Born in Burlington and living in the GTA her whole life, her professional career has taken her through the diverse worlds of leadership consulting, fashion retail management, fine dining, communications technology and online travel. After launching </span><a href="http://www.vitevirtualsolutions.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #2167bb; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-decoration: none;">her own business </a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">in 2008, she began authoring the daily </span><a href="http://www.girlitup.ca/" style="background-color: white; color: #2167bb; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-decoration: none;">Girl It Up</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">! fashion and discount blog, tweets on topics of the day </span><a href="http://www.twitter.com/vbhughes" style="background-color: white; color: #2167bb; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-decoration: none;">@vbhughes </a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">and recently spearheaded a site full of guidelines and resources to keep youth safe & smart as they explore the ever-changing world of social media: </span><a href="http://safesocialmedia.ca/" style="background-color: white; color: #2167bb; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-decoration: none;">safesocialmedia.ca</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"> . Her greatest loves are travel, shoes, laughter and family. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02434973549372027177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5945318303933865901.post-54686914231879069312013-01-14T11:26:00.003-05:002013-01-14T11:34:44.557-05:00Winter Market at Terra Garden<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">One of our favourite activities is heading to the farmer's market on a warm summer day and now with the introduction of the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TERRAatHomeMarket?fref=ts" target="_blank">TERRA @ Home Winter Market</a>, we can make this a year round outing! The great thing about this market is you don't have to brave the cold, it's all indoors and heated. This past Saturday marked the opening of the winter market and I couldn't wait to pack up my two daughters and head to TERRA.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We arrived at the market about an hour in and the first thing I noticed was how busy it was and then secondly, how well managed it was from the moment you turn into the parking lot. There were parking attendants controlling the flow of traffic and we easily got parked and headed in but not before being accosted by the smell of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gorillacheeseonfb" target="_blank">Gorilla Cheese</a> grilling their specialty sandwiches at the entrance (oh willpower how I miss thee!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My five year old immediately spotted someone heading out with popcorn and the greeter gave us a smile and let us know we could get some inside, guess what our first stop was going to be. We headed into the market and I have to say it's a beautiful setting; even in the winter the greenhouse is alive with plants which gives it an outdoor feel despite the fact you are comfortably indoors. There is lots to see before you reach the vendors but I didn't have much time to explore as the chants of "popcorn, popcorn" from both my girls was getting louder. Lucky for us the </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.kettlecornboss.ca/" target="_blank">Kettle Corn Boss</a> was offering small sample cups of their delicious product which gave me enough time to find my wallet and purchase a bag before the girls needed a re-fill.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Once popcorn was in hand we were able to stroll around and check out the vendors. Unlike many of the summer markets, this one offers a range of products from baked goods, produce, meats and local artisans. I was a bit surprised their was only one produce vendor (Ann Brown)</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> but I guess that it's hard through the lean winter to source a wide variety of fresh local product. The produce on hand was farm fresh and there was a sample of a white radish that was really good, I just wasn't sure what I would make with it so I opted for some red onions which accompanied our steaks at dinner. There were also other root vegetables and apples to choose from.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Next up was baked goods, we picked up some sweet potato loaf from </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sweet-Potato-Johnny/452670001437781" target="_blank">Sweet Potato Johnny </a>who also featured muffins, hummus and soup all made from, you guessed it - sweet potato. We checked out the amazing </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.dyments.com/" target="_blank">Dy</a></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.dyments.com/" target="_blank">ment Farm</a> table filled with homemade pies and sweets and made our way to </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.ittybittypie.com/" target="_blank">Itty Bitty Pie</a> who were offering up a selection of small savoury pies in addition to the more traditional ones. After a sample of their key lime pie by the girls, we added more to our bag and continued to </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Manual Labour Coffee so mommy could get a treat. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.manuallabourcoffee.com/index2.php#!/Welcome_Aboard" target="_blank">Manual Labour Coffee</a> are new to Burlington and make their headquarters at 93 Plains Rd., when they are not on the road with their old school house trailer that serves up their awesome brew. The girls loved talking with co-owner Katie who awed them with tales of the Koalas in Australia (where she hails from) while my hand-poured java was brewing. One other cool item that they were selling is a fire starter called the </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Coffee Log, made from grounds, wax, and molasses & it burns clean! </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">With coffee in hand, we were ready to continue. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As someone whose job it is to promote all things culinary, I try to make sure that my girls try everything and I am very lucky that will eat just about anything I offer up. That said my oldest is a huge fan of </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.smokeville.ca/" target="_blank">Smokeville</a> who we visit regularly at the Burlington Farmers' Market and boy was she pleased to find them handing out samples at this winter market! With a choice of smoked salmon, whitefish or trout it's hard to decide and that's why she felt the need to return several times for more tasting. We decided upon the salmon bacon and it provided a healthy snack when we got home, I think there might even be a small piece left for the rest of us. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My youngest is two and a half and is very petite however she has an appetite that never stops. Not to be outdone by here sister, she opted for the vegan chili being served up by <a href="http://www.thenakedsprout.com/" target="_blank">The Naked Spout</a>, which if you are not familiar with them is the only full service vegan restaurant in Burlington. Chef Peter was busy cooking and it smelled great, we ordered a cup to try. I did manage to get a spoonful for myself and for those of you that think vegan cooking can't taste like the real thing, I urge you to give this a try. I could have sworn there were pieces of ground beef in the chili and the taste was awesome. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Our last sample stop was at <a href="https://www.cherrylane.net/" target="_blank">Cherry Lane</a> where the girls both tasted the cherry juice from concentrate which was a big hit, we brought some home in addition to the dried cherries (perfect for snacking). Our whole household loves cherries so this is a great way for us to enjoy them year round.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We spent some additional time wandering around and checking out the other vendors before it was time to go. The winter market looks like it's going to be a popular destination. It was filled with people of all ages tasting, buying and enjoying the atmosphere. There were lots of families and children running around (mine included) and everyone seemed just a little calmer in this setting - no harried grocery store faces to be seen. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We are so happy that <a href="http://terragreenhouses.com/" target="_blank">TERRA</a> has created this winter market to showcase local and neighbouring farms and producers and we look forward to our next visit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The market will run Saturdays until March 23 from 10am to 3pm at TERRA on Hwy. 5 between Brant St. and Guelph Line. List of vendors below.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">For more on farms and markets in the Burlington area be sure to visit our <a href="http://tourismburlington.com/what-to-see-n-do/farms-n-markets" target="_blank">website</a>.</span></div>
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a good friend who lives in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He always jokes that winter lasts eight
months of the year here. I usually roll
my eyes and remind him he’s totally wrong, but I have to admit, once I think
about it for a few minutes, there are many years when it seems to last at least
six! I can name plenty of times I’ve
seen snow in both November and April! That’s
a long time to hibernate indoors, which is what we usually end up doing until
the leaves start sprouting on the trees again.
Given how much we love parks, long walks and barbecues, the season can
sometimes pass by painfully slow.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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year we decided to stop complaining and we definitely declared that we would not
be deterred from our weekly family outings any longer! As soon as the snow fell, we began to explore
all the great winter activities <a href="http://www.tourismburlington.com/" target="_blank">Burlington</a> has to offer. We invested in some skates, some long johns
and some solid gloves, and once we got started, we couldn’t believe how much
we’d been missing!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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easy to rely a bit too heavily on the television when you have young kids and
the temperature is freezing, but there’s really no need when you have exciting
places like <a href="http://www.ontarioparks.com/english/bron.html">Bronte
Creek Park</a> open all year long! Aside
from their big outdoor skating rink, the kids can also run around, climb, slide
and spin on tire swings in the children’s barn no matter what the weather. I’m always delighted when they fall asleep at
night in 2 minutes thanks to having gotten a little fresh air and
exercise! Bronte’s children’s barn will
practically guarantee that every time!
Bundle up though – it’s covered, but it’s not heated!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is a blast no matter what your age at <a href="http://cms.burlington.ca/Page428.aspx">Lowville Park</a>. It’s not too steep for beginners, but it’s
still high enough to thrill your senses with the joy of speeding down! </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I never get tired of that feeling!</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">There’s a great kids park right beside the
hill, and trails to hike along the nearby creek.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Just
up the street from Lowville Park you’ll find the <a href="http://www.conservationhalton.ca/ShowCategory.cfm?subCatID=1083">Crawford
Lake Conservation Area</a>, where you can enjoy 19km of snowshoe and cross
country skiing trails. There’s also a
reconstructed 15<sup>th</sup> century Iroquoian village to explore in any
season. It’s amazing to imagine how
tough it would have been to brave the winter elements back then. A great history lesson for anyone who loves
learning!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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love to ski, but I haven’t been in years since the ordeal of driving at least
an hour or two, just to fight the weekend chairlift crowds, is something I’ve
never found appealing. I seem to forget
far too often that we have a great ski hill along the escarpment at <a href="http://gleneden.on.ca/">Glen Eden</a>!
With well-lit night skiing, it’s even a great option after work any day
of the week! They have lots of lesson
options, from groups to private instruction, so even beginners can enjoy this
invigorating winter activity! Next year
I am promising myself to enroll in snowboard lessons. It just looks way too fun!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">The
Burlington waterfront continues to be a social hub for events all winter long,
and skating at <a href="http://cms.burlington.ca/Page2363.aspx">Discovery
Landing</a> next to Spencer Smith Park is fun for the whole family. You really can’t beat the view! Afterwards there are plenty of places to grab
a hot chocolate or a delicious meal along Brant Street and the downtown core.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">One of
my favourite places to go for a long walk starts at The Cherry Hill Gate at The
<a href="http://www.rbg.ca/">Royal Botanical Gardens</a>. If you love nature,
you’ll want to bring your camera every time you hike here! I’ve spent hours in the woods there at times,
looping around the water on pleasantly challenging trails. There’s tons of wildlife to see, and my kids
are always thrilled when little chickadees eat birdseed right out of their
hands! If you’re skeptical of how brave
& friendly those little birds are, check out the video accompanying this
article and you’ll see the proof! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Winter
in Burlington Ontario: so many fun things to do!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Victoria Hughes, Guest Blogger</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">Victoria Hughes is a local entrepreneur, social media specialist and website & blog author. Born in Burlington and living in the GTA her whole life, her professional career has taken her through the diverse worlds of leadership consulting, fashion retail management, fine dining, communications technology and online travel. After launching </span><a href="http://www.vitevirtualsolutions.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #2167bb; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-decoration: none;">her own business </a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">in 2008, she began authoring the daily </span><a href="http://www.girlitup.ca/" style="background-color: white; color: #2167bb; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-decoration: none;">Girl It Up</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">! fashion and discount blog, tweets on topics of the day </span><a href="http://www.twitter.com/vbhughes" style="background-color: white; color: #2167bb; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-decoration: none;">@vbhughes </a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">and recently spearheaded a site full of guidelines and resources to keep youth safe & smart as they explore the ever-changing world of social media: </span><a href="http://safesocialmedia.ca/" style="background-color: white; color: #2167bb; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-decoration: none;">safesocialmedia.ca</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"> . Her greatest loves are travel, shoes, laughter and family. </span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02434973549372027177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5945318303933865901.post-51953929479781851322013-01-02T11:59:00.002-05:002013-01-28T10:33:30.742-05:00Theatre & Performing Arts abound in Burlington<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfuPkX1EJ11SoVQzsVQFrvAb38xWvlYyc4ZR1Rv6Gw7xyNa1Tk-ieGi1RMlZgHi0G415DigmwTqgYUaB4sLiQk2N5Lo24CdKuAGS_cFCbSYqFpCRfi7vU1RDt_YtxPNxedIHH_O5AGd4wx/s1600/Performing+arts+centre+by+Al+Pettman_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfuPkX1EJ11SoVQzsVQFrvAb38xWvlYyc4ZR1Rv6Gw7xyNa1Tk-ieGi1RMlZgHi0G415DigmwTqgYUaB4sLiQk2N5Lo24CdKuAGS_cFCbSYqFpCRfi7vU1RDt_YtxPNxedIHH_O5AGd4wx/s320/Performing+arts+centre+by+Al+Pettman_4.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">If you weren’t able to get out and see a local
performance during the holidays or if you did and that inspired you to see
more, we have good news for you…there is some great entertainment planned in
the city in 2013.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"> </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">Some of our tourism
team enjoyed performances this fall such as </span><i style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">Wrong
for Each Other</i><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"> at Burlington Theatre, and the </span><i style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">TSO Brass</i><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"> at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"> </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">We thoroughly enjoyed these experiences and especially
liked that they were hosted in our own backyard.</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"> </span></h1>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I admit to being the first in line when the box
office opened to buy <i>Nelly Furtado</i>
tickets a few weeks ago. It is fabulous that a multi-award winning Canadian
artist is going to be playing locally in such an intimate setting. Plus I have method in my madness, I convince
my better half to go out for dinner prior to the show at one of the amazing
eateries. Some restaurants actually
offer pre-show dinner specials, check out the <a href="http://tourismburlington.com/what-to-see-n-do/arts-n-culture/performing-arts">details</a>
on our Tourism Burlington site. <o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We have a number of theatre companies and
performance groups in Burlington that present shows on a regular basis
including <a href="http://www.thealdershotplayers.com/Our%20Current%20season/index.html">Aldershot
Players</a>, <a href="http://www.teentourband.org/">Burlington Teen Tour</a>
& <a href="http://www.burlingtonconcertband.ca/">Concert Bands</a>, <a href="http://cms.burlington.ca/Page368.aspx">Burlington Student Theatre</a>, <a href="http://drurylane.ca/playbill.htm">Drury Lane Theatre</a>, <a href="http://www.theatreburlington.on.ca/Playbill-2012-2013.htm">Theatre</a>
Burlington, <a href="http://www.koogletheatre.com/" target="_blank">Koogle Theatre Company</a> and <a href="http://totteringbiped.ca/upcoming-shows/">Tottering BiPed</a>
Theatre. The shows we are aware of for
the next few months are featured below but we would suggest that you check out
the websites for more events and activities as they become confirmed. These theatres are also looking for
volunteers to help them stage their productions. <o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In addition to these companies and groups, several
local clubs and restaurants feature entertainment on selected days. Refer to our <a href="http://tourismburlington.com/what-to-see-n-do/entertainment">entertainment</a>
page on the website, follow our social media and <a href="http://tourismburlington.com/contact-us/icontactenews">sign up</a> for
our free enewsletter for more details.
By the way, our visitor Enews is sent 5x/year and highlights events and
activities in the Burlington area and is a great resource to plan your family
activities or when you have visiting friends and family and are looking for
things to do. Another good local
resource is the events calendar located on the City of Burlington <a href="http://cms.burlington.ca/page6941.aspx">website</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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and treat yourself or someone close to you to a great experience. <o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What’s On in
Burlington<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #222222; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; text-indent: -0.5in;">28 <a href="http://www.burlingtonpac.ca/what-s-on/event_/nelly-furtado_8022.html">Nelly
Furtado</a> - With hits such as “I'm Like A Bird”, “Promiscuous”, and
“Maneater”,</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="text-indent: -0.5in;"><i><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span></i></span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #222222; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; text-indent: -0.5in;">Nelly Furtado</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="text-indent: -0.5in;"><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #222222; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; text-indent: -0.5in;">is a household name and Canadian superstar. She
has earned numerous awards including 2 Grammy Awards, 10 Juno Awards, 3
MuchMusic Video Awards, and a star on Canada's Walk of Fame. Nelly is currently
on her The Spirit Indestructible tour which celebrates her fifth album by the
same name.</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="text-indent: -0.5in;"><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #222222; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; text-indent: -0.5in;">BPAC</span></div>
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– Music, vaudeville, Comedy.</span><span style="color: #111111; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="color: #111111; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Drury Lane
Theatre</span></div>
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Last Summer</a> by Tennessee Williams - </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Aging
Louisiana aristocrat, Violet Venables, plots to silence her traumatized niece
Catharine Holly (featuring Natalie a travel counsellor at Tourism Burlington!) from sullying the
family's honour with her mad tale of the death of cousin Sebastian. Theatre Burlington</span><span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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definition and scope of blues music by fusing it with non-traditional forms,
including sounds from the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Caribbean<span style="color: #222222;">,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span>Africa<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: #222222;"> </span></span><span style="color: #222222;">and the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span>South
Pacific<span style="color: #222222;">. BPAC<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Beatlemaniacs</a> turn imagination into reality, bringing The Beatles back
together in a fully produced live reunion concert! The Beatlemaniacs are the
only group to reunite The Fab Four in a one of a kind post-Beatles experience,
including several of the band’s solo album hits never performed live as “The
Beatles.”</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span></span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">BPAC<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Gift</a> - </span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">An award-winning and
fiercely moving one-woman play, Jake’s Gift chronicles a World War II veteran’s
journey back to Juno Beach to find the grave of a brother who never returned
home. Inspired by her own visit to Normandy for the 60th anniversary of D-Day,
gifted actress and playwright Julia Mackey absorbs audiences in her amazing
transformations, seamlessly shifting between four distinct characters including
a cantankerous – though warm-hearted – veteran and a precocious 10-year-old French
girl. Jake’s Gift is emotionally restrained, yet heartfelt – a profoundly
moving hour of must-see theatre.</span><span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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both bold and innovative. The company consists of a select group of 15
dancers with exceptional classical and contemporary dance training. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>BPAC</span><span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Juno Award winner, Alex*Cuba has a soulful vocal style and lyrical poetry that
are only matched by his brilliant and unique guitar skills. BPAC<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> <a href="http://www.burlingtonpac.ca/what-s-on/event_/scarlett---healing-hearts-and-love-songs-_8034.html">Scarlett
Deva Antaloczy</a> - Come and a Valentine's concert filled with love songs
that touch and inspire in a warm and intimate setting with tables and
delicious desserts. Great familiar and original music in a variety of
styles and languages. BPAC<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">16 <a href="http://www.burlingtonpac.ca/what-s-on/event_/abbamania-and-the-beegees_8028.html">Abba
and the BeeGees</a> - Recreation of ABBA and BEEGEES in Concert</span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"> back by popular demand.
BPAC.</span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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- </span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Join in and sing
along at this fun-filled interactive screening event of the The Sound of Music
complete with onscreen lyrics, props, costumes and vocal warm-ups. BPAC</span><span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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professional chamber choir, is one of Canada’s most illustrious professional
choral ensembles. They are joined by the Nathaniel Dett Chorale, Canada’s first
professional choral group dedicated to Afrocentric music of all styles. BPAC<span class="apple-converted-space"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">24 Burlington’s <a href="http://www.burlingtonpac.ca/what-s-on/event_/city-of-burlington-women-s-show_8008.html">Women’s
Show</a> </span></span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Ticket includes
complimentary food and drink samples, fashion, beauty, fitness and fun. Event
highlights include: Nicole Manek, from Slice Channel’s Make Me Over, Make Me
Under, as our fashion show host and a health seminar hosted by Leigh Ann de
Jonge. BPAC</span><span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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rhythms, rich harmonies and rigorous dance routines, South Africa’s a-cappella
sensation delivers a message of hope, peace and unity that resonates with
listeners around the globe. BPAC</span><span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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on the Bay</a> - </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A. Gilliland: Dreaming of the Masters I: A Jazz Concerto for
Clarinet and Orchestra (2003), with James Campbell (clarinet) F. Schubert:
Symphony #8 in B minor, D.759, "Unfinished" W.A. Mozart: Concerto for
Clarinet in A major, K.622, with James Campbell (clarinet)</span><span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Coleman Lemieux
& Compagnie proudly present<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>AllOneWord</i>,
an evening of dance works from acclaimed Canadian choreographer James Kudelka.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>BPAC</span><span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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more than 100 mobile sculptural instruments that are hand-built from recycled
materials ranging from accordion parts, to aluminum scraps and even artillery
shells.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>BPAC</span><span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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body, jumping into a cardboard box to see if he can, or balancing for dear life
on the slack rope, Jamie’s skill with his materials and his sense of humor are
sure to delight and entertain the whole family. BPAC<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">17 </span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><a href="http://www.burlingtonpac.ca/what-s-on/event_/georgy-tchaidze_7320.html">Georgy
Tchaidze</a></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> -Calgary's prestigious Honens
International Piano Competition is among the world’s most respected events of
its kind and once every three years it discovers and launches a star. Georgy
Tchaidze, a native of St. Petersburg, Russia, was the First Laureate in 2009.
He has since performed for the Governor General of Canada and made his stunning
debut recording on the Honens label while in residence at The Banff Centre.
Don’t miss this bright, young, talent. BPAC</span><span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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after another, Bowfire is an "All Star Show" of the finest lineup of
fiddle and violin virtuosos ever assembled on one stage.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>BPAC<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> <a href="http://www.burlingtonpac.ca/what-s-on/event_/miss-representation-_7999.html">Miss
Representation</a> - Halton Women’s Place ’s screening of the 2011 documentary,
Miss Representation, which examines the media’s portrayal of women and how it
leads to a lack of female representation in position of power. BPAC</span><span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Morrie</a> </span><span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">- </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">An ever so human
story of a young journalist's love and respect for an old and dying man.
Accidentally catching a TV interview with erstwhile teacher and mentor, Morrie
Schwartz, Mitch learns the man is battling Lou Gehrig's disease, and decides to
reconnect with him after sixteen years. A simple visit becomes a weekly
pilgrimage each Tuesday that gradually evolves into disarming lessons in the
meaning, the wit, the survival, of life. Burlington Theatre<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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Mouse as he walks confidently through the woods scaring away otherwise hungry
animals with tall tales of a terrifying Gruffalo. BPAC<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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Rendezvous</a> celebrates Paris, the romantic inspiration of Europe, and a
program featuring music by the composers who made Paris their home in the early
1900s. Jasper Wood and Daniel Bolshoy, two leading Canadian performers, formed
as a result of a great demand for a refreshing and passionate chamber ensemble.
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Witter</a> –</span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The show is set entirely to the music of Elton John
and Billy Joel. Jim, featured on grand piano, makes no attempt to mimic his
heroes, but rather uses the familiar arrangements, and his phenomenal singing
ability to evoke their music. BPAC<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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Lovelies</a> - </span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Funny and upbeat with just a pinch of sass, the Good
Lovelies’ textbook three-part harmonies, constant instrument swapping and witty
on-stage banter have enlivened the folk music landscape. The Juno and Canadian
Folk Music Award winning band is comprised of Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough and
Sue Passmore. BPAC<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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Coast sound for an evening of irresistible toe-tapping tunes from her latest
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It’s a wonderful
time of year: there’s a chill in the air, Christmas music playing at every
turn, and we are all reminded of just how lucky we are to spend the holidays
with our loved ones, even if it does result in a Griswald-esque season of frenzy.
This being said, when Johnny Mathis wrote <span style="font-size: small;">‘It’s
Beginning to Look A Lot like Christmas’, the wisdom of the lyric “and Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again” has
stood the test of time. It can be so difficult to find a way to keep the little
ones entertained over the holiday season! Luckily, we’re happy to provide you
with a list of recommended activities that are sure to keep the kids healthy,
festive and MUCH too tired to stay up past their bedtime, no matter how many reindeer
they hear on the roof. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-CA">This season Burlington is bustling with fun and
physical activities that are perfect for the whole family: visit </span><a href="http://cms.burlington.ca/Page2537.aspx"><span lang="EN-CA">Rotary Centennial Pond</span></a><span lang="EN-CA"> at Discovery Landing or your </span><span lang="EN-CA">local arena for <a href="http://cms.burlington.ca/AssetFactory.aspx?did=23646">free skating</a>
sponsored by Tim Hortons, or take a trip to </span><a href="http://gleneden.on.ca/"><span lang="EN-CA">Glen Eden</span></a><span lang="EN-CA"> to hit the
slopes! And don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled for special gym & ice
holiday rates, courtesy of the Parks & Recreation </span><a href="http://cms.burlington.ca/Page9660.aspx"><span lang="EN-CA">‘Winter Break in the
City’</span></a><span lang="EN-CA"> program! <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Another
great location for spending a day outdoors is <a href="http://bit.ly/brontecrpp">Bronte
Creek Provincial Park</a> where you can not only avoid the Mayan apocalypse,
but also enjoy skating on their giant <a href="http://www.brontecreek.org/bronte-creek-ice-rink.htm">outdoor rink</a>
(skate rentals available), and if mother nature cooperates you can toboggan,
enjoy the ski trails or Snowshoe. The
playbarn is always open and a great distraction for kids of all ages. Don’t forget that their Homestead Christmas
runs until December 23<sup>rd</sup>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Time-travelling
not your thing? Visit the <a href="http://www.rbg.ca/holidaytraditions">Royal Botanical
Gardens</a> for a more contemporary celebration! Check out the RBG’s
Christmas <span lang="EN-CA">train set, stay for storytime
and then head outside for a winter hike. You can even steal a little bit of
time for yourself (and maybe a ‘holiday-sized’ brandy-and-eggnog) after
dropping the kids off at one of the garden’s Winter Discovery Day Camps on January 2<sup>nd</sup>, 3<sup>rd</sup> and
4<sup>th</sup>! And surely after all the
time you will have had to relax, you’ll have all the energy in the world to take
the family to</span><span lang="EN-CA"> </span><a href="http://www.conservationhalton.on.ca/ShowCategory.cfm?subCatID=1083">Crawford Lake</a> for a
snowshoeing or cross country skiing expedition, Hilton Falls on December 22<sup>nd</sup>
for<a href="http://www.conservationhalton.on.ca/events.cfm?itemid=10822"> Christmas on the
Trails</a> or a hike at <a href="http://www.conservationhalton.on.ca/ShowCategory.cfm?subCatID=1455">Mountsberg</a> where you can learn
about majestic birds of prey. Or—if you like the idea of a wintry escape with animal
friends but prefer fur to feathers—don’t miss your chance to take a <a href="http://www.conservationhalton.on.ca/events.cfm?itemid=10482">horse-drawn wagon
ride</a>
through Mountsberg’s beautiful landscapes, followed my marshmallow roasting
over an open fire starting January 12th. Bring your blanket and your camera,
this is sure to be a beautiful family memory!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We know what you’re thinking: <i>that all sounds amazing but</i> <i>what if the weather is bad?</i> <i>I can only keep the kids occupied with paper
cutout snowflakes for so long! </i> Fear
not, fellow Burlingtonian! Buy your tickets now for <a href="http://www.burlingtonpac.ca/what-s-on/event_/aladdin_7776.html">Aladdin</a> at the Burlington
Performing Arts Centre! This pantomime is geared towards
kids but fun for all ages: be a part of the show with this interactive
theatrical experience.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And while many of us will be heading back to
work after the holidays, school aged children are off for another week which
means trying to find fun activities to fill their days. The <a href="http://bit.ly/burlmuse">Museums
of Burlington</a> are a great way to spend the day exploring the history of
Burlington and two of it’s famous residents – Joseph Brant & the Irelands.
If you kids are more interested in the arts consider a visit to the <a href="http://bit.ly/MHIZkT">Burlington Art Centre</a> which is home to the
world’s largest collection of contemporary ceramics. Plus they have recently opened the Creative
Hub - the BAC Creative Hub located just off the Brock Lobby. Drop in and get
creative. Desks and chairs, art
supplies, activity sheets and art books to inspire, and display space for
artwork are all available. Free. Open to all ages during BAC hours. On January 6<sup>th</sup> from 2-3pm you can
participate in a free Guided tour led by a trained docent. Plus there is a very cool exhibition in the
Lee-Chin Family Gallery - <a href="http://www.thebac.ca/get-inspired/exhibitions/exhibitions/zoom-reinhard-reitzenstein/">Zoom:
New Works by Reinhard Reitzenstein</a>. The artist has a large visual
representation of the Higgs boson particle (referred to in the media as the God
particle) and electrons suspended from the ceiling, as well as photographs of
oceans, landscapes and close ups of moss-wrapped stones dripping with moisture
on the walls - from vastness to sub-atomic events. Both the museums and the art centre are
closed the week of Dec. 24-Jan. 1 and open regular hours starting January 2<sup>nd</sup>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Of course, we would be remiss if we
did not also relay the many choices for a family friendly New Years Eve. Visit
the <a href="http://www.conservationhalton.on.ca/events.cfm?itemid=3738">New Years Eve Hoopla</a> at Conservation Halton for activities for the
whole family including a wagon ride, puppet show, and a scavenger hunt, or <span lang="EN-CA">enjoy the </span><a href="http://cms.burlington.ca/Page520.aspx"><span lang="EN-CA">celebration at Central Park</span></a><span lang="EN-CA">, where you and the
family can look forward to free skating, a </span><a href="http://www.madscience.org/" target="_blank" title="Mad Science"><span lang="EN-CA">Mad Science</span></a> <span lang="EN-CA">activity
station, games, and two fireworks displays. You can also head to <a href="http://www.brontecreek.org/howlnhikesnewyearseve.htm">Bronte Creek
Provincial Park</a> who will be celebrating New Year’s Eve with some howl'n
going on! The Park Naturalist will be leading evening hikes where visitors will
learn to howl like coyotes and then gather round the bonfire for the Countdown
for Kids!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If your little ones are getting to be
not-so-little and have reached the dreaded “I can’t be seen with you in
public!” age, send them off for a New Year’s Eve party of their own at <a href="http://cms.burlington.ca/Page466.aspx">Velocity</a>, where kids between the ages of 8 and 14 can
celebrate with a live DJ and free pizza in a safe, supervised environment. Finally,
if after all this the kids have any energy left whatsoever, bring them over to <a href="http://cms.burlington.ca/Page520.aspx"><span lang="EN-CA">Tansley Woods Community Centre</span></a><span lang="EN-CA"> on New Years Day from
noon to 4pm where the</span><span lang="EN-CA"> fun continues! FREE swimming, a soccer
skills workshop, a Wii games room, crafts and all sorts of entertainment make
this party a must!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-CA">Remember to check the </span><a href="http://cms.burlington.ca/page6941.aspx"><span lang="EN-CA">Burlington Events Calendar</span></a><span lang="EN-CA"> for new
events, because there is always something new and exciting happening in
Burlington! We wish you a fun-filled, safe and festive holiday season, and a
happy New Year!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If you are looking for a listing of what is open & closed over the holidays visit our </span><a href="http://www.tourismburlington.com/" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;" target="_blank">homepage</a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> for a downloadable PDF</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Wishing you a very Happy New Year from all of us here at Tourism Burlington!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 23px;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">TourBurl Girl Elyse</span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02434973549372027177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5945318303933865901.post-78120904112311313102012-12-06T13:06:00.000-05:002012-12-06T13:06:00.313-05:00Holiday Fun in Burlington, Ontario<br />
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to believe it's less than 20 days away) and with it lots of holiday fun. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Until January 6, visit the Royal
Botanical Gardens for <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001NRQF8Dx1kA5vkE1OG2WewpSPjhe-hyyLHq7txlraUCJIEBIYGQTIVdWH6jdR1cYG_DniSUboHMvyFjNTlOsBiEh9qb_XWavsQoyTcbK956wcnSOa2peRkFEP0IO4_zjgVxLBpaKAcxCpYu9wsFk2ajkeM7Dklz0lKaLIjBDsHHRlnYhlTTGi6cEmXAHY6jtB7eAkgMlT12lubvJvGH3nxk6QqYi-wOFBbtd_uO6Eu_rwiZzJxPphLLWbipEPytqTCV4SQKDRRSHUsyAlQDL0Nw==" shape="rect" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;">Holiday Traditions</span></a>
including an all new and extensive botanical model train installation. You can
read all about our sneak peak at this event <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001NRQF8Dx1kA6ohODw-8V4rA78OVsX8UlpoQItUuCw0Dvh4m2vzHOGP-0AKsCPcTIDk9GElYVwwsakWCjrqFm_zub7TGZADHZ2TFnaHmIctNuR7yXipwhVjy_ujGrY-flkoezyVrZ5ITVzhsdVxpJvp-XVSxCuk_jnVwoviOMEsuYKJwJ-rFushi0SlrqIJN5RHKa4JDORiyCr1rujvN13b-Q3Bmp1P273bnS59nEZnblBpiS5S1B5sGX47_HElmULCpCkRFZCGT9TghD9wXHEm6_KO7oN8FeC" shape="rect" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;">here</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Be sure to head to the waterfront
during the holiday to take in the <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001NRQF8Dx1kA6OaZip9yxeFw-0qK9uNhRgduiBH_-Dnw_RecHBeHV1Mv5UQ5qBjl53-tM5RtLThIj0k9QS2b_klv0DfkGhXwRRbzndhvmlXRXMOBf4XPrnEcStP7ki3cifzbGDmeO4L7Rpdnhxjo09okYBhxasXAcnH_OUH6oMVymStFH2rJCMjxnjUkfHIwO2OoACfUqee2H4QSxV5fDf203oKFEo9oEZ0O3Mat3ad3DoUDqiaMuCiTw0TvLgakE45dVGBSbAiCV08Pq55XImSLYj3D4UHIuI-5p06y-ingwYveuOu8dWzA==" shape="rect" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;">Lakeside
Festival of Lights</span></a> running to January 9<sup>th</sup>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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visit Bronte Creek Provincial Park for <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001NRQF8Dx1kA5INIUxC1OIawe3CBAoDzyBu_xQ1YoQtNEg3gmgdfy5PqDeRmqZ4Q1n2ZTQVvzfX8DC4zFn1IqQWR_8c-KzoquswhtB5WlEZUUEbTg5Cc4Ji0R8eAuq7LwdSd0i9pGVRD--JG6BVqPV_6z2_rnaCR7myGNzPmfgpVRC3NaEJBLrHr5Isa63R8nFCB0MTwKnvYvwgHbRzZj2wYyO5XaoAX8iKyT1cvSzxnp36YJm53HaireJys2zDVbyktng-Ym5YH_J5IoUKqDlkhl8YeRxJ0uYF_WrVQIUfOrHcUGGWZU_R79cSY99zPMry71RbbDJ46o=" shape="rect" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;">Homestead
Christmas</span></a> and experience the traditions of a
Victorian Christmas on the farm in 1900. Visit the reindeer barn and then
enjoy a personal visit with the big guy - no reservations required. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This Friday December 7<sup>th</sup>
join the Museums of Burlington at Ireland House for <a href="http://www.museumsofburlington.com/joseph-brant/events/29-taste-of-christmas-past-festive-food-drink-of-yesteryear-december-07-2012">A
Taste of Christmas Past: Festive Food & Drink of Yesteryear</a>. Enjoy festive holiday food samplings and
beverage tastings from the Ireland Family home. Special activities, live
entertainment and costumed historic performers complete the evening. Be
sure to get your tickets before they sell out.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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music scene, be sure to check out <a href="http://www.burlycalling.com/">Burly
Calling</a> – a DIY Music Festival December 7th-9th. Hometown Youtube sensation Walk off the Earth
return home for this awesome event.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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December 8th for <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001NRQF8Dx1kA5v-fPjeg3wnTNL0q585s-ENNTS7fNWwViYJ4zlf3HNYAML2SmwgJUyOQrWxhcw4-F0GvQLB0P9qTYs8ocELuTCk9frEIuRn9JY454YU1Fc-5WIfuZ396MAL2XaGrW8zStN9bnJHcG3-fvTMoS4MSDeC8br1uEyJUUGvY4CW63z9Qo30xHCbin3lbXjmloOYiUSFvjg2sdyPORZITZm2zGasp3d9IPG7EtkRrKOCLaHYf4e3SEfq39Bqs0Y-jTgu3EVjX1V7wgb_2JX7qXx3OO_OjM3_jDypsc=" shape="rect" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;">Christmas
on the Rails</span></a> and enjoy a ride among the trees with
carols in the air. Also on December 8th you will want to be in Downtown
Burlington for the <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001NRQF8Dx1kA5ju_r9YneOZ3SXb2KTO-grTYdWNRwkZFGGTPvMF6Y__Qxe-X4HFm0ZBlyhKgxr7EyjLT96HRWhBNJ4Gh5c3QWq7W-tFjdx_aKdxzzzq3SBAs0Ckb_Z35EBcTAlZJLG1aTgTLa_AkJkDv8Kd3EgJMZZJFhoQvHT67sxT9C_AjXGExNc-4qbCsG2XalOwe-VJzZL0Q36ywus4QMUIQ3z-2-FxAgepFDbbsrj2otSHlYTS4CxV8YbExubtTFI4w9KSw_dGFvUYGAG7PBdDR5tvijBraHLf1nFOkgCcA5k-M7XsI5CD6cL4JxV_PJGwzevt6c=" linktype="1" shape="rect" style="text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank" track="on"><span style="color: windowtext;">Santa 5k</span></a> run, when over 3,800 Santas will
hit the streets - check out the video from last year <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001NRQF8Dx1kA5J0WFGyGtyGfar76CBKz-_aCm-IRhMrav_QgcIZlh8FlRt2eX-IZQhfbHqpAe-BGrtrYfETeVXxDgmotm5QQyvnR2tngbLYJvyKelmO2oR4HjIVwdZgeEv5YUv98CVM50hiTVO6Ze3eGtNB4daMy75PqEbtt7WJxzpL2pP3bDwUwBJDpuXeKlZc4CZ_PqrkpH6ukiA2TkbobaNGYiAPY5mfNGd04dU6KdrEUGCFlPgeHBp8TG162WE17XGfq_pB_CQ1oXAS4OCZQ==" shape="rect" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;">here</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sunday December 9<sup>th</sup>, The
Crossroads Centre presents a <a href="http://www2.crossroads.ca/events/?name=kids-christmas-2012">Kid’s
Christmas</a> with crafts, snacks and a God rocks concert. On Monday December
10<sup>th</sup> join them for <a href="http://www2.crossroads.ca/events/?name=christmas-in-the-square-2012">Christmas
in the Square</a>. Country sensation
Michelle Wright, along with six other talented Canadian musicians, will perform
your favourite Christmas classics . Radio and television personality Casey
Clarke will host this inspiring Christmas evening. A limited number of tickets
are available for this intimate taping performance. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For the outdoor enthusiast,
Conservation Halton has launched a new holiday event at Hilton Falls - December
16<sup>th</sup> enjoy the
simple pleasures of nature with <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001NRQF8Dx1kA7CLFXUorg-RvpaYDjOk42JVGI6GTjVYYgDKo00MnYAcyjN9fBSO_AbKFAuNt9Es7bINi8GYFuDuAr4vk8cdedc7uoAlVN4Sw7xf1FpN0Lz5saAFFtc7YGPLN-ah0o6CU5olg613YGyMaI5cI4VN1OPppbt9mg28x3K4IlWDDIlXWbN3zoOtKD0Cf2a6gU0auV8Pqmhq5Sdt2SKbqayjw6EGlxS5rZUVN3_dlHOI18snrjIIINk4k93PyfEWDPRP3odeRIp8TzxHMLd_Tyu5JNNL2jJZGIsXC79npQIuLSgfcF9Dij3KX1xSZGDWBc4t_Q=" shape="rect" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;">Christmas
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Experience the Magic of the Holidays at
<a href="http://cms.burlington.ca/Page44.aspx">Paletta Mansion</a> Open House
on Monday December 17th from 11am-3pm. Refreshments
available to purchase. Donations of unwrapped toys or canned food will be
collected for the Salvation Army.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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lots of great holiday performances coming to the Burlington Performing Arts
Centre including The Nutcracker Suite, Leahy Family Christmas and many more.
Be sure to check the <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001NRQF8Dx1kA6QnpZAWToYmYLqDFx9br_YwsR1T-GCorcwuwhS_oKdUtTyT-jUDxNxK36MAEX2B80NFuC1iByLsKrl5rl264IqOrnGfTeykPmAmiLj8pFBX8aN6S50UeanuyM7AbDUz3ntvKiSEwgCYAeQuUekw4h6th_E8AQc05Gr3HUNmBR5FtKaEtWAY4DBCftCYvd3atju9x7z0qPYUF2QtYce5_LWLjjNWkGhtA1LTtoPg_JbXr5VUTggrWIzenERf-yBM8pko9K4qeVEq4XxOgCwmGDHJYDfVZkfGgaTVj9u5cMzu1MiTtM2Ea91ehvB5zgiddgpH5UKY-5iaQ==" linktype="1" shape="rect" target="_blank" track="on"><span style="color: windowtext;">calendar</span></a>
for a complete event listing and get your tickets before these popular shows
sell out.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As the holiday winds-up, take advantage
of your last opportunity to celebrate 2012 and welcome 2013 with the City of Burlington <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001NRQF8Dx1kA4QKJDcCGVxv2s-Zsij-b9tyXk1pDTueWvvKVhNnmxqpg41p1ZGOUipZKeWseHWSD6b5b2h9LgQLfymZm3qJ2uZ9lgb-cxA2-6M2k-4ZbbayE1rEhbhQq7WoRXqdymRXb8AuYuvJwF-Tb09qAOdVS2DLb4QUOioVvZh7ojSnweTg-AiRU5rykCfoABXXXp1BiXINGmP3E6dqoBLmj-9pYFF6g6lP6OKHW0KLTUIt-PMHbFvDm_UIGVuTTLrZhu8-hyYmNjNXSilRTQfF_vvwwAun6mFaTXtZ40=" shape="rect" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;">New Year's Eve
Celebrations</span></a> at Central Park. Lots of family fun activities
capped off with fireworks to ring in the New Year. Conservation Halton
rings in 2013 with their <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001NRQF8Dx1kA5cAOAKNVQC3W33pcZ6kVFpHdtIloxfn6eESG4bLn5VQSXVRCMZ60WJq9MJ52db-3v-90jNW9pSMmU75FKJH5QTPqmyZEGi-Lag3VqCt8pNdGyJ2_8_WBSLdYqTVaNApBuEGWMJXKcjy_CZHncF1u3yA3rXpkA-J7MSPnP5hierdrDpuu1Cu7REo6wMm8cksD6BAnVmwwDHjPESOHD2f6LMESGHOHryho5aYDCH8KqlagFH-1puPN8rOi5b2m6B39iVurOP9as6lJJG2OUZrOri22KoYH5jw4zS2B3sLzUvTm7cQFzA82X9ec0Z0jD0jSU=" shape="rect" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;">New Year's Eve Hoopla</span></a>
and Bronte Creek is guaranteed to be a howling good time with their New Year's
Eve <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001NRQF8Dx1kA4ki_w38GSdPGijj7N_0hzTWo3hkph87VnPTzgDuWaB7a9TTzMQxDaQsWbce0MViD2iV6i3RYzWhiM5uIIW7ufO4WSN7fWCL9Pqc1inJGCUJsCiOPD970TiduxO-OEREFNQ6quOy67ezUkx5opbO7o1uD_w8141_6itYxrZX6GYqeraTg7IuUbeWxNdj35Ll3FSj7KZg480Tmca4sjY-wP6zqnjHxWL-HoYfKGU-u80wu2uCabyPvSWPkuOlUO9kMlyCgOSKM5WIc2cUZalplhLnhtUNESE9VTf04tl3LZ7spD_pm7KzEow" shape="rect" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;">Howls & Hikes</span></a>. </span></div>
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of great events too...no matter what you choose remember if
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Christmas. To me, it really is the most wonderful time of the year; people are
smiling, connecting with loved ones, and celebrating the season, together. It’s
fitting then, that to continue the merriment – many would scour for a <b>special
gift</b> to give their loved ones.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Being
that I’m an image consultant – based and raised in Burlington, I can attest to
the fact that I spend most of my days inside of stores; seeing a wide variety
of special treats that many shops here have to offer. While the malls inside of
the city have great things to offer, the real charm and hidden treasures lay
within the boutiques and small businesses of Burlington.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">In the
spirit of making the holiday shopping season a little bit easier – I’ve
highlighted some of my favourite gifts for the holiday season that will be
found in some of Burlington’s most treasured stores.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"><a href="http://www.centrogarden.com/" target="_blank">Centro Garden</a> (Brant St)<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">For
me, the holidays begin in your home – hanging stockings, wreaths, and
decorating the tree. One destination that had me consistently gasping over the
stunning array of <b>decorations and ornaments</b> is, Centro. Filled with
one-of-a-kind pieces to fill any tree or adorn any home – this store can keep
you captivated for hours (I would know, I’m often tempted). Being that I’m
sucker for Christmas ornaments, I was instantly drawn to some of the beautiful
glass and metallic pieces. The best part about Centro? The pricing is extremely
reasonable with pieces beginning as low as $4.00. There are also a wide variety
of decorations and fun pieces for kids, too. My favourites for the holidays
were a silver 3D snowflake and gold glass ornament for the tree.</span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"><a href="http://www.burlingtondowntown.ca/viewBusiness.php?businessID=217" target="_blank">Looney Tunes</a> (Brant St.)<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">While
decorating your home – you always want to dance around to some great music and
make the experience fun! For <b>music lovers</b> in your life, head to Loony Tunes on
Brant Street. This small cove has a vast array of music that carries new and
old – both in songs and in the media it is played on. If you like cds – they
have you covered -- or, if you are a vintage lover like myself, vinyl records may
be more your speed.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Whether you’re looking for single discs,
records, tapes or full collections – this is one music destination you want to
check out. My gift of choice for the holiday season? The full DOORS or Beatles
collection in vinyl. In my books, nothing beats that sound.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I have to admit, I have a terrible sweet tooth. If there is
sugar or <b>chocolate</b> nearby, I’ll be sure to find it. Knowing that there are are
many self confessed chocoholics like myself out there – I know sweets can often
be a great gift giving idea. Christy’s Gourmet Gifts has numerous things I’d
like to take home with me. If the aroma of the store alone doesn’t have you
weak in the knees, the homemade chocolates and sweets will. Two goodies that
stood out and needed mention in this guide are the Beer and Chardonnay wine
brittle. Booze and chocolate mixed into one mouth watering dessert? Who can resist
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the cold winter months, there is nothing I enjoy better than curling up on the
couch and reading a <b>great book</b>. While there are many major chains you could go
to, to me, the experience of losing yourself in a cozy book nook while
browsing for that next great read is much more appealing. A Different Drummer
is somewhere every bookworm (or those looking on behalf of one) needs to
venture.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Cozy, peaceful, and full of
hundreds of books – this 3-storey boutique has not only every genre of book
available (including a floor dedicated to kids) – but a massive selection,
also. My holiday gift choice from there? The Last Lion by William Manchester
and Paul Reid – the last book in a series chronicling the life of Winston
Churchill.</span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"><a href="http://www.joelles.com/wordpress/" target="_blank">Joelle’s</a> (Brant St.)<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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my favourite places to go shopping for myself or with clients is Joelle’s
boutique. It’s always filled with <b>gorgeous clothing</b>, great staff, and fun
trinkets. While I could make an entire list dedicated to their clothing alone
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1) The slim clutch – they
‘re not only practical for your cards while out, but, come in beautiful
patterns -- making them a beautiful statement accessory (and only $22!) that
will match any outfit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2) Booty Shapers –- they are the perfect stocking
stuffers for any woman that has boots in her closet. Easy to inflate, these inflatable
shapers will slip into any boot and not only contour to fit your footwear
properly, but will help maintain the integrity of it, also. Perfect for leather
knee high boots!</span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"><a href="http://jeffsguyshop.com/wordpress/" target="_blank">Jeff’s Guy Shop</a> (Brant St.)<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If you
walk to the back of Joelle’s, you’ll walk directly into a stylish store
designed just for men. Filled with clothing appropriate for business or play,
watches, cufflinks, hats, and more– this store is a <b>one stop shop</b> for the men
folk. There is even a flat screen up on the wall to ensure the boys don’t miss
out on their favourite sport while shopping -- does it get any better for them?
For 2012, my holiday gift choice in Jeff’s shop were the Echo Touch gloves.
Coming in a sleek black and grey, these gloves keep your hands warm while also
allowing you to play on your smartphone. Have an iPhone or any touch sensitive
product? No, problem. These Echo Touch gloves are also compatible with them
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the <b>active individual</b> on your gift list, Mountain Equipment Co-op is the place
you need to visit. Filled with goodies for biking, camping, running, canoeing,
and more – this store will allow anyone heading outdoors to check off
everything on their ‘to-do list’. What
caught my eye in this store was the Chaos Tubular Headware. Useful for men or
women, this piece (found in an array of colours), can be used in a variety of
ways such as; a balaclava, headband, mask, wristband, scarf, cap, necktube,
hair tie…and the list goes on. It’s a great gift – that can be used in any
activity to keep you warm.</span></div>
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& Stroll – a boutique dedicated to baby essentials, had me on ‘cuteness
overload’. Filled with toys, clothing, décor, and furniture – you’ll be
surprised at the amount of, “Ooooo’s” and “awes” that will escape your lips
whilst browsing the store. Since it’s important to keep the little munchkins in
your life bundled up during the winter months (while making them look adorable,
of course, at the same time) – I had no choice but to showcase these handmade
daisy baby hats. Priced at only $28.99, how can you resist the urge to put
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the four-legged furry friends in our life – there is only one store that I go
to; Bark and Fitz. Filled with wholesome food, treats, clothing, bedding, and
toys – this boutique is perfect for any <b>cat or dog lover</b> out there. If your furry best friend likes to head
outdoors and is in need of a jacket, the Canadian pooch coats are a great
choice. Offered in several colours and of great quality to keep your pet warm –
you can be sure the gift recipient will receive a slobbery, happy smile when
being taken for a walk. If toys for your pet or someone else’s are what you’d
prefer – there are numerous holiday stuffed toys for cats and dogs available,
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after you’ve written your gift list, and checked it twice – head out to
Burlington’s boutiques. Grab a coffee to sip on and browse the charming stores.
This will not only ensure continued sanity throughout the season, but will also
have everyone raving about the gifts you gave them. Everyone will not only be
inquiring where you picked up the fabulous goodies, but will also be secretly
hoping to be picked by you for Secret Santa next year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02434973549372027177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5945318303933865901.post-31692415440739524862012-11-14T10:51:00.001-05:002012-11-14T10:51:40.400-05:00Holiday Traditions at the Royal Botanical Gardens<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Every year we look forward to visiting the <b><i><a href="http://www.rbg.ca/" target="_blank">Royal Botanical Gardens</a></i></b> during the Christmas Season. The holiday decorating coupled with lots of fun activities for both children and adults make for a great way to spend a few hours or more exploring indoors and out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Last night I had the pleasure of attending a sneak preview of this year's <a href="http://bit.ly/holtradRBG" target="_blank"><b>Holiday Traditions</b></a> event which will run from Friday November 16, 2012 to January 6, 2013 at the <b>Royal Botanical Gardens</b> in <b>Burlington</b>. From the moment my daughters (aged 2 & 5) heard they were going to the RBG that's all they could talk about. I am sure both the children and teachers at their school and daycare can attest to the excitement surrounding this evening and I have to say that the event did not disappoint.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Until you have the opportunity to see the train show you really can't imagine what a work of art it is. Created by landscape architect Paul Busse this <b>botanical train installation</b> features a coast-to-coast tribute to over 15 <b>Canadian landmarks</b>. Constructed from over 7 tons of cedar slabs, 3,000 pounds of rock and 250 feet of track this visual homage features landmarks such as LIUNA Station, Niagara Falls, the CN Tower, Parliament buildings and so much more. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We, like everyone else headed straight to the <b>train show</b> and watched as the two trains make their way through this display much to the delight of the children (and adults). My co-workers arrived shortly after us and my five year old couldn't wait to give them a guided tour of everything - it is a great opportunity to talk to your children about places they might have seen or ones that you hope to visit. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Once we were finished viewing the train show we headed upstairs for the <b><a href="https://www.rbg.ca/holidaytraditions" target="_blank">children's activities</a></b>. There was holiday crafting and both my daughters were excited to make ornaments with oranges & cloves, which now smell amazing hanging next to our fireplace. Throughout the event there are various children's activities running on weekends that will keep your little ones engaged and in the holiday mood. You will also have the opportunity to get outdoors with a guided winter hike. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Of course no holiday event would be complete without the big man in red - <b>SANTA</b>! Be sure to bring a camera to capture your visit with Santa and his reindeer. I hope everyone has managed to stay off the "naughty" list this year. If you want a chance to get a little more up close and personal with Santa be sure to reserve your spot at the <b><a href="https://www.rbg.ca/holidaytraditions#bfastWithSanta" target="_blank">Breakfast with Santa</a></b> on December 8th or 16th.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Nothing puts me in a festive mood quicker than a jaunty holiday carol and for me, one of the highlights of the evening was the <b>carolling</b> by Harbourtown Sound Chorus Hamilton (also appearing Nov. 25th)</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">. Visitors to </span><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://bit.ly/holtradRBG" target="_blank">Holiday Traditions</a></b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> will be treated to some </span><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.rbg.ca/holidaytraditions#liveentertainment" target="_blank">great entertainment</a></b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> (selected dates) including the Bel Canto Strings Academy, Phunktown 5 and more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you plan to visit this weekend you can do double duty and get some holiday shopping done at the annual Auxiliary Christmas Show and Sale. If you are looking for a unique gift for under the tree this year, this sale is for you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Aside from the event at the <b><a href="http://bit.ly/rbgburl" target="_blank">RBG</a></b> you can also take time to relax and unwind with a stroll through the indoor gardens - nothing like tropical temps and the smell of fresh flowers to melt away the stress!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you are coming in from out of town we are happy to help you plan your visit via phone, <a href="mailto:info@tourismburlington.com" target="_blank">email</a> or check out our <a href="http://www.tourismburlington.com/" target="_blank">website</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Sometimes we forget how fortunate we are to live in <country-region w:st="on">Canada</country-region> and particularly here in <city w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Burlington</place></city>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">And yes, sometimes we forget that so many Canadian men and women have sacrificed their lives and suffered in so many world conflicts over the years, to protect and preserve these precious values for us all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">9:00 am - <city w:st="on">Sunrise</city> Remembrance Day Service, <place w:st="on"><placename w:st="on">Spencer</placename> <placename w:st="on">Smith</placename> <placetype w:st="on">Park: </placetype></place></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Burl-Oak Naval Veterans will be holding a 30 minute ceremony at the <placename w:st="on">Naval</placename> <placename w:st="on">Ships</placename> <placename w:st="on">Memorial</placename> <placetype w:st="on">Monument</placetype> in <place w:st="on"><placename w:st="on">Spencer</placename> <placename w:st="on">Smith</placename> <placetype w:st="on">Park</placetype></place> – All are welcome.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">10:30 am -<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Remembrance Day Parade begins: </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Starts at <placename w:st="on">Central</placename> <placetype w:st="on">Public School</placetype>, down Brant to <city w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Elgin</place></city> to Locust t</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">o <place w:st="on"><state w:st="on">Ontario</state></place> to Cenotaph </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">11:00 am -<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><a href="http://www.lara.on.ca/~rcl60/" target="_blank">The Royal Canadian Legion</a> will hold a 45-60 minute ceremony </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">at the Cenotaph, by City Hall (426 Brant St). All are welcome </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Support the <a href="http://www.lara.on.ca/~rcl60/poppy.htm" target="_blank">poppy fund</a> by purchasing this token of remembrance available at Burlington City Hall or <a href="http://www.tourismburlington.com/" target="_blank">Tourism Burlington</a> offices at 414 Locust St.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span class="header"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Well, it’s that time of year
again: the leaves have changed; pumpkin is once again appreciated as an
acceptable coffee ingredient and Canadians everywhere are reluctantly stowing
away their bathing suits in favour of Mum’s home-made cable-knit sweaters. There’s
no doubt about it, with this nip in the air and the ever-comforting smell of
damp leaves and steaming cider, this is the time of year to celebrate fun,
family and all things cozy; however, let’s not get too comfortable yet because
October 31<sup>st</sup> is right around the corner, and it won’t be long before
the sense of security that accompanies turkey dinners and toasty fires is
interrupted by the incredible fun, fear and festivity that is <b>Halloween in Burlington, Ontario</b>!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="header"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Now, some people are of the
belief that Halloween is a one-day-a-year festivity. To them we at <a href="http://www.tourismburlington.com/">Tourism Burlington</a> say “Nay!
Halloween is not to be confined to 24 hours; it is to be celebrated all month
long!” Fortunately, the folks at there are lots of great attractions that share
this philosophy and provide many occasions on which to celebrate the upcoming fright-night.
Outdoorsy ghouls and goblins will enjoy some great events happening around
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<span class="header"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Saturday October 20th and 27<sup>th</sup>,
t</span></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">ake a trip
to the <b><a href="http://bit.ly/streetcarmuse">Halton Radial Railway</a></b> for their <a href="http://www.hcry.org/specialEvents.html">Halloween Spooktacular</a>. W<strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">alk </span></strong>through the
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"><a href="http://bit.ly/brontecrpp">Bronte Creek Provincial Park’s</a></span></b></span><span class="header"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"> <a href="http://www.brontecreek.org/bronte-creek-camper-halloween.htm">Camper Halloween</a>
on Saturday Oct 20th is a great opportunity to not only get in that last bit of
fall camping but also to decorate your campsite, trick or treat and take in a
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<span class="header"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Weekends at <b><a href="http://bit.ly/springfarm">Springridge
Farm</a></b> are home to the <a href="http://www.springridgefarm.com/harvest-festival.htm">Harvest Festival</a>.
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Visit the
farm market, take a pony ride, see a professional puppet show, or take a wagon
ride to the 5-acre corn trail. More adventurous guests might wish to explore
the Boo Barn, monkey around on the Spiderweb Climber, or try their hand at
making it through the Witch’s Mouth Corn Maze, and don’t forget to dress up and
participate in the Halloween Parade on October 28<sup>th</sup>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Families
will also get a kick out of the <a href="http://www.conservationhalton.on.ca/events.cfm?itemid=10140">Spooktacular
Hallowe’en</a> at <b>Mountsberg
Conservation</b> on the weekend of October 20-21 and October 27-28. Romp around
the haunted playbarn and participate in the skeleton scavenger hunt plus so
much more all included in regular park admission rates. While you are there take some time to explore
the park and enjoy the remaining fall colours.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The <a href="http://www.museumsofburlington.com/ireland-house/events/13-halloween-it-s-back-at-ireland-house-october-28-2012">Hallowe’en
Carnival</a> on Sunday October 28th at <b><a href="http://bit.ly/IrelandHous">Ireland
House</a></b> will feature lots of activities and entertainment for young and
old. Learn more about historical mourning traditions or, on a sweeter note,
learn how candy was made in the past. The p</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">rice of admission includes treat bags for all kids & a pumpkin per
family while supplies last so be sure to get there early for a fun-filled day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If you are
sports-minded don’t worry there are some Hallowe’en themed events that will get
your blood pumping. On Saturday October
27th join the walking dead for the <a href="http://thezombierace.ca/">Zombie
Race</a>, a 5km obstacle course at <b>Kelso
Conservation</b>. You will be challenged
both mentally and physically as you race against the clock and well as dodging
hundreds of brain-hungry, virus infected zombies. Sounds like fun right?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The next day
runners will be able to race zombie free in the <a href="http://www.pumpkinsummit.com/">Pumpkin Summit 8k</a> also at <b>Kelso Conservation</b>. This on trail race
starts with an ascent up the ski hill and then on to the flat terrain of the wooded
trails of Kelso. This will challenge
both novice runners and more experienced racers and the view of the fall
colours from the top of the hill is amazing. Kids will enjoy the pumpkin
rolling contest where after hiking uphill they get to send their pumpkins
rolling down the slope. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Finally,
we can’t forget the trick-or-treating itself. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Bring
the family to<b> <a href="http://bit.ly/dtburlON">Downtown Burlington</a></b> on Saturday October 27th
for <a href="http://www.burlingtondowntown.ca/eventsView.php?evID=945&sub=1&date=">Treats
in the Streets</a>. Put on your costume
and treat or treat through the streets of downtown at participating
businesses. The fun doesn’t end there
you can also enjoy pancakes from local restaurants in Civic Square,
entertainment at various locations, Hallowe’en activities and more. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Visit
<a href="http://bit.ly/mapleviewctr">Mapleview Centre</a> on Monday October 29<sup>th</sup>
for their <a href="http://www.mapleviewcentre.com/14th-annual-safe-trick-or-treat/">14<sup>th</sup>
Annual Safe Trick-or-Treat </a>where “the kids will love the candy and you’ll
love the fashion.” Plus kids can create
a personalized flip book or have some fun at the Play-doh™ play centre.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">On
Halloween night stop by <a href="https://maps.google.ca/maps?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&safe=active&q=seneca+avenue+burlington+on&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x882c9e2aee019395:0x6816e2f5d4238220,Seneca+Ave,+Burlington,+ON&gl=ca&ei=Had1UPbgC4mMyQHlo4HgAw&ved=0CCEQ8gEwAA">Seneca
Avenue</a>, Burlington’s busiest Halloween street, which typically hosts up to
400 trick-or-treaters between 5 and 8pm! Children, their parents and pets from
all over the city flock to this street, so much so that the City has ensured
that it is safely blocked off from traffic to guarantee a risk-free and
fun-filled night for all. Previous years have included a robotic gorilla, a
haunted house, a large projector and hay-bail seating for Harry Potter movie
screenings, free popcorn and, of course, some truly amazing costumes. This
turns the street into a safe and fun-filled street party where families gather
to share the night.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">All
of us at <a href="http://www.tourismburlington.com/">Tourism Burlington</a>
wish you a SPOOKTACULAR Hallowe’en!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 150%;">“Can
he give you a kiss?”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">It
wasn’t the first thing I expected to hear when my family and I reached <a href="http://www.hrca.on.ca/"><span style="color: #000099;">Kelso Conservation
Park</span></a> on this chilly but beautiful Saturday afternoon. Then again, I
didn’t expect to be greeted by a three foot fork-tongued grizzly lizard named
Oreo. The charming fellow was part of the reptile show at Kelso over the
Thanksgiving weekend and one of many activities that are part of Conservation
Halton’s <a href="http://www.fallintonature.ca/"><span style="color: #000099;">Fall
Into Nature </span></a>festival. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">My
daughters Emma and Katie and I laughed as we reeled back when Oreo’s tongue
darted toward us. Oreo is owned by “Adventure Ed” who brought his <a href="http://www.safariscience.com/"><span style="color: #000099;">Safari Science</span></a>
show to Kelso for the event, which continues this weekend.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">My
family and I had been looking forward to checking out the cornucopia of events
at Halton’s six parks (Kelso, Hilton Falls, Mountsberg, Rattlesnake Point,
Crawford Lake and Mount Nemo), especially since the escarpment is now ablaze in
full fall foliage. The events continue </span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">October 13 and 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">We
were looking forward to rediscovering some of the parks in the area which we
don’t always get to. What we didn’t expect - and I’m embarrassed to admit this
since I grew up in Burlington - was that we would discover a treasure trove of
natural gems we never knew existed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">The
list of activities was long - wagon rides, pumpkin painting, chair lift rides,
bird of prey shows, and, of course, hiking. We decided to start our adventure
at Kelso and, after greeting Oreo, headed over to the chair lift for a ride up
the hill. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">There
was a brisk wind and I was glad we were wearing mitts but the panoramic view of
nature in all its fall glory was well worth it. It was spectacular seeing the
escarpment lit up in an artist’s palette of reds, yellows and golds. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">The
girls then did some pumpkin painting and then we popped in for some hot apple
cider as we waited for the <a href="http://www.arashido-taiko.com/"><span style="color: #000099;">Arashido-Taiko Japanese drummers</span></a> to play. The
drummers looked chilly in their light clothing, especially those in sandals,
but warmed up as they vigorously pounded their drums.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">The
next stop was <a href="http://www.hrca.on.ca/"><span style="color: #000099;">Hilton
Falls Conservation Area</span></a>, a five minute drive away. I’m ashamed to
admit I’ve never been, especially now that I’ve seen what it has to offer.
After Emma and Katie made their own pine cone bird feeders, we headed to the
trails. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">“Boy,
you would think we’d have to go up north to find this but it’s all here,” said
my husband, Mike.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">So
true. The trails were breathtaking in their beauty; the archway of trees, the
beaver pond, the carpet of colourful leaves. If Spielberg designed a Hollywood
set of the perfect hiking path, he couldn’t have created anything as beautiful
as this. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">The
scenery kept us going as we made the 8-kilometre hike to the waterfall and
back. By the time we arrived back at our car it was after five so we headed
home to rest up for Sunday when we planned to take in Mountsberg and Crawford
Lake. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">While
Mountsberg is known for its wonderful <a href="http://www.hrca.on.ca/ShowCategory.cfm?subCatID=1462"><span style="color: #000099;">Birds of Prey</span></a> show, we also had a delightful
visit with a corral full of charming goats. My Katie swears one of them winked
at her. Emma spotted the most beautiful grey horse in a nearby fenced area who
we learned was a 21-year-old <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percheron"><span style="color: #000099;">Percheron</span></a>, a breed that originated from
northern France.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">“She
looks like a statue,” said Katie, as we gazed at the beautiful still creature. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Next
we tried our hand at painting the mural of large farm animals on the side of
the barn. We headed for the wagon that would take us to see the bisons. As we
rode along the bumpy trail, resource interpreter Erica Lagios explained to us
that bisons are the largest mammals on the planet and that they once numbered
in the 30 to 60 million range but by the late 1800’s there were only 600 left. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 150%;">Due
to conservation efforts, they are back up to around 25,000 and Mountsberg has
ten of them. That includes a very macho-looking fellow named Steve, who has a
wicked set of bangs that flopped up and down when he loped toward our wagon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">The
bisons obviously love the mix of grain and molasses Erica feeds them. My
daughters laughed as Steve’s bangs bounced up and down like an overteased
hairdo as he ran toward us, obviously looking for more granola. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">“Wow,
where else can you get this close to bisons,” I said to my daughters.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">After
our ride, we headed to the bird sanctuary where we met Echo, the owl and
Duchess, the kestrel falcon and learned how they are cared for.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in the car, we headed off to <a href="http://www.hrca.on.ca/"><span style="color: #000099;">Crawford Lake</span></a> to see the longhouses. Chief
Topleaf had drawn a crowd as he shared stories about First Nations culture.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">After
a quick game of lacrosse, which showed off my less than athletic abilities at
the game, it was time for a walk around the lake. For all the fun activities we
enjoyed, the best part of each park for us was the natural beauty of the
surroundings and Crawford Lake was no exception. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">It’s
an absolutely gorgeous area and we were again reminded again of the hidden gems
around us here in Burlington. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 150%;">As
we walked along the wooden boardwalk that wound through the trees, we could
hear the lovely sounds of </span><a href="http://www.playfordplayers.com/" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: #000099;">The Playford Players</span></a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 150%;"> on the hammer dulcimer
and guitar. There was nothing quite like seeing the reflection of those trees
on the lake while being serenaded by the music.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">From
the smiling goats and majestic bisons of Mountsberg, to hiking the boardwalk
around Crawford Lake, and the breathtaking trails of Hilton, I can’t think of a
better way to spend a weekend.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">SIDEBAR<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">On
October 13 and 14 you can experience <b>Fall into Nature</b> by bus. It will run from
10.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., starting at Kelso Conservation Area Info. tent. It
includes a chairlift ride followed by a BBQ lunch then at 12.30 the bus will
leave for Crawford Lake. At 2.30 you’re off to <a href="http://www.hrca.on.ca/"><span style="color: #000099;">Mountsberg</span></a> for a birds of prey demonstration
and wildlife walk. The bus will leave for Kelso at 4 p.m. and arrive at 4.30
p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Cost
is $36 per person plus HST. Reserve your seat by calling 905-336-6684 or
register online at <a href="http://www.fallintonature.ca/"><span style="color: #000099;">www.fallintonature.ca</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Guest Blogger - </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 150%;">Denise Davy</span></div>
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