Download or read book RMS Segwun written by Andrew Hind and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2012-04-21 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One hundred and twenty-five years of steamboating in Muskoka come alive with the anniversary celebration of the RMS Segwun. The Royal Mail Ship Segwun is the oldest operating steamship in North America, a Muskoka icon, and one of Ontario’s best-known tourist attractions. Built as a paddlewheeler in 1887, the RMS Segwun saw her initial career suspended in the 1950s when the ship ceased operations. Fortunately, she began a new chapter in 1974 when she was lovingly restored and magnificent sightseeing cruises were offered. Those who board the vessel step back in time to a romantic era in cottage country’s history when steamboats were vital to settlement, tourism, and economic development. The history of this celebrated Canadian ship and her sister vessels that made up the Muskoka Navigation Company fleet is thoughtfully explored, as is the long and significant past of steamboating on the Muskoka lakes. Historical and contemporary photographs complement the story of this "Queen of Muskoka" in recognition of her 125th anniversary.
Download or read book Steamboats written by Karl Zimmermann and published by Boyds Mills Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the development of steamboats.
Download or read book Andrew Hind and Maria Da Silva 3 Book Bundle written by Andrew Hind and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2015-12-28 with total page 595 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three titles in Andrew Hind and Maria Da Silva’s acclaimed series on the local history, maritime colour, and even the shadowy side of Ontario’s most picturesque communities. From ghost towns to actual ghosts, the unexpected abounds in this collection of the most surprising corners of Ontario — a must for cottagers and local-history lovers, brought to you by two of the best! Includes: RMS Segwun Ghost Towns of Muskoka Ghosts of Niagara-on-the-Lake
Download or read book Muskoka Dining Guide and Favourite Recipes written by Alice Pare and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 1992-06-30 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book not only provides background and directions for selected restaurants and resorts but also features the chef's choice recipes for home cooking.
Download or read book Canada s World Wonders written by Ron Brown and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2018-09-15 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take an eclectic journey across Canada to seek out our world-renowned natural and historic landmarks, such as the relics of a famous gold rush, North America’s only walled city, indigenous deep heritage, spectacular landscape features, and awe-inspiring feats of engineering.
Download or read book Fodor s Toronto written by Diana Ng and published by Fodors Travel Publications. This book was released on 2012 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a guide to the city of Toronto, looking at several of its distinctive neighborhoods and recommending hotels, restaurants, local points of interest, and nearby side trips to Niagara Falls, Niagara Wine Region, and Stratford.
Download or read book Muskoka A Novel written by Adrian Tumber and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-12-20 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Morecombe Research is a prestigious high-tech company. Kelly Schumacher, a successful business executive, was thrilled when she was selected by the famous Cyrus Morecombe to be his executive vice-president. Then, during her orientation, she realizes that Cyrus Morecombe does not exist! This shock is soon compounded by the insistence of a powerful business partner who demands to meet Cyrus personally. The once-confident Kelley Schumacher starts having nightmares and for the first time in her life this confident business woman does not know what to do. Then, quite unexpectedly, Kelly receives a call from a mysterious stranger who had anticipated she might be having a problem and offered to help her! After some very careful planning Charles Manning and Kelly Schumacher take the company's executive committee to a luxury resort on the Lake of Bays in the Muskoka Region of Ontario, Canada. Their special meeting was ostensibly to celebrate the company's thirtieth anniversary. Their intention was to solve Kelley's problem by having Charles impersonate Cyrus Morecombe, announce his retirement and promote Kelly to succeed him as the new company president. The ambitious plan, the twists and turns that occur in Muskoka, and an unexpected conclusion await the reader when Kelly and Charles relax several weeks later in Fiji, on the island of Yasawa, in the South Pacific. Bonus! The Appendices tell the stories of the people the Morecombe party meet at the Dorset Lodge and Conference Centre in Muskoka.
Download or read book Great Canadian Vacations written by Fodor's and published by Fodor's. This book was released on 2004-04-01 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a close-up look at twenty-five classic Canadian vacations, ranging from Victoria and Vancouver Island to the Great Northern Peninsula and Montreal, along with complete information on when and how to get there, the best things to see and do, cultural and historical attractions, available outdoor activities, restaurants, accommodations for all budgets, and other options. Original.
Download or read book Treasures of Canada written by Alan Edouard Samuel and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 1998-11-01 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This tome is an extensive record of Canada's treasures including art, architecture, historical sites, and spots of natural beauty.
Download or read book Moon Toronto Ontario written by Carolyn B. Heller and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2019-01-15 with total page 919 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the creative pulse of the city or catch a thrill in the great outdoors: it's all possible with Moon Toronto & Ontario. Inside you'll find: Flexible, strategic itineraries including three days in Toronto, a Georgian Bay coastal road trip, and a week covering the whole region The top sights and unique experiences: Take in dramatic views of Niagara Falls on a helicopter flightseeing tour, watch the Changing of the Guard at Ottawa's Parliament Building, or tread the thrilling Edgewalk 116 stories above Toronto. Dine at farm-to-table restaurants or sip your way through wine country. Gallery-hop through Toronto's world-class art scene or learn about indigenous culture at the Curve Lake First Nations Reserve. Outdoor recreation: Hike a section of the Bruce Trail (Canada's longest hiking route!), pedal along Lake Erie, or canoe through the lakes of Algonquin Provincial Park Scuba dive to deep shipwrecks in Lake Superior, relax on the world's longest freshwater beach, or go skiing, snowboarding, or dog-sledding through powdery snow Honest advice from Carolyn B. Heller, who has spent over a decade living and traveling throughout Canada, on when to go, where to eat, and where to stay Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Handy tips for international visitors, seniors, travelers with disabilities, and more Background information on the landscape, wildlife, history, and culture Full coverage of Toronto, Niagara Falls, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, Lake Superior, Georgian Bay, Cottage Country, Algonquin, and the Northeast With Moon Toronto & Ontario's expert insight and practical tips, you can plan your trip your way. For more Canadian adventures, check out Moon Montréal or Moon Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, & Prince Edward Island.
Download or read book Nanaimo Girl written by Prudence Emery and published by Cormorant Books. This book was released on 2020-04-25 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Reading Nanaimo Girl is like enjoying a martini or three with Auntie Mame. The stories are colourful, global, boozy and just cheeky enough to make you envious — and at the same time a little concerned.” — Dana Gee, Vancouver Sun Born in Nanaimo, British Columbia in the 1930s, Prudence Emery was expected to do the right things, but shattered family expectations by going to art school in London, England, where studies sometimes took a back seat to partying. And then she found herself in the world of celebrities. From Expo 67 in Montreal to the press office at London's Savoy Hotel, Prudence met the likes of Twiggy, Noël Coward, Louis Armstrong, Petula Clark, Liza Minelli, and Edward Albee. She escorted David Frost to an interview with Sheikh Mujibar Rahman and arranged for Pierre Trudeau to attend a party where he met Barbra Streisand for the first time. It was a world so rich with stories that the Canadian Press wrote, "If ever a job was tailor-made for a book of memoirs, Prudence Emery has it." But it was just the beginning. A new career as a film publicist spanned decades and introduced her to some of Hollywood's biggest names, from Sophia Loren to Jennifer Lopez, from Peter O'Toole to Matt Damon. She worked with Nicolas Cage when he was a nervous teenager and later when he was an outgoing superstar. And she was a frequent colleague of famed director David Cronenberg. Nanaimo Girl is the story of a life well lived and an encouragement to all, young and old, to get out, defy expectations, and have a rip-roaring good time.
Download or read book Once Upon a Summer written by Gabriele Wills and published by Mindshadows. This book was released on 2024-07-05 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An enchanting tale of star-crossed lovers and second chances. It’s the last summer for the renowned Westwind Inn, which has been “making holiday wishes come true since 1882”, according to its weathered signpost. But be careful what you wish for. Traumatized by a tragic canoeing accident a decade earlier and tormented by nightmares, Paige Latimer returns to Westwind in 1997 to come to terms with the past. Resort owner Simon Davenport was a childhood friend and her first love, but their passionate affair ended abruptly, leaving Paige bewildered and heartbroken. Being back at the lake where she spent the magical summers of her youth is healing. As she delves into Westwind’s history for a documentary she’s working on with Simon, they slide back into their old, easygoing friendship, still sharing the same talents and dreams. But eerie, unsettling incidents begin to reveal dangerous undercurrents. Nothing is quite as it seems at the idyllic lakeside resort. The enigmatic Pembrook sisters, who have vacationed at Westwind for over seventy years, hold the keys to its secrets. As Paige begins to unravel the sisters’ complex relationship with the inn, she discovers something startling about her own family. Torn between the life she thought she would lead and the commitments she made, Paige must choose her path. But something more sinister is threatening her happiness. The past hasn’t relinquished its stranglehold, and Paige realizes that the dying inn is haunted by more than mysteries and memories. Once Upon a Summer transports you to the beautiful, legendary lake district of Muskoka, Canada.
Download or read book Muskoka Resorts written by Andrew Hind and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2011-04-08 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the 1880s, people have travelled to Muskoka in search of solace and relaxation, enjoying the comfort and warm hospitality of resorts while revelling in the tranquil wilderness and refreshing lakes. Here the stories of twenty classic resorts are explored, some of which are thriving today while others are long gone but fondly remembered.
Download or read book Oakville s Flower written by Sean E. Livingston and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2014-09-24 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of HMCS Oakville, a corvette that fought U-boats in WWII and remains a hero to its hometown in Oakville, Ontario. This is an in-depth look at the history and legacy of HMCS Oakville, a Canadian World War II corvette that fought in the Battle of the Atlantic, and was one of the few corvettes to sink a U-boat. From its creation through its christening off the shores of its namesake town, its exploits at sea, the famous encounter with U94, and the ship’s lackluster end, Oakville’s is a story that showcases not only our nation’s proud naval heritage, but also the importance of remembrance. Oakville’s Flower sets the scene of naval war in the Atlantic — the battles between convoys, stealthy U-boats, and the lowly corvettes that formed the backbone of the Royal Canadian Navy. We follow Oakville, one of those corvettes, through its rise and fall as a Canadian naval legend, to its revival in the town of Oakville, championed by the local Sea Cadet Corps that shares its name and safeguards its legacy.
Download or read book That Inevitable Victorian Thing written by E. K. Johnston and published by Speak. This book was released on 2018-10-23 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a near-future Toronto where the British Empire never fell, Helena, August, and Margaret are caught off-guard by the discovery of a love so intense they are willing to change the course of the monarchy to keep it.
Download or read book Discover Ontario written by Terry Boyle and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2016-04-23 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join author Terry Boyle as he invites you to discover Ontario’s hidden, unusual, sites. From small communities and local folklore to UFO sightings, ghost stories, and superstitions, Terry tells unique stories you won’t find in traditional guidebooks.
Download or read book Fodor s Toronto written by Fodor's Travel Guides and published by Fodor's Travel. This book was released on 2017-04-04 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for more than 80 years. Fodor's correspondents highlight the best of Toronto, including superb museums and art galleries, outstanding global cuisine, and the edgy spirit of Queen West. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether it’s your first trip or your fifth. This travel guide includes: · Dozens of full-color maps · Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks · Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path · Major sights such as the CN Tower, Historic Distillery District and St. Lawrence Market · Side Trips from Toronto including Niagara Falls, Stratford, Southern Georgian Bay, The Muskokas and Niagara Wine Region · Covers: Harbourfront and the Islands, Old Town and Distillery District and Dundas Square Area
