Cruisin' in Chatham, zooming up, up and way in Tillsonburg and living life on the edge at the CN Tower in Toronto

   One-Tank Trip for May 21/11

Hundreds of classic cars and hot rods will be cruising into downtown Chatham for Retrofest

  (c) By Jim Fox

   It’s time to start your engines, go up, up and away, and live life on the edge.

   Make it happen at Retrofest in Chatham, with the Harvards in Tillsonburg and EdgeWalk at the CN Tower in Toronto.

   Cruisin’ main in Chatham

   Retrofest roars back for its ninth year in Chatham next weekend (May 27-29) for a classic car and motorcycle outpouring of nostalgia on wheels.

Visit the new Endangered African Penguin Exhibit at the Toronto Zoo

(News Release)

They swim, they dive, they waddle and mostly they are sure to entertain zoo visitors of all ages.

After an 18-year absence, African penguins are back, introducing zoo visitors to 12 playful and entertaining
new friends.

Relive the Talbot Settlement at the Backus-Page House Museum in Wallacetown

(News Release)

Relive the Talbot Settlement
May 27th and 28th
Friday – 9:30 am to 2:30 pm
Saturday – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Defy gravity on new "thrill" machine, WindSeeker, at Canada's Wonderland

   One-Tank Trip for May 7/11

   (c) By Jim Fox

   WindSeeker, a “gravity-defying” adventure, joins the arsenal of adrenaline-pumping, white-knuckle thrill machines at Canada’s Wonderland this season.

   Along with 15 roller coasters and seven thrill machines, WindSeeker towers 91.7 metres above the park, swinging riders out at a 45-degree angle.

   “Riders will soar in 32 two-person swings that will provide a gravity-defying thrill as their feet dangle high over Canada’s Wonderland,” said Dineen Beaven, manager of public relations and special events.

   And, that’s not all.

   “Spinning at dizzying speeds of up to 50 km/h and towering above Behemoth and Drop Tower, WindSeeker is changing the landscape of thrills for guests this season,” she added.

Ontario is a province of festivals; take your pick from more than 3,000 of them

   One-Tank Trip for April 30/11

   One of Ontario’s Top 100 festivals continues to be Caribana, a celebration of Caribbean island culture, in Toronto. (Photos – Festivals and Events Ontario)

  (c) By Jim Fox

   Ontario is truly a province of festivals with something happening throughout the year.

   In fact, there are more than 3,000 festivals and events annually.

   Everyone’s heard of Oktoberfest, the Canadian National Exhibition, Caribana, Niagara Festival of Lights, Wiarton Willie, Stratford Shakespearean and Canadian Tulip festivals.

   But, how about Jerkfest, Kapuskasing Lumberjack Festival, Rockhound Gemboree, Holstein Rodeo Weekend, Cobourg Sandcastle Festival, First Light and Fort Fright?

Sunny deals at the Westin Trillium House make summer a snap for family bonding time

(News Release)

Guests will enjoy free activities throughout the summer that will entertain young and old alike

The Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain

Blue Mountains, ON, April 29, 2011- During the summer, families hunt for getaways that offer a variety of fun activities and are also easy on the wallet. This year, The Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain can help. Guests can save on all aspects of their vacation, with money-saving room rates and a host of free activities in the Blue Mountain Village. Summer events ranging from the annual Elvis Festival to an interactive circus-themed show will keep the whole family’s mood as sunny as the weather.

Oxford Studio Tour features 43 artists

(News Release)

4^th Annual Oxford Studio Tour

April 30 and May 1

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Opening the doors to historic and secret places is a popular annual visitor event in Ontario

   One-Tank Trip for April 23/11

   (c) By Jim Fox

   The doors are about to swing open for another season of discovery in what has become one of Ontario's most popular tourism events.

   Doors Open Ontario -- offering a chance to see what goes on often behind closed doors -- returns for its 10th year, starting with Guelph next Saturday (April 30).

   "This season, participants will have the opportunity to explore iconic landmarks, natural wonders, architectural gems and hidden heritage treasures at 56 community events across the province," said Liane Nowosielski of the Ontario Heritage Trust.

Tying the Windsor knot at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto on April 29

(News Release)

THE FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK CELEBRATES

TYING THE WINDSOR KNOT

The Fairmont Royal York will be rolling out the red carpet to commemorate the marriage of Miss Catherine Middleton and His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales during the live television broadcast of their highly anticipated wedding at Westminster Abbey. To celebrate the unforgettable affair, The Library Bar and EPIC Lounge will be hosting celebration activities and two early morning British themed dining experiences during the televised broadcast at 5:00 a.m. on Friday, April 29, 2011.

Tom will stomp on Canada Day at Casino Rama

 (News Release)

Beloved Music Icon Celebrates Canada Day at Casino Rama

Announcing the July 2011 concert line-up

RAMA, ON (Tuesday, April 12, 2011) – Casino Rama is pleased to announce another month of great entertainment as we release the July 2011 concert line-up.  Highlights include a Canada Day long weekend performance by music icon Stompin’ Tom Connors, the return of ‘80’s favourite Huey Lewis & The News and country superstars Trace Adkins and Kenny Rogers.

The July 2011 concert line-up features:

Stompin’ Tom Connors

Friday, July 1 & Saturday, July 2

SHOWTIME: 9 PM, DOORS OPEN: 8 PM

Tickets are $45/$55

Come celebrate Canada Day with one of our most beloved and recognized artists.  The six time Juno Award winner is best known for national favourites: “The Hockey Song”, “Sudbury Saturday Night”, “Bud The Spud” & “Big Joe Mufferaw”.

Rebirth of flora and fauna in Ontario's parks makes springtime a great time to visit

   One-Tank Trip for April 16-17/11

   (c) By Jim Fox

   Spring is one of the best times of the year to visit Ontario parks with a rebirth of the flora and fauna.

   The lack of the thick summertime foliage offers a chance to see "rare park flora and fauna while wildflowers carpet forest floors," said Lori Waldbrook, Ontario Parks' senior marketing specialist.

   As well, salt-depleted moose seek roadside mineral pools while special spring events are underway, she added.

   Moose are on the loose in Algonquin Provincial Park and springtime is the best time to see them. (Ontario Parks)

Lerner and Loewe’s classic musical Camelot begins previews at Stratford Shakespeare Festival

Festival Theatre opens its doors for the 2011 season

April 15, 2011…The legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table comes alive on the Festival Theatre stage in the Lerner and Loewe classic Camelot. This timeless story of a noble king, a beautiful queen, a valiant knight and the cherished kingdom in which they live begins previews on Saturday, April 16, marking the first performance of the 2011 season.

Gary Griffin, the creative force behind 2009’s West Side Story and last season’s Evita, returns to direct this legendary tale.