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Special Advertising SectionA Taste of OntarioHome to virtually every nationality on earth and the mostpopulous province in Canada, Ontario hosts an excitingmix of cultures and traditions that get to the heart of theCanadian experience.CANADA’S CULTURAL HEARTEnjoy a sampling of international flavor at Ottawa’s ByWardMarket neighborhood with C’est Bon Cooking’s Edible OttawaTour. During this engaging two-hour tour, visitors explore heritagebuildings, meet farmers and chefs, and sample deliciousbites along the way.Meet tomorrow’s masters of culinary fusion at the Le CordonBleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute—the only Cordon Bleu campusin Canada. Eighty expert chefs lead students in the art of creatingthe perfect dish. Visitors can participate in day sessions or enjoyfinely crafted French cuisine prepared by Chef Yannick Antonand his dedicated team at the Bistro @ Signatures.The heart of Ottawa, and its most commanding architecturalfeature, is Parliament Hill, where visitors can explore culturalevents on the grounds and tour the magnificent Gothic Revivalbuildings that house Canada’s national Parliament. The nearbyRideau Canal, which was named a UNESCO World Heritage Sitein 2007, links gardens, museums, and other attractions in thecity center.The city of Toronto also boasts a fine collection of world-classmuseums. Foremost among them is the Royal Ontario Museum.Spanning eons of natural history and centuries of human culture,the six million objects held in the museum collection are housedbehind another work of art: the spectacular Michael Lee-ChinCrystal entrance designed by Daniel Libeskind.As impressive as the crystal’s appearance, the C5 Restaurant,situated in its upper reaches, epitomizes Toronto’s elevatedappetite for fine dining, with a menu of artisanal classics expertlycrafted by Chef Corbin Tomaszeski.International cuisine is a staple of virtually every neighborhoodin Toronto: from Chinatown and Little India to the Danforth andKensington Market. The city’s newest dining and cultural hot spotis the Distillery District, a pedestrian-only stretch of Victorianerabuildings housing a collection of restaurants, bars, galleries,and the Young Centre for the Performing Arts.PhotoGRAPHS: TOP, courtesy of THE ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM; MIDDLE AND BOTTOM, courtesy of Ottawa Tourism and www.torontowide.com.From top: C5 Restaurant, Toronto; Rideau Canal, Ottawa; ByWard Marketneighborhood, Ottawa.
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Parliament BuildingsByWard Market DistrictDISCOVER AWHOLE NEW CULTURERideau CanalGet out and explore the Ottawa River or take a cruise on the Rideau Canal, Ontario’s first UNESCO World HeritageSite. From the sights of Parliament Hill to the shops and cafés of the ByWard Market District to outdoor events likethe TD Ottawa International Jazz Festival, it’s easy to enjoy the city’s unique cosmopolitan vibe. Call or visit online tobook a weekend getaway like our Taste of Canada package. Visit ottawatourism.ca or call 1-888-OTTAWA-8.
Raise a glass in one of themost beautiful towns in Canada:Niagara-on-the-Lake. Feed yoursenses with Niagara’s guidedwine tours and tastings, criticallyacclaimed restaurants and innsamidst a picturesque landscapeof lush green orchards andvineyards. Immerse yourself in theworld of George Bernard Shaw atThe Shaw Festival - a world classrepertory theatre company. Joinus this spring as we commemoratethe 200th anniversary of theWar of 1812.Plan your getaway atvisitniagaracanada.comDiSCOVER ATASTE FOR FUNNiagara Wine Region
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