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Places to stay, things to do Ontario & Québec
Kingston & Gananoque
Known for the 1000 Islands, the Henry Fort built in the days when the special relationship between the US and UK was of a different sort, Kingston and its smaller neighbour Gananoque make an interesting stop along the St. Lawrence between Toronto and Montréal.
Radisson Hotel Kingston Harbourfront
Location: In downtown Kingston, overlooking the harbour. Description: Lakefront hotel within walking distance to shops with good restaurant, indoor pool, fitness centre, hot tub and steam room. Accommodation: 126 rooms with 1 or 2 queen beds with views over the harbour. Why we like it: Good food in a good location.
Gananoque Inn
Location: On the banks of St Lawrence River in the spectacular 1,000 Islands. Description: Waterside hotel, converted from a 19th century carriage factory, with a wonderful facade and graceful lobby. Accommodation: The main Inn houses some nicely decorated rooms, dining room and bar. There are pleasant Waterfront units and 2 cottage suites. Why we like it: A feel of the old St Lawrence.
Kingston Experience
This package is an attractive addition to any Toronto stay; travel from Toronto to Kingston by train and enjoy a 2-night stay. Relax on a two hour lunch cruise complete with live music and entertainment, and take in the beautiful scenery of the historic waterfront. Then, take a trolley tour through the city and view such site as the Royal Military College and Queen's University. Price: 2 nights/3days including train from Toronto, 2-hour lunch cruise around the Kingston waterfront, Trolley tour of Kingston and accommodation at the Radisson £225 pp of 2.
Great Spirit Trail
Aboriginal Experience on Manitoulin Island
The largest fresh water island in the world Manitoulin is home to no fewer than 8 First Nation communities all with a long and interesting history dating back some 9,500 years. Your 2-night stay will be in a Mainland Cabin at Endaa-aang Eco Tourism Cabins and during your stay you will be able to take a nature tour guided by your Aborignal host who will tell you about the various uses of plants in both medicine and traditional cooking, experience their history as you retrace ancient canoe routes or learn an Ojibwe traditional craft. NB Each Friday between July 4th and August 29th, there is an intertribal dance. Price: £119 per person of two sharing Mainland Cabin for 2 nights. No activities included.
Rafting on the Ottawa River
2 nights/3 days
Rafting at its best The MVP family package combines a gentle raft trip with an exciting day on the lower river or for adults a Summer Getaway has 2 days of excitement on the Middle and Main Channel. All the packages includes meals, scenic camping or optional cabin rental and the use of all the facilities on the Wilderness Rafting site. Price: Adults £131 per person. Family MVP £105 per adult and £75 per child aged 7-12.
Kingston Hotels Prices are per room per night based on 2 people
Gananoque Inn Standard Room up to 30th Apr up to 13th Jun up to 14th Sep up to 20th Dec Child Discounts £51 £83 £126 £51 Under 13 Radisson Hotel Harbourview Deluxe Room £105 £105 £105 £105 Under 18
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