Sunday September 30th
Learn about the fall harvest and savour Ontario dining. Guests Ingrid Clark will explain "pick Ontario freshness" a new program by the Ministry of Agriculture, food and rural affairs.
Chef Rob Fracchioni of The Millcroft Inn and Spa (1-800-383-3976) www.millcroft.com will describe what his participation in savor Ontario involves. www.savourontario.ca
Sandra Bradt of Windsor, Essex Pelee Island will decribe the wineries along Lake Erie's north shore.
Chris Hughes of Bruce County Tourism (1 800-268-3838) will describe the bounty in his area including the Pumkin Fest.
Gisela Mackay of Canada Events calendar.ca will give us her short list of special culinary events in Ontario.
Debbie Ross of Women's Travel Network.ca weekly travel tip
Learn how to truly enjoy the bounty of Ontario's agricultural heritage.
Past Shows
Sunday September 1, 2007
Sunday September 9, 2007
Learn about Ontario's Spectacular getaway opportunities from Kathy Nichol ofOntario Finest Inns, and Glenn Sprigs of Resorts Ontario . Find out about vinotherapies at Niagara on the Lake's Vintage Inns, Spa opportunities at the Gananoque Inn, Gisela McKay of the Canada Events Calendar will highlight events and festivals within driving range of Southern Ontario, and Debbie Ross of the Women's Travel Network will provide travel tips, and more.
Debbie's tip:
When you are stay at any hotel or resort, keep your valuables in the safe that is offered (if there is none in the room, ask at the desk). Better yet, leave your gold and diamonds at home - wear your costume jewelry and have a worry-free holiday.
Gisela's feature
Gisela highlighted a charity event in Toronto this week - Hearts Open Toronto, whose monthly events highlight one charity in the GTA. This month, the focus was on providing living expenses for a Ugandan orphan here for reconstructive surgery, for injuries sustained during an incident that took place when he was 5. Rebels came into his home, killed his entire family, and left him to bleed to death. Donations are still accepted at their website.
Sunday September 16th
Continue to explore Ontario and learn about Artisan tours and art oriented "fall drives". Meet story teller and historian Bill Genova of Toronto Walking Tours and also discover Ontario by bus with Mary Morton Tours. Arts, crafts, artisan tours - all yours to discover within driving distance in Ontario.
Gisela McKay highlights special events in Ontario from her vast web site- www.canadaeventscalendar.ca
What treasures you can expect to find in the places that you travel outside of Ontario from travel expert Debbie Ross of www.womenstravelnetwork.com
Sunday September 23rd
Explore Ontario's great outdoors from a woman's perspective with Marilyn Wetston this Sunday morning at 8:00 here on AM740.
Learn about the trails, wild life and outdoor experiences you can enjoy and be prepared for the adventure with expert outfitter Larry of Beaver's Surplus in Toronto. Hear about guided tours offered by Mary Morton Tours and more including the fun activities we can enjoy in Ontario's Great Outdoors, including highlights of Ontario's Provincial Parks.
Gisela McKay will teach us how to enhance any visit to any area in Ontario with local events by using www.canadaeventscalendar.ca
Travel expert Debbie Ross expands our possibilities with descriptions of destinations where we can experience nature and enjoy the outdoors once we have started here in Ontario.
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