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SPRING & SUMMER 2011
Sky’s the Limit
Ontario Air Shows 8
The Great Taste Escape
Visiting Ontario’s Craft Brewers 15
Destination Discovery Ontario’s Farmers’ Markets 23
Theatre & Entertainment A Few Theatre Highlights 30
Toronto Zoo
Life Beyond the Neighbourhood 34
Summer Cycling
Super Summer Rides 36 ™
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Mark Tyleman Marketing Manager, Albanese Branding mark@albanesebranding.com 905 526 0067 x 12 Mark Tharme Business Development Sales Manager, ROAM Magazine mtharme@albanesebranding.com W – 905 526 0067 x 19 C – 905 962 2207 Our cover: Getting ready for a day in the sun.
Spring & Summer is really all about Renewal. With the return of warm weather to Ontario (finally!), we renew our connection to the Great Outdoors. We renew relationships with family and friends and the places we love as we escape to favourite destinations or weekend getaways. And like true pioneers, we renew the wanderlust within us to venture off the beaten path to find the most amazing farmer’s market or microbrewery. It is also a time for renewal at Roam Magazine. Emerging from the depths of our own winter hibernation, our team has returned to first principles in order to relaunch Roam Magazine. This issue is sporting a bold new look and is packed with engaging features and lively happenings across Ontario. We believe we have made it better for you and your family with more exciting travel destinations, more useful travel tips and more fabulous offers to enhance your travels throughout the province. Aimed at the young and young-at-heart, Roam encourages you to “Get out there!” In this edition, we feature the awe-inspiring Air Shows of Ontario, and we have combed the province for the freshest in farmer’s markets. You can choose from dozens of scenic biking routes in the nation’s capital, or take your family down the 401 to visit the celebrated Toronto Zoo. If entertaining at home is more your flavour, pair our profile of Ontario Craft Breweries with our BBQ recipes. I would urge you to keep Roam Magazine someplace handy (like in the glove compartment of your car) to plan wonderful family outings or spontaneously explore someplace new. You can also visit our Roam website at roammagazine.ca for other great travel destinations and adventures. I am really proud of the work that we have done and I hope our pocket-sized magazine will help you and your family get the most out of Spring and Summer of 2011. Happy Roaming! Sincerely,
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Linda Carolan Brian Jackson Marilyn Meston Bhavisha Morphet Rich Munro ILLUSTRATOR: Frank Bailey Publisher: Phillip Fourie publisher@roammagazine.ca 416-451-7102 Pioneer ENERGY
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Mark Tyleman Marketing Manager, Albanese Branding mark@albanesebranding.com 905 526 0067 x 12 Mark Tharme Business Development Sales Manager, ROAM Magazine mtharme@albanesebranding.com W – 905 526 0067 x 19 C – 905 962 2207 Our cover: Getting ready for a day in the sun.
Spring & Summer is really all about Renewal. With the return of warm weather to Ontario (finally!), we renew our connection to the Great Outdoors. We renew relationships with family and friends and the places we love as we escape to favourite destinations or weekend getaways. And like true pioneers, we renew the wanderlust within us to venture off the beaten path to find the most amazing farmer’s market or microbrewery. It is also a time for renewal at Roam Magazine. Emerging from the depths of our own winter hibernation, our team has returned to first principles in order to relaunch Roam Magazine. This issue is sporting a bold new look and is packed with engaging features and lively happenings across Ontario. We believe we have made it better for you and your family with more exciting travel destinations, more useful travel tips and more fabulous offers to enhance your travels throughout the province. Aimed at the young and young-at-heart, Roam encourages you to “Get out there!” In this edition, we feature the awe-inspiring Air Shows of Ontario, and we have combed the province for the freshest in farmer’s markets. You can choose from dozens of scenic biking routes in the nation’s capital, or take your family down the 401 to visit the celebrated Toronto Zoo. If entertaining at home is more your flavour, pair our profile of Ontario Craft Breweries with our BBQ recipes. I would urge you to keep Roam Magazine someplace handy (like in the glove compartment of your car) to plan wonderful family outings or spontaneously explore someplace new. You can also visit our Roam website at roammagazine.ca for other great travel destinations and adventures. I am really proud of the work that we have done and I hope our pocket-sized magazine will help you and your family get the most out of Spring and Summer of 2011. Happy Roaming! Sincerely,
Tim Hogarth President & CEO Pioneer Petroleums
Roam Magazine™ is published by Phillip Fourie Publishing, for and on behalf of Pioneer Energy LP (“Pioneer”). Opinions expressed in the articles appearing in this magazine are those of the authors and Pioneer does not necessarily share those opinions. Pioneer does not endorse third parties who advertise in this magazine or their products and services. Pioneer has not undertaken any independent confirmation that data and facts appearing in the magazine (including, for example, dates and places for any events) are accurate and the reader should independently confirm all such information. The publisher and/or Pioneer Petroleums and their respective affiliates shall not be liable for any damages or losses, however sustained, as a result of the reliance on or use by a reader or any other person of any information, opinions or products expressed, advertised or otherwise contained in this magazine. All of the information contained in this magazine is subject to change without notice, including, for example, product specifications and prices, and event dates and locations. All Pioneer trade marks appearing in this magazine (including the trade marks “Roam Magazine”, the word “Pioneer” and “Pioneer Bonus Bucks”) are owned by Pioneer Energy LP and when used by a third party are used under license from Pioneer Energy LP.
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SKY’S THE LIMIT by Rich Munro
THE GREAT TASTE ESCAPE by Chris Talbot
DESTINATION DISCOVERY by Linda Carolan
theatre & Entertainment by Marilyn Meston
toronto zoo by Marilyn Meston
summer cycling by Tyrone Burke
win with our ROAM summer sizzler CONTEST!
stretch tips by Bhavisha Morphet
ontario summer events & attractions car tech: live the ‘knight rider’ dream by Brian Jackson
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THIS Spring & summer
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SKY’S THE LIMIT by Rich Munro
THE GREAT TASTE ESCAPE by Chris Talbot
DESTINATION DISCOVERY by Linda Carolan
theatre & Entertainment by Marilyn Meston
toronto zoo by Marilyn Meston
summer cycling by Tyrone Burke
win with our ROAM summer sizzler CONTEST!
stretch tips by Bhavisha Morphet
ontario summer events & attractions car tech: live the ‘knight rider’ dream by Brian Jackson
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ERIC DUMIGAN
ERIC DUMIGAN
Waterloo Aviation Expo & Air Show
Hamilton Air Show – June 18 – 19
The Hamilton air show runs from June 18-19. (Purchase advanced tickets and save a few dollars.) Gates open at 9:00 a.m. with show events starting at 2:00 p.m. This year Hamilton is playing host to “Arrival Day” and “Hangar Party”on the 17th from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. that will surely set the stage for a great weekend. Put on by the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, the entire show will feature vintage aircraft and will be a forerunner of a much larger show next year celebrating the CWHM’s 40th anniversary.
Windsor Air Show
ERIC DUMIGAN
SKY’S THE LIMIT
AT ONTARIO AIR SHOWS THIS SUMMER! By Rich Munro
SONIC BOOOOOOOOOOM!! Mixed with the crowd’s cheers, the Ontario summer sky will be filled with the best air performances in Canada and the US, and promise to excite and thrill participants and spectators alike. Whether you are an avid air show enthusiast or just someone who enjoys a good aerial spectacle, Ontario`s air shows promise to deliver. The 2011 schedule includes shows taking place throughout the summer and fall seasons, all across Ontario.
This year Hamilton is playing host to Arrival Day and Hangar Party...
RCAF
Great Lakes International Air Show (St. Thomas) - June 24 – 26
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ERIC DUMIGAN
The 2011 Great Lakes International Air Show, in the picturesque town of St. Thomas, is another well organized, high energy, family oriented event. From historic war birds to modern defence aircraft, accompanied by vintage armour and current military vehicles, this year’s event allows spectators and military enthusiasts alike to enjoy the photo and learning opportunities, with the roar of a wide range of aircraft overhead. The show will feature the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, the CF-18 and Canadian Forces Skyhawks Team, coupled with demonstra-
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ERIC DUMIGAN
ERIC DUMIGAN
Waterloo Aviation Expo & Air Show
Hamilton Air Show – June 18 – 19
The Hamilton air show runs from June 18-19. (Purchase advanced tickets and save a few dollars.) Gates open at 9:00 a.m. with show events starting at 2:00 p.m. This year Hamilton is playing host to “Arrival Day” and “Hangar Party”on the 17th from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. that will surely set the stage for a great weekend. Put on by the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, the entire show will feature vintage aircraft and will be a forerunner of a much larger show next year celebrating the CWHM’s 40th anniversary.
Windsor Air Show
ERIC DUMIGAN
SKY’S THE LIMIT
AT ONTARIO AIR SHOWS THIS SUMMER! By Rich Munro
SONIC BOOOOOOOOOOM!! Mixed with the crowd’s cheers, the Ontario summer sky will be filled with the best air performances in Canada and the US, and promise to excite and thrill participants and spectators alike. Whether you are an avid air show enthusiast or just someone who enjoys a good aerial spectacle, Ontario`s air shows promise to deliver. The 2011 schedule includes shows taking place throughout the summer and fall seasons, all across Ontario.
This year Hamilton is playing host to Arrival Day and Hangar Party...
RCAF
Great Lakes International Air Show (St. Thomas) - June 24 – 26
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ERIC DUMIGAN
The 2011 Great Lakes International Air Show, in the picturesque town of St. Thomas, is another well organized, high energy, family oriented event. From historic war birds to modern defence aircraft, accompanied by vintage armour and current military vehicles, this year’s event allows spectators and military enthusiasts alike to enjoy the photo and learning opportunities, with the roar of a wide range of aircraft overhead. The show will feature the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, the CF-18 and Canadian Forces Skyhawks Team, coupled with demonstra-
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cfbtrenton.com/openhouse
June 18: Classic Air Rallye Ottawa, ON flightworks.ca
ADAirshow, ON June 18 – 19: Hamilton
airshow.warplane.com/hamilton-airshow-2011.aspx
June 24 – 26: Great Lakes International Airshow, ON greatlakesinternationalairshow.ca
June 29: Snowbirds Demonstration Sarnia, ON snowbirds.dnd.ca/v2/index-eng.asp
July 31: ABC Gathering Kincardine, ON abcgathering.ca
August 6 - 7: Gathering of Classics Edenvale, ON classicaircraft.ca
August 20 – 21: Lake St. John Splash-In Orillia, ON orilliaaviation.com
August 20 – 21: Waterloo Airshow Waterloo, ON waterlooairshow.com
September 3 – 5: Canadian International Airshow Toronto, ON - cias.org September 10 – 11: Windsor International Airshow Windsor, ON - winairshow.com September 11: The Great War Flying Museum Brampton, ON - greatwarflyingmuseum.com September 17-18: Tiger Boy’s Fly-In Guelph, ON tigerboys.com/openhouse.html
September 18: Battle of Britain Ottawa, ON
Waterloo Aviation Expo and Air Show
ERIC DUMIGAN
Windsor Air Show: CAE ERIC DUMIGAN
Canadian Forces Snowbird and Skyhawk (Parachute) teams partner with the U.S Air Force. Along with the demonstrations overhead, spectators will be able to see the CF-18 and F-16s and many additional aircraft. The Waterloo show features several educational ground displays with knowledgeable presenters as well as interactive family activities and performances. An abundance of photo ops and food concessions make the weekend fun and worthwhile for the whole family.
Windsor International Air Show Waterloo Aviation Expo & Air Show: Wias Brant
ERIC DUMIGAN
– August 20 – 21
The 2011 Waterloo Air Show is shaping up to offer a line-up of top performers. Showcasing an aviation enthusiast’s dream with both air and on-the-turf exhibits and demonstrations, this year’s show promises to deliver a day of discovery and wonder, as the
September 3 – 5
The Windsor International Air The GridSmartCity Pure Electric Show takes place September 10 Vehicle Demonstration showcases and 11 with a theme this year of new charging technology by “Supporting Families”. Eaton ElectricalOur andMilitary Smart Grid Photo opportunities will be engineering by Elster Canada. available and observers will see
Fuelling your passion to conserve and preventing climate change requires out-of-the-box thinking. That’s why GridSmartCity™ is testing firstCanadian zero emission, all the CF-18 Hornet Demonstration Team Canada’s from the Forces electric SUV in Burlington fleet. military craft. There will along with many other current Hydro’s and historic also be more than 100 vehicles on display all weekend from vintage To help power the truck, which runs solely on electricity, cars to lovingly restored military vehicles, courtesy of the Canadian Pioneer Energy made a landmark EV Charging Station installation Transportation Museum. at one of its Burlington locations.
For the young and the young-at-heart, there are many more air shows Students from Waterloo University are studying the vehicle and events planned this summer across Ontariohow including Sarnia, performs, while engineers fromparticipants several area utilities are evaluating how Orillia, Guelph and Trenton, where will again have the it needs to interact with the electricity system. opportunity to take photos and ask questions, while enjoying the sights and scenes of rural and urban Ontario communities. Air show It’s all towards the goal of unleashing the potential of the Smart Grid staff andand, demonstrators are always eagerchoices to share their knowledge ultimately, smarter green energy for customers. and discuss their many experiences. So pack aVisit picnic and bring the lawn chairs and cameras—Ontario air GridSmartCity.com shows are flying high! Rich Munro, OCT is an Ontario teacher with a passion for military and Canadian History. Rich is extensively involved with coaching both football and hockey, and he looks forward to continuing to develop his writing craft; he is currently writing several short stories and opinion pieces.
you are an avid “airwhether show enthusiast or simply a recreationalist who enjoys a “good show”, Ontario’s 2011 shows promise to deliver!!!
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ERIC DUMIGAN
June 4 – 5: 8 Wing CFB Trenton Open House Trenton, ON
tions of KC-135 Stratotanker and C-130 Hercules fixed-wing assets and the HH-65 Dolphin utility helicopter. Perhaps the most engaging exhibits in St. Thomas in June are the small arms, military vehicle and artillery displays, which will allow for great photo opportunities and the chance to learn and ask questions regarding the best the Canadian Forces have to offer. These activities can provide hands-on experience and a better understanding of our military’s capabilities and technologies, and of Canada’s peacekeeping missions abroad.
Windsor Air Show
Hamilton Air Show
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ERIC DUMIGAN
Eric Dumigan is a third generation photographer with a passion for aviation. Each summer Eric and his wife Bernadette cover the Ontario airshow circuit for several international magazines. His work can be viewed at www.airic.ca
AIR SHOWS IN ONTARIO
Shaping a Smart Energy Community
continued
ERIC DUMIGAN
SKy’s The LIMIT
cONTINUEd ON PAGE 12
In GridSmartCity, utilities, smart grid innovators, and customers, explore opportunities for self healing grids, conservation programs and the emergence of renewable energy all in the context of community energy planning.
cfbtrenton.com/openhouse
June 18: Classic Air Rallye Ottawa, ON flightworks.ca
ADAirshow, ON June 18 – 19: Hamilton
airshow.warplane.com/hamilton-airshow-2011.aspx
June 24 – 26: Great Lakes International Airshow, ON greatlakesinternationalairshow.ca
June 29: Snowbirds Demonstration Sarnia, ON snowbirds.dnd.ca/v2/index-eng.asp
July 31: ABC Gathering Kincardine, ON abcgathering.ca
August 6 - 7: Gathering of Classics Edenvale, ON classicaircraft.ca
August 20 – 21: Lake St. John Splash-In Orillia, ON orilliaaviation.com
August 20 – 21: Waterloo Airshow Waterloo, ON waterlooairshow.com
September 3 – 5: Canadian International Airshow Toronto, ON - cias.org September 10 – 11: Windsor International Airshow Windsor, ON - winairshow.com September 11: The Great War Flying Museum Brampton, ON - greatwarflyingmuseum.com September 17-18: Tiger Boy’s Fly-In Guelph, ON tigerboys.com/openhouse.html
September 18: Battle of Britain Ottawa, ON
Waterloo Aviation Expo and Air Show
ERIC DUMIGAN
Windsor Air Show: CAE ERIC DUMIGAN
Canadian Forces Snowbird and Skyhawk (Parachute) teams partner with the U.S Air Force. Along with the demonstrations overhead, spectators will be able to see the CF-18 and F-16s and many additional aircraft. The Waterloo show features several educational ground displays with knowledgeable presenters as well as interactive family activities and performances. An abundance of photo ops and food concessions make the weekend fun and worthwhile for the whole family.
Windsor International Air Show Waterloo Aviation Expo & Air Show: Wias Brant
ERIC DUMIGAN
– August 20 – 21
The 2011 Waterloo Air Show is shaping up to offer a line-up of top performers. Showcasing an aviation enthusiast’s dream with both air and on-the-turf exhibits and demonstrations, this year’s show promises to deliver a day of discovery and wonder, as the
September 3 – 5
The Windsor International Air The GridSmartCity Pure Electric Show takes place September 10 Vehicle Demonstration showcases and 11 with a theme this year of new charging technology by “Supporting Families”. Eaton ElectricalOur andMilitary Smart Grid Photo opportunities will be engineering by Elster Canada. available and observers will see
Fuelling your passion to conserve and preventing climate change requires out-of-the-box thinking. That’s why GridSmartCity™ is testing firstCanadian zero emission, all the CF-18 Hornet Demonstration Team Canada’s from the Forces electric SUV in Burlington fleet. military craft. There will along with many other current Hydro’s and historic also be more than 100 vehicles on display all weekend from vintage To help power the truck, which runs solely on electricity, cars to lovingly restored military vehicles, courtesy of the Canadian Pioneer Energy made a landmark EV Charging Station installation Transportation Museum. at one of its Burlington locations.
For the young and the young-at-heart, there are many more air shows Students from Waterloo University are studying the vehicle and events planned this summer across Ontariohow including Sarnia, performs, while engineers fromparticipants several area utilities are evaluating how Orillia, Guelph and Trenton, where will again have the it needs to interact with the electricity system. opportunity to take photos and ask questions, while enjoying the sights and scenes of rural and urban Ontario communities. Air show It’s all towards the goal of unleashing the potential of the Smart Grid staff andand, demonstrators are always eagerchoices to share their knowledge ultimately, smarter green energy for customers. and discuss their many experiences. So pack aVisit picnic and bring the lawn chairs and cameras—Ontario air GridSmartCity.com shows are flying high! Rich Munro, OCT is an Ontario teacher with a passion for military and Canadian History. Rich is extensively involved with coaching both football and hockey, and he looks forward to continuing to develop his writing craft; he is currently writing several short stories and opinion pieces.
you are an avid “airwhether show enthusiast or simply a recreationalist who enjoys a “good show”, Ontario’s 2011 shows promise to deliver!!!
”
ERIC DUMIGAN
June 4 – 5: 8 Wing CFB Trenton Open House Trenton, ON
tions of KC-135 Stratotanker and C-130 Hercules fixed-wing assets and the HH-65 Dolphin utility helicopter. Perhaps the most engaging exhibits in St. Thomas in June are the small arms, military vehicle and artillery displays, which will allow for great photo opportunities and the chance to learn and ask questions regarding the best the Canadian Forces have to offer. These activities can provide hands-on experience and a better understanding of our military’s capabilities and technologies, and of Canada’s peacekeeping missions abroad.
Windsor Air Show
Hamilton Air Show
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ERIC DUMIGAN
ERIC DUMIGAN
Eric Dumigan is a third generation photographer with a passion for aviation. Each summer Eric and his wife Bernadette cover the Ontario airshow circuit for several international magazines. His work can be viewed at www.airic.ca
AIR SHOWS IN ONTARIO
Shaping a Smart Energy Community
continued
ERIC DUMIGAN
SKy’s The LIMIT
cONTINUEd ON PAGE 12
In GridSmartCity, utilities, smart grid innovators, and customers, explore opportunities for self healing grids, conservation programs and the emergence of renewable energy all in the context of community energy planning.
ERIC DUMIGAN
Windsor Air Show
Canadian Forces Snowbird and Skyhawk (Parachute) teams partner with the U.S Air Force. Along with the demonstrations overhead, spectators will be able to see the CF-18 and F-16s and many additional aircraft. The Waterloo show features several educational ground displays with knowledgeable presenters as well as interactive family activities and performances. An abundance of photo ops and food concessions make the weekend fun and worthwhile for the whole family.
Windsor International Air Show September 3 – 5
The Windsor International Air Show takes place September 10 and 11 with a theme this year of “Supporting Our Military Families”. Photo opportunities will be available and observers will see
FIND ITFAST! The definitive source for everything that’s happening in Hamilton.
the CF-18 Hornet Demonstration Team from the Canadian Forces along with many other current and historic military craft. There will also be more than 100 vehicles on display all weekend from vintage cars to lovingly restored military vehicles, courtesy of the Canadian Transportation Museum.
WIN a HAMILTON GETAWAY!
• In-depth listings of attractions, accommodations and restaurants, including hours and admissions • Interactive map of Hamilton’s major attractions
For the young and the young-at-heart, there are many more air shows and events planned this summer across Ontario including Sarnia, Orillia, Guelph and Trenton, where participants will again have the opportunity to take photos and ask questions, while enjoying the sights and scenes of rural and urban Ontario communities. Air show staff and demonstrators are always eager to share their knowledge and discuss their many experiences.
• The most comprehensive calendar of festivals and events in the city
SCAN THIS CODE TO ENTER OUR CONTEST! or visit
So pack a picnic and bring the lawn chairs and cameras—Ontario air shows are flying high!
tourismhamilton.com
Rich Munro, OCT is an Ontario teacher with a passion for military and Canadian History. Rich is extensively involved with coaching both football and hockey, and he looks forward to continuing to develop his writing craft; he is currently writing several short stories and opinion pieces.
you are an avid “airwhether show enthusiast or simply a recreationalist who enjoys a “good show”, Ontario’s 2011 shows promise to deliver!!!
Bicentennial of War of 1812 1812hamilton.com ERIC DUMIGAN
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Hamilton Air Show
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Canadian Country Music Awards countrymusichamilton.com
TOURISM HAMILTON VISITOR CENTRES
MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTRES, M – F, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Tourism Hamilton 2 King Street West (Jackson Square Mall) Hamilton, L8P 1A1
300 Wilson Street East Ancaster, L9G 2B9
163 Dundas Street East Waterdown, L0R 2H0
60 Main Street Dundas, L9H 5E7
4280 Binbrook Road Binbrook, L0R 1C0
M–F, 8:30am to 4:30pm
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Live Music in Hamilton livemusichamilton.com
Hamilton International Airport 9300 Airport Road Hamilton, L0R 1W0
M–F, 11:00am to 7:00pm (May to October)
777 Highway #8 Stoney Creek, L8G 4N9
ERIC DUMIGAN
Windsor Air Show
Canadian Forces Snowbird and Skyhawk (Parachute) teams partner with the U.S Air Force. Along with the demonstrations overhead, spectators will be able to see the CF-18 and F-16s and many additional aircraft. The Waterloo show features several educational ground displays with knowledgeable presenters as well as interactive family activities and performances. An abundance of photo ops and food concessions make the weekend fun and worthwhile for the whole family.
Windsor International Air Show September 3 – 5
The Windsor International Air Show takes place September 10 and 11 with a theme this year of “Supporting Our Military Families”. Photo opportunities will be available and observers will see
FIND ITFAST! The definitive source for everything that’s happening in Hamilton.
the CF-18 Hornet Demonstration Team from the Canadian Forces along with many other current and historic military craft. There will also be more than 100 vehicles on display all weekend from vintage cars to lovingly restored military vehicles, courtesy of the Canadian Transportation Museum.
WIN a HAMILTON GETAWAY!
• In-depth listings of attractions, accommodations and restaurants, including hours and admissions • Interactive map of Hamilton’s major attractions
For the young and the young-at-heart, there are many more air shows and events planned this summer across Ontario including Sarnia, Orillia, Guelph and Trenton, where participants will again have the opportunity to take photos and ask questions, while enjoying the sights and scenes of rural and urban Ontario communities. Air show staff and demonstrators are always eager to share their knowledge and discuss their many experiences.
• The most comprehensive calendar of festivals and events in the city
SCAN THIS CODE TO ENTER OUR CONTEST! or visit
So pack a picnic and bring the lawn chairs and cameras—Ontario air shows are flying high!
tourismhamilton.com
Rich Munro, OCT is an Ontario teacher with a passion for military and Canadian History. Rich is extensively involved with coaching both football and hockey, and he looks forward to continuing to develop his writing craft; he is currently writing several short stories and opinion pieces.
you are an avid “airwhether show enthusiast or simply a recreationalist who enjoys a “good show”, Ontario’s 2011 shows promise to deliver!!!
Bicentennial of War of 1812 1812hamilton.com ERIC DUMIGAN
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Hamilton Air Show
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Canadian Country Music Awards countrymusichamilton.com
TOURISM HAMILTON VISITOR CENTRES
MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTRES, M – F, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Tourism Hamilton 2 King Street West (Jackson Square Mall) Hamilton, L8P 1A1
300 Wilson Street East Ancaster, L9G 2B9
163 Dundas Street East Waterdown, L0R 2H0
60 Main Street Dundas, L9H 5E7
4280 Binbrook Road Binbrook, L0R 1C0
M–F, 8:30am to 4:30pm
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Live Music in Hamilton livemusichamilton.com
Hamilton International Airport 9300 Airport Road Hamilton, L0R 1W0
M–F, 11:00am to 7:00pm (May to October)
777 Highway #8 Stoney Creek, L8G 4N9
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MAP LEGEND 1. Heritage 2. HogsBack Brewery 3. Beau’s All Natural 4. Barley Days
Time was, your choice of beer was restricted to a few big companies brewing their own brands that appealed to a specific (almost entirely male) market demographic. Well, we’ve come a long way since those macho days, with craft brews that are served at the best dinner tables in town, and an international network of women’s consumer beer education clubs dedicated to involving women in the enjoyment, and ultimately the creation, of craft beer. Aptly named “Barley’s Angels” this group supports all aspects of female inclusion and participation in the craft brewing culture. As brewing increasingly caters to a sophisticated palate for mainstream culinary enjoyment, the variety of flavours and tastes available is astounding. Real beer aficionados can remember their taste experiences in a way that rivals the intricate and sometimes dubious recollections of the best and worst golfers. The adventure is finding a new unique brew, just when you least expect it. This summer, discover the art of Ontario’s craft brewers and find your own signature brew.
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Amsterdam Brewing Company—Toronto www.amsterdambeer.com
Recognized as Toronto’s first brewpub, Amsterdam Brewing Company is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. It originally opened its doors in 1986 on John Street, but with the opening of a second brewpub and subsequent growth and increased popularity of its beers, the Amsterdam eventually moved to more spacious facilities on Bathurst Street. The brewers at the Amsterdam provide six brands throughout the year, as well as five seasonal and four regular brands of Kawartha Lakes Brewing Company, which was acquired in 2003. Once a year on the first Saturday in November, Amsterdam becomes a homebrewers’ haven, with local amateur brewers flocking to the brewery for Learn 2 Brew Day, hosted by Amsterdam and the Southern Ontario Brewers. With crisp, clear lagers and ales regularly available from the brewery, Amsterdam also features a fruity raspberry frambroise that is sure to please any fruit beer aficionado, as well as unique seasonals such as the Spring Bock and the Pomegranate Wheat Beer. As the folks at the brewery would say, “try a ‘dam good beer.”
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MAP LEGEND 1. Heritage 2. HogsBack Brewery 3. Beau’s All Natural 4. Barley Days
Time was, your choice of beer was restricted to a few big companies brewing their own brands that appealed to a specific (almost entirely male) market demographic. Well, we’ve come a long way since those macho days, with craft brews that are served at the best dinner tables in town, and an international network of women’s consumer beer education clubs dedicated to involving women in the enjoyment, and ultimately the creation, of craft beer. Aptly named “Barley’s Angels” this group supports all aspects of female inclusion and participation in the craft brewing culture. As brewing increasingly caters to a sophisticated palate for mainstream culinary enjoyment, the variety of flavours and tastes available is astounding. Real beer aficionados can remember their taste experiences in a way that rivals the intricate and sometimes dubious recollections of the best and worst golfers. The adventure is finding a new unique brew, just when you least expect it. This summer, discover the art of Ontario’s craft brewers and find your own signature brew.
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Amsterdam Brewing Company—Toronto www.amsterdambeer.com
Recognized as Toronto’s first brewpub, Amsterdam Brewing Company is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. It originally opened its doors in 1986 on John Street, but with the opening of a second brewpub and subsequent growth and increased popularity of its beers, the Amsterdam eventually moved to more spacious facilities on Bathurst Street. The brewers at the Amsterdam provide six brands throughout the year, as well as five seasonal and four regular brands of Kawartha Lakes Brewing Company, which was acquired in 2003. Once a year on the first Saturday in November, Amsterdam becomes a homebrewers’ haven, with local amateur brewers flocking to the brewery for Learn 2 Brew Day, hosted by Amsterdam and the Southern Ontario Brewers. With crisp, clear lagers and ales regularly available from the brewery, Amsterdam also features a fruity raspberry frambroise that is sure to please any fruit beer aficionado, as well as unique seasonals such as the Spring Bock and the Pomegranate Wheat Beer. As the folks at the brewery would say, “try a ‘dam good beer.”
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Beau’s All Natural Brewing 3 Company—Vankleek Hill www.beaus.ca
Vankleek Hill calls itself the “Gingerbread Capital of Ontario,” but recent years have put the 2,000-person town into the minds of beer lovers because of Beau’s All Natural Brewing Company. A mere 50 minutes east of Ottawa, Beau’s launched in 2006 and has since become famous for its seasonal beer experiments (such as using bogmyrtle instead of hops to flavour and bitter its annual Bogwater brew), and for its commitment to using locally-grown organic ingredients. The people behind the family-run business are incredibly passionate about beer, organic farming and their community. Beau’s regularly runs and participates in events in Vankleek Hill and the Ottawa area. From its spicy Bogwater to its its rich Matt’s Sleepy Time Belgian, Beau’s aims to be a unique eastern Ontario brewery.
Brewing 6 Cameron’s Company—Oakville
www.cameronsbrewing.com
As a small but growing craft brewery west of Toronto, Cameron's Brewing Company has four brands it distributes in nine-packs throughout the province, but visitors to the brewery can experience how Cameron's is pushing the boundaries on specialty beer styles. Now under partial ownership of Bill Coleman, who helped to develop Molson's famous "I am Canadian" marketing campaign, Cameron's presents a unique brew on the last Thursday of every month at its Cask Nights. The specialty beer brewed for the month is unknown until the cask is tapped, and the brewmaster isn't shy about experimenting. How does a coconut rum ale sound to you?
Brewing 2 HogsBack Company—Ottawa www.hogsback.ca
The owners say the idea for HogsBack Brewing Company started over beers—a good fit. Many beer lovers dream of owning a brewpub, and it’s that dream that led four old friends to open up HogsBack. With a flare for the historical, the guys at HogsBack named their brewery after a section of the Rideau River where a dam was built in the early 19th Century. The contractor that built that dam also happened to be the very same person to open the first brewery in the Ottawa Valley. Celebrating its first birthday this year, HogsBack has expanded and is becoming a common sight in the Ottawa area. Inspired by the lagers of Europe, HogsBack’s flagship beer is a crisp, clear beer with spicy Saaz hops notes and the maltiness of Vienna and Munich malts. What that means for the beer lover is a crisp, easy-drinking lager that meshes well with the hot Ontario summer.
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401 C’est What Kingston Brew/Vin Pub—Toronto
www.cestwhat.com Belleville
As one of Ontario’s key brewpubs, C’est What? features brews from around ward Prince Ed the province, in addition to its own house brands brewed by County Durham County Brewing Company of Pickering. The brewpub has a history in Toronto dating back to 1988, and its focus is on supporting locally brewed beers. With a variety of beers from Ontario craft breweries available on tap, C’est What? also provides beer lovers with its own branded beers. From a hefty coffee porter with coffee and espresso notes, to a hemp ale with the taste of natural hemp, C’est What? is one of the best places in Toronto for a pint of beer.
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Mill Street Brewery — Toronto
www.millstreetbrewery.com In less than a decade, Mill Street Brewery has become a major force in the Ontario craft beer market. A three-time winner of the Canadian Brewery of the Year award from the Canadian Brewing Awards, Mill Street opened its doors in 2002 in the historic Distillery District once owned by distiller Gooderham and Worts. It didn’t take long before Mill Street out-grew its downtown Toronto location and relocated its main brewing operations to a larger facility in Scarborough. For a short time, the original brewery closed up shop, but thankfully for beer lovers, Mill Street quickly reopened it as a brewpub. It provides good beer, good meals and an interesting tour of the (still operational) brewing facilities. With a variety of ales and lagers, Mill Street is an award-winning craft brewery known for beers like its Coffee Porter, mixing java with dark beer flavours, and Beltelgeuse, its seasonal Belgian-style triple with hints of bubblegum.
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GOLDEN HORSESHOE MAP LEGEND 5. Old Credit 6. Cameron’s 7. Trafalgar 8. Nickel Brook 9. Niagaras Best Beer 10. Taps
As the “taste of cottage country,” Muskoka Cottage Brewery keeps four beers available all year round, but in the last couple of years, the Bracebridge-based craft brewery has expanded to include a line of seasonal beers that have gained a lot of (well-deserved) attention. From its fall Harvest Ale to its winter Double Chocolate Cranberry Stout to its Summer Weiss, the 15-year-old brewery doesn’t shy away from brewing big, bold beers in addition to regularlyavailable, easy-drinking brews. Muskoka calls itself the “taste of cottage country,” and all of its regular brands live up to that standard. They’re easy to drink and refreshing. 10
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Beau’s All Natural Brewing 3 Company—Vankleek Hill www.beaus.ca
Vankleek Hill calls itself the “Gingerbread Capital of Ontario,” but recent years have put the 2,000-person town into the minds of beer lovers because of Beau’s All Natural Brewing Company. A mere 50 minutes east of Ottawa, Beau’s launched in 2006 and has since become famous for its seasonal beer experiments (such as using bogmyrtle instead of hops to flavour and bitter its annual Bogwater brew), and for its commitment to using locally-grown organic ingredients. The people behind the family-run business are incredibly passionate about beer, organic farming and their community. Beau’s regularly runs and participates in events in Vankleek Hill and the Ottawa area. From its spicy Bogwater to its its rich Matt’s Sleepy Time Belgian, Beau’s aims to be a unique eastern Ontario brewery.
Brewing 6 Cameron’s Company—Oakville
www.cameronsbrewing.com
As a small but growing craft brewery west of Toronto, Cameron's Brewing Company has four brands it distributes in nine-packs throughout the province, but visitors to the brewery can experience how Cameron's is pushing the boundaries on specialty beer styles. Now under partial ownership of Bill Coleman, who helped to develop Molson's famous "I am Canadian" marketing campaign, Cameron's presents a unique brew on the last Thursday of every month at its Cask Nights. The specialty beer brewed for the month is unknown until the cask is tapped, and the brewmaster isn't shy about experimenting. How does a coconut rum ale sound to you?
Brewing 2 HogsBack Company—Ottawa www.hogsback.ca
The owners say the idea for HogsBack Brewing Company started over beers—a good fit. Many beer lovers dream of owning a brewpub, and it’s that dream that led four old friends to open up HogsBack. With a flare for the historical, the guys at HogsBack named their brewery after a section of the Rideau River where a dam was built in the early 19th Century. The contractor that built that dam also happened to be the very same person to open the first brewery in the Ottawa Valley. Celebrating its first birthday this year, HogsBack has expanded and is becoming a common sight in the Ottawa area. Inspired by the lagers of Europe, HogsBack’s flagship beer is a crisp, clear beer with spicy Saaz hops notes and the maltiness of Vienna and Munich malts. What that means for the beer lover is a crisp, easy-drinking lager that meshes well with the hot Ontario summer.
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401 C’est What Kingston Brew/Vin Pub—Toronto
www.cestwhat.com Belleville
As one of Ontario’s key brewpubs, C’est What? features brews from around ward Prince Ed the province, in addition to its own house brands brewed by County Durham County Brewing Company of Pickering. The brewpub has a history in Toronto dating back to 1988, and its focus is on supporting locally brewed beers. With a variety of beers from Ontario craft breweries available on tap, C’est What? also provides beer lovers with its own branded beers. From a hefty coffee porter with coffee and espresso notes, to a hemp ale with the taste of natural hemp, C’est What? is one of the best places in Toronto for a pint of beer.
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Mill Street Brewery — Toronto
www.millstreetbrewery.com In less than a decade, Mill Street Brewery has become a major force in the Ontario craft beer market. A three-time winner of the Canadian Brewery of the Year award from the Canadian Brewing Awards, Mill Street opened its doors in 2002 in the historic Distillery District once owned by distiller Gooderham and Worts. It didn’t take long before Mill Street out-grew its downtown Toronto location and relocated its main brewing operations to a larger facility in Scarborough. For a short time, the original brewery closed up shop, but thankfully for beer lovers, Mill Street quickly reopened it as a brewpub. It provides good beer, good meals and an interesting tour of the (still operational) brewing facilities. With a variety of ales and lagers, Mill Street is an award-winning craft brewery known for beers like its Coffee Porter, mixing java with dark beer flavours, and Beltelgeuse, its seasonal Belgian-style triple with hints of bubblegum.
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Mississauga
GOLDEN HORSESHOE MAP LEGEND 5. Old Credit 6. Cameron’s 7. Trafalgar 8. Nickel Brook 9. Niagaras Best Beer 10. Taps
As the “taste of cottage country,” Muskoka Cottage Brewery keeps four beers available all year round, but in the last couple of years, the Bracebridge-based craft brewery has expanded to include a line of seasonal beers that have gained a lot of (well-deserved) attention. From its fall Harvest Ale to its winter Double Chocolate Cranberry Stout to its Summer Weiss, the 15-year-old brewery doesn’t shy away from brewing big, bold beers in addition to regularlyavailable, easy-drinking brews. Muskoka calls itself the “taste of cottage country,” and all of its regular brands live up to that standard. They’re easy to drink and refreshing. 10
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Old Credit Brewing CompanyMississauga
www.oldcreditbrewing.com
Nestled in the former Village of Port Credit (now part of Mississauga), Old Credit Brewing Company is the brain child of Aldo and Noreen Lista, who abandoned retirement in favour of starting up a brewery. Aldo owns the building that once housed another Ontario craft brewery, and in 1994 when that brewery vacated the premises, the brewing equipment remained. A “eureka” moment spawned what eventually became a small craft brewery that focuses on making three beers – two available year-round and a third just for the Christmas season. With several brewing awards under its belt, despite only having three brands, Old Credit offers crisp and clean through its Pale Pilsner, darker malt notes with its Amber Ale, and traces of Canadian honey and sweetness with its popular Holiday Honey seasonal.
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As "one of Canada's prettiest villages," as its sign declares, the 300-person Village of Neustadt may not seem like the most ideal place to build a brewery, but when the town was bustling with activity in the 19th Century, Crystal Springs Brewery provided the locals with beer. By the early 20th Century, Crystal Springs had brewed its last drop, and the historic building stayed empty until 1997, when Andy and Val Stimpson renovated the building to open Neustadt Springs Brewery. Relying on his experience gained working for Marston's in England, Andy has turned Neustadt Springs into an award-winning brewery that distributes its beers in its own retail store, as well as in LCBOs around Ontario. Visitors are encouraged to get the full tour. The basement catacombs alone are worth a trip to the village. The beers, which have won international awards, are also worth tasting, and head brewer Andy clearly demonstrates his knowledge and expertise in brewing with rich, malty beers like 10W30 Brown Ale and the Neustadt Scottish Ale.
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However, the brewery is stateMississauga of-the-art and designed with not only practical brewing applications in mind, but also providing entertaining tours. It even has an active 22 SteamWhistle Brewing —Toronto steam whistle. Residing in the historic CPR John www.steamwhistle.ca St. Roundhouse, (which hadn’t served the railroad in more than 10 years when the brewery moved Steam Whistle Brewing takes in), Steam Whistle’s name pays homage to the being a green company to a whole building’s legacy. A quick walk from the CN new level. From its green pilsner Tower, Steam Whistle provides an bottles (the only beer it makes) to entertaining and informative its vintage hot rod with a 100% 11 experience for visitors. Oh, and electric engine (painted green), there’s beer, too. Steam Whistle Steam Whistle tries to be as is a focused brewery that environmentally friendly as it can 21 produces only one style of while also being stylish. Its beer Guelph beer, keeping to the “do bottle, packaging, official bottle Waterloo one thing well” motto. A opener and even its delivery fleet 14 13 Stratford crisp, clean beer with hearken back to the 1950s. Kitchener spicy Saaz hops, Steam 12 15 Cambridge Whistle prefers consis7 MAP LEGEND tent brewing of its 401 11. Neustadt Springs 402 London Sarnia flagship Pilsner to experi12. Stratford 13. Brick mentation with multiple 3 73 14. Wellington 3 styles, and it shows. 15. Grand River 16. Walkerville
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The Good Beer Folks would like to welcome you and your friends to come by the brewery for a tour and taste. Learn how Canada's Premium Pilsner is made, meet our friendly staff and enjoy a sample of our beer. You'll learn why Steam Whistle was designated one of Toronto's "green buildings" and about our railway history. Our tours will educate and entertain! Cheers!
MORE EVENTS
1. Toronto Festival of Beer: Fort York August 5th to 7th 2. The Railway Children is playing at Round House Theatre All summer long—Mirvish production 3. Steam Whistle Unsigned: Independent Music Series. At the Steam Whistle Brewery September 30th. www.steamwhistle.ca/unsigned/index.html#/u pcoming-steam-whistle-unsigne
CONTACT
(416) 362-BEER (2337) 1-866-24-0-BEER info@steamwhistle.ca
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Old Credit Brewing CompanyMississauga
www.oldcreditbrewing.com
Nestled in the former Village of Port Credit (now part of Mississauga), Old Credit Brewing Company is the brain child of Aldo and Noreen Lista, who abandoned retirement in favour of starting up a brewery. Aldo owns the building that once housed another Ontario craft brewery, and in 1994 when that brewery vacated the premises, the brewing equipment remained. A “eureka” moment spawned what eventually became a small craft brewery that focuses on making three beers – two available year-round and a third just for the Christmas season. With several brewing awards under its belt, despite only having three brands, Old Credit offers crisp and clean through its Pale Pilsner, darker malt notes with its Amber Ale, and traces of Canadian honey and sweetness with its popular Holiday Honey seasonal.
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www.neustadtsprings.com
As "one of Canada's prettiest villages," as its sign declares, the 300-person Village of Neustadt may not seem like the most ideal place to build a brewery, but when the town was bustling with activity in the 19th Century, Crystal Springs Brewery provided the locals with beer. By the early 20th Century, Crystal Springs had brewed its last drop, and the historic building stayed empty until 1997, when Andy and Val Stimpson renovated the building to open Neustadt Springs Brewery. Relying on his experience gained working for Marston's in England, Andy has turned Neustadt Springs into an award-winning brewery that distributes its beers in its own retail store, as well as in LCBOs around Ontario. Visitors are encouraged to get the full tour. The basement catacombs alone are worth a trip to the village. The beers, which have won international awards, are also worth tasting, and head brewer Andy clearly demonstrates his knowledge and expertise in brewing with rich, malty beers like 10W30 Brown Ale and the Neustadt Scottish Ale.
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However, the brewery is stateMississauga of-the-art and designed with not only practical brewing applications in mind, but also providing entertaining tours. It even has an active 22 SteamWhistle Brewing —Toronto steam whistle. Residing in the historic CPR John www.steamwhistle.ca St. Roundhouse, (which hadn’t served the railroad in more than 10 years when the brewery moved Steam Whistle Brewing takes in), Steam Whistle’s name pays homage to the being a green company to a whole building’s legacy. A quick walk from the CN new level. From its green pilsner Tower, Steam Whistle provides an bottles (the only beer it makes) to entertaining and informative its vintage hot rod with a 100% 11 experience for visitors. Oh, and electric engine (painted green), there’s beer, too. Steam Whistle Steam Whistle tries to be as is a focused brewery that environmentally friendly as it can 21 produces only one style of while also being stylish. Its beer Guelph beer, keeping to the “do bottle, packaging, official bottle Waterloo one thing well” motto. A opener and even its delivery fleet 14 13 Stratford crisp, clean beer with hearken back to the 1950s. Kitchener spicy Saaz hops, Steam 12 15 Cambridge Whistle prefers consis7 MAP LEGEND tent brewing of its 401 11. Neustadt Springs 402 London Sarnia flagship Pilsner to experi12. Stratford 13. Brick mentation with multiple 3 73 14. Wellington 3 styles, and it shows. 15. Grand River 16. Walkerville
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The Good Beer Folks would like to welcome you and your friends to come by the brewery for a tour and taste. Learn how Canada's Premium Pilsner is made, meet our friendly staff and enjoy a sample of our beer. You'll learn why Steam Whistle was designated one of Toronto's "green buildings" and about our railway history. Our tours will educate and entertain! Cheers!
MORE EVENTS
1. Toronto Festival of Beer: Fort York August 5th to 7th 2. The Railway Children is playing at Round House Theatre All summer long—Mirvish production 3. Steam Whistle Unsigned: Independent Music Series. At the Steam Whistle Brewery September 30th. www.steamwhistle.ca/unsigned/index.html#/u pcoming-steam-whistle-unsigne
CONTACT
(416) 362-BEER (2337) 1-866-24-0-BEER info@steamwhistle.ca
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3 1 Always pour beer into a glass, and try your best to use appropriate glassware. Much of what makes beer special is its aroma, which is only noticeable when the beer is poured into a glass. Every beer style has a preferred type of glassware, from the tulip bowls of Belgians to the long stems of Pilsners, but even if you don’t have the best glass for the occasion, pouring beer into any glass is better than drinking from the bottle or can.
2 Hold it up to the light, but beware of skunkiness. Light not only gives beer its shine and can show the beer lover how clear or hazy the beer is, but it’s also its greatest killer. Hops, beer’s natural bittering and preservative agent, interacts poorly with light. With enough exposure (sometimes as little as 10 minutes), a beer can take on the characteristics of Pepe le Peu. 3 Open up your nose. Don’t be afraid to get your nostrils right into a glass of beer, but don’t breathe in any liquid
(been there, done that; trust me, it’s not fun). Every beer style will have its own unique ‘nose’, as beer connoisseurs call it. From floral to spicy to coffee to chocolate, close your eyes and inhale the many different aromas of Ontario craft beer.
4 Drink deep, and always swallow. Those familiar with wine tasting are used to
spitting into buckets, but part of what makes beer unique is its bitterness and floral hops flavour, which can only be found by swallowing. Pay close attention to the bitterness, malty sweetness and the dryness of the finish.
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Honing your palate takes time. Long-time beer lovers like to use descriptive terms like chalky, diacetyl (or butterscotch), citrus, floral, biscuit, roasty and several others, but don’t be worried if you don’t pick up on individual aromas and flavours immediately. Learning to understand the full range of beer flavours takes time, but the education will be worth it. Chris Talbot is a freelance writer, editor of BeerInCanada.ca and newsletter editor for the Canadian Amateur Brewers Association. He is a beer geek and home brewer who has visited (at last count) 16 breweries and brewpubs in Ontario.
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1. Amsterdam Brewing Company (Toronto) 2. Barley Days Brewery (Picton) 3. Beau’s All Natural Brewing Company (Vankleek Hill) 4. Better Bitters Brewing Company/ Nickel Brook Brewing Company (Burlington) 5. Black Creek Historic Brewery (Toronto) 6. Black Oak Brewing Company (Oakville) 7. Brick Brewing Company (Waterloo) 8. Cameron’s Brewing Company (Oakville) 9. Ces’t What Brew/Vin Pub (Toronto) 10. Church-Key Brewing (Campbellford) 11. Cool Beer Brewing Company (Toronto) 12. County Durham Brewing Company (Pickering) 13. Creemore Springs Brewery Ltd. (Creemore) 14. F&M Brewery (Guelph) 15. Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery (Barrie) 16. Grand River Brewing (Cambridge) 17. Granite Brewery & Restaurant (Toronto) 18. Great Lakes Brewery (Toronto) 19. Highlander Brew Company (South River) 20. Hockley Valley Brewing Company (Orangeville) 21. HogsBack Brewing Company (Ottawa) 22. Kichesippi Beer Company (Ottawa) 23. King Brewery (Nobleton) 24. Lake of Bays Brewing Company (Baysville) 25. MacLean’s Ales (West Grey) 26. The Merchant Ale House (St. Catharines) 27. Mill Street Brewery (Toronto) 28. Muskoka Cottage Brewery Inc. (Bracebridge) 29. Old Credit Brewing Company (Mississauga) 30. Neustadt Springs Brewing (Neustadt) 31. Pepperwood Bistro (Burlington) 32.The Publican House Brewery (Peterborough) 33. Railway City Brewing Company (St. Thomas) 34. Steam Whistle Brewing (Toronto) 35. Stratford Brewing Company (Stratford) 36. Syndicate Restaurant & Brewery (Niagara Falls) 37. Taps On Queen Brewhouse & Grill (Niagara Falls) 38. The 3 Brewers Micro-Brewery Restaurant (Toronto) 39. Tracks Brewpub (Brampton) 40. Trafalgar Ales and Meads (Oakville) 41. Wellington Brewery (Guelph)
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3 1 Always pour beer into a glass, and try your best to use appropriate glassware. Much of what makes beer special is its aroma, which is only noticeable when the beer is poured into a glass. Every beer style has a preferred type of glassware, from the tulip bowls of Belgians to the long stems of Pilsners, but even if you don’t have the best glass for the occasion, pouring beer into any glass is better than drinking from the bottle or can.
2 Hold it up to the light, but beware of skunkiness. Light not only gives beer its shine and can show the beer lover how clear or hazy the beer is, but it’s also its greatest killer. Hops, beer’s natural bittering and preservative agent, interacts poorly with light. With enough exposure (sometimes as little as 10 minutes), a beer can take on the characteristics of Pepe le Peu. 3 Open up your nose. Don’t be afraid to get your nostrils right into a glass of beer, but don’t breathe in any liquid
(been there, done that; trust me, it’s not fun). Every beer style will have its own unique ‘nose’, as beer connoisseurs call it. From floral to spicy to coffee to chocolate, close your eyes and inhale the many different aromas of Ontario craft beer.
4 Drink deep, and always swallow. Those familiar with wine tasting are used to
spitting into buckets, but part of what makes beer unique is its bitterness and floral hops flavour, which can only be found by swallowing. Pay close attention to the bitterness, malty sweetness and the dryness of the finish.
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Honing your palate takes time. Long-time beer lovers like to use descriptive terms like chalky, diacetyl (or butterscotch), citrus, floral, biscuit, roasty and several others, but don’t be worried if you don’t pick up on individual aromas and flavours immediately. Learning to understand the full range of beer flavours takes time, but the education will be worth it. Chris Talbot is a freelance writer, editor of BeerInCanada.ca and newsletter editor for the Canadian Amateur Brewers Association. He is a beer geek and home brewer who has visited (at last count) 16 breweries and brewpubs in Ontario.
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1. Amsterdam Brewing Company (Toronto) 2. Barley Days Brewery (Picton) 3. Beau’s All Natural Brewing Company (Vankleek Hill) 4. Better Bitters Brewing Company/ Nickel Brook Brewing Company (Burlington) 5. Black Creek Historic Brewery (Toronto) 6. Black Oak Brewing Company (Oakville) 7. Brick Brewing Company (Waterloo) 8. Cameron’s Brewing Company (Oakville) 9. Ces’t What Brew/Vin Pub (Toronto) 10. Church-Key Brewing (Campbellford) 11. Cool Beer Brewing Company (Toronto) 12. County Durham Brewing Company (Pickering) 13. Creemore Springs Brewery Ltd. (Creemore) 14. F&M Brewery (Guelph) 15. Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery (Barrie) 16. Grand River Brewing (Cambridge) 17. Granite Brewery & Restaurant (Toronto) 18. Great Lakes Brewery (Toronto) 19. Highlander Brew Company (South River) 20. Hockley Valley Brewing Company (Orangeville) 21. HogsBack Brewing Company (Ottawa) 22. Kichesippi Beer Company (Ottawa) 23. King Brewery (Nobleton) 24. Lake of Bays Brewing Company (Baysville) 25. MacLean’s Ales (West Grey) 26. The Merchant Ale House (St. Catharines) 27. Mill Street Brewery (Toronto) 28. Muskoka Cottage Brewery Inc. (Bracebridge) 29. Old Credit Brewing Company (Mississauga) 30. Neustadt Springs Brewing (Neustadt) 31. Pepperwood Bistro (Burlington) 32.The Publican House Brewery (Peterborough) 33. Railway City Brewing Company (St. Thomas) 34. Steam Whistle Brewing (Toronto) 35. Stratford Brewing Company (Stratford) 36. Syndicate Restaurant & Brewery (Niagara Falls) 37. Taps On Queen Brewhouse & Grill (Niagara Falls) 38. The 3 Brewers Micro-Brewery Restaurant (Toronto) 39. Tracks Brewpub (Brampton) 40. Trafalgar Ales and Meads (Oakville) 41. Wellington Brewery (Guelph)
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MyPick farmer, Boz Toic of Bosco Farms serves up fresh heirloom veggies to delighted customers.
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Catch tagged perch, walleye, crappie & sunfish to win great prizes, including the
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There are over $69,000 in prizes to be won.* And remember June 11th is Kid’s Free Fishing Day.
Farmers’ markets are more than places to buy fresh produce. They’re road trip worthy destinations where you can connect with people and experience local culture. Many of Ontario’s farmers’ markets are more than 100 years old and have interesting histories and eccentric vendors…mainly in their past.
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Markets are a sensual feast of sights, sounds and aromas.
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One such person was a Dr. Mulvaney who used to pull teeth at the London’s Covent Garden Market on Saturday nights, displaying the newly removed teeth to the crowd in order to lure more customers. His side-kick, a ventriloquoist named Hewitt performed to help distract patients from their pain.
Register today to participate at RiceLakeSpringFishingFestival.ca *Contest ends June 19, 2011 (12pm). Full contest details visit ricelakespringfishingfestival.ca.
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BEYOND THE VALLEYdiscovery continued destination destination discovery continued continued While you aren’t likely to find anything quite that strange at today’s destination markets you just may experience a “flash mob” performance—a seemingly “spontaneous” outbreak of song and dance, arranged by social media users, a local performance group or the markets themselves. Today’s farmers’ markets are doing a lot to draw visitors and encourage them to linger for hours. While food remains the primary reason for going to a market, it is just part of the experience. Markets are a sensual feast of sights, sounds and aromas. To that add festivals, demonstrations, buskers, competitions, petting zoos, face painting and imaginative services such as “veggie valet” grocery carry-out. Markets are getting creative and attracting more interest. Wyatt Williams and his two horses provide wagon transportation in the area surrounding the Ottawa Farmers’ Market. He also holds the Guinness World Record for longest horse hitch and started the Hay West Movement, which shipped donated hay to drought-stricken farms in 2002.
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While food remains the primary reason for going to a market, it is just part of the experience.
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Freshness is a huge lure to any farmers’ market. To be sure that you are buying food at its freshest from a local grower not a food terminal reseller, look for the MyPick® Verified Local Farmer® logo. MyPick producers have been inspected by Farmers’ Markets Ontario to ensure that the farm is local and that products sold are actually produced there. Whether products are raised, wild-caught, grown or collected, farmers’ markets offer a cacophony for the senses and feed into our renewed interest in connecting more directly with the people who produce our food. Since you have to shop anyway, why not turn it into an event and build a daytrip or weekend around discovering one of these fabulous destination markets?
Gore Bay Farmers’ Market, Manitoulin Island
TRACY LAMB, MOPANI COMMUNICATIONS
If you’re hiking Manitoulin Island you likely won’t go far before encountering the thorny bush that produces hawberries. Leave collection to the locals and simply visit the seasonal waterfront market’s 13 -35 vendors for bread, organic produce, homemade soap, produce and of course, hawberry jams and jellies. It’s one item that you won’t find elsewhere and the ferry trip to the world’s largest freshwater island is something everyone should do at least once. Market day: Fridays
Hamilton Farmers’ Market
Horses and wagon are a key attraction for all ages at the Ottawa Farmers' Market.
Do you like it hot? If so try “Music” or “Fieldstone” varieties. But if you like your garlic really,
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really hot, go for “Purple Glazer” or “Belarus” varieties. You aren’t going to learn that from the check-out staff at the grocery store! Have you heard of hawberries? What about birch syrup? You’ll find them both at some of Ontario’s more northern farmers’ markets.
Spend a few moments chatting about fresh-milled flour at Caistor River Farm’s stall on the Ottawa Farmers’ Market and you’ll soon be watching them mill your desired quantity right before your eyes! It’s part shopping, part theatre and it as fresh as it could possibly be.
Ayse Akoner, Jens Eller and son, Cengiz of Marvelous Edibles Farm, are MyPick vendors featured at select MyMarkets in Toronto. www.MyPick.ca ™
TRACY LAMB, MOPANI COMMUNICATIONS
Once you start chatting with vendors you learn so much about the people on the market and their products, even things you thought you knew. Take garlic for example.
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This year-round indoor market reopened March 2011 after a $7.1 million renovation. Returning visitors will notice the 17’ tall Birks clock, which is now the centrepiece of the renovated market. Commissioned in 1930 by Birks Jewellers, it is also known as the “Clock of the Charging Horseman” for the four knights that joust around the clock’s central tower on the quarter hour with recognizable chimes such as “Oranges and Lemons,” or “Polly Put the Kettle On. Market days: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays
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BEYOND THE VALLEYdiscovery continued destination destination discovery continued continued While you aren’t likely to find anything quite that strange at today’s destination markets you just may experience a “flash mob” performance—a seemingly “spontaneous” outbreak of song and dance, arranged by social media users, a local performance group or the markets themselves. Today’s farmers’ markets are doing a lot to draw visitors and encourage them to linger for hours. While food remains the primary reason for going to a market, it is just part of the experience. Markets are a sensual feast of sights, sounds and aromas. To that add festivals, demonstrations, buskers, competitions, petting zoos, face painting and imaginative services such as “veggie valet” grocery carry-out. Markets are getting creative and attracting more interest. Wyatt Williams and his two horses provide wagon transportation in the area surrounding the Ottawa Farmers’ Market. He also holds the Guinness World Record for longest horse hitch and started the Hay West Movement, which shipped donated hay to drought-stricken farms in 2002.
“
While food remains the primary reason for going to a market, it is just part of the experience.
”
Freshness is a huge lure to any farmers’ market. To be sure that you are buying food at its freshest from a local grower not a food terminal reseller, look for the MyPick® Verified Local Farmer® logo. MyPick producers have been inspected by Farmers’ Markets Ontario to ensure that the farm is local and that products sold are actually produced there. Whether products are raised, wild-caught, grown or collected, farmers’ markets offer a cacophony for the senses and feed into our renewed interest in connecting more directly with the people who produce our food. Since you have to shop anyway, why not turn it into an event and build a daytrip or weekend around discovering one of these fabulous destination markets?
Gore Bay Farmers’ Market, Manitoulin Island
TRACY LAMB, MOPANI COMMUNICATIONS
If you’re hiking Manitoulin Island you likely won’t go far before encountering the thorny bush that produces hawberries. Leave collection to the locals and simply visit the seasonal waterfront market’s 13 -35 vendors for bread, organic produce, homemade soap, produce and of course, hawberry jams and jellies. It’s one item that you won’t find elsewhere and the ferry trip to the world’s largest freshwater island is something everyone should do at least once. Market day: Fridays
Hamilton Farmers’ Market
Horses and wagon are a key attraction for all ages at the Ottawa Farmers' Market.
Do you like it hot? If so try “Music” or “Fieldstone” varieties. But if you like your garlic really,
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really hot, go for “Purple Glazer” or “Belarus” varieties. You aren’t going to learn that from the check-out staff at the grocery store! Have you heard of hawberries? What about birch syrup? You’ll find them both at some of Ontario’s more northern farmers’ markets.
Spend a few moments chatting about fresh-milled flour at Caistor River Farm’s stall on the Ottawa Farmers’ Market and you’ll soon be watching them mill your desired quantity right before your eyes! It’s part shopping, part theatre and it as fresh as it could possibly be.
Ayse Akoner, Jens Eller and son, Cengiz of Marvelous Edibles Farm, are MyPick vendors featured at select MyMarkets in Toronto. www.MyPick.ca ™
TRACY LAMB, MOPANI COMMUNICATIONS
Once you start chatting with vendors you learn so much about the people on the market and their products, even things you thought you knew. Take garlic for example.
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This year-round indoor market reopened March 2011 after a $7.1 million renovation. Returning visitors will notice the 17’ tall Birks clock, which is now the centrepiece of the renovated market. Commissioned in 1930 by Birks Jewellers, it is also known as the “Clock of the Charging Horseman” for the four knights that joust around the clock’s central tower on the quarter hour with recognizable chimes such as “Oranges and Lemons,” or “Polly Put the Kettle On. Market days: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays
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destination discovery This is a fabulous destination market anytime, but they are also one of the best at special events including these two worth a weekend visit. The East Coast Festival (August 19, 20, 21) attracts 10,000 to 15,000 people and includes down-home music from noon to midnight, oyster shucking contests and of course seafood. Festa Italiana (August 26, 27, 28) attracts an even larger number. Now in its 11th year it is the city’s marquee celebration of Italian food, art, music and dance. Arias sung in the open air, dancing under the stars, wine… that’s as close as most of us will get to Italy
this summer. There is lots for kids as well including grape stomping and pizza eating contests. Market days: Mondays – Saturdays Plus a farmers’ verified local outdoor market: Thursdays & Saturdays
Kingston Public Market This market began in 1801, making it the oldest and longest running farmers’ market in Ontario. It’s also one of the prettiest, located in the Springer Market Square in front of Kingston’s majestic City Hall, a national designated historic site. Preference is given to quality local produce growers within a 100 mile range of the city. Go for the locally raised bison, oak log-grown shitake mushrooms, and stay until Sunday when it becomes an antique market. Market days: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays & Holiday Mondays
Kitchener Market Another of Ontario’s historic markets, started by the local Mennonite farmers. This is an indoor market so rain shouldn’t keep you away. Most surprising about this market is the longevity of some of the vendor families: Bast Cheese since the 1920s, Gmach Produce 1934, and Norris Bakery 1951. Go for the baked goods and German/Ukrainian specialties such as smoked meats,
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horseradish, mustards, and sauerkraut. Check ahead for special family activities, workshops, festivals and entertainment. Market days: Tuesdays– Saturdays
Ottawa Lansdowne Farmers’ Market This market has more verified local growers than any other Ontario market, average of 100 vendors in total—but the number of savour Ottawa vendors (ie local farmers) is closer to 30. It excels as a place people simply want to spend time, with many, many unique and interesting products and displays such as worker bees demonstrating hive activities (behind glass). If you’re lucky you may catch a day when Quebec’s LeCoprin is there with their mushrooms. If so, you’re likely to score some wild-harvest chanterelles, black morels, pine mushrooms or black trumpets. Market day: Sundays
Owen Sound Farmers’ Market Howell’s Fish is the market’s longest standing vendor—since 1958. Owner Tom Howell’s father and grandfather were commercial fisherman. (His father once lost the business in a poker
game.) Now Howell buys his lake trout and whitefish from the natives who hold the fishing rights, but he’s still close to the catch. On any given day he can tell you which part of Georgian Bay and Lake Huron the catch came from.
KINGSTON PUBLIC MARKET
London Covent Garden Market
continued
Canterbury’s pure olive oil Castile soap has been discovered by people from all reaches of the province, and its rare quality keeps them returning for more. The area’s renowned pie-makers, Williamsford Pie Company, is new to the market in 2011. Their blueberry-peach pie is reason enough for a trip. Market day: Saturdays
St. Jacobs Market District St. Jacobs is one of Ontario’s top tourist destinations. In some ways it is a step back in time to see the Mennonite families traveling the roads by horse and buggy and selling their wares on the market, but modern day soon reappears. Market purists may be turned off by the resellers that sell clothing and other items on this market, but others will love the lure of the deal! With over 600 vendors, it is Canada’s largest year-round market. Go for the Mennoniteraised meats, smoked sausage and maple syrup. Market days: Thursdays, Tuesdays & Saturdays
LINK TO INDIVIDUAL MARKET WEBSITES and learn more about the location, hours, vendors and special events through the Farmers’ Markets Ontario website: www.farmersmarketsontario.com
St. Lawrence Market
The granddaddy of all markets, in downtown Toronto, has a breadth of products that reflect its multicultural urban setting. True farmers are greatly outnumbered by other vendors but the St. Lawrence experience is more about selection. The array of choice is unmerciful on your wallet if you grow weak at the sight of beautiful cheese, abundant shellfish, or seductive displays of olives and antipasta. No matter what your food passion is, you can likely get your “fix” at the St. Lawrence market. > Continued on page 42 Market days: Tuesdays – Saturdays
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destination discovery This is a fabulous destination market anytime, but they are also one of the best at special events including these two worth a weekend visit. The East Coast Festival (August 19, 20, 21) attracts 10,000 to 15,000 people and includes down-home music from noon to midnight, oyster shucking contests and of course seafood. Festa Italiana (August 26, 27, 28) attracts an even larger number. Now in its 11th year it is the city’s marquee celebration of Italian food, art, music and dance. Arias sung in the open air, dancing under the stars, wine… that’s as close as most of us will get to Italy
this summer. There is lots for kids as well including grape stomping and pizza eating contests. Market days: Mondays – Saturdays Plus a farmers’ verified local outdoor market: Thursdays & Saturdays
Kingston Public Market This market began in 1801, making it the oldest and longest running farmers’ market in Ontario. It’s also one of the prettiest, located in the Springer Market Square in front of Kingston’s majestic City Hall, a national designated historic site. Preference is given to quality local produce growers within a 100 mile range of the city. Go for the locally raised bison, oak log-grown shitake mushrooms, and stay until Sunday when it becomes an antique market. Market days: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays & Holiday Mondays
Kitchener Market Another of Ontario’s historic markets, started by the local Mennonite farmers. This is an indoor market so rain shouldn’t keep you away. Most surprising about this market is the longevity of some of the vendor families: Bast Cheese since the 1920s, Gmach Produce 1934, and Norris Bakery 1951. Go for the baked goods and German/Ukrainian specialties such as smoked meats,
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horseradish, mustards, and sauerkraut. Check ahead for special family activities, workshops, festivals and entertainment. Market days: Tuesdays– Saturdays
Ottawa Lansdowne Farmers’ Market This market has more verified local growers than any other Ontario market, average of 100 vendors in total—but the number of savour Ottawa vendors (ie local farmers) is closer to 30. It excels as a place people simply want to spend time, with many, many unique and interesting products and displays such as worker bees demonstrating hive activities (behind glass). If you’re lucky you may catch a day when Quebec’s LeCoprin is there with their mushrooms. If so, you’re likely to score some wild-harvest chanterelles, black morels, pine mushrooms or black trumpets. Market day: Sundays
Owen Sound Farmers’ Market Howell’s Fish is the market’s longest standing vendor—since 1958. Owner Tom Howell’s father and grandfather were commercial fisherman. (His father once lost the business in a poker
game.) Now Howell buys his lake trout and whitefish from the natives who hold the fishing rights, but he’s still close to the catch. On any given day he can tell you which part of Georgian Bay and Lake Huron the catch came from.
KINGSTON PUBLIC MARKET
London Covent Garden Market
continued
Canterbury’s pure olive oil Castile soap has been discovered by people from all reaches of the province, and its rare quality keeps them returning for more. The area’s renowned pie-makers, Williamsford Pie Company, is new to the market in 2011. Their blueberry-peach pie is reason enough for a trip. Market day: Saturdays
St. Jacobs Market District St. Jacobs is one of Ontario’s top tourist destinations. In some ways it is a step back in time to see the Mennonite families traveling the roads by horse and buggy and selling their wares on the market, but modern day soon reappears. Market purists may be turned off by the resellers that sell clothing and other items on this market, but others will love the lure of the deal! With over 600 vendors, it is Canada’s largest year-round market. Go for the Mennoniteraised meats, smoked sausage and maple syrup. Market days: Thursdays, Tuesdays & Saturdays
LINK TO INDIVIDUAL MARKET WEBSITES and learn more about the location, hours, vendors and special events through the Farmers’ Markets Ontario website: www.farmersmarketsontario.com
St. Lawrence Market
The granddaddy of all markets, in downtown Toronto, has a breadth of products that reflect its multicultural urban setting. True farmers are greatly outnumbered by other vendors but the St. Lawrence experience is more about selection. The array of choice is unmerciful on your wallet if you grow weak at the sight of beautiful cheese, abundant shellfish, or seductive displays of olives and antipasta. No matter what your food passion is, you can likely get your “fix” at the St. Lawrence market. > Continued on page 42 Market days: Tuesdays – Saturdays
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The play was a great success, but the audience was a disaster. — Oscar Wilde St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival
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By Marilyn Meston
If the likes of William Shakespeare, Bernard Shaw and Tennessee Williams could spend this summer in Ontario, it’s safe to bet that they’d be “fair pleased” by the wealth of activity that is set to take place as curtains go up in theatres across the province. Ontario’s summer theatre experience is a rich mosaic of dramas, musicals, comedies, readings and opera that passionately talented actors breathe to life with every performance. Rehearsals and performances for the 2011 summer season are already underway at many theatres, offering everything from the Bard’s sonnets and soliloquies to brand new plays by breaking Canadian talent. Much of what we enjoy in small theatres throughout the summer is a labour of love by not only talented actors, but also the production crews, administrators, and armies of volunteers who are all part of the
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greater theatre world. Most of these companies run on shoestrings, funded by government grants, generous patrons and self generated revenues from ticket sales, etc. Many companies even rely on the generosity of community residents to provide accommodation for their actors for the duration of a performance. Wherever you live, or whatever your plans to roam are this summer, there are theatre companies tucked in towns and cites throughout the province. Here is a small smattering of what’s available. In Prescott, a beautiful little artsy Ontario town 45 minutes south of Ottawa, the St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival performs in a stunning outdoor amphitheatre that overlooks the river, and gives the audience a magical midsummer evening’s night out under the stars. In this, the festival’s ninth season, they will offer two of Shakespeare’s classics—Twelfth Night and All’s Well that Ends Well. Stlawrenceshakespeare.ca
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The play was a great success, but the audience was a disaster. — Oscar Wilde St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival
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By Marilyn Meston
If the likes of William Shakespeare, Bernard Shaw and Tennessee Williams could spend this summer in Ontario, it’s safe to bet that they’d be “fair pleased” by the wealth of activity that is set to take place as curtains go up in theatres across the province. Ontario’s summer theatre experience is a rich mosaic of dramas, musicals, comedies, readings and opera that passionately talented actors breathe to life with every performance. Rehearsals and performances for the 2011 summer season are already underway at many theatres, offering everything from the Bard’s sonnets and soliloquies to brand new plays by breaking Canadian talent. Much of what we enjoy in small theatres throughout the summer is a labour of love by not only talented actors, but also the production crews, administrators, and armies of volunteers who are all part of the
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greater theatre world. Most of these companies run on shoestrings, funded by government grants, generous patrons and self generated revenues from ticket sales, etc. Many companies even rely on the generosity of community residents to provide accommodation for their actors for the duration of a performance. Wherever you live, or whatever your plans to roam are this summer, there are theatre companies tucked in towns and cites throughout the province. Here is a small smattering of what’s available. In Prescott, a beautiful little artsy Ontario town 45 minutes south of Ottawa, the St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival performs in a stunning outdoor amphitheatre that overlooks the river, and gives the audience a magical midsummer evening’s night out under the stars. In this, the festival’s ninth season, they will offer two of Shakespeare’s classics—Twelfth Night and All’s Well that Ends Well. Stlawrenceshakespeare.ca
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If you give audiences a chance they'll do half your acting for you. — Katharine Hepburn If you’re heading to Niagara Falls, consider a night out at the award-winning Oh Canada EH? Dinner Show, a musical celebration of Canada for all ages. With singing Mounties, hockey players, lumberjacks and more, the show features all-Canadian music as well as a delicious four-course meal served up by the performers (and help yourself to seconds, eh?). A flag-waving finale brings audiences to their feet every night. This is the 18th season for the show which will present its 5000th performance. Ohcanadaeh.com
Oh Canada EH? Dinner Show
At nearby Niagara-on-the-Lake one of the province’s best known festivals—Shaw Festival—is offering its 50th season of works by George Bernard Shaw and his contemporaries. This celebratory year will see performances of four of Shaw’s own works—My Fair Lady (Pygmalion), Heartbreak House, On the Rocks and Candida—as well as The Admirable Crichton (J.M. Barrie), Drama at Inish—A Comedy (Lennox Robinson), Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Tennessee Williams), The President (Ferenc Molnar), Maria Severa (Turvey/Sportelli), Top Dog, Underdog (Suzan-Lori Parks), and When The Rain Stops Falling (Andrew Bovell). Shawfest.com Another of Ontario’s summer theatres that has been in existence for a long time is Blyth Festival. Formed in 1975, Blyth Fesitval, in Huron County near Wingham, has long been a percolator for Canadian playwrights and now runs the New Play Development Program which is designed to work closely with playwrights to prepare their scripts for full-fledged production at producing theatres, not exclusively for production at the Blyth Festival. This summer Blyth has a wonderfully varied selection of theatre offerings: Hometown—six short plays studying what “hometown” really means; Vimy —four soldiers’ thoughts as they convalesce in a field hospital in 1917; Rope’s End—a romantic comedy about revisiting lost love; and Early August—billed as “a love letter to summer theatre and a comedy for everyone who always wondered what really happens backstage”. Blythfestival.com
Blyth Festival
Blyth Festival
Ontario also has a traveling theatre company that will visit 27 locations during the summer, offering Shakespeare’s Macbeth on a pay-what-you-can basis. The Driftwood Theatre Group celebrates its 17th season this year, and takes The Bard’s Bus Tour to parks and heritage sites, focusing on communities with little or no access to professional theatre. From Peterborough to Waterloo and many points in between, Driftwood provides a family theatre experience for anyone wanting to see what three witches, an insecure king and his pushy wife can get up to. Driftwoodtheatre.com
Theatre & Entertainment continued
Northern reaches of the province are not without their theatre experiences. North Bay is home to Canadore College which each year presents their graduating class of Theatre Arts students in professional productions. This year the students will be seen in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, The Donnellys and Macbeth. The productions run in North Bay, and are then brought to Theatre Passe Muraille in Toronto. Canadorec.on.ca Drayton Entertainment is a highly successful arts organization that will entertain 220,000 theatregoers this year, at six unique venues throughout Ontario—St. Jacobs Country Playhouse and the Schoolhouse Theatre in St. Jacobs, Drayton Festival Theatre in Drayton, King’s Wharf Theatre in Penatanguishine, Huron County Playhouse and Playhouse II in Grand Bend. There are more than a dozen plays being performed between March and December. For more information, go to Draytonentertainment.com
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There are dozens more fine theatres that will be raising the curtain on productions as varied as Titus Andronicus and Jesus Christ Superstar at the Stratford Festival to Night (Christopher Morris) at the Thousand Islands Playhouse in Gananoque, to BBQ King: The Musical (Mark Brownell and Steve Thomas) at the Port Stanley Festival Theatre. Whether your theatre stops are an added Marilyn Meston bonus to your itinerary or the sole is a freelance editor and writer who has contributed purpose of the trip, your summer to various publications and will be all the richer for having newsletters. She was also spent a few hours with our the Editor of Your Home Magazine for several years. talented pool of homegrown, and visiting, thespians.
Augusta Street Tattoo Alehouse Amble
June 18th - 3:00 pm - Midnight
Freedom of the City Parade
June 24th -10:30 am James Street; Arrives City Hall - 11:00 am
Portraits of Honour Mural
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If you give audiences a chance they'll do half your acting for you. — Katharine Hepburn If you’re heading to Niagara Falls, consider a night out at the award-winning Oh Canada EH? Dinner Show, a musical celebration of Canada for all ages. With singing Mounties, hockey players, lumberjacks and more, the show features all-Canadian music as well as a delicious four-course meal served up by the performers (and help yourself to seconds, eh?). A flag-waving finale brings audiences to their feet every night. This is the 18th season for the show which will present its 5000th performance. Ohcanadaeh.com
Oh Canada EH? Dinner Show
At nearby Niagara-on-the-Lake one of the province’s best known festivals—Shaw Festival—is offering its 50th season of works by George Bernard Shaw and his contemporaries. This celebratory year will see performances of four of Shaw’s own works—My Fair Lady (Pygmalion), Heartbreak House, On the Rocks and Candida—as well as The Admirable Crichton (J.M. Barrie), Drama at Inish—A Comedy (Lennox Robinson), Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Tennessee Williams), The President (Ferenc Molnar), Maria Severa (Turvey/Sportelli), Top Dog, Underdog (Suzan-Lori Parks), and When The Rain Stops Falling (Andrew Bovell). Shawfest.com Another of Ontario’s summer theatres that has been in existence for a long time is Blyth Festival. Formed in 1975, Blyth Fesitval, in Huron County near Wingham, has long been a percolator for Canadian playwrights and now runs the New Play Development Program which is designed to work closely with playwrights to prepare their scripts for full-fledged production at producing theatres, not exclusively for production at the Blyth Festival. This summer Blyth has a wonderfully varied selection of theatre offerings: Hometown—six short plays studying what “hometown” really means; Vimy —four soldiers’ thoughts as they convalesce in a field hospital in 1917; Rope’s End—a romantic comedy about revisiting lost love; and Early August—billed as “a love letter to summer theatre and a comedy for everyone who always wondered what really happens backstage”. Blythfestival.com
Blyth Festival
Blyth Festival
Ontario also has a traveling theatre company that will visit 27 locations during the summer, offering Shakespeare’s Macbeth on a pay-what-you-can basis. The Driftwood Theatre Group celebrates its 17th season this year, and takes The Bard’s Bus Tour to parks and heritage sites, focusing on communities with little or no access to professional theatre. From Peterborough to Waterloo and many points in between, Driftwood provides a family theatre experience for anyone wanting to see what three witches, an insecure king and his pushy wife can get up to. Driftwoodtheatre.com
Theatre & Entertainment continued
Northern reaches of the province are not without their theatre experiences. North Bay is home to Canadore College which each year presents their graduating class of Theatre Arts students in professional productions. This year the students will be seen in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, The Donnellys and Macbeth. The productions run in North Bay, and are then brought to Theatre Passe Muraille in Toronto. Canadorec.on.ca Drayton Entertainment is a highly successful arts organization that will entertain 220,000 theatregoers this year, at six unique venues throughout Ontario—St. Jacobs Country Playhouse and the Schoolhouse Theatre in St. Jacobs, Drayton Festival Theatre in Drayton, King’s Wharf Theatre in Penatanguishine, Huron County Playhouse and Playhouse II in Grand Bend. There are more than a dozen plays being performed between March and December. For more information, go to Draytonentertainment.com
pm) ) (7:30 5 th (2:30 pmamilton l Military 2 e ona Jun 26 th eum, H rnati Juneps Colis nadian Inte a p C o C
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King’s Wharf Theatre
There are dozens more fine theatres that will be raising the curtain on productions as varied as Titus Andronicus and Jesus Christ Superstar at the Stratford Festival to Night (Christopher Morris) at the Thousand Islands Playhouse in Gananoque, to BBQ King: The Musical (Mark Brownell and Steve Thomas) at the Port Stanley Festival Theatre. Whether your theatre stops are an added Marilyn Meston bonus to your itinerary or the sole is a freelance editor and writer who has contributed purpose of the trip, your summer to various publications and will be all the richer for having newsletters. She was also spent a few hours with our the Editor of Your Home Magazine for several years. talented pool of homegrown, and visiting, thespians.
Augusta Street Tattoo Alehouse Amble
June 18th - 3:00 pm - Midnight
Freedom of the City Parade
June 24th -10:30 am James Street; Arrives City Hall - 11:00 am
Portraits of Honour Mural
June 24 – 26th - Bay Street, Copps Coliseum
Canadian International Military Tattoo
June 25th -7:30 pm June 26th -2:30 pm www.CanadianMilitaryTattoo.ca
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Here are some more sites to help you plan your summer theatre experience: Summertheatre.org • TheatreOntario.org • Cambrianplayers.ca
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KEN ARDILL
KEN ARDILL
KEN ARDILL
TORONTO
ZOO
to choose his name. Well, 5,000 names and 11,000 votes later, the baby’s father Charles was given the five finalist names to choose from—each name on a plate of fruit—and he headed for the plate with the name Nassir, which means “protector”.
By Marilyn Meston
With grounds that have over 10 kilometres of walking trails around nearly 300 hectares, this is one of the world’s largest zoos, and a place where you can spend a whole day getting a first hand view of more than 5000 animals from every corner of the globe. Located in the beautiful Rouge Valley in the northeast corner of Toronto, the zoo is accessible by
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TTC, the GO train, or by car—with loads of parking. Guest Services, which is at the front gate, can assist with any special requests or needs. Divided into seven zoogeographic regions (Indo-Malaya, Africa, the Americas, Australasia, Eurasia, Canadian Domain and the Tundra Trek) the zoo is a fascinating home to almost 500 species, the majority of which most people would never have the chance to see. While everyone may have a different agenda as to what to see first, the zoo has found a common thread
with many visitors as evidenced by their “Cute Alert” on the website—the new babies who are born at the zoo every year, and who provide hours of viewing pleasure as they are cared for, played with, and taught the ways of the wild by their parents and extended families. Two of the most recent additions have been a female baby Gaur (wild Ox) named Wilma Bonnie Sue born on March 31st to mom Flower and dad Hercules, and a female baby Black-Handed Spider Monkey born to mom Julie on November 11th last year and named Poppy in honour of the day. In September of 2009, a baby Western Lowland Gorilla was born and a contest was held
Many critically endangered species, such as Nassir’s, are a focus of breeding programs at the zoo. Thirty rare Snow Leopards have been born in Toronto to date, and are part of
KEN ARDILL
If your summer plans include getting the children out to experience life beyond the neighbourhood, an excellent place to start is the Toronto Zoo.
250 worldwide being managed under the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan. Sumatran Tigers, Sumatran Orangutans, the Vancouver Island Marmot and Black-Footed Ferrets are but a few of the endangered animals benefitting from carefully monitored international efforts in which the Toronto Zoo participates.
Nassir, a baby western lowland gorilla, was born at the Toronto Zoo in September 2009.
Zoo is also a “ The leader in green technologies. ”
™
The zoo is also a leader in green technologies—a natural step given its responsibility for the planet’s creatures as well as its physical resources. Through initiatives like its green roofs, “Ice Bear” storage technology, and eco-ethical partnerships, the zoo is providing leadership in environmental stewardship. ECOexecutives is another, creative new program that consists of a series of 1 day sustainability workshops for executives of small-to-mid sized businesses. Participants spend a full day in
hands-on activities discovering how their own companies can create an environmental action plan specific to their needs. First hand experience with geothermal energy systems is gained through tours of the 100% carbon neutral lion-tailed macaque exhibit; climate change takes on a personal connotation with an exclusive experience at the polar bears in the new Tundra Trek. The afternoon workshop focuses on how companies can re-think their environmental strategy, identify achievable goals and set priorities to support a sustainable implementation plan. Whether you consider yourself a city-slicker or an eco-friendly rural dweller, the zoo brings us face-to-face with wildlife on the planet we would otherwise only see on a big screen.
For the children in the house, or the child in you, visit TorontoZoo.com to start planning your own personal safari. Marilyn Meston is a freelance editor and writer who has contributed to various publications and newsletters. She was also the Editor of Your Home Magazine for several years.
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KEN ARDILL
KEN ARDILL
KEN ARDILL
TORONTO
ZOO
to choose his name. Well, 5,000 names and 11,000 votes later, the baby’s father Charles was given the five finalist names to choose from—each name on a plate of fruit—and he headed for the plate with the name Nassir, which means “protector”.
By Marilyn Meston
With grounds that have over 10 kilometres of walking trails around nearly 300 hectares, this is one of the world’s largest zoos, and a place where you can spend a whole day getting a first hand view of more than 5000 animals from every corner of the globe. Located in the beautiful Rouge Valley in the northeast corner of Toronto, the zoo is accessible by
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TTC, the GO train, or by car—with loads of parking. Guest Services, which is at the front gate, can assist with any special requests or needs. Divided into seven zoogeographic regions (Indo-Malaya, Africa, the Americas, Australasia, Eurasia, Canadian Domain and the Tundra Trek) the zoo is a fascinating home to almost 500 species, the majority of which most people would never have the chance to see. While everyone may have a different agenda as to what to see first, the zoo has found a common thread
with many visitors as evidenced by their “Cute Alert” on the website—the new babies who are born at the zoo every year, and who provide hours of viewing pleasure as they are cared for, played with, and taught the ways of the wild by their parents and extended families. Two of the most recent additions have been a female baby Gaur (wild Ox) named Wilma Bonnie Sue born on March 31st to mom Flower and dad Hercules, and a female baby Black-Handed Spider Monkey born to mom Julie on November 11th last year and named Poppy in honour of the day. In September of 2009, a baby Western Lowland Gorilla was born and a contest was held
Many critically endangered species, such as Nassir’s, are a focus of breeding programs at the zoo. Thirty rare Snow Leopards have been born in Toronto to date, and are part of
KEN ARDILL
If your summer plans include getting the children out to experience life beyond the neighbourhood, an excellent place to start is the Toronto Zoo.
250 worldwide being managed under the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan. Sumatran Tigers, Sumatran Orangutans, the Vancouver Island Marmot and Black-Footed Ferrets are but a few of the endangered animals benefitting from carefully monitored international efforts in which the Toronto Zoo participates.
Nassir, a baby western lowland gorilla, was born at the Toronto Zoo in September 2009.
Zoo is also a “ The leader in green technologies. ”
™
The zoo is also a leader in green technologies—a natural step given its responsibility for the planet’s creatures as well as its physical resources. Through initiatives like its green roofs, “Ice Bear” storage technology, and eco-ethical partnerships, the zoo is providing leadership in environmental stewardship. ECOexecutives is another, creative new program that consists of a series of 1 day sustainability workshops for executives of small-to-mid sized businesses. Participants spend a full day in
hands-on activities discovering how their own companies can create an environmental action plan specific to their needs. First hand experience with geothermal energy systems is gained through tours of the 100% carbon neutral lion-tailed macaque exhibit; climate change takes on a personal connotation with an exclusive experience at the polar bears in the new Tundra Trek. The afternoon workshop focuses on how companies can re-think their environmental strategy, identify achievable goals and set priorities to support a sustainable implementation plan. Whether you consider yourself a city-slicker or an eco-friendly rural dweller, the zoo brings us face-to-face with wildlife on the planet we would otherwise only see on a big screen.
For the children in the house, or the child in you, visit TorontoZoo.com to start planning your own personal safari. Marilyn Meston is a freelance editor and writer who has contributed to various publications and newsletters. She was also the Editor of Your Home Magazine for several years.
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z CYCLING
TOURISM ONTARIO
By Tyrone Burke
OTTAWA
Making the pilgrimage to Ottawa’s iconic sites is a rite of passage for every Canadian. Visiting parliament is the kind of thing that just about everyone makes time to do eventually, and the line-up of out of town plates jostling for all too rare parking spots in the city’s downtown streets on any given day in the summer is evidence of it. The city draws visitors from clear across the country1, but all of that tourist traffic brings parking problems at the major sites with it. Shuttling from one destination to the next by car can turn a visit to Canada’s capital into a perpetual search for a parking spot, which will, inevitably, be overpriced.
NATIONAL CAPITAL COMMISSION
In May 2011, the city will be rolling out a solution to this longstanding problem in the form of BIXI bike-sharing.2 While parking in prime locations can cost three or four dollars an hour, BIXI bicycles cost just $5 a day. This allows visitors to grab a cheaper parking spot a little further removed from parliament and pedal themselves to the city’s major sights along the car-free paths. Note that the rental bicycles only come in adult sizes, so you’ll have to bring children’s bicycles along with you.
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The Montreal-based company already has its bike-share system on the ground in that city as well as in Washington, D.C. and London, England, among others. Ottawa, and simultaneously Toronto, are just the latest urban centres to buy into its vision of shared bicycles that can be ridden by anyone for a small fee, then docked at stations around town. The system will launch with 100 bikes available at 10 stations, and there are plans to grow the system to 500 bikes at 50 stations in the future.3 It’s a small number compared to some other cities—London
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While parking in prime locations can cost three or four dollars an hour, BIXI bicycles cost just $5 a day.
path system,” says Jasmine Leduc, a spokesperson for the National Capital Commission. “It’s a great way to discover the beauty of the National Capital Region, to take in the parks, the canal, and parliament.” At over 235 km long the pathway system threads its way through the capital’s abundant green space, past most of the city’s major sights and along its scenic waterways. The Western Pathway along the Rideau Canal is one of the system’s highlights. Dropping alongside the final locks in the canal towards the Ottawa River and the surrealistic form of the Museum of Civilization, the path passes between the Parliament buildings and Château Laurier, with the glass atrium of the National Gallery looming on a cliff overhead. There’s no other place in the capital where you can take in so much of the city’s iconic architecture at a glance. But the atmosphere on the path is light. On any summer day, the length of its course running along the canal, then up the Ottawa River to the Chaudière Falls is packed with cyclists and rollerbladers well into the evening.
boasts 6000 of the company’s quirky looking heavy-duty bicycles—but the Ottawa BIXI will be unusual.4 Unlike other cities, where commuters are the major focus, Ottawa’s bike share program will be based primarily around the city’s elaborate recreational cycling network. “The locations for the bike share stations were chosen for their proximity to the recreational
The city is one of the country’s most active,5 and the extensive path system is at the heart of its healthy vibe. “There’s a strong culture of recreational cyclists in the city; the recreational paths are heavily used by locals,” says longtime Ottawa City Councillor Jacques Legendre. “They're great for recreation and a fun, healthy way to see the city.” Says Leduc, “We expand the system every year, it’s a wonderful way to be active and see the national capital region. We’ve made cycling a priority here, and the BIXI system will be a way to explore the capital at a reasonable cost.”
Maps of the recreational pathway system which indicate the location of major sites are available at www.canadascapital.gc.ca
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z CYCLING
TOURISM ONTARIO
By Tyrone Burke
OTTAWA
Making the pilgrimage to Ottawa’s iconic sites is a rite of passage for every Canadian. Visiting parliament is the kind of thing that just about everyone makes time to do eventually, and the line-up of out of town plates jostling for all too rare parking spots in the city’s downtown streets on any given day in the summer is evidence of it. The city draws visitors from clear across the country1, but all of that tourist traffic brings parking problems at the major sites with it. Shuttling from one destination to the next by car can turn a visit to Canada’s capital into a perpetual search for a parking spot, which will, inevitably, be overpriced.
NATIONAL CAPITAL COMMISSION
In May 2011, the city will be rolling out a solution to this longstanding problem in the form of BIXI bike-sharing.2 While parking in prime locations can cost three or four dollars an hour, BIXI bicycles cost just $5 a day. This allows visitors to grab a cheaper parking spot a little further removed from parliament and pedal themselves to the city’s major sights along the car-free paths. Note that the rental bicycles only come in adult sizes, so you’ll have to bring children’s bicycles along with you.
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The Montreal-based company already has its bike-share system on the ground in that city as well as in Washington, D.C. and London, England, among others. Ottawa, and simultaneously Toronto, are just the latest urban centres to buy into its vision of shared bicycles that can be ridden by anyone for a small fee, then docked at stations around town. The system will launch with 100 bikes available at 10 stations, and there are plans to grow the system to 500 bikes at 50 stations in the future.3 It’s a small number compared to some other cities—London
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While parking in prime locations can cost three or four dollars an hour, BIXI bicycles cost just $5 a day.
path system,” says Jasmine Leduc, a spokesperson for the National Capital Commission. “It’s a great way to discover the beauty of the National Capital Region, to take in the parks, the canal, and parliament.” At over 235 km long the pathway system threads its way through the capital’s abundant green space, past most of the city’s major sights and along its scenic waterways. The Western Pathway along the Rideau Canal is one of the system’s highlights. Dropping alongside the final locks in the canal towards the Ottawa River and the surrealistic form of the Museum of Civilization, the path passes between the Parliament buildings and Château Laurier, with the glass atrium of the National Gallery looming on a cliff overhead. There’s no other place in the capital where you can take in so much of the city’s iconic architecture at a glance. But the atmosphere on the path is light. On any summer day, the length of its course running along the canal, then up the Ottawa River to the Chaudière Falls is packed with cyclists and rollerbladers well into the evening.
boasts 6000 of the company’s quirky looking heavy-duty bicycles—but the Ottawa BIXI will be unusual.4 Unlike other cities, where commuters are the major focus, Ottawa’s bike share program will be based primarily around the city’s elaborate recreational cycling network. “The locations for the bike share stations were chosen for their proximity to the recreational
The city is one of the country’s most active,5 and the extensive path system is at the heart of its healthy vibe. “There’s a strong culture of recreational cyclists in the city; the recreational paths are heavily used by locals,” says longtime Ottawa City Councillor Jacques Legendre. “They're great for recreation and a fun, healthy way to see the city.” Says Leduc, “We expand the system every year, it’s a wonderful way to be active and see the national capital region. We’ve made cycling a priority here, and the BIXI system will be a way to explore the capital at a reasonable cost.”
Maps of the recreational pathway system which indicate the location of major sites are available at www.canadascapital.gc.ca
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Tucked below the Niagara Escarpment, just to the northeast of Hamilton, many cyclists overlook the possibilities that are offered in the Dundas/Ancaster area as they speed down the highway towards the Niagara area and the better-known cycling destinations there. (Or sit idly in the traffic jams that too often impede passage to them.) Yet riding in Dundas and Ancaster, which is centered on the Dundas Valley Conservation Area, has plenty to offer. Part of the Niagara Escarpment UNESCO biosphere reserve, it mixes the rich history of historic Ontario towns with the sheer cliffs of the escarpment and the copious waterfalls that cascade from them.
to big fish The guide Dundas Valley Conservation by day or night Dundas Valley Conservation Area Area is carved by more than 40 + find km Where ofthemtotrails shared by walkers, spring to fall equestrians and cyclists.8 For those exploring by bicycle, the valley’s rolling terrain offers trails Its decaying elegance even had groups of men in robes at that PICKLE suit all ability levels. There is comes complete with its own the site after dark, so the ruins of LAKE ROAD challenging ghost, supposedly that of William The Hermitage close at dusk.” HWY. 599 single track that will A dream drive • The Soo’s to someexpert of satisfy mountain bikers Black, a 19th century servant at Atlantics Ontario’s top on the fly During the day, the site is a great and walleye an waters almost perfectly level the estate. “He was crushed after place to get a sense of what life converted rail bed suitable for being forcefully denied the hand was like for upper crust Ontarians even the least experienced of his boss’ niece in marriage. He during the 19th century, just one cyclists. With a few challenging went to the carriage house and of several nearby archaeological (but mercifully short) hill climbs, hanged himself from the rafters,” sites that reveal some of the the wide and well-maintained says Dan Cumerlato of Haunted area’s rich settler history. For the Main Loop trail is suitable for Hamilton, which leads haunted Sheed family, which built the » most cyclists and shows off the walks to the site. “His boss found » sprawling estate nearly 200 years area’s highlights, passing the body and was more ago, it was just a summer home through a mature apple orchard Spring disgusted than anything else. He Walleye in a landscape that recalled the to »the foot of a waterfall before cut him down into a cart of »» beauty of their Scottish origins. reaching the 150 year old ruins of manure and buried William a Today, it’s one of the last, best » a once grand country house. short ways away. Today, the area places to see an Ontario that has walleye » is known for its negative energy. BASS The handsome limestone façade long since disappeared. We’ve had many sightings of GRouse HOT SPOTS of The Hermitage is 20mostly 10 ‘William Black’ at the ruins(for andFuel, Dundas and&Ancaster Snacks More) can be intact,9 » but leans heavily on a the nearby gatehouse.” accessed via Highway 403. You Bea modern timber scaffold for r y can learn more about the Dundas e k support. In sbehind, crumbling Legend has it that the ghost can tuartters ter m win e i Valley Conservation Area (and k o o B r sprawl back 20 metres BEAseen ruins on the night of the full R Mitcor ATTbe ACK get a .PDF map of cycling routes h more, the remnants of walls ell’moon, s Bay wandering the grounds. in the area) at ead elh scattered about randomly. Had it Predictably, this attracts people ste www.conservationhamilton.ca not been destroyed by fire in fascinated by ghost stories. “It’s a 10 1934, the house would have hotbed for paranormalists at been enormous. night,” says Cumerlato. “We’ve Destinations
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Running from just west of Brockville to just east of Gananoque, a full return trip along the Thousand Islands Bike Path is nearly 75 km, and while it takes in many of the Thousand Islands highlights some sights are best seen from the water. Boat tours are available in either of the two terminal towns. Note that there is a gap of a few hundred meters in the path at highway 137 where cyclists will have to ride on the parkway, and be sure to pack a lunch if you plan to ride the entire trail in one day. There aren’t many restaurants en route.
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Once a playground to the wealthy, they are dotted with cottages that blend relatively seamlessly with the scenery. They range from the modest to the ostentatious, with the latter epitomized by Boldt Castle, a sprawling 120-room compound of turrets, gardens and even a drawbridge built by Conrad Boldt, the owner of New York City’s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, as a gift to his wife. Fittingly sited on Heart Island, the castle spared no expense until construction ground to an abrupt halt in 1904 with the untimely passing of Mrs. Boldt. With his wife unable to enjoy the BOLDT: Power house monument to his love for her, Conrad Boldt never again visited the castle site.
“I think that the Dundas/Ancaster area is Ontario’s best kept cycling secret,” says Marc Risdale of the Hamilton Cycling Committee. “There is a great variety of routes. Whether you ride a mountain bike or a road bike, you’re sure to run into like-minded people. And then there are the waterfalls—in spring you can see nearly 100 waterfalls in the area.”
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Tucked below the Niagara Escarpment, just to the northeast of Hamilton, many cyclists overlook the possibilities that are offered in the Dundas/Ancaster area as they speed down the highway towards the Niagara area and the better-known cycling destinations there. (Or sit idly in the traffic jams that too often impede passage to them.) Yet riding in Dundas and Ancaster, which is centered on the Dundas Valley Conservation Area, has plenty to offer. Part of the Niagara Escarpment UNESCO biosphere reserve, it mixes the rich history of historic Ontario towns with the sheer cliffs of the escarpment and the copious waterfalls that cascade from them.
to big fish The guide Dundas Valley Conservation by day or night Dundas Valley Conservation Area Area is carved by more than 40 + find km Where ofthemtotrails shared by walkers, spring to fall equestrians and cyclists.8 For those exploring by bicycle, the valley’s rolling terrain offers trails Its decaying elegance even had groups of men in robes at that PICKLE suit all ability levels. There is comes complete with its own the site after dark, so the ruins of LAKE ROAD challenging ghost, supposedly that of William The Hermitage close at dusk.” HWY. 599 single track that will A dream drive • The Soo’s to someexpert of satisfy mountain bikers Black, a 19th century servant at Atlantics Ontario’s top on the fly During the day, the site is a great and walleye an waters almost perfectly level the estate. “He was crushed after place to get a sense of what life converted rail bed suitable for being forcefully denied the hand was like for upper crust Ontarians even the least experienced of his boss’ niece in marriage. He during the 19th century, just one cyclists. With a few challenging went to the carriage house and of several nearby archaeological (but mercifully short) hill climbs, hanged himself from the rafters,” sites that reveal some of the the wide and well-maintained says Dan Cumerlato of Haunted area’s rich settler history. For the Main Loop trail is suitable for Hamilton, which leads haunted Sheed family, which built the » most cyclists and shows off the walks to the site. “His boss found » sprawling estate nearly 200 years area’s highlights, passing the body and was more ago, it was just a summer home through a mature apple orchard Spring disgusted than anything else. He Walleye in a landscape that recalled the to »the foot of a waterfall before cut him down into a cart of »» beauty of their Scottish origins. reaching the 150 year old ruins of manure and buried William a Today, it’s one of the last, best » a once grand country house. short ways away. Today, the area places to see an Ontario that has walleye » is known for its negative energy. BASS The handsome limestone façade long since disappeared. We’ve had many sightings of GRouse HOT SPOTS of The Hermitage is 20mostly 10 ‘William Black’ at the ruins(for andFuel, Dundas and&Ancaster Snacks More) can be intact,9 » but leans heavily on a the nearby gatehouse.” accessed via Highway 403. You Bea modern timber scaffold for r y can learn more about the Dundas e k support. In sbehind, crumbling Legend has it that the ghost can tuartters ter m win e i Valley Conservation Area (and k o o B r sprawl back 20 metres BEAseen ruins on the night of the full R Mitcor ATTbe ACK get a .PDF map of cycling routes h more, the remnants of walls ell’moon, s Bay wandering the grounds. in the area) at ead elh scattered about randomly. Had it Predictably, this attracts people ste www.conservationhamilton.ca not been destroyed by fire in fascinated by ghost stories. “It’s a 10 1934, the house would have hotbed for paranormalists at been enormous. night,” says Cumerlato. “We’ve Destinations
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Running from just west of Brockville to just east of Gananoque, a full return trip along the Thousand Islands Bike Path is nearly 75 km, and while it takes in many of the Thousand Islands highlights some sights are best seen from the water. Boat tours are available in either of the two terminal towns. Note that there is a gap of a few hundred meters in the path at highway 137 where cyclists will have to ride on the parkway, and be sure to pack a lunch if you plan to ride the entire trail in one day. There aren’t many restaurants en route.
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Once a playground to the wealthy, they are dotted with cottages that blend relatively seamlessly with the scenery. They range from the modest to the ostentatious, with the latter epitomized by Boldt Castle, a sprawling 120-room compound of turrets, gardens and even a drawbridge built by Conrad Boldt, the owner of New York City’s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, as a gift to his wife. Fittingly sited on Heart Island, the castle spared no expense until construction ground to an abrupt halt in 1904 with the untimely passing of Mrs. Boldt. With his wife unable to enjoy the BOLDT: Power house monument to his love for her, Conrad Boldt never again visited the castle site.
“I think that the Dundas/Ancaster area is Ontario’s best kept cycling secret,” says Marc Risdale of the Hamilton Cycling Committee. “There is a great variety of routes. Whether you ride a mountain bike or a road bike, you’re sure to run into like-minded people. And then there are the waterfalls—in spring you can see nearly 100 waterfalls in the area.”
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Just over an hour from the city, the scenic (and virtually deserted) Thousand Islands Bike Path is a contrast to Ottawa’s bustling recreational trails. Running parallel to the St. Lawrence River, you’re likely to have the 37 km long paved linear path all to yourself. The area’s charming scenery led to the establishment of St. Lawrence Islands National Park in 1904, Canada’s first national park east of the Rockies.6 The islands, which actually count 1,793, have long entranced. 7
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Its decaying elegance even comes complete with its own ghost, supposedly that of William Black, a 19th century servant at the estate. “He was crushed after being forcefully denied the hand of his boss’ niece in marriage. He went to the carriage house and hanged himself from the rafters,” says Dan Cumerlato of Haunted Hamilton, which leads haunted walks to the site. “His boss found the body and was more disgusted than anything else. He cut him down into a cart of manure and buried William a short ways away. Today, the area is known for its negative energy. We’ve had many sightings of ‘William Black’ at the ruins and the nearby gatehouse.” Legend has it that the ghost can be seen on the night of the full moon, wandering the grounds. Predictably, this attracts people fascinated by ghost stories. “It’s a hotbed for paranormalists at night,” says Cumerlato. “We’ve
had groups of men in robes at the site after dark, so the ruins of The Hermitage close at dusk.” During the day, the site is a great place to get a sense of what life was like for upper crust Ontarians during the 19th century, just one of several nearby archaeological sites that reveal some of the area’s rich settler history. For the Sheed family, which built the sprawling estate nearly 200 years ago, it was just a summer home in a landscape that recalled the beauty of their Scottish origins. Today, it’s one of the last, best places to see an Ontario that has long since disappeared. Dundas and Ancaster can be accessed via Highway 403. You can learn more about the Dundas Valley Conservation Area (and get a .PDF map of cycling routes in the area) at www.conservationhamilton.ca
TYRONE BURKE
The handsome limestone façade of The Hermitage is mostly intact,9 but leans heavily on a modern timber scaffold for support. In behind, crumbling ruins sprawl back 20 metres or more, the remnants of walls scattered about randomly. Had it not been destroyed by fire in 1934,10 the house would have been enormous.
Dundas Valley Conservation Area
TYRONE BURKE
The Dundas Valley Conservation Area is carved by more than 40 km of trails shared by walkers, equestrians and cyclists.8 For those exploring by bicycle, the valley’s rolling terrain offers trails that suit all ability levels. There is challenging single track that will satisfy expert mountain bikers and an almost perfectly level converted rail bed suitable for even the least experienced cyclists. With a few challenging (but mercifully short) hill climbs, the wide and well-maintained Main Loop trail is suitable for most cyclists and shows off the area’s highlights, passing through a mature apple orchard to the foot of a waterfall before reaching the 150 year old ruins of a once grand country house.
TYRONE BURKE
TYRONE BURKE
choose your own adventure. Whether you decide to leave the park on the rail trail to Brantford, challenge your legs and lungs along the headwaters trail or just bring a picnic to the Trail Centre and watch people pedal by.”
Don't miss the spectacular Tews Falls
Cycling through the picturesque Dundas Valley Conservation Area.
SPENCER’S GORGE CONSERVATION AREA
Nearly the height of the far more famous Niagara Falls, the narrow ribbon of Tews Falls plunges 41 meters over sheer cliff into a tiny pool barely visible beneath the tall crown of the Carolinean forest that lines the valley floor.11 But here, there’s no wax museum or kitschy tourist shops to be found, just two Visiting the Hermitage Ruins stunning waterfalls, and vistas of the escarpment. Unlike Niagara, where it’s necessary to keep your distance from the immensely powerful rapids, here you can actually interact with the falls. Just a few minutes away from the Dundas Valley Conservation Area, the site makes for an excellent stopover when visiting the area. The picnic area, built around a restored early 20th century cobblestone bridge,12 offers access to Webster’s Falls. There, it’s possible to ascend a trail in behind the falls and watch the falling water from underneath. Be sure to exercise common sense when doing so.
BLUE MOUNTAIN
For every rider that’s ever cursed climbing a hill as an unfortunate precursor to descending it, Collingwood’s Blue Mountain offers a solution. The resort’s mountain bike park provides lift serviced cycling that allows you to bike all day, without ever having to climb. In reality though, it may appeal most to your inner adrenaline junkie, barreling down a mountain on a bicycle isn’t exactly for the faint of heart. Season passes for the mountain bike chairlifts cost $269, and daily passes are $30, but if you’re willing to power your own way along the mountain’s trails, access is a more affordable $6. Check out some videos of the some of the opportunities offered at bluemountain.ca/mtnbike
Tyrone Burke, an avid cyclist and traveller, is an Ottawa-based writer and photographer who regularly contributes to Canadian Geographic. www.tyroneburke.ca
1
www.ottawa.ca/visitors/about/econo my_en.html
2
www.canadascapital.gc.ca/bins/ncc_web_co ntent_page.asp?cid=16302-22559-22674&pr ess=136749&lang=1
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http://_web_content_page.asp?cid=1630222559-22674&press=136749&lang=1
4
https://montreal.bixi.com//
5
www2.macleans.ca/2009/05/28/canadasmost-active-cities/
6
www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/on/lawren/natcul.aspx
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www.alexbay.1000islands.com/attractions/
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conservationhamilton.ca/areainformation/conservationareas/area-information/dundas-valley
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historicalhamilton.com/ancaster/hermitage/ p-4674-hermitage-plaque.html
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historicalhamilton.com/ancaster/hermitage/ p-4674-hermitage-plaque.html
12
conservationhamilton.ca/areainformation/conservation -areas/area-information/spencer-gorgewebsters-falls-conservation-area
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escarpment.org/landplanning/awards/ index.php
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Its decaying elegance even comes complete with its own ghost, supposedly that of William Black, a 19th century servant at the estate. “He was crushed after being forcefully denied the hand of his boss’ niece in marriage. He went to the carriage house and hanged himself from the rafters,” says Dan Cumerlato of Haunted Hamilton, which leads haunted walks to the site. “His boss found the body and was more disgusted than anything else. He cut him down into a cart of manure and buried William a short ways away. Today, the area is known for its negative energy. We’ve had many sightings of ‘William Black’ at the ruins and the nearby gatehouse.” Legend has it that the ghost can be seen on the night of the full moon, wandering the grounds. Predictably, this attracts people fascinated by ghost stories. “It’s a hotbed for paranormalists at night,” says Cumerlato. “We’ve
had groups of men in robes at the site after dark, so the ruins of The Hermitage close at dusk.” During the day, the site is a great place to get a sense of what life was like for upper crust Ontarians during the 19th century, just one of several nearby archaeological sites that reveal some of the area’s rich settler history. For the Sheed family, which built the sprawling estate nearly 200 years ago, it was just a summer home in a landscape that recalled the beauty of their Scottish origins. Today, it’s one of the last, best places to see an Ontario that has long since disappeared. Dundas and Ancaster can be accessed via Highway 403. You can learn more about the Dundas Valley Conservation Area (and get a .PDF map of cycling routes in the area) at www.conservationhamilton.ca
TYRONE BURKE
The handsome limestone façade of The Hermitage is mostly intact,9 but leans heavily on a modern timber scaffold for support. In behind, crumbling ruins sprawl back 20 metres or more, the remnants of walls scattered about randomly. Had it not been destroyed by fire in 1934,10 the house would have been enormous.
Dundas Valley Conservation Area
TYRONE BURKE
The Dundas Valley Conservation Area is carved by more than 40 km of trails shared by walkers, equestrians and cyclists.8 For those exploring by bicycle, the valley’s rolling terrain offers trails that suit all ability levels. There is challenging single track that will satisfy expert mountain bikers and an almost perfectly level converted rail bed suitable for even the least experienced cyclists. With a few challenging (but mercifully short) hill climbs, the wide and well-maintained Main Loop trail is suitable for most cyclists and shows off the area’s highlights, passing through a mature apple orchard to the foot of a waterfall before reaching the 150 year old ruins of a once grand country house.
TYRONE BURKE
TYRONE BURKE
choose your own adventure. Whether you decide to leave the park on the rail trail to Brantford, challenge your legs and lungs along the headwaters trail or just bring a picnic to the Trail Centre and watch people pedal by.”
Don't miss the spectacular Tews Falls
Cycling through the picturesque Dundas Valley Conservation Area.
SPENCER’S GORGE CONSERVATION AREA
Nearly the height of the far more famous Niagara Falls, the narrow ribbon of Tews Falls plunges 41 meters over sheer cliff into a tiny pool barely visible beneath the tall crown of the Carolinean forest that lines the valley floor.11 But here, there’s no wax museum or kitschy tourist shops to be found, just two Visiting the Hermitage Ruins stunning waterfalls, and vistas of the escarpment. Unlike Niagara, where it’s necessary to keep your distance from the immensely powerful rapids, here you can actually interact with the falls. Just a few minutes away from the Dundas Valley Conservation Area, the site makes for an excellent stopover when visiting the area. The picnic area, built around a restored early 20th century cobblestone bridge,12 offers access to Webster’s Falls. There, it’s possible to ascend a trail in behind the falls and watch the falling water from underneath. Be sure to exercise common sense when doing so.
BLUE MOUNTAIN
For every rider that’s ever cursed climbing a hill as an unfortunate precursor to descending it, Collingwood’s Blue Mountain offers a solution. The resort’s mountain bike park provides lift serviced cycling that allows you to bike all day, without ever having to climb. In reality though, it may appeal most to your inner adrenaline junkie, barreling down a mountain on a bicycle isn’t exactly for the faint of heart. Season passes for the mountain bike chairlifts cost $269, and daily passes are $30, but if you’re willing to power your own way along the mountain’s trails, access is a more affordable $6. Check out some videos of the some of the opportunities offered at bluemountain.ca/mtnbike
Tyrone Burke, an avid cyclist and traveller, is an Ottawa-based writer and photographer who regularly contributes to Canadian Geographic. www.tyroneburke.ca
1
www.ottawa.ca/visitors/about/econo my_en.html
2
www.canadascapital.gc.ca/bins/ncc_web_co ntent_page.asp?cid=16302-22559-22674&pr ess=136749&lang=1
3
http://_web_content_page.asp?cid=1630222559-22674&press=136749&lang=1
4
https://montreal.bixi.com//
5
www2.macleans.ca/2009/05/28/canadasmost-active-cities/
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www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/on/lawren/natcul.aspx
7
www.alexbay.1000islands.com/attractions/
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conservationhamilton.ca/areainformation/conservationareas/area-information/dundas-valley
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historicalhamilton.com/ancaster/hermitage/ p-4674-hermitage-plaque.html
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historicalhamilton.com/ancaster/hermitage/ p-4674-hermitage-plaque.html
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conservationhamilton.ca/areainformation/conservation -areas/area-information/spencer-gorgewebsters-falls-conservation-area
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escarpment.org/landplanning/awards/ index.php
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destination Discovery continued Sudbury Market Square The largest indoor vendor’s market north of Barrie plus an outdoor farmers’ market. The locals linger with treats such as dried apple chips and hand-seasoned potato chips. Another notable is handmade custom Barbie doll clothes, a must see for girls of all ages. People also come for the produce, wild caught fish and of course the blueberries. After all, this is blueberry country! Blueberry Blast at Market Square happens on Saturday July 23rd, part of the week-long Greater Sudbury Blueberry Festival. Market days: Saturdays & Sundays
KPMG Enterprise. Your Private Company Adviser.
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SUBMIT YOUR OWN FAVOURITE BARBECUE RECIPE ONLINE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN THIS SUPERB CROWN VERITY GAS BARBECUE
To find out how we can help, please contact Pat Madden at (905) 523-2283.
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Thunder Bay Country Market
We make it, bake it, grow it! That’s the motto of this vibrant market. Between 40 and 70 vendors call this market home and embrace a strong quality commitment. Go for locally milled flour, mustard beans and birch syrup, a natural sweetener. Market day: Saturdays (and Wednesday evenings during harvest) Linda Carolan Linda Carolan is a marketing communications strategist and copywriter who loves to check out farmers' markets wherever she is. "Every market has a different personality and usually some unique products. We often get hooked on one of our finds and end up making a return visit for more."
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Grand Prize is a fabulous MCB-36 with end shelf semi-professional gas barbecue.
Pioneer Energy is a proud sponsor of
FOR AE TO C H C AN A N WNIVERITYBBQ! CROW
(approximate retail value is $2,500) 64 Sulphur Springs Road, Ancaster
Featuring on July 3 at 7pm
Carol Welsman
...or you can win one of three $ PIONEER ENERGY gift cards!
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c a p t i v a t e d a u d i e n c e s a round the world.
FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN, VISIT www.roammagazine.ca AND ENTER BEFORE JUNE 30TH, 2011.
*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Contest starts on Monday, June 6, 2011 (12:01 a.m. EST) and ends on Thursday, June 30, 2011 (11:59 p.m. EST). Contest sponsored by Pioneer Energy LP (the “Sponsor”). To enter, visit www.roammagazine.ca during the contest period, fully complete and submit the online entry form including your BBQ recipe (collectively, the “Entry”). All entries become property of Pioneer. Entry constitutes permission to edit, modify, publish and otherwise use the recipe in any way without compensation. Recipe must be original. Contest open to Ontario residents who are the age of majority or older with a valid Ontario driver’s license. Limit of one (1) Entry per person, per email address and per household. One (1) Grand Prize available to be won and consists of a Crown Verity MCB-36 Barbecue (approximate retail value of $2,500). Three (3) Secondary Prizes available to be won; each prize consisting of a $100 Pioneer Energy Gift Card (retail value of $100 each). Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received during the Contest period. Skill-testing question must be correctly answered to win. A random draw to determine the winners will be made from among all eligible entries received. For full contest rules and regulations, visit www.roammagazine.ca.
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destination Discovery continued Sudbury Market Square The largest indoor vendor’s market north of Barrie plus an outdoor farmers’ market. The locals linger with treats such as dried apple chips and hand-seasoned potato chips. Another notable is handmade custom Barbie doll clothes, a must see for girls of all ages. People also come for the produce, wild caught fish and of course the blueberries. After all, this is blueberry country! Blueberry Blast at Market Square happens on Saturday July 23rd, part of the week-long Greater Sudbury Blueberry Festival. Market days: Saturdays & Sundays
KPMG Enterprise. Your Private Company Adviser.
CONTEST!
KPMG Enterprise™ professionals are devoted exclusively to helping private companies. We can provide responsive and effective advice about your financial, business, and compliance challenges, which can help save you both money and time.
SUBMIT YOUR OWN FAVOURITE BARBECUE RECIPE ONLINE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN THIS SUPERB CROWN VERITY GAS BARBECUE
To find out how we can help, please contact Pat Madden at (905) 523-2283.
*
Thunder Bay Country Market
We make it, bake it, grow it! That’s the motto of this vibrant market. Between 40 and 70 vendors call this market home and embrace a strong quality commitment. Go for locally milled flour, mustard beans and birch syrup, a natural sweetener. Market day: Saturdays (and Wednesday evenings during harvest) Linda Carolan Linda Carolan is a marketing communications strategist and copywriter who loves to check out farmers' markets wherever she is. "Every market has a different personality and usually some unique products. We often get hooked on one of our finds and end up making a return visit for more."
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Grand Prize is a fabulous MCB-36 with end shelf semi-professional gas barbecue.
Pioneer Energy is a proud sponsor of
FOR AE TO C H C AN A N WNIVERITYBBQ! CROW
(approximate retail value is $2,500) 64 Sulphur Springs Road, Ancaster
Featuring on July 3 at 7pm
Carol Welsman
...or you can win one of three $ PIONEER ENERGY gift cards!
100
C a r o l W e l s m a n i s a n i n t e r nationally acclaimed s i n g e r a n d p i a n i s t w h o s e expressive vocal s t y l i n g a n d d y n a m i c s t a ge presence have ™
c a p t i v a t e d a u d i e n c e s a round the world.
FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN, VISIT www.roammagazine.ca AND ENTER BEFORE JUNE 30TH, 2011.
*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Contest starts on Monday, June 6, 2011 (12:01 a.m. EST) and ends on Thursday, June 30, 2011 (11:59 p.m. EST). Contest sponsored by Pioneer Energy LP (the “Sponsor”). To enter, visit www.roammagazine.ca during the contest period, fully complete and submit the online entry form including your BBQ recipe (collectively, the “Entry”). All entries become property of Pioneer. Entry constitutes permission to edit, modify, publish and otherwise use the recipe in any way without compensation. Recipe must be original. Contest open to Ontario residents who are the age of majority or older with a valid Ontario driver’s license. Limit of one (1) Entry per person, per email address and per household. One (1) Grand Prize available to be won and consists of a Crown Verity MCB-36 Barbecue (approximate retail value of $2,500). Three (3) Secondary Prizes available to be won; each prize consisting of a $100 Pioneer Energy Gift Card (retail value of $100 each). Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received during the Contest period. Skill-testing question must be correctly answered to win. A random draw to determine the winners will be made from among all eligible entries received. For full contest rules and regulations, visit www.roammagazine.ca.
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From Steam Whistle Brewing Compliments Steve Adams
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STEVE’S
PIZZA DOUGH INGREDIENTS
• 2 ¼ teaspoons dry yeast • ½ teaspoon brown sugar • 1 cup warm water & ½ cup Steam Whistle Pilsner (110 °) • 1 teaspoon salt • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 3 1⁄3 cups all-purpose flour • Olive oil for rising
DIRECTIONS 1. In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast, brown sugar, in 110°F water and beer and let sit for 10 minutes 2. Stir the salt and oil into the yeast solution 3. Mix in 3 cups of the flour 4. Turn dough out onto a clean, well-floured surface, and knead in more flour until the dough is no longer sticky. Place the dough into a well-oiled bowl, and cover with a cloth. Let the dough rise until double; this should take about 1 hour 5. Punch the dough down, and form a tight ball. Allow the dough to relax for a minute before rolling out into desired size 6. Add Steve’s Pizza Sauce and you own favorite ingredients 7. Preheated BBQ and pizza stone to 500 – 700 degrees 8. Bake pizzas until the cheese and crust are golden brown, about 6 –10 minutes
ALL IMAGES COMPLIMENTS TEAM CEDAR GRILLING & STEAM WHISTLE BREWING
RECIPES
STEAM WHISTLE KILLER BBQ SAUCE
INGREDIENTS
STEVE’S PIZZA SAUCE INGREDIENTS
• 10 small fresh ripe plum tomatoes or 1 can crushed tomatoes • ½ tsp salt • ¼ tsp garlic salt • ½ tsp onion flakes • ½ tsp fresh ground pepper • ¼ tsp anise seed • Pinch cayenne pepper
DIRECTIONS: PIZZA SAUCE 1. Add all ingredients into sauce pan 2. Mash tomatoes with potato masher 3. Bring mixture to a boil 4. Simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes 5. Pick out tomato skins 6. Reduce mixture to desired consistency Note: If you are making this sauce recipe on the BBQ, fire roast the tomatoes over high heat until the skins split. Continue with the recipe.
SMOKED
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PICNIC CHICKEN
with STEAM WHISTLE KILLER BBQ SAUCE 12 Chicken Thighs
STEAM WHISTLE KILLER BBQ SAUCE YOU'LL NEED: • 12 pieces 12” x 12” heavy duty foil • ½ cup soaked wood chips (optional)
BBQ RUB 2 Tbs Turbinado sugar 1 Tbs kosher salt 2 Tbs paprika 1 Tbs fresh ground pepper 2 tsp seasoning salt 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp celery salt ½ tsp cayenne pepper
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat BBQ to 375 degrees 2. Lightly sprinkle BBQ rub on both sides of chicken thighs 3. Place wood chip foil package over direct heat source 4. Cook thighs skin side up over indirect heat for 35 minutes 5. Remove chicken from grill 6. Dip each leg completely in Killer BBQ sauce; place thigh skin side down on a piece foil and fold to seal (Discard remaining sauce) 7. Cook the foil packages over indirect heat for 25 minutes 8. Rest chicken foil packages for at least 10 minutes before opening 9. Can be served in foil packages with the juices and sauce
1 bottle Steam Whistle Pilsner 2 cups Heinz ketchup ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup white vinegar 3 tbs honey 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp dried mustard 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp fresh ground pepper ½ tsp ground coriander seed ¼ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp ground allspice ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (double for X hot)
DIRECTIONS 1. Add all sauce ingredients into a medium sized pot 2. Bring mixture to a boil stirring constantly 3. Simmer until slightly thick, about 20 minutes. Indirect setup - Indirect grilling is a barbecue cooking technique in which the food is placed to the side of the heat source instead of directly over the flame with the barbecue lid closed. Smoking option: Wrap wood chips in tinfoil, poke foil pack several times with a fork. Add package to the direct heat side of the barbecue.
The MCB-36 with End Shelf. From Crown Verity Gas Grills.
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From Steam Whistle Brewing Compliments Steve Adams
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STEVE’S
PIZZA DOUGH INGREDIENTS
• 2 ¼ teaspoons dry yeast • ½ teaspoon brown sugar • 1 cup warm water & ½ cup Steam Whistle Pilsner (110 °) • 1 teaspoon salt • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 3 1⁄3 cups all-purpose flour • Olive oil for rising
DIRECTIONS 1. In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast, brown sugar, in 110°F water and beer and let sit for 10 minutes 2. Stir the salt and oil into the yeast solution 3. Mix in 3 cups of the flour 4. Turn dough out onto a clean, well-floured surface, and knead in more flour until the dough is no longer sticky. Place the dough into a well-oiled bowl, and cover with a cloth. Let the dough rise until double; this should take about 1 hour 5. Punch the dough down, and form a tight ball. Allow the dough to relax for a minute before rolling out into desired size 6. Add Steve’s Pizza Sauce and you own favorite ingredients 7. Preheated BBQ and pizza stone to 500 – 700 degrees 8. Bake pizzas until the cheese and crust are golden brown, about 6 –10 minutes
ALL IMAGES COMPLIMENTS TEAM CEDAR GRILLING & STEAM WHISTLE BREWING
RECIPES
STEAM WHISTLE KILLER BBQ SAUCE
INGREDIENTS
STEVE’S PIZZA SAUCE INGREDIENTS
• 10 small fresh ripe plum tomatoes or 1 can crushed tomatoes • ½ tsp salt • ¼ tsp garlic salt • ½ tsp onion flakes • ½ tsp fresh ground pepper • ¼ tsp anise seed • Pinch cayenne pepper
DIRECTIONS: PIZZA SAUCE 1. Add all ingredients into sauce pan 2. Mash tomatoes with potato masher 3. Bring mixture to a boil 4. Simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes 5. Pick out tomato skins 6. Reduce mixture to desired consistency Note: If you are making this sauce recipe on the BBQ, fire roast the tomatoes over high heat until the skins split. Continue with the recipe.
SMOKED
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PICNIC CHICKEN
with STEAM WHISTLE KILLER BBQ SAUCE 12 Chicken Thighs
STEAM WHISTLE KILLER BBQ SAUCE YOU'LL NEED: • 12 pieces 12” x 12” heavy duty foil • ½ cup soaked wood chips (optional)
BBQ RUB 2 Tbs Turbinado sugar 1 Tbs kosher salt 2 Tbs paprika 1 Tbs fresh ground pepper 2 tsp seasoning salt 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp celery salt ½ tsp cayenne pepper
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat BBQ to 375 degrees 2. Lightly sprinkle BBQ rub on both sides of chicken thighs 3. Place wood chip foil package over direct heat source 4. Cook thighs skin side up over indirect heat for 35 minutes 5. Remove chicken from grill 6. Dip each leg completely in Killer BBQ sauce; place thigh skin side down on a piece foil and fold to seal (Discard remaining sauce) 7. Cook the foil packages over indirect heat for 25 minutes 8. Rest chicken foil packages for at least 10 minutes before opening 9. Can be served in foil packages with the juices and sauce
1 bottle Steam Whistle Pilsner 2 cups Heinz ketchup ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup white vinegar 3 tbs honey 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp dried mustard 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp fresh ground pepper ½ tsp ground coriander seed ¼ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp ground allspice ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (double for X hot)
DIRECTIONS 1. Add all sauce ingredients into a medium sized pot 2. Bring mixture to a boil stirring constantly 3. Simmer until slightly thick, about 20 minutes. Indirect setup - Indirect grilling is a barbecue cooking technique in which the food is placed to the side of the heat source instead of directly over the flame with the barbecue lid closed. Smoking option: Wrap wood chips in tinfoil, poke foil pack several times with a fork. Add package to the direct heat side of the barbecue.
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Steve Adams is a 51 year old self employed contractor who has operated his own company for 27 years. He lives with his wife and two daughters in Ballinafad, Ontario.
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POPPERS
BACON WRAPPED
Steve Adams Team Cedar Grilling
Dedication and hard work have paid off as Steve has led his competition BBQ team, Team Cedar Grilling to victory for three consecutive years as national champions and has been awarded the coveted Canadian BBQ Championship title. Team Cedar is sponsored by Steam Whistle Brewing and Crown Verity Barbecue Grills.
INGREDIENTS • 12 fresh extra large jalapenos washed and dried • 2 ounces regular or roasted red pepper flavoured cream cheese • Half roasted red pepper freshly roasted, peeled and sliced in thin strips • 24 slices of bacon • 3 ounces pulled pork, or cooked Italian sausage peeled and crumbled • Toothpicks
DIRECTIONS 1. Cut jalapenos in half and remove membrane and seeds 2. Use the table knife to gently spread the cream cheese mixture across the jalapeno 3. Top cheese with pulled pork or crumbled sausage and one strip of red pepper 4. Wrap one piece of bacon over the top and spiral it down the side to the bottom of the jalapeno securing with a toothpick as you go 5. Cook over indirect heat for about 30-50 minutes on preheated barbecue at about 300 degrees until bacon is cooked and cheese is bubbly 6. Serve with Steam Whistle Killer BBQ Sauce* * See recipe on previous page.
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Barbecue vs Grilling: Barbecue, Barbecue or BBQ is generally slow cooking over indirect heat at temperatures below 250 degrees for a long period of time. Grilling is generally cooking with the heat source directly under the food and a lot faster than the low and slow traditional style BBQ. What is the difference between grilling & BBQ?... About 3 beers! Direct Setup – Direct grilling is a barbecue technique in which the food is placed directly over the heat source. Chicken Tip: Cook your chicken over the direct setup until you have achieved the desired appearance. Finish cooking with the indirect setup. Insert an instant read thermometer into the thickest part of the meat. Your chicken will be perfectly cooked at 190 degrees. Apply your sauce in the last 10 minutes. 8 Min. Steak Tip: Take the steak out of the refrigerator 15 minutes prior to cooking to warm up. Prepare for direct setup and crank your BBQ as hot as it will go. Place the meat directly over the heat and grill for 2 minutes. Flip the steak and cook for 2 more minutes. Flip the steak again, changing the angle slightly to achieve nice grill marks for 2 more minutes. Flip the last time for 2 minutes changing the angle. Remove the perfect steak to a warm plate, cover with foil for a few minutes before serving. Try adding a dollop of Boursin herb cream cheese to the top of each steak. Homemade Hamburgers Tip: Try burying your favourite piece of cheese
right in the centre of the hamburger patty, sealing it well around the edges so the cheese won’t leak out. Splash a little Steam Whistle on the burger as it is cooking for great flavour. Smoking option: Soak your wood chips in Steam Whistle Pilsner, drain and wrap the wood chips in tinfoil; poke the foil pack several times with a fork. Add package to the direct heat side of the BBQ to create smoke. Salt & Pepper: Try adding the salt and pepper after the food is cooked to give it that extra zip! Presentation: When grilling over direct heat, remember to place the food on the grill presentation side down first to achieve the desirable grill marks. People eat with their eyes—make it look good! BBQ Sauce Tip: In a heat proof pot, right on the grill, add your favourite BBQ sauce and a splash of Steam Whistle Pilsner. Use a silicone basting brush to apply your new sauce to the grilled food.
What is the Difference between Lump and Briquette charcoal?
Lump charcoal is a natural charcoal that burns very hot, fast and clean. Lump is great for grilling. Briquette charcoal is charcoal dust that is compressed together with a cornstarch binder to hold its round shape. Briquettes are more suited for the low and slow indirect cooking method. Team Cedar Grilling uses Maple Leaf Lump Charcoal.
STEVE’S FAVOURITE
BBQ LIST Charcoal: Maple Leaf Lump Gadget: Pigtail Food Flipper Instant Read Thermometer: Thermapen Wood Smoke: Apple chunks BBQ’s: Crown Verity grill, Primo ceramic grill Beer: Steam Whistle Pilsner draught Secret BBQ Ingredient: Liquid honey Best BBQ Tip: Don’t overcook the food (Don’t kill it twice) Fun Appetizer: Carrot Sticks Brine: Steam Whistle Chicken Brine
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Steve Adams is a 51 year old self employed contractor who has operated his own company for 27 years. He lives with his wife and two daughters in Ballinafad, Ontario.
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POPPERS
BACON WRAPPED
Steve Adams Team Cedar Grilling
Dedication and hard work have paid off as Steve has led his competition BBQ team, Team Cedar Grilling to victory for three consecutive years as national champions and has been awarded the coveted Canadian BBQ Championship title. Team Cedar is sponsored by Steam Whistle Brewing and Crown Verity Barbecue Grills.
INGREDIENTS • 12 fresh extra large jalapenos washed and dried • 2 ounces regular or roasted red pepper flavoured cream cheese • Half roasted red pepper freshly roasted, peeled and sliced in thin strips • 24 slices of bacon • 3 ounces pulled pork, or cooked Italian sausage peeled and crumbled • Toothpicks
DIRECTIONS 1. Cut jalapenos in half and remove membrane and seeds 2. Use the table knife to gently spread the cream cheese mixture across the jalapeno 3. Top cheese with pulled pork or crumbled sausage and one strip of red pepper 4. Wrap one piece of bacon over the top and spiral it down the side to the bottom of the jalapeno securing with a toothpick as you go 5. Cook over indirect heat for about 30-50 minutes on preheated barbecue at about 300 degrees until bacon is cooked and cheese is bubbly 6. Serve with Steam Whistle Killer BBQ Sauce* * See recipe on previous page.
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Barbecue vs Grilling: Barbecue, Barbecue or BBQ is generally slow cooking over indirect heat at temperatures below 250 degrees for a long period of time. Grilling is generally cooking with the heat source directly under the food and a lot faster than the low and slow traditional style BBQ. What is the difference between grilling & BBQ?... About 3 beers! Direct Setup – Direct grilling is a barbecue technique in which the food is placed directly over the heat source. Chicken Tip: Cook your chicken over the direct setup until you have achieved the desired appearance. Finish cooking with the indirect setup. Insert an instant read thermometer into the thickest part of the meat. Your chicken will be perfectly cooked at 190 degrees. Apply your sauce in the last 10 minutes. 8 Min. Steak Tip: Take the steak out of the refrigerator 15 minutes prior to cooking to warm up. Prepare for direct setup and crank your BBQ as hot as it will go. Place the meat directly over the heat and grill for 2 minutes. Flip the steak and cook for 2 more minutes. Flip the steak again, changing the angle slightly to achieve nice grill marks for 2 more minutes. Flip the last time for 2 minutes changing the angle. Remove the perfect steak to a warm plate, cover with foil for a few minutes before serving. Try adding a dollop of Boursin herb cream cheese to the top of each steak. Homemade Hamburgers Tip: Try burying your favourite piece of cheese
right in the centre of the hamburger patty, sealing it well around the edges so the cheese won’t leak out. Splash a little Steam Whistle on the burger as it is cooking for great flavour. Smoking option: Soak your wood chips in Steam Whistle Pilsner, drain and wrap the wood chips in tinfoil; poke the foil pack several times with a fork. Add package to the direct heat side of the BBQ to create smoke. Salt & Pepper: Try adding the salt and pepper after the food is cooked to give it that extra zip! Presentation: When grilling over direct heat, remember to place the food on the grill presentation side down first to achieve the desirable grill marks. People eat with their eyes—make it look good! BBQ Sauce Tip: In a heat proof pot, right on the grill, add your favourite BBQ sauce and a splash of Steam Whistle Pilsner. Use a silicone basting brush to apply your new sauce to the grilled food.
What is the Difference between Lump and Briquette charcoal?
Lump charcoal is a natural charcoal that burns very hot, fast and clean. Lump is great for grilling. Briquette charcoal is charcoal dust that is compressed together with a cornstarch binder to hold its round shape. Briquettes are more suited for the low and slow indirect cooking method. Team Cedar Grilling uses Maple Leaf Lump Charcoal.
STEVE’S FAVOURITE
BBQ LIST Charcoal: Maple Leaf Lump Gadget: Pigtail Food Flipper Instant Read Thermometer: Thermapen Wood Smoke: Apple chunks BBQ’s: Crown Verity grill, Primo ceramic grill Beer: Steam Whistle Pilsner draught Secret BBQ Ingredient: Liquid honey Best BBQ Tip: Don’t overcook the food (Don’t kill it twice) Fun Appetizer: Carrot Sticks Brine: Steam Whistle Chicken Brine
Visit crownverity.com for our complete outdoor solutions.
START YOUR VACATION OFF
IN THE RIGHT FRAME OF BODY & MIND
By Bhavisha Morphet
It’s getting warmer and that means that road trip season will soon be here! Remember family road trips? Driving for days or hours on route to exotic lands distant car rides away. I have fond memories. Today the emphasis is still on the final destination—packing and planning for where I will end up—but I have also learned to be better prepared for the road I travel. And this means taking the time to stay limber and healthy as I travel. These tips can help make sure you arrive ready to take on that exciting vacation itinerary:
Stop every chance you get!
Break frequently. Sitting for long periods of time can cause back pain. The vibration from driving may also cause damage to the vertebral discs of your spine. Get up and move around hourly to prevent this.
Lift Carefully No Twisting!
stop FREQUENTLY AND TAKE A BREAK!
LIFT CAREFULLY - NO TWISTING!
Cruise with control. Every stop you make…..move!
Here are some simple stretches for kids and parents alike. Hold each for 15 secondscount aloud! Back extensions: With the palms of your hands on your low back, lean backwards. Repeat three times.
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Sitting tall, feet flat on floor. Cross one foot over the opposite leg, resting foot on edge of chair. Hug bent knee towards chest while turning upper body. Maintain tall posture as you turn to feel a stretch in the side of the hip and low back.
SETS: 1
REPS: 10
Sitting, suck stomach in and slowly rock pelvis as if to be scooping pelvis under. Then rock pelvis the opposite direction to arch the low back and direct the buttocks out. Identify pain free range of motion.
In the car stretches...
LUMBAR EXTENSION Standing
REPS: 2x HOLD: 15sec
C/S ROM Rotation REPS: 2x HOLD: 5sec
In the car stretches for passengers.... of course drivers should keep their full attention on the road at all times. And if you feel any pain—STOP!
Standing tall, support upper body by placing hands on back of pelvis. Squeeze buttocks and slowly arch backwards.
Sitting tall with shoulders relaxed down and back. Turn head to one side as far as comfortable.
• Flexion: Tuck chin into chest and hold. Turn with your feet, not your back. Always slide objects close to your body before you lift, and bend at the hips and not your spine. Tighten your stomach muscles before you lift, and you will further protect your back.
Hip flexor stretch: Stand with feet shoulder width apart. Rest foot on the bumper, and with a straight upper body, lean forward, tilting your pelvis, and stretching your hip. Hold and repeat on the other side.
REPS: 2x HOLD: 15sec
PELVIC TILTS Seated
NECK STRETCHES For each type, sit tall with your shoulders down and relaxed. Hold for 5 seconds.
Every stop you make... move!
Hamstring stretch: Stand with feet shoulder width apart. With a straight leg, rest your heel on your car’s bumper, toes flexed. Bend your standing leg, and lean forward, stretching the back of your thigh. Hold and repeat with the other leg.
SEATED ROTATION Knee Across Chest
Don’t be a superhero. After a long ride, you probably want to get out, unload the car, and settle in. However, if you’ve been sitting for a while, it’s best to wait. You could put yourself at risk for injury, if you start lifting right away. Move around, repeat the stretches, and then unload the car. Your luggage will wait!
STRETCH TIPS
By Bhavisha Morphet
• Extension: Raise chin up to look at ceiling and hold. • Bending: With eyes forward, tip ear to right shoulder and hold. Repeat on the left. • Rotation: Turn head to the right and hold. Repeat on the left. SHOULDER STRETCHES Sit tall—rotate shoulders forwards in a circular motion, and then backwards. Do five of each. PELVIC STRETCHES Think of a cat—while seated, push low back into seat. Tighten stomach muscles and rock pelvis forwards then backwards (arching). Repeat 5 times.
Shifting around can reduce tension in your back, shoulders, neck, and buttocks, so if your car has cruise control, then use it. Anything to stop you from staying stationary for a long period helps to minimize stress on your body. Frank Bailey lives and works in Port Credit. He produces cartoons, caricatures, illustrations and graphic design. You can find more of his work on his website: FrankBaileyGraphics.com
C/S ROM Lat Bending
REPS: 2x HOLD: 5sec Sitting tall with shoulders relaxed down and back. Tip head straight sideways, ear to shoulder, as far as comfortable.
HAMSTRINGS Chair
REPS: 2x HOLD: 15sec Stand facing square to a chair, feet shoulder width apart. Place heel of one foot up on chair, keeping knee straight and toes pulled back. Slightly bend knee of supporting leg and direct buttocks backwards to feel a stretch in the back of the thigh.
SHOULDER CIRCLES
SETS: 1
REPS: 10
C/S ROM Flexion
Sitting tall, shrug shoulders up, roll them backwards, down and then forwards. Keep shoulders relaxed and repeat in opposite direction (clockwise/counterclockwise) .
REPS: 2x HOLD: 5sec
HIP FLEXORS Chair
C/S ROM Extension
Sitting tall with shoulders down and relaxed, tuck chin into chest and hold.
REPS: 2x HOLD: 5sec
REPS: 2x HOLD: 5sec
Lunge forward placing lead foot up on edge of a chair or stairs (keep feet shoulder width apart). Keep upper body upright and pelvic tilt to feel a stretch in the front of the hip.
Sitting tall with shoulders down and relaxed, raise chin to look at ceiling and hold.
Bhavisha Morphet is a freelance writer whose health, communications, and marketing background provides a unique knowledge base for her private consultancy. As a business owner, she focuses on servicing the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas. In her spare time, she enjoys road tripping and travelling with her family, either locally or abroad.
ontario summer events & entertainment
June 16 – 19 Burlington’s Sound of Music Festival Four days of fabulous music. Several stages along waterfront and downtown featuring Jazz, Folk, Rock, Pop, Country, Blues, Latin, Celtic and children’s acts www.soundofmusic.ca
July 20 – 24 2011 Canadian Francophone Games of Greater Sudbury The Games are an important tourism staple for the summer of 2011 with six days of cultural and sporting events for the entire community. www.jeuxfc.ca July 28 – August 1 ~ Ottawa Rideau Canal Festival A celebration of Ontario’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site and its heritage. It has an environmental theme with an ‘Aim-for-Zero-Footprint’ commitment to preserve the Rideau Canal for future generations. www.rideaucanalfestival.ca
“Canada’s Best Dinner Show, EH?”
For more summer events in Ontario please visit www.roammagazine.ca
ontario summer events & entertainment
August 5 – 7 Hamilton Festival of Friends Enjoy music, artists and food marketplace and unique Canadian entertainment. We will be celebrating our 36th year at the Ancaster Fair Grounds. www.tourismhamilton.com
August 13 – 14 Thunder Bay Anishnawbe Keeshigun Native Festival Experience aboriginal culture with traditional singing, dancing, and drumming. Special canoe arrivals, demonstrations, and craft sales. www.fwhp.ca
August 19 - September 5 Canadian National Exhibition An 18-day fair taking place every August and September leading into Labour Day. Popular attractions include the Canadian Air Show, The Farm, concerts and a wide variety of interactive events. www.theex.com
September 2 – 5 Burlington Canada’s Largest Ribfest The Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore is proud to present the 16th annual ‘Canada’s Largest Ribfest’. Come enjoy great music, fun for the kids and of course, some of the best tasting ribs in Canada. www.canadaslargestribfest.com
August 12 – 14 The St Catharines International Busker Festival The St. Catharines International Busker Festival will mark the first of its kind in the Niagara Peninsula.
August 19 – 21 Leamington Tomato Festival Free outdoor festival in totally renovated Seacliff Park, Lake Erie. Live mainstage, parade, car show, tomato stomp, children’s village, local foods, crafts, wine, pancake breakfast and fireman competition. leamingtontomatofestival.com
August 28 ~ Sudbury Original Canadian Garlic Festival A tradtional Ukrainian welcome, entertainment, children’s events, homemade garlic laced original recipe nibblers, vendors, demonstrations, plus acrobatic Ukrainian dancers! www.ukrseniors.org
September 20 – 24 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo Prescott/Russell The country’s largest outdoor show with over 1,000 acres of entertainment, exhibits, activities, demonstrations and competitions. www.plowingmatch.org
Free and fun for all ages. lyndesfarnetheatreprojects.com
July 14 – 24, 2011 www.Hamiltonfringe.ca
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July 8 – 10 Windsor International Dragon Boats Festival The International Dragon Boats Festival is a three-day celebration of life, in support of breast cancer. Friday; Speaker Series; Saturday; Breast cancer survivor teams participate, with teams paddling Sunday. internationaldragonboats.com
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200 + performances by 28 companies over 11 days
“ROAM” and SAVE KIDS FREE!* Mention 8585 Lundy’s Lane
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ontario summer events & entertainment
June 16 – 19 Burlington’s Sound of Music Festival Four days of fabulous music. Several stages along waterfront and downtown featuring Jazz, Folk, Rock, Pop, Country, Blues, Latin, Celtic and children’s acts www.soundofmusic.ca
July 20 – 24 2011 Canadian Francophone Games of Greater Sudbury The Games are an important tourism staple for the summer of 2011 with six days of cultural and sporting events for the entire community. www.jeuxfc.ca July 28 – August 1 ~ Ottawa Rideau Canal Festival A celebration of Ontario’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site and its heritage. It has an environmental theme with an ‘Aim-for-Zero-Footprint’ commitment to preserve the Rideau Canal for future generations. www.rideaucanalfestival.ca
“Canada’s Best Dinner Show, EH?”
For more summer events in Ontario please visit www.roammagazine.ca
ontario summer events & entertainment
August 5 – 7 Hamilton Festival of Friends Enjoy music, artists and food marketplace and unique Canadian entertainment. We will be celebrating our 36th year at the Ancaster Fair Grounds. www.tourismhamilton.com
August 13 – 14 Thunder Bay Anishnawbe Keeshigun Native Festival Experience aboriginal culture with traditional singing, dancing, and drumming. Special canoe arrivals, demonstrations, and craft sales. www.fwhp.ca
August 19 - September 5 Canadian National Exhibition An 18-day fair taking place every August and September leading into Labour Day. Popular attractions include the Canadian Air Show, The Farm, concerts and a wide variety of interactive events. www.theex.com
September 2 – 5 Burlington Canada’s Largest Ribfest The Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore is proud to present the 16th annual ‘Canada’s Largest Ribfest’. Come enjoy great music, fun for the kids and of course, some of the best tasting ribs in Canada. www.canadaslargestribfest.com
August 12 – 14 The St Catharines International Busker Festival The St. Catharines International Busker Festival will mark the first of its kind in the Niagara Peninsula.
August 19 – 21 Leamington Tomato Festival Free outdoor festival in totally renovated Seacliff Park, Lake Erie. Live mainstage, parade, car show, tomato stomp, children’s village, local foods, crafts, wine, pancake breakfast and fireman competition. leamingtontomatofestival.com
August 28 ~ Sudbury Original Canadian Garlic Festival A tradtional Ukrainian welcome, entertainment, children’s events, homemade garlic laced original recipe nibblers, vendors, demonstrations, plus acrobatic Ukrainian dancers! www.ukrseniors.org
September 20 – 24 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo Prescott/Russell The country’s largest outdoor show with over 1,000 acres of entertainment, exhibits, activities, demonstrations and competitions. www.plowingmatch.org
Free and fun for all ages. lyndesfarnetheatreprojects.com
July 14 – 24, 2011 www.Hamiltonfringe.ca
D in
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July 8 – 10 Windsor International Dragon Boats Festival The International Dragon Boats Festival is a three-day celebration of life, in support of breast cancer. Friday; Speaker Series; Saturday; Breast cancer survivor teams participate, with teams paddling Sunday. internationaldragonboats.com
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200 + performances by 28 companies over 11 days
“ROAM” and SAVE KIDS FREE!* Mention 8585 Lundy’s Lane
www.ohcanadaeh.com
905-374-1995
*One per full price adult. Maple seating. Subject to availability. Conditions apply.
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CAR TECH:
Live the ‘Knight Rider’ dream
Ask directions? I don't think so—check out these latest gadgets to keep you on the right road, with all the driving info and accessories you'll need this summer.
IN-CAR MEDIA Comodo Console
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This luxury-grade 4.3-inch touch screen console is designed to be thrown in any car you happen to drive. This full-featured, Internetconnected infotainment system not only lets you do the expected hands-free calling, but you can also watch TV, translate foreign languages, shop, and more. Coming soon.
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BLUETOOTH GADGETS iLane (Image #1)
iLane is a Bluetooth gadget from Waterloo, Ont.-based Intelligent Mechatronic Systems that goes way beyond simple hands-free phone conversations. Connect this box to your cell phone and it’ll read incoming e-mails and text messages to you, and let you respond with your voice. Also available with a vocal command or two are features like weather, news, and stock reports. Who says Kitt is the only car that talks? Available at The Source, Bell and Telus locations. MSRP $299.99.
Yada Rear View Mirror (Image #2)
This Bluetooth speakerphone escapes attention from smash-andgrab thieves by taking the place of your normal rear-view mirror. Caller ID is displayed on the mirror for incoming calls, and Yada’s noise reduction technology keeps your conversation quality clear. Available at Canadian Tire, MSRP $99.99.
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By Brian Jackson
GPS UNITS TomTom VIA Series
The latest in-car GPS units from TomTom offers a slim and sleek, brushed aluminum design. Out-ofthe-box performance includes a touch-screen user interface that alerts you to turn with spoken street names, and lane guidance. Available at TomTom.com, MSRP $199.95 to $219.95.
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Freeway In-Dash DVD Player
No need to throw out your DVD collection after upgrading to Blu-ray, just move them to the car. Freeway’s in-dash player will display those and many other disc formats on its 3.5-inch LCD screen. Available at Canadian Tire, MSRP $299.99.
Wilson U-Booster (Image #3)
If you find you get weak reception on the drive to the cottage, drop your phone in Wilson’s signal-boosting cradle for cell phones to solve your problem. You’ll have to put up with fewer dropped calls and even get faster data rates, plus have peace of mind that you can make calls even in spots with poor reception. Available at Wilsonrepeaterstore.com, MSRP $79.95.
Pioneer ND-BC20PA Rear View Camera
Vanquish the difficulty of reverse parking with a slick video solution. The camera has a wide viewing angle and is adjustable from the driver’s seat so you’ll feel like you have eyes in the back of your head. Available at Pioneerelectronics.ca, MSRP $449.99.
MOBILE APPS Trapster (Image #4)
Connect with a community of nearby drivers to be alerted about police speed traps and other road hazards. Available for iOS (Apple), BlackBerry, Android, and more. Free.
iGasUp
Never be looking for the nearest gas station or pay more than you have to for gas again. Available for iOS, $0.99.
RepairPal: Auto Repair Expert
Don’t trust your auto mechanic? Double-check their quotes with this app that will inform you of fair prices, and well-recommended garages to use for a tune-up. Available for iOS (Apple) and Android, free.
TrafficAlert
Ontario drivers can get real-time and detailed traffic information about the exact route they’re planning to take. Never sit in grid lock again. Available for iOS (Apple) and BlackBerry, free.
Brian Jackson is a technology journalist and associate editor of ITBusiness.ca. He's loaded his ride with tech, literally turning it into a mobile office on wheels complete with voice-command and WiFi hot spot. But he's still working on getting a coffee maker installed in the glove compartment.
Image Sources: iLane: Amazon.com • Yada: Canadiantire.ca • Wilson U-Booster: wilsonelectronics.com Pioneer ND-BC20PA: pioneerelectronics.ca • Comodo Console: comodoconsole.com/mini • Trapster: blog.trapster.com
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CAR TECH:
Live the ‘Knight Rider’ dream
Ask directions? I don't think so—check out these latest gadgets to keep you on the right road, with all the driving info and accessories you'll need this summer.
IN-CAR MEDIA Comodo Console
1
This luxury-grade 4.3-inch touch screen console is designed to be thrown in any car you happen to drive. This full-featured, Internetconnected infotainment system not only lets you do the expected hands-free calling, but you can also watch TV, translate foreign languages, shop, and more. Coming soon.
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BLUETOOTH GADGETS iLane (Image #1)
iLane is a Bluetooth gadget from Waterloo, Ont.-based Intelligent Mechatronic Systems that goes way beyond simple hands-free phone conversations. Connect this box to your cell phone and it’ll read incoming e-mails and text messages to you, and let you respond with your voice. Also available with a vocal command or two are features like weather, news, and stock reports. Who says Kitt is the only car that talks? Available at The Source, Bell and Telus locations. MSRP $299.99.
Yada Rear View Mirror (Image #2)
This Bluetooth speakerphone escapes attention from smash-andgrab thieves by taking the place of your normal rear-view mirror. Caller ID is displayed on the mirror for incoming calls, and Yada’s noise reduction technology keeps your conversation quality clear. Available at Canadian Tire, MSRP $99.99.
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By Brian Jackson
GPS UNITS TomTom VIA Series
The latest in-car GPS units from TomTom offers a slim and sleek, brushed aluminum design. Out-ofthe-box performance includes a touch-screen user interface that alerts you to turn with spoken street names, and lane guidance. Available at TomTom.com, MSRP $199.95 to $219.95.
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Freeway In-Dash DVD Player
No need to throw out your DVD collection after upgrading to Blu-ray, just move them to the car. Freeway’s in-dash player will display those and many other disc formats on its 3.5-inch LCD screen. Available at Canadian Tire, MSRP $299.99.
Wilson U-Booster (Image #3)
If you find you get weak reception on the drive to the cottage, drop your phone in Wilson’s signal-boosting cradle for cell phones to solve your problem. You’ll have to put up with fewer dropped calls and even get faster data rates, plus have peace of mind that you can make calls even in spots with poor reception. Available at Wilsonrepeaterstore.com, MSRP $79.95.
Pioneer ND-BC20PA Rear View Camera
Vanquish the difficulty of reverse parking with a slick video solution. The camera has a wide viewing angle and is adjustable from the driver’s seat so you’ll feel like you have eyes in the back of your head. Available at Pioneerelectronics.ca, MSRP $449.99.
MOBILE APPS Trapster (Image #4)
Connect with a community of nearby drivers to be alerted about police speed traps and other road hazards. Available for iOS (Apple), BlackBerry, Android, and more. Free.
iGasUp
Never be looking for the nearest gas station or pay more than you have to for gas again. Available for iOS, $0.99.
RepairPal: Auto Repair Expert
Don’t trust your auto mechanic? Double-check their quotes with this app that will inform you of fair prices, and well-recommended garages to use for a tune-up. Available for iOS (Apple) and Android, free.
TrafficAlert
Ontario drivers can get real-time and detailed traffic information about the exact route they’re planning to take. Never sit in grid lock again. Available for iOS (Apple) and BlackBerry, free.
Brian Jackson is a technology journalist and associate editor of ITBusiness.ca. He's loaded his ride with tech, literally turning it into a mobile office on wheels complete with voice-command and WiFi hot spot. But he's still working on getting a coffee maker installed in the glove compartment.
Image Sources: iLane: Amazon.com • Yada: Canadiantire.ca • Wilson U-Booster: wilsonelectronics.com Pioneer ND-BC20PA: pioneerelectronics.ca • Comodo Console: comodoconsole.com/mini • Trapster: blog.trapster.com
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