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table of contentS VOLUME 17 i ISSUE NO. 2 algoma Central railway/Cn Seabourn CruiSe line D. miChaelS miChelle Valberg 39 16 CoVer: torngat mountainS national park (miChelle Valberg) 26 10 CONGRATULATIONS TO T. STIRLING OF CALGARY, AB, WINNER OF A TRIP FOR TWO TO COLORADO ComplimentS of DREAMSCAPES invites you trip for two wonders and Your exciting round-trip economy-class adults on Air mile-high city accommodation Mountain Resort fast and unlimited nights' accommodation Gods Club fast and a nights' accommodation by Hilton, two (2) tickets tickets to the Simply read TRAVEL AND correct answers onto dreamscapes.ca for full contest conditions entry. Contest website up THIS PRIZE INCLUDES: round-trip economy air transportation for two (2) adults on air canada (aircanada.com) from a canadian • gateway to Denver, colorado (visitdenver.com; colorado.com); three (3) nights' accommodation for two (2) adults, based on double occupancy, at the cheyenne Mountain • resort (cheyennemountain.com) in colorado Springs, including unlimited golf daily, breakfast daily, one dinner for two in the Mountain View restaurant and one (1) dinner for two in the Pineview grille; three (3) nights' accommodation for two (2) adults in a standard lodge room at the lodge at garden • the gods club (gardenofthegodsclub.com) in colorado Springs, including daily breakfast for two and $75 credit at their spa and salon; two (2) nights' accommodation in a king or double queen room at the curtis – a Doubletree by hilton • (thecurtis.com), including buffet breakfast for two at the corner offi ce restaurant + Martini bar complimentary self-parking; two (2) tickets to the Denver art Museum; and • two (2) tickets to the Downtown aquarium in Denver. • 1 Which airline, in collaboration with its Star Alliance Partner United Airlines, offers non-stop service between Canada and Denver, with daily service from Montréal, Toronto, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary and Vancouver? coMPliMentS of DREAMSCAPES invites you trip for two wonders and Your exciting round-trip economy-class adults on Air WIN A COLORADO GETAWAY FOR TWO ENTER ONLINE AT DREAMSCAPES.CA 60 W i n t e r 2 0 1 1 / 2 0 1 2 46 CeLeBritY trAVeL CorNer Emily Fennell was born to travel. By Josephine Matyas 48 trAVeL sLeUth Pack for comfort. By Jane Stokes 52 MAGiC AMoNG the ViNes Drink in the history of French winemaking and gastronomy. By Cynthia David 58 trAVeL GALLerY More vacation ideas. By Cathy Stapells 10 AMAZiNG GrACe Yacht-like elegance best describes this Mediterranean cruise. By Lianne Fisher 16 A PLACe oF sPirits Join us as we journey to the far reaches of Labrador's fabled Torngat Mountains with Adventure Canada. By Michelle Valberg 22 Good MorNiNG, VietNAM! An out-of-the-box exploration along the Ho Chi Minh Golf Trail. By Anita Draycott 26 oNtArio's North CoUNtrY Take in a sensory smorgasbord of piney woods, brilliant blue lakes and rugged landscapes. By Liz Fleming 30 A tALe oF tWo NAtioNs Battle re-enactments and exhibits throughout Ontario are just some of the events planned in commemoration of the War of 1812. By Ann Wallace 34 the WAriNG hoUse New cookery school experiences promise to make the most of local bounty in Prince Edward County. By Anne Champagne 35 KiLLArNeY LodGe Plan a tranquil getaway at an iconic lodge situated in Algonquin Park. By Anne Champagne 36 FroM FoLK Art to seAFood There's something for every taste in Southwest Nova. By Michael Vaughan 39 oPeN sesAMe Big Bird and friends capture the hearts of a multi-generational family. By Janna and Dan Michaels 42 CAPitAL CeLeBrAtioNs Visitors and residents alike are spoiled for choice this year in Ottawa. By Laura Byrne Paquet

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