We Live in a Visual World

Brantford, ON? Comedian André-Philippe Gagnon will be performing in
Brantford, ON at the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts on Wednesday
June 2, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.

André-Philippe Gagnon was just a young hopeful when he did his very first
impressions… five years young! From Mick Jagger to Bob Dylan, The Bee
Gees to Frank Sinatra-almost better than the original! One of the biggest
breaks came in 1985 when he appeared at the world-renowned comedy festival
Just For Laughs in Montreal.

After that show, he was invited to appear on the Tonight Show with Johnny
Carson, where he performed a” signature” song, his version of the
famine-relief anthem “We Are The World”, doing every singer on the
song-eighteen famous voices in one composition.

The world discovered him, and he discovered the world performing in Los
Angeles, Paris, Switzerland and beyond.

André-Philippe Gagnon established his career in both English and French,
becoming recognized as a star in Canada and around the world. He toured
Europe receiving standing ovations wherever he went, and he continues to
share his talents with audiences in his adopted home Las Vegas.?

Tickets to see André-Philippe Gagnon are available by visiting the
Sanderson Centre box office located at 88 Dalhousie Street, Brantford.
Tickets can be ordered with a major credit card by calling               (519) 758-8090       
or               1-800-265-0710        www.sandersoncentre.ca
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Ottawa’s Rideau Canal Skateway ( <http://www.canadascapital.gc.ca/skateway>
www.canadascapital.gc.ca/skateway)  officially opened  today and launched
the 40th season of organized ice skating on the world’s largest naturally
frozen skating rink.   

A 4.3 km section of the 7.8 km Rideau Canal Skateway opened at 8:00 am this
morning — from the National Arts Centre to Bank Street.  The National
Capital Commission ensures  that the ice is at least a foot thick before
it’s deemed safe to open to the public.   

Skating on the Canal is one of the favourite things to do in Ottawa for
visitors and residents alike - in fact, many residents skate to work or to
school once the Canal is open. All along the Canal are services to make the
skating experience more enjoyable - picnic tables, coffee, hot chocolate and
of course BeaverTail kiosks. Bring your own skates or rent some at three
locations along the Skateway.

The Canal will host young hockey players on January 30, 2010 as part of the
programming for Hockey Day in Canada when all six Canadian NHL teams will
play one another. The Canal is also the focal point for Ottawa’s annual
Winterlude festival ( <http://www.winterlude.gc.ca> www.winterlude.gc.ca)
taking place February 5-21, 2010.   

Winter Holiday News 2009-2010
November 16, 2009 — Wanderlusts who are yearning to get away during the upcoming
holidays should look no further and book a trip to one of the many sun or ski destinations
below to ring in the festive season. With special holiday deals and offerings from
Saint Lucia to Switzerland to Jackson Hole and Salt Lake City, travelers have enough
reasons to get away this winter and create lasting memories with family and loved
ones into the New Year.
Saint Lucia

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is offering festive Christmas and New Year’s Eve prix fixe menus at Cliff  [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn0lOmSsMeKJq-6ktJFNy8ni7tl5Ylk4dLBdh7CxpWShMdNt8L-FlPMIMazxniDpQncf0Jg-pxVzPMAjjbET8BXL-qtnprf1DjHVmPgEaGIFwA==]Cliff
at Cap [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn0lOmSsMeKJq-6ktJFNy8ni7tl5Ylk4dLBdh7CxpWShMdNt8L-FlPMIMazxniDpQncf0Jg-pxVzPMAjjbET8BXL-qtnprf1DjHVmPgEaGIFwA==]at
Cap, the resort’s signature restaurant featuring breathtaking panoramic views of
 the Caribbean Sea. Both available at $135, the Christmas and New Year’s Eve menus
feature an elegant 8-course French West-Indian meal with classic staple dishes including
braised short rib of beef and slow-roasted turkey with herb and onion stuffing,
while giving a St. Lucian twist with its rich pudding dessert topped with island
 rum anglaise. Holiday rates (from December 20, 2009 to January 2, 2010) start at
$565 in a Gardenview Room. Rates are based on double occupancy, per room per night
and include full breakfast. www.capmaison.com [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn1JZRbWM0A9_UUp3WVem9LhK-oLBi0HtvuUrnTK1-wRx5T68E4izMcycckROEEpYahkQflzkHYIhYHdryJIcCadHK1e7raUTs_uWjyreqlWWQ==]

* East Winds Inn [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn2RAEyqZ3aYlTd2KpodQ989DGpERxrtxYF02_FdAg9xap0os3DfunV7gAci6eW-Nh7RMlx4zM516d_J5clRByXfK2CNfqkw3NqeAmeytCI4-g==]
is offering guests who stay a minimum of seven nights, a free stay on EW Deluxe
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Day on an all-inclusive basis (7 nights for the price of 6). This is valid for all
new bookings and for arrivals at the hotel between December 19 and 24, 2009. Nestled
between Castries and Rodney Bay on the northwest side of Saint Lucia, East Winds
 is an all-inclusive resort located on the waterfront of LaBrelotte Bay, one of
the most pristine, golden sand beaches on the island. The resort recently debuted
a new Open-Air 3,000 square foot Yoga and Fitness Pavilion this winter. All-inclusive
rates are based per room, per night and start at $950 in a Superior Double (from
 December 21, 2009 to January 3, 2010), and include all meals, wine, bottomless
flutes of champagne and beach activities. www.eastwinds.com [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn2RAEyqZ3aYlTd2KpodQ989DGpERxrtxYF02_FdAg9xap0os3DfunV7gAci6eW-Nh7RMlx4zM516d_J5clRByXfK2CNfqkw3NqeAmeytCI4-g==]

* Ladera  [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn3gyvq8rvnlI1xZAH3Pu_kqQo-L-emuNnUgYIX-IzveZPCXiiur2MciMqtePZjPifRY8QSxSpaGIixAhMFFIi_PqmjfjZW6HqU=]is
offering a Christmas and New Year’s Eve Program this year, Dasheene [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn3JTbc-lw1a99bZq0vKQ9brV7bWR9XTJ4fDKpUnvP0doaJTr8twEdtZINQK3FMPOarlTLCHAgoDBL1jm0pyVigeHg-nHXlmHgDfA9v3Jg4USA==]complete
with a classic Christmas Dinner at the acclaimed Dasheene Restaurant, evening entertainment
performances including local carolers and live bands, the option to attend Christmas
Day Mass at Fond St. Jacques Catholic Church, a cocktail reception with General
Manager Waddy Francis, and festive libations and meals at one of the Caribbean’s
 best restaurants. There’s also a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner available at $135 per
person where revelers can enjoy a live band, dancers, party favors and celebratory
midnight countdown to ring in the New Year. Reservations are required in advance
 for the New Years Eve Gala. Dress code is smart casual. Holiday winter rates begin
at $680 in a Petit Piton Suite with a plunge pool (from December 21, 2009 to January
4, 2010). Rates include breakfast, afternoon tea, and full use of resort facilities
including warm volcanic mineral water bath, gym, beach shuttles, snorkeling equipment
and WiFi access throughout the resort. www.ladera.com [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn3gyvq8rvnlI1xZAH3Pu_kqQo-L-emuNnUgYIX-IzveZPCXiiur2MciMqtePZjPifRY8QSxSpaGIixAhMFFIi_PqmjfjZW6HqU=]
Virgin Gorda

* Aquamare  [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn25LZ_FI-hts2w3gj682yfPbSeC3VJ9WTv-0HypvgddrXJekAVNEyHuC-SDxawsl82Y0i7K8vjhKalb-Z1UPvswxxx8vzdUJ8dp8BLdXcwzPw==]offers
the setting for the perfect family beach holiday vacation. Now is the AQ Living
Rm [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn3N-Mf8NHB01ltFoKW_crLwusPezKx5-LBY_l747OKI2ONFH5NkolC-hz7K5uijAjZlaArvud2gkYUJMTDGhuvrUgWJ7VXtgGSfv7Te_7SVmg==]time
to think about the holidays in 2010, since the 2009 holiday season is already booked
due to high demand. From the clear, calm, shallow waters that are made for young
 swimmers to its safe and sandy beach just steps that’s perfect for sand castles,
the three villas that overlook the Sir Francis Drake Channel offer comfort, adventure
and luxury. With 8,000 square feet of private living space, five guest rooms, including
three Master Suites each with its own expansive marble bath area, the villas are
 purposely built for large, multi-generational gatherings and comfortably sleep
up to 12 guests. www.villaaquamare.com [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn25LZ_FI-hts2w3gj682yfPbSeC3VJ9WTv-0HypvgddrXJekAVNEyHuC-SDxawsl82Y0i7K8vjhKalb-Z1UPvswxxx8vzdUJ8dp8BLdXcwzPw==]
Switzerland

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located on the shore of Lac Léman (Lake Montreux Xmas [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn33zC7D-a40lkIGHq_bK8tiD3UeaV_ypCuk89ro3EHcOEfQkbpsu5EUH6E3-qfZ11lLDQzuTaFGO3sWHU9Z8T-icS_v407TIgUN_yb-d-wfJA==]Geneva)
in the French-speaking part of Western Switzerland, will feature their annual Christmas
Markets in Montreux and Lausanne from November 25 to December 24, 2009. Both cities
will be transformed into an enchanting holiday fair with over 100 richly decorated
stands resembling small chalets. In addition to the wide selection of holiday crafts
and gifts, the Markets feature classic Swiss cuisine, including roasted chestnuts
and light white wines from the Lavaux vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage site. www.montreux-vevey.com
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Jackson Hole, Wyoming

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Jackson Hole’s AAA Four-Diamond LEED Certified hotel, is offering a Ski & Stay Free
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for the holiday season. Available at only $99 per person, per night, the offer provides
a complimentary lift ticket and a stay at Hotel Terra. There is a four night minimum
stay. Full, non-refundable pre-payment is required. Hotel Terra opened in February
2008, landing a spot on Condé Nast Traveler’s “Hot List” and Travel + Leisure’s
“It List” shortly thereafter. The hotel was also named one of the Top Ten Eco-Hotels
by TripAdvisor’s customer reviews. Located slope side to the Jackson Hole Mountain
Resort, just a mile from Grand Teton National Park and just an hour from Yellowstone,
Hotel Terra is ideally situated to bring something new to the luxury mountain lodge
category. Holiday winter rates start at $289 at double occupancy, depending on dates.
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Jackson Hole’s AAA Four-Diamond hotel located at the TML Winter [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn3AJ00exxHuUrvMHsWlOfWpKyYMy9NoTCaxailyxwVrIH7CW7s8qINjCCfrGDCSureZp03t1xDQxWMV1whep7uZWvo11n8PoYPni198m2bPgA==]entrance
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for the holiday season. Available at only $99 per person, per night, the offer provides
a complimentary lift ticket and a stay at Teton Mountain Lodge. Couples or families
can capture the true spirit of the festive holidays with the luxury lodge, located
only steps from legendary Jackson Hole skiing. There is a four night minimum stay.
Full, non-refundable pre-payment is required. Holiday winter rates start at $289
 at double occupancy, depending on dates. www.tetonlodge.com [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn38kCwrk4Ylgh9rek-9u3P-J3Rbk3sz5FqVRQF7mEE5hHGR8x-f96r7M2gejl8cGuzymlpo9t7TKOV3gOT8tzkBOSMrW3DLlQ-Wkmy37yJk4w==]
Salt Lake City

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to 31, 2009. Presented by the Downtown Alliance
and hosted in venues throughout downtown Salt
Lake City, tens of thousands of visitors and locals
will gather for EVE, an indoor/outdoor urban extravaganza, complete with live
entertainment and performing arts, winter sports, activities for kids and
families and a festive midnight fireworks show. Over half of Utah’s out-of-state
 visitors opt for staying in Salt Lake, and with good reason. Located just 30 minutes
from SLC International Airport with over 750 daily flights from most major domestic
gateways, the downtown area provides guests with the best of all worlds. Using Salt
Lake as their “base camp,” visitors are less than an hour drive from 11 of Utah’s
14 world-class ski resorts. www.eveslc.com [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn2LvNsOhvJmhnZFQJ7G87hS8f8TUVEhQJlc0rqcoCq7eRZQSXLaROqXakgCVKdy6Lb0VbMWmKZ3h0W47gFJw6-2rz1tgQYeDNbNzckg2IP_-Q==]

November 5, 2009

Royal Hamilton

Hamilton > ->  Today> ‘> s visit to Hamilton by the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall signals the city> ‘> s appeal to Royal followers.

        > “> As a monarchist and Hamiltonian, I am so proud of the city> ‘> s many royal connections and rich royal heritage,> “>  says Robert Finch, Chief Operating Officer and Dominion Chairman of the Monarchist League of Canada. > “> From the Queen Victoria statue at Gore Park to the many local organizations with a royal designation or patronage, Hamilton boasts an exciting royal presence worth exploring.> “>

        Here are five majestic must-sees in random order sure to please a royal palate.

1. Historical interpreters at Dundurn National Historic Site have discovered that the lineage of Camilla Parker-Bowles, the Duchess of Cornwall, traces back to the home> ‘> s resident. Sir Allan Napier MacNab was Parker-Bowles> ‘>  Great Great Great Grandfather. Further, during his Hamilton visit in 1860, the then Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) who was also the Great Great Grandfather of the current Prince of Wales dined at Dundurn Castle with MacNab. In other words, Dundurn was a place where their ancestors crossed paths. Today, visitors can discover mid-19th-century Hamilton on a guided tour of Dundurn> ‘> s 40+ rooms.

2. Royal Botanical Gardens received its Royal designation in 1930 from King George V. All Royal Botanic institutions are expected to promote science (biology, botany, horticulture), provide public education, and champion conservation. In essence, every Royal Botanic has the same mission: to be a living museum which serves local, regional and global communities while developing and promoting public understanding of the relationship between the plant world, humanity and the rest of nature. Today, RBG features five glorious gardens including the world> ‘> s largest lilac collection, a 30-kilometer trail system and four nature sanctuaries.

3. The Prince of Wales is a patron of the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum. The site is a living museum featuring the aircraft used by Canadians or Canada’s Military from the beginning of World War II up to the present. The Museum’s collection includes aircraft that really fly and several that remain on static display and are interactive workshops. The museum strives to allow the visitor to experience and interact with displays. One could climb into the cockpit of a real WWII trainer or a real jet fighter, our Avro CF-100. There are interactive flight combat simulators which will surely test the flight skills of any aspiring aviator. The Museum also offers the visitor an educational experience that will take them back through Canadian history via interactive video displays, movies, photographs and memorabilia. The Prince reopened the site in 1996 during his most recent visit to Hamilton.

4. A Hamiltonian, Lincoln Alexander, served as Ontario> ‘> s 24th Lieutenant Governor from 1985 to 1991. The Lieutenant Governor is the Queen> ‘> s representative in Ontario and largely a ceremonial role with some governmental responsibilities. Alexander was born in Toronto but represented the riding of Hamilton West federally as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada from 1968 to 1980. Today, the jovial gentleman frequents downtown sites including Lloyd D. Jackson Square shopping centre and the Hamilton Farmers Market.

5. Hamilton is also home to Her Majesty> ‘> s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Haida, a Tribal Class destroyer built in England, commissioned into the Royal Canadian Navy in 1943, serving in many theatres of operation through the Second World War. After a post-war refit, Haida continued in service through the Korean War and Cold War situations, until she was decommissioned in 1963. The ship was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1984 by the federal government and arrived at Pier 9 in Hamilton Harbour on August 30, 2003, the 60th anniversary of her commissioning. >

        Tourism Hamilton is an innovative destination management organization dedicated to significantly increasing new and return tourist visitation to Hamilton.

Dear Stratford Friend:

A reminder of the wonderful things happening in Stratford over the next
couple of weeks:

Amish Tours
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bVVtECp8OM_4sArUUBg_AlbmTKqlUSmN0vRT1NjjgPycZBs=> : The rarest of
invitations are offered by Amish farmers, craftsmen and their families
to visit them every Saturday afternoon in October. This is an intimate
opportunity to meet and observe the Amish community and its citizens
going about their everyday business.

Stratford Heritage Festival
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zan0woxf33F5kzSmLO_P_LM09gaoNEpdC6P53AP3-OJ2QG8=> : Come soak up
authentic Canadiana in one of Canada’s best preserved heritage
communities at the Stratford Heritage Festival October 17th and 18th. In
conjunction with Heritage Stratford and local partners, the weekend will
offer Heritage Walks, Strolls and Tours; Workshops and Talks for those
interested in genealogy, furniture restoration and renovating heritage
homes; a major quality Antiques Fair (with an appraiser on-site) and
Quilt Exhibition and a Classic Auto Show in the downtown heritage
district.

DocFest Stratford
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9Uj1gV1Jy-qIBZbmJk25jK4pNLGlFnTvEAhhxCs_6TtwyJw=>  kicks off its 2009
edition with the Canadian premiere of William Shatner’s Gonzo Ballet,
sponsored by A&E Television. The opening gala takes place Thursday,
October 22nd at 8 p.m. (ET) at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival’s Avon
Theatre. William Shatner is scheduled to attend to present the film.
The film, which documents the unlikely partnership between Shatner, his
musical collaborator Ben Folds and the Milwaukee Ballet, is one of more
than 20 films from Canada and around the world that will be shown over
the five-day festival in October.

See you soon in Stratford!
- Stratford Tourism Team

BALLET JÖRGEN CANADA PERFORMS THE EMPEROR?S NEW CLOTHES

YOUNG PEOPLE?S BALLET VISITS BRANTFORD STAGE

October 15, 2009. Brantford, ON? Ballet Jörgen Canada is pleased to
announce fall performances of its young people?s ballet in repertoire, The
Emperor?s New Clothes. This delightful retelling of the well-loved Hans
Christian Andersen classic tale which continues to charm young people from
the ages of four to ten, will visit The Sanderson Centre in Brantford this
November.

Choreographed by Benjamin Hatcher and with an original score by Canadian
composer Ivan Barbotin, The Emperor?s New Clothes first premièred in
October 2004 has since played to over 62,000 young people across Canada.
With a mandate to take ballet to communities that have little access to
the live performing arts, this delightful work has been performed in
schools, parks and intimate auditoriums in many remote communities and
at-risk neighborhoods across Ontario.

This humourous telling of The Emperor?s New Clothes promotes clear
educational and life lessons, bookmarked by interactive pre- and
post-performance discussions.  Wee ones are always thrilled at the
opportunity to go on stage, learn and present a piece of the show
choreography!

The Emperor?s New Clothes production credits and performance information
are as follows:

Choreography Benjamin Hatcher
Music Ivan Barbotin
Set & Lighting Design Glenn Davidson
Costume Design Bonnie Deakin

The Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts
Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 4:00 PM
88 Dalhousie Street, Brantford, ON  N3T 5V7
Tickets: $28
Box Office:                519.758.8090         519.758.8090 or               1.800.265.0710         1.800.265.0710
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This performance of The Emperor?s New Clothes is made possible by the
Ontario Arts Council?s Ontario Touring Program and KPMG.

In the spring season, Ballet Jörgen Canada will launch its Ballet in the
Schools tour of The Emperor?s New Clothes across the GTA, Atlantic Canada
and Ottawa.

Widely recognized for its innovation, warmth, humor and beauty, Ballet
Jörgen Canada is the only major Canadian ballet company with a repertoire
exclusively of original works. With over two decades of innovation in
creating opportunities for Canadian choreographers and engagement with
communities in outreach and educational activities, Ballet Jörgen Canada
remains true to the vision of its founders, Bengt Jörgen and Susan Bodie.
Ballet Jörgen Canada?s educational activities range from its long-time
collaboration with George Brown College in Toronto to elementary school
programming that brings ballet to children across the country.  In
addition, Ballet Jörgen Canada?s annual touring brings ballet performances
to over 50,000 people from coast to coast in Canada and northern USA,
sharing the experience of ballet with more communities in Canada than any
other dance company.  With a ?hub? in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and centres in
Ottawa and Kitchener-Waterloo, Ballet Jörgen Canada is truly Canada?s
local ballet company.

Award-winning Norfolk FlavourFest celebrates local food through Thanksgiving Monday NORFOLK COUNTY (Simcoe, Ontario) — Norfolk County’s local food celebration, “FlavourFest”, continues at the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show in Simcoe, Ontario, through Monday, October 12. FlavourFest features over 30 Norfolk County farmers and food suppliers, with samples and sales running daily from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.  Cooking demonstrations featuring the Two Fairly Fat Guys, Norfolk County’s Official Local Food Ambassadors, also occur daily at FlavourFest. For more information, visit http://www.norfolkfarms.com.  Norfolk County FlavourFest recently won the “Best Tourism Marketing Initiative Award (under $25,000)” from the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership. “We are very proud of Norfolk County farmers,” said Clark Hoskin, Norfolk County’s Manager of Tourism & Economic Development. “Norfolk County is the leading grower of apples, cucumbers, peanuts, pumpkins, strawberries, sweet corn and sweet potatoes, and many other foods.” FlavourFest is jointly organized by Norfolk County Tourism & Economic Development and the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show, with assistance from the Government of Ontario through the Ontario Market Investment Fund. The Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show is Ontario’s largest rural agricultural fair and, in its 169th year, Canada’s oldest fair.