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What do Canadians plan to do when the restrictions are lifted? Leger poll results
6% of Canadians feel the pandemic has fueled a new appreciation for the great outdoors,65% are re-discovering the joy of travel within Canada Road trip plans are on the rise as Canadians eagerly prepare to get back behind the wheel this summer Canada is known for its natural beauty and stunning landscapes, and has long been a […]
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Belfountain Conservation Area
Perched atop the Niagara Escarpment, Belfountain Conservation Area is a 13 hectare seasonal oasis that’s home to beautiful waterfalls, water fountains and scenic foliage in Caledon. The Belfountain Conservation Area is located in the hamlet of Belfountain on Credit Road, northwest of the town of Caledon. Get up-to-date information about the Belfountain Conservation Area on the […]
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Royal Botanical Gardens
The Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) is an ecological tribute to wondrous natural world in Ontario. Over 180,000 plants representing over 2,300 plant species live and thrive so visitors can appreciate Canada’s vast and varied flora. At over 1,100 hectares, RBG is Canada’s largest botanical gardens and has been designated a national historic site. Explore thousands of […]
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One of the best ways to view the magnificent Niagara Falls is from the Niagara SkyWheel, a giant Ferris wheel in Clifton Hill.
Straddling the United States and Canadian borders, Niagara Falls is made up of three waterfalls (Horseshoe, American and Bridal Veil Falls) that collectively produce a water flow of over 2.8 million litres per second. Enabling visitors to view Niagara Falls from a birds-eye view, the Niagara SkyWheel provides panoramic, 360-degree views of the waterfalls from […]
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The sounds of the Causeway Coastal Route
This summer, move to the beat along one of the most beautiful coastal routes in the world The scenery is epic, the experiences are gigantic, and the towns and villages are a true delight. There’s no doubt that the Causeway Coastal Route is one of the world’s extra-special destinations. Even Lonely Planet thinks so – […]
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‘Dignity’ event to livestream from Dublin to Dylan
Other Voices, Ireland’s acclaimed musical event organiser, is joining forces with the U.S. Embassy in Dublin to curate a unique live event in honour of music legend Bob Dylan. ‘Dignity’, named after one of the musician’s songs, will celebrate the music and social impact of Bob Dylan on his 80th birthday – 24 May – […]
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Actor Liam Cunningham stars in new video showcasing Ireland
Tourism Ireland has teamed up with the Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) to create a new series of short videos to showcase Ireland. The latest video in the series, unveiled 29 March features actor Liam Cunningham. In the video, Liam speaks about his love for Ireland and, in particular, for Kerry and West Cork. […]
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Celebrity chef Donal Skehan to showcase Ireland in new food and travel TV series
Tourism Ireland is teaming up with celebrity chef Donal Skehan, to create a new food travelogue series, which will air on PBS in the United States later this year. Working with Inproduction TV, Tourism Ireland is co-funding the production of an eight-part TV series, all about an ‘active foodie’ holiday in Ireland. Viewers will see […]
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Tourism Ireland unveils behind-the-scenes film for new film Wild Mountain Thyme
The beautiful scenery of Mayo and the Wild Atlantic Way is wowing viewers across Great Britain – in the romantic comedy Wild Mountain Thyme, which launched 30 April by Lionsgate, on all major premium video-on-demand retailers in Great Britain. To celebrate the film’s connections with Ireland, Tourism Ireland worked with the Irish co-producers, Port Pictures, […]
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Life of Irishman Timothy Eaton from apprentice to one of Canada’s wealthiest people
Ballymena and its environs has been the birth place of some of our most notable emigrants; from George and Will Millar of the Irish Rovers to movie star Liam Neeson. However, it was a young mercantile apprentice who left in 1853 for a new life in Canada that would first bring fame to the small Ulster town. Timothy Eaton arrived in Upper […]