Described as the 'sixth Great Lake', the Georgian Bay is separated from Lake Huron by Manitoulin Island and the Bruce Peninsula. Almost the size of Lake Ontario, the Bay has a combination of terrains. The west shore is limestone, the northeastern shores consist of rock from the Precambrian shield (some of the oldest... Read more
Advice from newcomers who have already relocated to Canada
At WelcomePeterborough.ca you can learn about the many immigration services that can help you decide if moving to Peterborough is right for you and get you settled once you’re here. However, the best advice you will be given comes from those who have already done it all. “We are a people who believe that our... Read more
Advice from newcomers who have already relocated to Canada
At WelcomePeterborough.ca you can learn about the many immigration services that can help you decide if moving to Peterborough is right for you and get you settled once you’re here. However, the best advice you will be given comes from those who have already done it all. “We are a people who believe that our... Read more
Rainbow connection to Canada’s wine trail
Where did we leave off? What kind of impression do you have of Prince Edward County, now? Today is glorious…the sun is bathing those pastoral scenes cut with winding roads hugging the gentle hills and fields of grapes, corn, wheat, cattle and sheep. The sky is azure blue…OMG what a great day for a Hillier Horn... Read more
Rainbow connection to Canada’s wine trail
Where did we leave off? What kind of impression do you have of Prince Edward County, now? Today is glorious…the sun is bathing those pastoral scenes cut with winding roads hugging the gentle hills and fields of grapes, corn, wheat, cattle and sheep. The sky is azure blue…OMG what a great day for a Hillier Horn... Read more
Rainbow connection to Canada’s wine trail
Where did we leave off? What kind of impression do you have of Prince Edward County, now? Today is glorious…the sun is bathing those pastoral scenes cut with winding roads hugging the gentle hills and fields of grapes, corn, wheat, cattle and sheep. The sky is azure blue…OMG what a great day for a Hillier Horn... Read more
Meet the Mayor: Karen Sorensen, Banff
Karen Sorensen was born in Orangeville, Ontario but after a visit to Banff as a child she always wanted to make it her home. This is a vision that came true for her and not only did she become a resident of this stunning town, nine months ago she also became Mayor. Her background is in the hospitality industry... Read more
Meet the Mayor: Karen Sorensen, Banff
Karen Sorensen was born in Orangeville, Ontario but after a visit to Banff as a child she always wanted to make it her home. This is a vision that came true for her and not only did she become a resident of this stunning town, nine months ago she also became Mayor. Her background is in the hospitality industry... Read more
Meet the Mayor: Karen Sorensen, Banff
Karen Sorensen was born in Orangeville, Ontario but after a visit to Banff as a child she always wanted to make it her home. This is a vision that came true for her and not only did she become a resident of this stunning town, nine months ago she also became Mayor. Her background is in the hospitality industry... Read more
Canada’s crime rate lowest since 1973 says Stats Can
Statistics Canada says the police-reported crime rate continued a long-term decline last year, dropping five per cent from 2009. The agency also says the index which measures the severity of crime fell six per cent in 2010. It says the national crime rate has been falling steadily for the last 20 years and is now at... Read more