Winner and Weekly Giveaway #9
Hello again!
Well, that week certainly disappeared quickly! Sorry for making you wait with bated breath this long, but remote blogging wasn't exactly the piece of cake I thought it'd be. Whatever, I'm back now, so without further ado, congratulations to...
...number 24, Evelyn! And it looks like Evelyn has lots to commemorate this year.
Congratulations, Evelyn, and keep an eye on your inbox for an email from me.
And now on to this week's giveaway. School's out and summer's begun in earnest, and if you're like me, you're dreaming of getting away. Wouldn't a week at the cottage feel good right about now? Whether you're living it up out in the great Canadian wilderness or making the most of your local park, I think you'll get a kick out of this week's prize.
I've got a brand-new copy of Backcountry Betty Crafting with Style: Nature-Inspired Projects to give away. This book is jam-packed with projects that are just perfect for lazy summer days, and there are lots of ideas in here that would be great for keeping the kids amused while you're up north. Easy instructions and whimsical illustrations complete the package. Fun!
For your chance to win, leave a comment on this post by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 3, telling me your favourite Canadian vacation destination. I'll choose a winner a week from today. Good luck!
June 29th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Ooooh, I've had my eye on that book, but can't get it through our library. It would be fantastic to win a copy!
June 29th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
My favourite destination may not be everyone's idea of a vacation destination, but I spent many happy weekend holidays with my family in Port Elgin on Lake Huron in Ontario. We would go and have dinner at the beach, run around in the sand and the water, feed the seagulls, watch the sunset and then go and star-gaze. You can see so many more stars out there than you can in Toronto
June 29th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
Evelyn, Congratulations.
My favourite Canadian destination so far is Vancouver, BC; however, I really would love to see PEI. If it's possible, I'll try to go there this summer still.
June 30th, 2009 at 4:07 am
The place my family likes to escape to is on Vancouver Island. Our favourite thing to do is drive up the highway, stop at Cathedral Grove and breathe. Many of the big trees are gone now, lost in some severe storms but the essence of the grove is still beautiful and serene. It leaves you in awe of the age and majesty of these glorious large testaments to time.
June 30th, 2009 at 7:59 am
My favorite vacation destination in Canada would have to be our National Parks. I love outdoors camping and these sites are the best.
June 30th, 2009 at 8:33 am
My new favourite vacation destination is Twillingate, Newfoundland. We travelled there for the first time a few weeks ago. We saw icebergs there, stayed at a really homey B&B, and had the best homemade potato chips I've ever tried at Harbourview Restaurant! Not to mention the area is just so scenic!
June 30th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
Our favourite vacation destination would have to be our nation's capital "Ottawa" - wish we could be there for Canada Day but I always have to work that first week of July and start my holidays on the week following.
July 1st, 2009 at 9:15 am
I'm Happy to say today I am spending the day in our our Capital. Happy Birthday Canada. This has been a dream to do this. (It's only a 5 hour drive for me.)
Hubby and I have been making it a point to discover more of Canada, and I have to honestly say, Victoria has a piece of my heart.
July 1st, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Our favourite vacation place in Canada has got to be Georgian Bay - We look forward all winter long to taking our boat to an isolated anchorage and waking up in the mornings to the call of the loon!
July 1st, 2009 at 1:57 pm
We just spent an extended weekend at Silent Lake Provincial Park, near Bancroft ON. Camping at almost any of Ontario's Provincial Parks is a great family vacation. For a more "civilized" break I think Kingston would be a great place to spend some time exploring.
July 1st, 2009 at 10:52 pm
My favorite vacation spot in Canada is the Hands Across the Border event with Girl Scouts because it is a great chance to meet all different types of Girl Scouts (there are different names in different locations) and people from different areas. Plus, the food is great!
July 2nd, 2009 at 12:01 am
I love Niagara on the Lake.Not far from home and get to enjoy the theatre,great wines and great food and the scenery is fabulous
July 2nd, 2009 at 12:13 am
My favorite vacation spot is Windermere, BC.
July 2nd, 2009 at 7:53 am
Five Islands Nova Scotia - highest tides, great walks, cool in the worst summer heat and scenery provided by Glooscap.
July 2nd, 2009 at 9:42 am
Honestly, my favourite place to vacation is a family friend's cottage on Jack Lake, near Apsley, Ontario. It's just a big beautiful and peaceful lake, with a super cute marina that holds parties and regattas all summer long. Our big family of friends has been going there since I was a kid, so it's become a yearly tradition that every one really looks forward to. We have made so many amazing memories there over the years. It's just a really happy place!
July 2nd, 2009 at 10:25 am
My favourite place to vacation changes with where we are living at the time. You see my husband is with the Canadian Military and we have have been posted 11 times in 19 years. We vacation in the province we are living at the time. This year it is Manitoba so our favourite place is the WhiteShell Provincial Park.
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:06 am
I love heading up to Whistler, BC for a getaway. Winter or Summer, both times of the year are packed with adventure and beautiful scenery!
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:25 am
I really love a place called Elim Lodge. They hadve a wonderful meal plan, a nice pool, chance to swim in the lake and the cottages have be revamped. It's peaceful there.
July 2nd, 2009 at 4:04 pm
banff alberta of course, no place in the world like it!
July 2nd, 2009 at 9:00 pm
My favorite place to vacation is Calgary especially during the Stampede.
July 2nd, 2009 at 9:20 pm
Cypress Hill, Saskatchewan....beautiful!
July 2nd, 2009 at 9:44 pm
Banff is my favourite destination. There is nothing like driving out of Calgary and seeing the mountains come into view!!
July 2nd, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Our familie's favourite Canadian destination is Niagara Falls,Ontario.The museums,shops,street attractions,restaurants,casino's and naturally the falls make Niagara Falls a great place to visit.
July 2nd, 2009 at 10:35 pm
My favorite vacation is one I've been dreaming about for years, but haven't yet made. I want to visit Nova Scotia and hope to make it there one day soon.
July 4th, 2009 at 8:48 am
I would have to say that the best Vacation spot in Canada would be Niagra Falls, and the wine region. It is a short trip for me so i can make it often. Taking a tour of winarys vistiting the falls and going to a casino or bar, what a fun filled weekend
July 4th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Prince Edward Island is absolutely beautiful to visit,especially in the falltime with the blazing colors of the maple trees.
July 8th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
I love Banff and Lake Louise. I absolutely love the stunning majestice view of the Rockies. It is a great place just to go and getaway and escape life for the weekend!