We arrived at the North Frontenac Astronomy Park at around ten o’clock that night. It was just a fenced-in lot with an observation pad where people could gather and gaze at the stars, and has very basic amenities - a parking lot, electrical outlets, benches, picnic tables, and washrooms. But this is said to be one of the best places for astronomy, as North Frontenac has one of the darkest skies in southern Ontario. In fact, in August 2003, it became the first municipality in

In the West Coast, Whistler-Blackcomb is the most popular spot for a mountain getaway. As a former West Coast resident, I had visited it a few times. It is a staple itinerary item when playing tourist guide to visiting family and friends, and in some cases, even colleagues. (I worked for an international company in Vancouver and had the chance to play host to visitors from our bases abroad.) In the East Coast, you would often hear of Mont-Tremblant, especially from the reside