Most of us like and even can't live without sweets, that is why the first stop of our exciting excursions we have selected is for you, one of the world's best confectionery called Big apple. What can be better than strong coffee aroma and amazing taste of Apple pie for Breakfast, with his crisp and unique Apple jam.But if you go up to the top deck of the giant Apple(35 feet)-that will be able to enjoy breathtaking views of lake Ontario and the village of Colborne, close to that and be this amazing place.
Once you try these sweets, you will not regret the money spent and will long be remembered for their great taste. Residents of Canada and to this day lovingly call the Big apple "temple of cakes and pastries and not get tired to admire exhibited in the Windows of Apple pies and strudel.
All sweets can be bought in gift packages: in Canada products Big apple is considered to be a worthy gift even for any celebration. Once you try these sweets, you will not regret the money spent and will long be remembered for their great taste.
You will also be able to visit the gift shop, located nearby and to please their loved ones a simple souvenir brought from the Big apple
Kigston is located in the province of Ontario on the Eastern shore of lake Ontario, where it empties into the St. Lawrence river. As of 2001 the population of the city was 114 thousand people. Kingston, is also known as the "Limestone City" (Limestone — the limestone City — the city) as there are many buildings made of this natural material. The Central part of the city is a Peninsula which is bounded to the South by the lake Ontario, from the West by the river Cataraqui, and from the East Bay Little Cataraqui.
Kingston is located approximately in the middle between the cities of Toronto (Ontario) and Montreal (Quebec), where the three main thoroughfares of Central Canada. It is a Seaway Saint Lawrence Seaway, highway Ontario Highway 401 and the Canadian national railway. Airport Kingston, Norman Rogers Airport provides regular flights to Toronto. The city is home to two universities: Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University and the College of St. Lawrence College. Off campus Queen's broadcasts one of the oldest in the world, radio station CFRC. The city operates the largest group of Federal prisons, including Kingston Penitentiary, where they serve sentences the most infamous Canadian criminals.
In the Canadian province of Ontario, between the cities of Brockville and Kingston, on the St. Lawrence river, is a national Park under the romantic name "Thousand Islands", a favorite with many tourists. It is a picturesque region on the river stretches for miles and dotted with Islands, islets, small pieces of sushi, outstanding out of the water on the river. The Park area is about two thousand square kilometers, and the Islands in this territory even more than in the title – not a thousand, and two and a half, it is difficult to calculate precisely, because many of the Islands are covered with water sometimes, sometimes appear on the surface. This place is considered one of the finest in Canada, and some call it the most beautiful in the world. French immigrants settled on the St. Lawrence River, under the deep impression of this beauty called the area "the garden of God."
Tour guides often tell an interesting legend Iroquois tribe associated with "a Thousand Islands". This land was created by the Great Spirit, who decided to give it to the Iroquois, but threatened that if they start to quarrel with each other, he will take this territory from them. The Indians made a promise, but after a while forgot about it and broke it. The great Spirit decided to take a heavenly place to yourself, to heaven, but I was picking up the ground, it fell and broke into many small pieces which fell into the water and formed the thousand Islands.
Scientists say that in the past glaciers and fast water grind hard rocks in this area, forming hills and elevation. When the river flooded in the lowlands, the hills turned into Islands, some of them is covered with forests, in others no trees. Thus was formed a romantic, secluded and beautiful place Thousand Islands. In 1914, part of a long archipelago from Cape Edward, on the flow of the river was named a national Park. Since this is one of the most favorite places of recreation for Canadians and tourists from other countries. In the early 20th century the island began to actively buy up: large was expensive, and little was sold almost for nothing. On the Islands they built mansions, beach houses, summer homes and houses. Because of this, the area "Thousand Islands" looks especially nice and cozy: here and there islets adorn the pretty houses, bridges, verandas, gazebos. And in 2002 the Park received from UNESCO the title of a unique biosphere reserve. Today almost all the Islands, even the smallest and unremarkable are the owner.
Island Wolf is the largest among the "Thousand Islands". It is located at the confluence of rivers in Ontario, almost at the lake. This piece of land is extraordinarily beautiful, and once on it, it's hard to leave and always want to come back. But the most popular island in the Park, the second largest is the island hut, or the Heart. It is the most beautiful building of all the buildings on the Islands is Bold castle, picturesque and majestic, similar to the old knight's castles, which were built on the Rhine. Its construction in the early 20th century began, the Canadian multimillionaire George Bold, who bought the island for his beloved wife Louise. He called it the island of Heart and decided to build the most beautiful castle to live and relax in it. But in the midst of construction, his wife died suddenly from illness, and grief, the millionaire stopped construction, left the island and never returned. For a long time unfinished castle stood on the island, recalling the ancient ruins. Not long ago, an island hut was bought and finished building.
The St-Lawrence river is the border between Canada and the United States, so it is difficult to say which country is a journey – some Islands belong to the Canadian side, the other American, but the border guards here. A three-hour river cruise includes an excursion to the island of the Heart, where stands the famous castle, which nobody could live. The building is six floors, decorated with beautiful towers, 120 rooms.
Cruise in the Park "Thousand Islands" is a wonderful vacation: sail by the Islands, some populated, others deserted. "The islanders" waving tourists on passing ships and continue to go about their business: fishing, relaxing, spending time on picnics.
To be in Ottawa and not to visit the Parliament hill is simply impossible. This is one of the most popular attractions of the country. Parliament hill is a famous place in Canada , which is located in the capital of the state Ottawa. In the centre of the city is Parliament square , and this square is in turn located on a huge architectural complex-Parliament hill. The building, located on this hill and the views from this place is rightly called the most beautiful and picturesque not only in Canada but throughout the world. Ottawa always attracted tourists, and there are a lot of reasons.
Parliament hill is a architectural structures in Ottawa. It meets the highest legislative body of Canada. The unit complex is located in the center of the structure was built in the early 1860. This unit was heavily affected by fire in 1916. From the fire everything was destroyed, and only the building of the library of Parliament miraculously survived .All the rest of the building had to restore, or rather rebuild. Only in 1922 Parliament hill was completely renovated and Ottawa regained its luster and originality.
The Parliament building built in neo-Gothic style, it is composed of grey granite, covered with copper plates. This style of construction gives the feeling structures of the building of the British Parliament. The Central block is the highest part of it, she is called the peace Tower. It is a monument to Canadians who died during the First World War in Europe, and Ottawa reveres their memory. The building has many different areas, but the most impressive hall can be called a Confederation. The hall is used for meetings of the house of Parliament, the second of its name space, a 200-name symbolizes the number of deputies. In the memorial chamber of the Parliament to be a lengthy book, which listed the names of all Canadians killed in the war. In front of the Parliament on the square placed the Emblems of all the provinces of Canada. Here burns an Eternal fire, symbolizing the unity of the country, the epitome of which is the capital — Ottawa. The fire is notable for the fact that the burning out of the water. You will see how from the center of the reservoir rises the flame and from the flames as if it flows and spreads around the water. This is an unusual and amazing sight. Every morning on Parliament hill is the procedure of changing of the guard, which certainly attracts the attention of all passers-by. And the Senate, and a ceremonial hall, and library, the House of Commons and the peace Tower-all these buildings are government buildings. Parliament hill, is a reduced copy of the London Parliament.
Every year Canadians celebrate July 1, Canada Day. There is beautiful theatrical performance. Guards with surprising bearing in high bear hats and red uniforms theatrical reproduce the ritual of the changing of the guard. This event gathers a lot of spectators. Very solemn and Grand. Ottawa during the holidays will not leave anyone indifferent.
In addition to the above administrative buildings located on Parliament hill, here there are the statues of Queens Elizabeth and Victoria.
The Royal Canadian mint in Ottawa is one of the buildings of the Royal Canadian mint. The second building is located in Winnipeg. The mint in Ottawa produces only commemorative coins.
In the first 50 years of independence Canadian coins were minted in the mint in London, only a small portion of the coins were minted in Birmingham in Hansom mint. In 1901 it was decided that the Ottawa built Buda mint.
In 1908 took place the solemn opening of the yard. The second of January, during the opening ceremony, Lord Grey, who was Governor-General of Canada, along with his wife launched into action presses for minting coins. At that time, the mint worked 61 employees. Mint after 3 years started to study electrolytic refining of the gold. But this method took a very long time. In 1915, the mint began to use a technique with the use of chlorine. The technique was developed in Australia in order to improve the quality of the gold. The method of gold refining is not a time to change. Now, used for cleaning, known as electrolysis, and chlorine. Since 2006, the plant started to do cleaning of silver.
The Royal Mint in Ottawa almost since the great depression did not negotiate on a policy of independence from London. In 1931, the Mint in Ottawa was renamed the Royal canadian mint. Since that time, the court became wards of the Department of Finance. In 1969, the mint has received the status of a crown Corporation. Mint got its own Board. Canadian Mint is also a Museum where you can see the process of minting coins. There is also a collection of coins – different types of commemorative coins.
The Notre Dame Cathedral – the oldest Church in Ottawa and the residence of the Catholic Archbishop. Basilica of our lady, as it is called, is built on the site of a wooden Church of the Apostle James, which was demolished in 1841. The temple was designed by Antoine Rober and father of Kannon in the neoclassical style, and in 1844 completed the construction of a father Telman in the then popular neo-Gothic style. The Cathedral is decorated with carvings, stained glass Windows and hundreds of statues. Its double spires and a gilded statue of Notre-Dame can be seen from Parliament hill, is located nearby.
The oldest surviving Church is the Notre Dame Basilica in Ottawa. Built this neo-Gothic Church on the edge Bayard school market on Sussex drive for nearly 50 years, from 1839 to 1885. Now it is opposite the new National gallery. This delightful example of neo-Gothic architecture belongs to the Catholic diocese. Double temple spires and gilded Madonna — the calling card of the Notre Dame Basilica.
The unique interior of the Church plunges into delight and admiration: beautiful paintings, carved ornaments, colorful stained-glass Windows. More than a hundred statues of author Louis-Philippe hébert located inside: apostles, prophets, evangelists. Outside the Basilica is the statue of a Bishop gig. The most famous organist of the temple, the world – famous composer amédée Tremblay, who served here for a quarter of a century: from 1894 to 1920. Services are held in two languages: French and English.
This Catholic Cathedral of Ottawa, capital of Canada, now a National historic monuments of the country in 1990. And at the same time was carried out the restoration of the Church.
In Ottawa is one of the main attractions Canadian Museum of civilization. All this thanks to the exquisite architecture of the Museum, mentioned in all the magazines, telling of all kinds in this country or about the eight wonders of the world. That is why this Museum is dedicated to our individual story.
Judging by the title, you might think that the Museum is an exposition of a world scale all not so actually, more narrowly. Under the civilization here refers to the history of Canada and no more. But here it is presented with colorful, clearly and most fully. It is immediately evident that the Finance for the Museum are not spared. The whole Museum is divided into two thematic areas, one part is a narrative about the indigenous inhabitants of Canada's Northern peoples and the Indians, the other part povedena the history of development of territories.
Every year from early July to early September, every evening after the sunset , in Ottawa on Parliament hill territory, you have the opportunity to see with their own eyes a unique(bilingual) representation, an unforgettable journey into the world of light and music, historical and cultural landscapes of Canada, and having seen once are unlikely to be able to forget what he saw. Canada through the eyes of his people tells the story of this amazing country through music, lighting effects and imagery projected onto the centre block of the Parliament building. For the next half hour (as time is an idea)will come off the legs from the ground together and becomes one with the unknown and enigmatic world that lies somewhere out there beyond our reality, our dreams.
Nine powerful, high-definition video projectors working together to transform the Centre Block of Parliament hill in a screen more than 143 meters in length and six stories. Over 200 moving and static lighting fixtures, capable of producing 16 million different colors, which are used to create an incredible display of visual effects. Specially designed 5.1 surround-sound system brings the original Mosaic effects, narration and sound.
Every year tens of thousands of tourists and residents of Canada make the pilgrimage to Parliament hill to watch the show and learn more about the history of our country. The best part is that it costs nothing!
But if you bring a chair or blanket, you can enjoy the view while sitting on the lawn of Parliament
For the first time this festival was launched in July 2010, and was seen, almost 460 000 spectators. He won twelve prestigious awards, and earlier this year was named one of the top 100 festivals and events in Ontario.
