https://brownbeartravels.com/2020/01/02/top-things-to-do-in-peterborough-and-the-kawarthas-in-winter/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/peterborough-and-the-kawarthas-4.jpgPeterborough and The Kawarthashttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/peterborough-and-the-kawarthas-13.jpgSnowshoeing at Kawartha NordicHappy times after snowshoeing at Kawartha Nordic and seeing a beaver!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/peterborough-and-the-kawarthas-3.jpgCanadian Canoe MuseumThere are many beautiful watercraft at the Canadian Canoe Museum.2021-09-08T16:27:06+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2019/12/03/christmas-treats-hamper-review-the-british-hamper-company/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/the-british-hamper-company-1.jpgThe British Hamper Companyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/christmas-treats-hamper-british-hamper-company-review.jpgChristmas Treats Hamper British Hamper Company Review2019-12-04T02:18:04+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2019/11/13/playing-the-dragons-song-casa-lomas-newest-escape-room/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/toronto-2-42.jpgCasa Lomahttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/casa-loma-escape-room-dragons-song-review-brownbeartravels.com-7.jpgCasa Loma Escape Room Dragon's Song Review brownbeartravels.com (7)First task, sneak into the tower without this huge dragon noticing. https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/casa-loma-escape-room-dragons-song-review-brownbeartravels.com-6.jpgCasa Loma Escape Room Dragon's Song Review brownbeartravels.com (6)https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/casa-loma-escape-room-dragons-song-review-brownbeartravels.com-5.jpgCasa Loma Escape Room Dragon's Song Review brownbeartravels.com (5)Meet the knight and alchemist who were responsible for helping us. Although the knight may have been more of a hindrance...https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/casa-loma-escape-room-dragons-song-review-brownbeartravels.com-2.jpgCasa Loma Escape Room Dragon's Song Review brownbeartravels.com (2)khghttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/casa-loma-escape-room-dragons-song-review-brownbeartravels.com-1.jpgCasa Loma Escape Room Dragon's Song Review brownbeartravels.com (1)lkjh2019-11-14T20:22:46+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2019/10/28/fairbank-and-chutes-provincial-parks-to-see-near-sudbury/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/chutes-provincial-park-6.jpgChutes Provincial Park2019-10-31T00:24:01+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2019/07/08/camping-and-canoeing-at-grundy-lake-and-french-river/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/grundy-lake-and-french-river-provincial-parks-13.jpgGrundy Lake and French River Provincial Parks (13)2019-10-31T00:22:27+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2019/08/27/top-things-to-do-on-a-weekend-in-sudbury/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/dynamic-earth-1.jpgThe Big Nickelhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/sudbury-12.jpgSudbury (12)2019-08-28T01:09:54+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2019/03/24/reasons-to-winter-camp-in-a-cabin-at-silent-lake/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/silent-lake-provincial-park-5.jpgSilent Lake Provincial Park camp cabin2019-04-01T02:20:31+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2019/02/03/top-parks-to-visit-near-thunder-bay/2019-03-06T21:02:39+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2018/12/11/things-to-do-at-arrowhead-in-winter/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/arrowhead-provincial-park-2.jpgArrowhead Provincial Park - Big Bend Lookout2018-12-29T16:52:18+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2018/11/05/what-to-see-during-open-house-chicago/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/the-rookery-4.jpgThe Rookery2021-09-28T19:18:33+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2018/08/26/road-trips-from-toronto-exploring-the-provincial-parks-of-muskoka/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/43551263474_f68873a5de_o.jpgAlgonquin canoe May 20182018-10-20T16:35:38+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2018/07/29/moose-spotting-algonquin/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/algonqion-may-2018-unsorted-9.jpgAlgonquin moose May 20182018-10-20T16:34:27+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2018/04/05/top-things-to-do-bermuda-railway-trail/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/bermuda-railway-trail-6-copy.jpgBermuda Railway Trail view from Gibbs Hill Lighthouse2018-04-08T01:06:26+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2018/03/08/trying-curling-in-toronto/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/introduction-to-curling-1.jpgInside Unionville Curling Club - an introduction to curling2018-10-10T15:57:32+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2016/03/23/cheap-roaming-knowroaming-review/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/knowroaming-youtube-header-2.jpgKnowRoaming reviewhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/package-purchase-2.pngKnowRoaming package purchaseYou can purchase various packages through the KnowRoaming app depending on the length of your trip. We found that this approach, with the unlimited data that comes with a package, was the best. The app also shows you if you have a package activated, and how much time it has left.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/in-the-know-combo.jpgKnowRoaming communicationsKnowRoaming kept us in the loop about our activities, whether it was an email about our package purchase (left), or a text message about our account balance (right).https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/issues-combo.jpgKnowRoaming issuesWhilst our overal KnowRoaming experience was great, we did experience a couple of issues during our trip.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/knowroaming-directions-google-maps.jpgKnowRoaming directions Google MapsA combination of KnowRoaming and Google Maps stopped us from getting lost on the streets of Washington DC!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/somewhere-to-eat-combo.jpgKnowRoaming Tripadvisor somewhere to eatOur KnowRoaming package allowed us to look up on Tripdadvisor places where we could grab some lunch. Sweet Green looked great, but when we got there, we found it was close to renovations. So back onto Tripadvisor to find somewhere else!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/knowroaming.jpgKnowRoamingEnjoying the luxury of being able to share photos immediately2018-02-10T23:56:55+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/10/18/lake-louise-and-moraine-lake/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090962.jpgMoraine LakeMoraine Lakehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1100017.jpgMoraine LakeBlue skies & sunshine, mountains, glaciers and a bit of snow, trees, turquoise lake, reflections. Perfect.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090842.jpgLake LouiseA brief moment when the sun peaked through the almost continuous bank of clouds offered us a glimpse of the turquoise waters of Lake Louisehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090916.jpgPika Lake LouiseSoaking up the views after that lunchhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/d887f.gifPika eatingNow we can all enjoy watching a pika eat thanks to burst mode on my camera!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090932.jpgLake Louise blueThe far end of Lake Louise gave a firsthand account of how turquoise the water can be. Meanwhile, more milky glacier silt flows into the lake.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090889.jpgChateau Lake LouiseChateau Lake Louise is a bit of an eyesore at one end of the lakehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3018.jpgGrizzly Bear warning signThis sign ended our plans to go on one of the Moraine Lake walks!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090980.jpgA pika at Moraine LakeA pika at Moraine Lakehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090869.jpgA pika at Lake LouiseA pika at Lake Louise2018-02-10T23:51:18+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2017/01/24/skating-trail-arrowhead/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/arrowhead-3.jpgArrowhead skating trailStaying upright on the ice, for now, as the Canadians speed past.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/arrowhead-5.jpgArrowhead skating EmmaEmma's smile wouldn't last for long.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/arrowhead-8.jpgArrowhead skating trailThe skating trail at Arrowhead Provincial Park. The 1.3km trail loops through the snow covered forest.2018-01-14T20:44:18+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2017/02/01/cross-country-skiing-in-arrowhead/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/arrowhead-14.jpgArrowhead cross country skiing moose poseStill with no moose sighting, Emma decided to impersonate one instead.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/arrowhead-15.jpgArrowhead cross counrty skiing selfieWhen I wasn't falling over there was time for a quick selfie overlooking the Big Bend Lookouthttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/arrowhead-10.jpgRed squirrel ArrowheadThe local wildlife stopped by to watch our cross-country skiing skills.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/arrowhead-11.jpgArrowhead Big Bend Lookout winter snowBig Bend Lookout in Arrowhead. It was a grey day, but at least there was plenty of snow!2018-01-14T20:43:02+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2017/10/30/review-haeleum-reccan-insect-repellent-shirt/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/haeleum-reccan-insect-repellent-shirt-4.jpgHaeleum Reccan insect repellent shirt2017-10-31T08:01:41+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2016/11/14/review-xshot-sport-camera-extender-pole/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_5481.jpgXShot Sport Camera Extender Pole brokenOur broken pole :(https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/xshot-sport-pole-review-treetop-trekking-8.jpgBruce PeninsulaStruggling to get a good shot whilst swimming in the Georgian Bay over the summer!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/xshot-sport-pole-review-treetop-trekking-7.jpgTreetop Trekking Brampton XShot Sport reviewWe took the XShot Sport with us on our trip to Treetop Trekking in Bramptonhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/xshot-sport-pole-review-treetop-trekking-6.jpgXShot Sport pole review Treetop TrekkingThe XShot Sport camera extender polehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/xshot-sport-pole-review-treetop-trekking-4.jpgXShot Sport pole review four expansionsThe XShot Sport extends through another three sections to its full length of 100cm (39in). So long, we couldn't fit the full expansions in one photo!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/xshot-sport-pole-review-treetop-trekking-3.jpgXShot Sport pole review lanyardThe XShot Sport's adjsutable lanyard let's you securely attach the pole to your wrist. A 1/4" accessory mount and water draingae port are also located in the base.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/xshot-sport-pole-review-treetop-trekking-2.jpgXShot Sport review camera mountsThe XShot Sport comes with mounts for three different cameras - GoPros and action cameras, compact cameras and two different orientation options for smartphoneshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/xshot-sport-pole-review-treetop-trekking.jpgxshot-sport-pole-review-treetop-trekkingTaking our first tree top selfie!2017-10-29T01:42:43+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2017/10/07/why-canada-should-be-your-next-travel-destination/2017-10-06T01:09:37+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2017/10/04/bon-echo-provincial-park-camping-canoe-pictograph/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/p1280991-copy-3.jpgBon Echo Provincial Park2017-10-10T01:58:55+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2017/05/25/doors-open-toronto-best-buildings/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/p1230902-copy.jpgDoors Open Torontohttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/bergeron.jpgBergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence Doors Open TorontoThe Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence at York Universityhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/p1230659.jpgThomas Fisher Rare Book Library Doors Open TorontoInside the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Libraryhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/library-collage.jpgThomas Fisher Rare Book Library Doors Open TorontoWith its brutalist concrete architecture, it's difficult not to miss the Robarts Library and adjoining Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, although I like that when you stand under it, it's like looking up at the bow of a ship.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/library-2-collage.jpgThomas Fisher Rare Book Library Doors Open Torontohttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/queen-richmond-6.jpgQueen Richmond Centre Doors Open TorontoThe huge delta frames that support the Queen Richmond Centrehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/queen-richmond-3.jpgQueen Richmond Centre Doors Open Torontohttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_2144.jpgQueen Richmond Centre Doors Open TorontoThe delta frames also look great at Christmas!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_2134.jpgQueen Richmond Centre Doors Open Torontohttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/p1230783.jpgBilly Bishop Airport Doors Open TorontoA trip across to Billy Bishop Airport on Toronto Islands also provides a great view of the Toronto skyline.2017-05-28T12:59:36+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2017/02/07/the-little-care-package-review-and-promo-code/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/the-little-care-package-review-british-subscription-box-for-expats-in-usa-and-canada-7-copy.jpgthe-little-care-package-review-british-subscription-box-for-expats-in-usa-and-canada-7https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/the-little-care-package-review-british-subscription-box-for-expats-in-usa-and-canada-22-copy.jpgthe-little-care-package-review-british-subscription-box-for-expats-in-usa-and-canada-22Our box of goodies was a great reminder of home. We even enjoyed a guilty read of OK!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/the-little-care-package-review-british-subscription-box-for-expats-in-usa-and-canada-14-copy.jpgthe-little-care-package-review-british-subscription-box-for-expats-in-usa-and-canada-14https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/the-little-care-package-review-british-subscription-box-for-expats-in-usa-and-canada-16.jpgthe-little-care-package-review-british-subscription-box-for-expats-in-usa-and-canada-16Let's just take a moment to appreciate how cute their packaging is!2017-02-08T03:12:56+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/02/09/our-guide-to-getting-around-toronto-on-the-ttc/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_3114.jpgTTC MetropassA TTC Metropasshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/p1120318.jpgTTC tokensTTC tokens and Emma putting her birthday present to good use as a token pursehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/untitled-design1.pngTTC streetcar, subway and busA TTC streetcar, subway train and bushttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_2598.jpgGO Transit busA long distance GO Transit bushttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_2637.jpgTTC transfersTTC transfers, collected either from the bus or streetcar driver, or a machine at subway stations2022-12-27T18:43:23+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2016/09/11/the-changing-seasons-of-toronto/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1.jpgChanging Seasons of Toronto July Summerhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/picmonkey-image-3.jpgToronto 12 months changing seasonsJanuary all the way through to December, captured from the same spot, along the Nordheimer Ravine.2016-09-18T02:45:11+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2016/08/14/canoeing-in-the-rain-at-algonquin-provincial-park/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/algonquin-may-2016-8.jpgCanoeing at Algonquin ParkCanoeing past a tiny lighthouse with a loon in the backgroundhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/algonquin-may-2016-17.jpgAlgonquin Provincial ParkSo disappointed this picture came out blurry!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/algonquin-may-2016-20.jpgAlgonquin May 2016 (20)https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/algonquin-may-2016-9.jpgCanoeing in the rain Algonquin Provincial ParkWe survived! https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/portage-algonquin-park.jpgPortage Algonquin ParkA brief spell out of the rain, courtesy of portaging our two canoes!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/algonquin-may-2016-16.jpgGibraltar Rock Algonquin ParkThe coldest I've ever been in my entire life but suprisingly everyone still managed to smile for the camerahttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/totem-pole-canoe-lake.jpgTotem Pole Canoe LakeNot the best of photos given the impossible task of keeping the camera dry but the Totem Pole was cool https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/algonquin-may-2016-7.jpgCanoe Lake Algonquin RainStill smiling despite the rainhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/algonquin-may-2016-4.jpgCanoeing in the rain Algonquinkjhasdfhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/algonquin-may-2015-69.jpgCanoeing in Algonquin Provincial ParkDoesn't get any more Canada than this2016-09-18T02:50:47+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2016/04/27/scarborough-bluffs/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/thanksgiving-51.jpgScarborough Bluffshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ravines-toronto-2.jpgRavines TorontoRavines Toronto https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ravines-toronto.jpgRavines TorontoIt's easy to forget that you're in a big city when down in the ravineshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/scarborough-bluffs-toronto-1.jpgScarborough Bluffs Torontohttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/scarborough-bluffs-toronto-3.jpgScarborough Bluffs TorontoThe view from the bottom was pretty good toohttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/scarborough-bluffs-toronto-21.jpgScarborough Bluffs Torontobjhhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/scarborough-bluffs-toronto-2.jpgScarborough Bluffs TorontoThe Bluffshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/scarborough-bluffs-toronto.jpgScarborough Bluffs TorontoThis area was technically out of bounds but as you can tell the fence was not doing its jobhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cycling-toronto.jpgCycling Toronto Mount Pleasant CemetryCycling through Mount Pleasant Cemetery surrounded by the colours of autumnhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cycling-scarborough-bluffs.jpgCycling Scarborough BluffsThe perfect spot to eat our lunch after cycling all the way to the top of the Scarborough Bluffs2016-08-08T19:39:49+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2016/06/30/review-sunjack-14w8000mah-battery-a-solar-charger-by-sunjack/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/treetop-trekking-unsorted-18.jpgXShot Sport camera extender pole Treetop Trekkinghttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/p1240079-copy.jpgSunJack 14W+8000mAh Battery solar power charger reviewSecurely keep the SunJack in place with the two carabiners providedhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/p1240077-copy1.jpgSunJack 14W+8000mAh Battery solar power charger reviewOnce removed from the SunJack, the battery can be used to charge your deviceshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sunjack-14w8000mah-battery-solar-power-charger-review1.jpgSunJack 14W+8000mAh Battery solar power charger reviewYou can also directly charge any USB connected device, such as smartphones or cameras, with the SunJackhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/p1240069-copy.jpgSunJack 14W+8000mAh Battery solar power charger reviewConnect the SunJack's battery via USB cable to the back of the solar panelshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/gopr0806-copy.jpgSunJack 14W+8000mAh Battery solar power charger reviewhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sunjack-14w8000mah-battery-solar-power-charger-review.jpgSunJack 14W+8000mAh Battery solar power charger review2016-07-01T01:45:55+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/07/26/8-things-to-do-for-free-in-toronto/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/toronto-museum-passes.jpgToronto museum passesYou can visit art galleries, polar bears and dinosaur skeletons all for free with Toronto Museum + Arts pass2016-06-17T00:24:58+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2016/06/12/day-trips-from-toronto-hamilton-waterfalls/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/day-trips-from-toronto-dundas-peak.jpgDay trips from Toronto - Dundas Peakjhvghttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/hamilton-waterfalls-10.jpgTew's Fallshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/hamilton-waterfalls-48.jpgDevil's Punchbowl view of HamiltonThe view from the Devil's Punchbowl looks over Hamilton and around Lake Ontario to Torontohttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/hamilton-waterfalls-45.jpgToronto from Devil's PunchbowlFrom this distance, you realise just how many towers and skyscrapers Toronto is home to!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/hamilton-waterfalls-50.jpgDevil's PunchbowlDevil's Punchbowlhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/hamilton-waterfalls-40.jpgWebster's Falls insectThis pretty bug caught our eye on the walk back from Webster's Fallshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/hamilton-waterfalls-33.jpgWebster's FallsWebster's Fallshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/picmonkey-collage3.jpgGlen Ferguson TrailWe enjoyed the flowers along the Glen Ferguson Trailhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/hamilton-waterfalls-20.jpgDundas PeakWe made it along the Spencer Adventure to Dundas Peak!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/hamilton-waterfalls-19.jpgDundas Peak view of HamiltonDundas Peak also provides a good view of Hamilton2016-06-26T19:21:21+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2016/04/24/toronto-up-express-review/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/up-express-collage-2.jpgUP Express freebiesThe advantage of taking a new train over the festive period - I got a gift when disembarking at Union Station! For the rest of the year, you'll have to make do with the on-board complimentary magazinehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/up-express-collage.jpgUP Express seats and luggageThere is plenty of room on the UP Express for both yourself and your luggagehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/up-express-ticket-machines-signs.jpgUP Express ticket machines signsThe UP Express is well signposted from the terminals. Tickets can be bought in advance, or from ticket machines.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/up-express-19.jpgUP Express interiorAll aboard the UP Express! The trains are clean and modern, with free wifi.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/up-express-credit-rick-radell.jpgUP Express review (Image credit: Rick Radell)2016-04-26T00:03:38+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2016/03/27/looking-back-on-18-months-in-canada/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/toronto-islands-when-dark-6.jpgToronto skyline at nighthttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/20160128_014353171_ios.jpgIce skating Harbourfront TorontoLook, no hands!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/working-holiday-canada-highlights.jpgWorking Holiday Canada Highlightshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/snowmobiling-horseshoe-resort.jpgSnowmobiling Horseshoe ResortStopping off at the halfway point gave me an opportunity to recover from holding on for dear life as Stewart sped through the treeshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/arrowhead-1.jpgSkating Trail ArrowheadI wasn't smiling for long! 2016-04-13T19:28:30+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2016/03/30/visiting-the-art-gallery-of-ontario/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ago-toronto.jpgAGO Torontohttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ago-23.jpgWooden staircase AGOhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ago-5.jpgAGO South WingThe contrast between the old and the newhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ago-6.jpgGalleria Italia AGOThe boat like Galleria Italia is a popular spot for photoshootshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ago-27.jpgStaircase AGOThe wooden spiral staircase in Walker Courthttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ago-13.jpgPolar Bear and Toucans at the AGOnot sure what to write herehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ago-21.jpgAGO Model ShipThe ship builders' models extend from the mid 19th century to the Second World War, representing a diversity of model style and ship type. Yawn!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ago-15.jpgAGO Christi BelcourtJust a tiny part of the huge canvas 'The Wisdom of the Universe' by Christi Belcourt, which depicts more than 200 species of Ontario plans and animals that are listed as endangered or extinct.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ago-golf-bag-totem-poles.jpgAGO Golf bag totem polesBrian Jungen explores the stark differences between the resources that go into maintaining golf courses and the traditional indigenous use of the land. https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ago-3.jpgAGO Lawren S HarrisThe mountain scenes by Canadian painter Lawren S Harris were among my favourites2016-04-03T20:41:35+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/07/10/what-makes-expats-grumpy/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_4119.jpgGracie catGracie doing her best grumpy cat impression2016-03-27T02:05:53+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2016/01/31/our-experience-flagpoling-at-niagara-falls/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/iec-work-permit.jpgIEC Work PermitMy new work permit stapled into my passporthttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/happy-canada-day2.jpgFlagpoling Niagara Fallshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_55291.jpgUSA refusalProof that we are in fact alienshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1190257.jpgRainbow BridgeRainbow Bridge in the distancehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_5537.jpgHalloween decorationshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_5535.jpgHalloween displayThe incredible Halloween decorations at a house just up the road from our Airbnbhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1190425.jpgBorder at Rainbow BridgeThe Canadian/US border runs down the middle of the Niagara Riverhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/niagara-falls-dinosaur-golf.jpgNiagara Falls Dinosaur GolfThe final score: 1:12018-07-21T17:37:38+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/07/15/sorting-out-the-boring-bits-travel-insurance/2016-03-27T01:45:05+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/07/22/2-months-to-go/2016-03-27T01:44:46+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/08/12/useful-stuff/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/tripadvisor.jpgtripadvisorEssential for planning the 'holiday' part of our trip, Tripadvisor has an opinion on everything.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/airbnb.jpgairbnb websiteGet on board with the sharing economy and travel with Airbnb. You won't regret it!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/moving-to-canada-page.jpgmoving to canada pageIf nothing else, I can thank this website for showing me how to stream Neighbours whilst we're in Canada!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/iec-facebook-page.jpgIEC Facebook pageWhether you want to know about insurance or if your hair-dryer will work in Canada. You can count on the Facebook group for an answer2016-03-27T01:43:45+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/09/15/bye-bye-cambridgeshire-county-council/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/new-picture.pngNew Picturehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/he-looks-familiar-3.jpgHe looks familiar... (3)https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/grafham-water-centre-09-09-2008-5.jpgGrafham Water Centre 09-09-2008 (5)https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/county-football-26-05-2010.jpgCounty football 26-05-2010https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/chariots-of-fire-2013-12.jpgChariots of Fire 2013Chariots of Fire 2013, with the TfW team!2016-03-27T01:43:30+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/11/24/activating-our-canadian-work-permits/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/untitled-design-21.pngSeattle Public LibrarySeattle public library: home to printers and free wifihttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/work-permit.pngwork permitThe work permit is proudly sits stapled into my passporthttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/poe.pngPOE letterThe all important POE letter. We've been patiently waiting to use this since 12 January.2018-08-09T02:07:35+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/11/26/getting-started-as-workers-in-canada/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3645.jpgLa Casa Gelato vegemite ice creamYou can sample as many different flavours as you like but neither of us were tempted by Vegemite! Instead we went for good old salted caramel.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/320px-hastings-granville.jpgHastings streetHastings Street in 1954 courtesy of Wikipedia. A quick 'East Hastings Street' google image search will give you a feel of the area today2016-04-13T19:23:49+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/12/24/10-differences-between-canada-and-the-uk/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/untitled-design-14.pngThe shops are full of weird and wonderful things. This is one of our favourites so far!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dog-in-boots.jpgDog-in-BootsSearch youtube for more dog related boot funhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/shop-womens-parkas.jpgParksomething2016-03-27T01:41:31+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/01/01/our-2015-canadian-bucket-list/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/usa-november-2011-394.jpgCentral Park New YorkEmma is hoping to one day see New York's Central Park in better weatherhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/northern-lights.jpgNorthern lightsNorthern lightshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2009_11_12_6759.jpgPolar bears in ChurchillPolar bears in Churchill2016-03-27T01:41:11+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/01/22/turning-30-at-the-spa-eastman/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_3609.jpgSpa EastmanStewart enjoying the outdoor hot tubhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_3614.jpgStewart eating maple syrupThis might look like a nice healthy pudding but what you can't tell is that under that layer of yoghurt and granola is a huge pool of maple syrup!2016-03-27T01:40:42+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/02/02/finding-accommodation-in-toronto/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_4010.jpgToronto in the snowOur new home during a snow storm. Obviously we don't live in a church.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-70.jpgDowntown TorontoThe majority of properties we searched for were in downtown Torontohttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-47.jpgCondos TorontoNew condos are popping up all over downtown Torontohttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/web-ttl-traffic25nw1.jpgGardiner ExpresswayFancy a view of this? Yeah, I thought not.2016-03-27T01:40:25+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/02/04/getting-an-ontario-drivers-licence/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_0028-1.jpgGardiner Expressway Torontohttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_2628.jpgOntario Driver's LicenseThe prize for the worst photo most definitely goes to me. The eagle eyed will also notice I have an x on mine, this is to show I need glasses to drive.2016-03-27T01:40:05+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/03/10/canadian-working-holiday-ebook-recognition-for-brown-bear/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p19fbdugbg8bj1lj1aoj6iq1vgs7.pngWorking holiday ebookWorking holiday ebook2016-03-27T01:38:20+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/03/22/looking-back-on-6-months-in-canada/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3051.jpgCelebratory waffleWe celebrated our 6 months by eating this waffle!2016-03-27T01:37:44+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2016/02/10/accessing-health-care-in-ontario/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_0680-e1455072544799.jpgStewart in hospitalStewart just went to hospital for the free lunch!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/how-to-get-a-health-card-ontario.jpgHow to get a Health Card Ontariohttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ohip.pngOHIPkjhkj2016-03-27T01:32:00+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/02/21/braving-the-cold-at-the-frozen-toronto-islands/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_2735.jpgToronto Islands ferry selfieWe wrapped up warm, Emma in particular, for our freezing afternoon out.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/untitled-design-7.pngFrozen plants Toronto IslandsWe saw many weird and wonderful frozen shapes on the Lake Ontario side of the Toronto Islands. Amongst our favourites was the phallic shaped ice (middle bottom).https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/toronto-2-65.jpgToronto Islands snowy boardwalkWe certainly wouldn't be cycling along the boardwalk this time!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/untitled-design-6.pngToronto Harbour frozenBack in September it might have been lovely and warm, but we didn't get a pretty sunset.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/untitled-design-5.pngToronto Islands iceThe scene in February looks almost apocalyptic compared to the view in Septemberhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/untitled-design-3.pngToronto Islands marinaWhat a difference! Back in sunny September all the boats were out. In February the water is frozen over and an ice hockey game is taking place where boats once sailed.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/toronto-2-57.jpgToronto Islands ferry iceThe freezing temperatures are worth it for views like this.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/toronto-2-53.jpgToronto Harbour iceThere's some serious ice on the surface of Toronto Harbour. Don't know why we paid for the ferry, could have just walked.2018-03-20T02:30:29+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/03/11/weve-signed-up-to-the-wwf-cn-tower-climb-please-sponsor-us/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/toronto-2-15.jpgDowntown Toronto and the CN TowerLet's just take a moment to reflect on how much taller the CN Tower is than everything else.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/toronto-15.jpgCN TowerIt's tall, very tall.2016-03-27T01:09:16+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/04/12/maple-syrup-festival-toronto/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/untitled-design-2.pngCollecting maple sapThe metal buckets used for collecting sap from the maple trees. A spile driven into the tree ensures that the buckets fill up with the sap essential for making maple syrup.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/untitled-design-1.pngMaple syrup festival Bruce Mill's(Anti-clockwise from top): The big jar of sap, and the small jar of syrup have the same amount of sugar, whilst the four jars represent different stages of boiling down sap - first is just sap, second is syrup, third is syrup that's been boiled longer (less water), and fourth is just maple sugar; the modern method of boiling down sap for maple syrup; our yummy samples of maple syrup.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p1120819.jpgBoiling sapBoiling sap down to maple syrup - this is obviously not the modern method!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/untitled-design.pngZipline and treetop trekking Bruce Mill'sGetting to and from the zipline, and the treetop trekkinghttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p1120799.jpgMaple Syrup Trail Bruce Mill'sThe Maple Syrup Trail at the Bruce Mill's Conservation Area Maple Syrup Festivalhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p1120869.jpgBruce Mill's Conservation Area trailOne last glimpse of snow before next winter as we head off on one of the trails at the Bruce Mill's Conservation Area2016-03-27T01:08:54+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/09/27/turning-over-a-new-leaf/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-maple-leafs.jpgToronto Maple Leafshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/picmonkey-collage3.jpgHockey actionHockey is a quick and exciting sport, although sometimes it can be a little tricky to follow that puck around when you're up in the heavens!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/picmonkey-collage2.jpgHockey fightsThere was plenty of physical contact during the game!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/hockey-hall-of-fame-3.jpgHockey Hall of FameHockey is a big deal in Toronto - hence why it's home to the Hockey Hall of Fame.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/picmonkey-collage.jpgAir Canada CentreThe Canadian national anthem is observed (top), before the game got underway (bottom).https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-maple-leafs-10.jpgMike Babcock Maple LeafsThe Maple Leafs are hoping that new coach, Stanley Cup winning Mike Babcock, can lead them to success. 2016-03-27T01:07:40+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/10/04/toronto-argonauts/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/picmonkey-collage4.jpgCanadian Footballhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/picmonkey-collage3.jpgArgonauts - Ticats actionThe two teams face off at the scrimmage, and the home fans celebrate a Argos touchdown (bottom right).https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/picmonkey-collage2.jpgArgonauts quarterbackThe quarterback plays a key role for the attacking team in advancing the ball.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/toronto-argonauts-191.jpgToronto ArgonautsLooks a lot like American Football, but this is actually Canadian Football.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/picmonkey-collage.jpgArgos cheerleadersNot everyone was keeping an eye on the game.2016-03-27T01:07:10+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/10/21/canoes-and-moose-in-algonquin/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/pan-am.jpgAlgonquin canoeing moosehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/picmonkey-collage7.jpgJoe Lake cliff jumpTaking the plunge into Joe Lake.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/picmonkey-collage51.jpgJoe Lake AlgonquinViews over the pretty Joe Lake.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/algonquin-may-2015-67.jpgAlgonquin moose searchOn the search for a moose.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/picmonkey-collage41.jpgCanoe AlgonquinGetting a quick paddling lesson, before heading off in our canoe into the Algonquin backcountry.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/picmonkey-collage21.jpgAlgonquin portagePortaging our canoe and possessions from Canoe Lake to Joe Lake, and then back again later in the day.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/algonquin-may-2015-39.jpgGibraltar Rock viewThe view from the top of Gibraltar Rock.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/picmonkey-collage1.jpgParkbusAll on board the Parkbus to Algonquin.2016-03-27T01:06:54+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2016/02/07/celebrating-winter-in-the-niagara-region/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/niagara-falls-february-2015-29.jpgNiagara Falls winter Horseshoe FallsWe were treated to a spectacular sight when we reached the falls.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/icewine-festival-49.jpgPrince of Wales HotelThe Prince of Wales Hotel offers a taste of the opulent life in the Niagara Regionhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/niagara-on-the-lake-icewine-village.jpgNiagara on the Lake Icewine VillageThe Niagara on the Lake Icewine Villagehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/icewine-festival-38.jpgFish and ChipsWarming up by the fire with fish and chips at The Churchill Loungehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/pillitteri-estates-winery-icewine-festival.jpgPillitteri Estates Winery Icewine FestivalApple fritters and Kerner Icewine to finish the day at Pillitteri Estates Winery https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/pellar-estates-winery-icewine-festival.jpgPellar Estates Winery Icewine FestivalRoasting marshmallows on an open pit fire made Pellar Estates Winery very popular!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/riverview-cellars-estate-winery-icewine-festival.jpgRiverview Cellars Estate Winery Icewine FestivalNot going to say no to a chocolate fountain!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/diamond-estates-winery-icewine-festival.jpgDiamond Estates Winery Icewine FestivalThe savoury roasted red pepper and mascarpone tart was welcome amongst all the sweetness of wine and chocolate.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/rockway-vineyards-icewine-festival.jpgRockway Vineyards Icewine FestivalChocolate and cranberry tarts, paired with wine at Rockway Vineyardshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/stoney-ridge-icewine-festival.jpgStoney Ridge Icewine FestivalCheese and wine at Stoney Ridge2016-03-27T01:06:14+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/02/07/lets-go-raptors-checking-out-basketball-in-toronto/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/p1120310.jpgToronto Raptors vs MIlwaukee BucksA vital block is made in the dying minutes by the Milwaukee Bucks as their defend their lead against the Toronto Raptorshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/p1120309.jpgToronto Raptors vs MIlwaukee BucksThe Raptors try one last comeback as the Bucks defend for their lives https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/p1120307.jpgMilwaukee BucksThe Milwaukee Bucks go on the attackhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/p1120298.jpgToronto RaptorsThe Raptors 7ft Lithuanian star Jonas Valančiūnas reaches for the basket. Yes, 7 foot.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/p1120296.jpgToronto RaptorsThe Raptors go on the attack in their bid to reduce the deficithttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/p1120295.jpgToronto RaptorsStretching every sinew to reach the ballhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/untitled-design-1.pngToronto Raptors mascotsMascot fun: the Milwaukee mascot does his best to piss off a local security guard, while the opposing mascots engage in a sumo wrestling match during one of the breakshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/p1120285.jpgToronto Raptors Air Canada CentreThe game is under way and the Milwaukee Bucks are soon into the lead over the Toronto Raptorshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/untitled-design.pngToronto RaptorsThe Raptors ramp up the atmosphere before the game and during breaks2016-03-27T01:04:52+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/02/11/walking-on-a-frozen-lake-in-high-park/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_2477.jpgLifeguard Lake OntarioDefinitely no need for a lifeguard today!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_2478.jpgFrozen Lake OntarioNo one on the beach today!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/untitled-design-12.pngLake OntarioWe decided against walking on Lake Ontariohttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_2475.jpgHigh ParkHigh Parkhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/untitled-design3.pngHockey on Grenadier PondOnce cleared of snow the frozen lake makes the perfect winter playgroundhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/untitled-design-11.pngGrenadier Pond in the winterBreaking the rules by walking on Grenadier Pondhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_2448.jpgHigh ParkWe headed off down the west ravine trailhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/untitled-design2.pngDucks and Canada Geese at High ParkThese ducks and Canada Geese clearly didn't get the memo about flying south for winter2016-03-27T00:19:39+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/11/18/taking-some-time-out-at-scandinave-spa/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/watching-baseball-in-toronto.jpgWatching baseball in Torontohttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/winternight.jpgScandinave Spa Blue MountainPhoto Credit: Scandinave Spa Blue Mountainhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/fall-overview.jpgScandinave Spa Blue MountainPhoto Credit: Scandinave Spa Blue Mountainhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ahp_5867-smaller2.jpgScandinave Spa Blue MountainThe cold pool at just 13 degrees! https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/7.jpgScandinave Spa Blue MountainNeed to add in their photo stuffhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/1.jpgScandinave SpaStewart decided to change his look slightly for this trip.2016-03-26T02:42:53+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/03/24/snow-tubing-in-barrie-ontario-snow-valley-vs-horseshoe-resort/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/horseshoe-resort-tubing-chutes.jpgHorseshoe resort tubing chutesWe found the sun at Horseshoe resort, you can also see the brown patches at the bottom where the snow is disappearing.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/snow-valley-tubing-chutes.jpgSnow Valley tubing chutesIt was a pretty grey morning in Barrie. I imagine the you can get a pretty good view on a clear day.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/snow-tubing-barrie.jpgGoing up the hill, snow tubingGoing up the hill was just as much part of the fun as going down2016-03-26T02:38:30+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/05/25/point-pelee-national-park/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/point-pelee-and-detroit-23.jpgPoint Pelee East BeachStill plenty of snow on the East side but it was sheltered from the wind so considerably warmerhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/point-pelee-and-detroit-17.jpgPoint Pelee National Park tipThe view of Lake Erie from the tip feels like you're looking out over the seahttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/point-pelee-and-detroit-10.jpgPoint Pelee National Park West BeachEast Beach: No one doing any sun bathing in April!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/point-pelee-and-detroit-32.jpgSnake Point Pelee National ParkWe might not have seen a turkey but we did spot a snake!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/point-pelee-and-detroit-31.jpgWoodland trail Point Pelee National ParkI imagine this view is considerably greener nowhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/point-pelee-and-detroit-18.jpgSelfie at Point Pelee National ParkThe southern most people on mainland Canada!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/point-pelee-and-detroit-9.jpgPoint Pelee beaver lodgeEvidence that the beavers call this their home toohttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/point-pelee-and-detroit-3.jpgPoint Pelee marshlandJust the one bird today!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/point-pelee-and-detroit-1.jpgMarsh broadwalk Point Pelee National ParkFirst stop: the 1km Marsh Broadwalk trail2016-03-26T02:36:16+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/01/19/24-hours-in-ottawa/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/ottawa-1.jpgCentre Block Parliament HillCentre Block at Parliament Hillhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1110834.jpgCentre Block Parliament HillEmma doing her best, and succeeding, at disrupting photos!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/untitled-design-23.pngRideau CanalThe Rideau Canalhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1110802.jpgByward MarketInside Byward Markethttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1110819.jpgCentre Block LibraryThe Centre Block library feels like something out of Harry Potter and Hogwartshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1110815.jpgCentre Block Library Queen VictoriaQueen Victoria presides over proceedings in the Centre Block's libraryhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1110810.jpgHouse of Commons Centre BlockThe House of Commons in the Centre Blockhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/untitled-design-12.pngNational War Memorial, Confederation SquareThe National War Memorial at Confederation Squarehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1110791.jpgGatineau and QuebecQuebec and the town of Gatineau (formerly Hull - Gatineau sounds a lot more French doesn't it!?) is just the otehrside of the river from Ottawa. Hearing French on the streets of Ottawa is almost as common as hearing English.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/untitled-design2.pngCrystal MazeAirbnb accommodation in Ottawa hosts a modern version of The Crystal Maze2016-03-26T02:35:06+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/10/05/algonquin-provincial-park/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/algonquin-102.jpgBeaver homeWe spotted numerous beaver homes, but there was no sign of the creatures that had created the lake with their damhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/untitled-design-6.pngBeaver DamThe Beaver Pond Trail brought us across a large beaver dam, perfectly holding back a large lake behind it.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/untitled-design-5.pngAccommodation viewsOur accommodation offered a beautiful settinghttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/untitled-design-4.pngPedalo and canoeWe spent our first making use of the pedalo and canoe to explore what was in effect our own private lakehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/untitled-design-3.pngAutumn colours in AlgonquinWe were treated to a range of autumnal colours on the trees (and on the ground!) in Algonquinhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/untitled-design-1.pngChipmunks and squirrelsChipmunks and squirrels galore in Algonquinhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/algonquin-49.jpgMoose footprintThe closest we got to a moose was this fresh footprinthttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dorset-tower.pngDorset Lookout TowerDespite the greyness of the day, the Dorset Lookout Tower still afforded good views over the autumnal landscapehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/algonquin-158.jpgLimberlostEmma tried to make up for the lack of moose sightings by impersonating one at Limberlost2016-03-26T02:34:24+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/10/28/stepping-out-of-algonquin/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/pan-am-1.jpgArrowhead featured imagehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/algonquin-may-2015-9.jpgArrowhead LakeLooking out over Arrowhead Lake.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/picmonkey-collage11.jpgArrowhead flora & faunaStill no moose or beavers, but Emma did extremely well to spot the well disguised little fella on the left, while Ontario's national flower, was out in abundance (right).https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/algonquin-may-2015-19.jpgBig Bend LookoutBig Bend Lookouthttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/picmonkey-collage9.jpgRagged FallsThe Ragged Falls on the Oxtongue River.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/picmonkey-collage8.jpgBridge closed ArrowheadEmma's dad approaches, then crosses the closed bridge. We then find the trail 'closed' at the other end...2016-03-26T02:33:05+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2016/01/06/visiting-stratford-in-november/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/happy-canada-day.jpgStratford Ontario Chocolate Trailhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_5782.jpgTrain, Stratfordand finally, here is a picture of a weird train thing that Stewart liked. I'm putting it up here so him making us stand in the cold for ages was worth it!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/stratford-7.jpgCabbage flowerCabbage flowers are very popular in Canada!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/stratford-ontario.jpgStratford Ontarioasdfhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/stratford-5.jpgJenn & Larry's Brittle & Shakes and Ice Cream Cakes StratfordThe bright colours of Jenn & Larry's ice cream shop on an otherwise grey dayhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/chocolate-trail-stratford.jpgChocolate Trail StratfordJust a selection of the chocolates we picked up. The others were eaten before they could be photographed!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/stratford-15.jpgRheo Thompson Candies StratfordOur favourite of the chocolate shops. Famous for their mint smoothies which turned out not to be drinks but deliciously smooth minty truffleshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/stratford-3.jpgThe Red Rabbit StratfordWe tucked into a great veggie burger and quiche at The Red Rabbithttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/forest-motel-stratford.jpgForest Motel StratfordInsert caption herehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/stratford-11.jpgCity Hall Stratford OntarioLike with a lot of our trips recently, the sun only made an appearance at the very end!2016-03-26T02:31:32+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2016/02/28/the-cathedral-of-the-transfiguration-markham/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cathedral-14.jpgCathedral of the TransfigurationThat's our Zipcar, 'Spinach', in the foreground. That thing? That's just some giant cathedral. In the middle of some new houses. Empty since 2006. https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cathedral-221.jpgCathedral of the TransfigurationDare you enter the abandoned cathedral?https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cathedral-201.jpgCathedral of the TransfigurationThe Cathedral of the Transfiguration towers over everything nearby.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cathedral-161.jpgCathedral of the TransfigurationThe cathedral is inescapable as you drive around Cathedraltown.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cathedral-121.jpgCathedral of the TransfigurationJust a normal street, in a new residential development, and then BOOM, there's a giant cathedral!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cathedral-111.jpgCathedral of the TransfigurationThe cathedral's three onion domes are completed with 22-carat gold.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cathedral-13.jpgCathedral of the TransfigurationThe spookiness of a giant, abandoned cathedral sitting at the end of the street, is exacerbated by the eeriness of just how quiet Cathedraltown is.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cathedral-2.jpgCathedral of the TransfigurationThe Cathedral of the Transfiguration has been sitting empty for a whole decade now.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/picmonkey-collage.jpgCathedral of the TransfigurationDefinitely not your average sight on the outskirts of Toronto.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cathedral-header.jpgCathedral of the Transfiguration2016-03-26T02:29:44+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2016/03/02/visiting-cheltenham-badlands/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cheltenham-badlands.jpgCheltenham Badlandshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cheltenham-badlands-5.jpgCheltenham Badlands OntarioA little bit of Mars in southern Ontariohttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cheltenham-badlands-31.jpgCheltenham BadlandsGreenhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cheltenham-badlands-11.jpgCheltenham Badlands Fenceasas2016-03-26T02:28:35+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/09/30/niagara-falls/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/niagara-falls-176.jpgNiagara FallsThe Horsehoe Falls, a cloud of mist and the Hornblower boathttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/niagara-falls-25.jpgNiagara Falls rainbowThere's often a rainbow wherever you look at the Niagara Falls. https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/untitled-design-10.pngHornblower cruiseClockwise: making use of our ponchos; looking into the heart of the Horseshoe Falls, the American Fallshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/untitled-design-9.pngWhite Water WalkThe White Water Walk takes you alongside the formidable rapids downstream from the Fallshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/untitled-design-8.pngFalls illumination and fireworks displayIn the evening we were able to watch the illumination of the Falls and a fireworks displayhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/untitled-design-6.pngThe town of Niagara FallsThe town of Niagara Falls is a tacky backdrop and somewhat detracts from the natural beauty of the fallshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/niagara-falls-31.jpgNiagara's FuryEmma got a soaking during Niagara's Furyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/untitled-design-5.pngJourney Behind the FallsJourney Behind the Falls lets you get up close and personal with the Fallshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/untitled-design-4.pngNiagara on the lake2016-03-26T02:26:36+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/03/01/visiting-the-niagara-falls-in-the-winter/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/niagara-falls-february-2015-56.jpgHorseshoe Falls winter 2015The Horseshoe Fallshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/niagara-falls-february-2015-53.jpgHorseshoe Falls winter 2015At the top of the Horseshoe Fallshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/niagara-falls-february-2015-29.jpgHorseshoe Falls winter 2015The Horseshoe Fallshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/niagara-falls-february-2015-65.jpgAmerican Falls winter 2015 close-upThe walkways alongside and to the base of the American Falls are unsurprisingly closed off with all the snow and icehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/niagara-falls-february-2015-63.jpgAmerican Falls winter 2015The American Fallshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/niagara-falls-february-2015-58.jpgSelfie at the Niagara Fallshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/niagara-falls-february-2015-61.jpgHorseshoe Falls and people winterYou can start to get an appreciation of how big the falls are when you see how small the people are.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/p1120473.jpgNiagara Falls winterWe were treated to a spectacular sight when we reached the falls.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/untitled-design5.pngNiagara Falls winter surroundingsSome of the Niagara Falls surroundings, including the Skylon Tower.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/p1120560.jpgFrozen lamppost Niagara FallsThis is what the Canadian winter does to lampposts.2016-03-26T02:26:21+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2016/01/27/why-it-is-worth-visiting-the-american-side-of-niagara-falls/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/happy-canada-day1.jpgAmerican Fallshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/niagara-state-park-map.pngNiagara State Park MapNiagara Falls State Park map courtesy of: www.niagarafallsstatepark.com/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/efrfgrefse.jpgCave of the WindsThere's a reason they give you those sandals!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1190235.jpgNiagara State Parkadsfhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1190395.jpgAmerican Fallsjlkhasdfhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1190386.jpgAmerican Fallslkajshdfhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/hurricane-deck1.jpgHurricane DeckStewart braves the Hurricane Deck. Lucky he bought a spare pair of jeans with him!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1190270.jpgRainbow at Cave of the WindsUnfortunately we didn't manage to find the pot of goldhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1190241.jpgRainbow over American FallsThe sun came out just long enough to make a rainbow https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1190304.jpgCave of the windsLooking back at the American Falls on the left, separated from Bridal Veil Falls by Luna Island2016-03-26T02:26:02+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/09/23/weve-arrived-toronto-day-1/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/untitled-design-3.pngToronto waterfronthttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/untitled-design-2.pngFashion district, Torontohttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/untitled-design-1.pngWaveDecks, Toronto HabourfrontTried to walk up the WaveDecks without touching the floorhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/untitled-design.pngCN Tower TorontoLooked at the CN Tower from various angles2016-03-26T02:23:19+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/03/15/skating-at-the-harbourfront-and-drinking-chocolate-in-the-distillery-district/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/toronto-2-93.jpgHarbourfront Toronto Ice Skating Brown Bear Travelshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/untitled-design-52.pngHarbourfront Centre Ice SkatingThe ice rink also offers great views of Stewart's beloved CN Towerhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/toronto-2-91.jpgFrozen Lake OntarioLooking out over the frozen Lake Ontariohttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1120795.jpgFlatiron building Torontocaptionhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1120784.jpgP1120784https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/picmonkey-collage.jpgSoma ChocolatemakerSoma Chocolatemakerhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/untitled-design-61.pngDistillery DistrictDistillery District2016-03-26T02:21:48+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/09/25/day-2-in-toronto/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/toronto-islands.pngToronto IslandsToronto Islands offer great views back towards the city and out over Lake Ontariohttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/distellery-district.pngDistillery DistrictTaking in the sights of the Distillery Districthttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/toronto-115.jpgSt Lawrence MarketThe food market at St Lawrence Market - giving a taste of old Toronto amongst the modern architecturehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/toronto-120.jpgCN Tower reflectionThere's never any escape from the CN Tower in Torontohttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/toronto-87.jpgTandem bike hire on Toronto IslandsDespite the smiles, the tandem was anything but comfortable!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/toronto-62.jpgFort YorkFort York is dwarfed by the modern world2016-03-26T02:20:30+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/09/28/the-cn-tower-edgewalk/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/cn-tower-edgewalk-2.jpgCN Tower EdgeWalkLooking scared with the rest of the grouphttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/cn-tower-edgewalk-1.jpgCN Tower EdgeWalkStanding back over downtown Toronto and the financial districthttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/cn-tower-views.pngViews from the CN TowerAn early evening trip up the CN Tower treated us to a glass floor and a view to over 300 metres below, our first baseball game, a beautiful sunset and views of downtown Toronto at night.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1080171.jpgCN TowerThe CN Tower looms over Toronto on the day of my EdgeWalk2016-03-26T02:20:16+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/12/09/toronto-christmas-market/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/toronto-christmas-market-2015.jpgToronto Christmas Market 2015https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/toronto-christmas-market2.jpgToronto Christmas Markethttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/christmas-market-2015-23.jpgToronto Christmas Market 2015https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_5861.jpgCacao 70 Torontohttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/toronto-christmas-market.jpgToronto Christmas Markethttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/christmas-market-2015-34.jpgChristmas Market 2015https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/christmas-market-2015-19.jpgToronto Christmas MarketTurns out it's hard to take selfies whilst drinking hot drinks and wearing gloves!2016-03-26T02:19:51+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/04/25/we-made-to-the-top-of-the-cn-tower/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_4304.jpgCN Tower ClimbWe even got to take home our very own panda!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_4284.jpgCN TowerLooking scared at the start. It's so tall we couldn't even fit it into our selfie!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_4297.jpgWWF CN Tower ClimbMeeting the panda himself at the bottomhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_4298.jpgCN Tower Climb WWFFortunately Stewart isn't too bitter that I slowed him down considerably!2016-03-26T02:15:48+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/05/12/high-parks-cherry-blossom/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dsc_0062.jpgCherry Blossom High Parkhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/chipmunk.jpgChipmunkWe also spotted this little guyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/high-park-cherry-blossom-14.jpgEmma parentsEmma welcomes her parents to Toronto!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/picmonkey-collage2.jpgMany people cherry blossom High Park...and so many peoplehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/picmonkey-collage1.jpgMany flowers cherry blossom High ParkSo many flowers...https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/high-park-cherry-blossom-8.jpgHigh Park Cherry Blossomhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/high-park-cherry-blossom-20.jpgHigh Park Cherry Blossom last rays of sunThe cherry blossom catches a last few rays before the sun goes downhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/high-park-cherry-blossom-9.jpgHigh Park Cherry BlossomCherry blossom in High Park2016-03-26T02:15:36+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/06/19/doors-open-toronto/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/doors-open-toronto-2015.pngDoors Open featured imageDoors Open Toronto 2015https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/picmonkey-collage1.jpgOntario Legislative Building exterior and interiorThe exterior and interior of the Ontario Legislative Buildinghttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/picmonkey-collage31.jpgOsgoode Hall atriumThe atrium of Osgoode Hallhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/untitled-design.pngOld City Hall exterior detailsDetail on the exterior of the Old City Hallhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/picmonkey-collage2.jpgCanada Life Building InteriorThe interior of the Canada Life Buildinghttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/doors-open-toronto-80.jpgCanada Life Building and CN TowerOne shot, two iconic Toronto buildingshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/doors-open-toronto-28.jpgIndustrial vehicle Redpath sugarOne of the vehicles you'd more commonly associate with construction rather than sugar!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/doors-open-toronto-451.jpgOsgoode HallOsgoode Hallhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/doors-open-toronto-62.jpgOld Council Chamber Old City HallSneaking a picture inside the old Council Chamber, now Courtroom 121https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/doors-open-toronto-59.jpgOld City Hallkjahsdf2016-03-26T02:15:10+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/07/01/happy-canada-day/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/happy-canada-day.pngHappy Canada Day!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/canada-day-fireworks-19.jpgCanada Day fireworks (19)https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/canada-day-fireworks-16.jpgCanada Day fireworks (16)https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/canada-day-fireworks-14.jpgCanada Day fireworks (14)https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/canada-day-fireworks-13.jpgCanada Day fireworks (13)https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/canada-day-fireworks-12.jpgCanada Day fireworks (12)https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/canada-day-fireworks-10.jpgCanada Day fireworks (10)https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/canada-day-fireworks-7.jpgCanada Day fireworks (7)https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/canada-day-fireworks-6.jpgCanada Day fireworks (6)https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/picmonkey-collage.jpgCN Tower Canada Day eveThe weather wasn't great for the fireworks with fog enveloping the CN Tower (left), but did start to clear a bit.2016-03-26T02:14:43+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/11/26/5-things-we-did-wrong-during-the-toronto-santa-claus-parade/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/happy-canada-day.jpgToronto Santa Claus Paradehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/santa-claus-parade-toronto.jpgSanta Claus Parade TorontoThe main man himselfhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/santa-claus-parade-3.jpgCelebrity Clowns Toronto Santa Claus Paradesomethinghttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/santa-claus-parade-25.jpgRaptors Float Toronto Santa Claus ParadeThe Raptors' float was my favourite of the sports teams efforts. Although not sure the girl at the back agrees.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/floats-at-toronto-santa-claus-parade.jpgFloats at Toronto Santa Claus ParadeWhere is the Christmas spirit?https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/santa-claus-parade-22.jpgThomas the Tank Engine Toronto Santa Claus ParadePoor Thomas failed to impress bored Stewart toohttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/santa-claus-parade-28.jpgLego Float Toronto Santa Claus ParadeEven the Lego float couldn't cheer Stewart up after all the waitinghttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/santa-claus-parade-8.jpgMayor John Tory Santa Claus ParadeStewart got a lot more excited by Mayor John Tory than he did Santa!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/marching-bands-toronto-santa-claus-parade.jpgMarching Bands Toronto Santa Claus Parade"Oh look, there's another marching band!'https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/toronto-santa-claus-parade.jpgToronto Santa Claus ParadeThe main man himself turned up eventually. He was lucky it was a warm day or we would not have waited.2016-03-26T02:14:40+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/07/29/toronto-2015-pan-am-games/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/pan-am.pngPan Am Gameshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/picmonkey-collage7.jpgPan Am field hockey actionA hard fought match between the USA and Mexicohttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/output_b0chwx.gifField hockey shotA game of spot the ball as the USA score a goal from a penalty corner!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/message-wall.jpgMessage wall Ontario's Celebration ZoneWe joined others in leaving a note on the message wall at Ontario's Celebration Zonehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/torch-relay.jpgPan Am torch relayWe paid a visit to the Pan Am torch relayhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/p1160539.jpgPan Am Nathan Phillips SquareThe masses turned up at Nathan Phillips Square each day for the Pan Am festivities.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/download-1.jpgCN Tower fireworksA spectacular fireworks display from the CN Tower marked the end of the Pan Am Games.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/download.jpgToronto at night fireworksOn the night of the Pan Am Games opening ceremony, we headed down to the Toronto Islands for a spectacular view.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/orf34.giforf34https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/orf71.giforf712016-03-26T02:14:03+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2016/03/20/winter-stations-at-the-beaches/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/beaches-header.jpgThe Beaches Torontohttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/picmonkey-collage.jpgEnjoying the Beaches!Enjoying the Beaches!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/the-beaches-6.jpgToronto Beaches FlowThe 'Flow' encourages you to pick a wooden star off, and then throw it back on the pile. Just try not to overcook it and take someone out on the other side!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/the-beaches-191.jpgFloating Ropes Toronto Beaches...and the view looking in!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/the-beaches-22.jpgFloating Ropes Toronto BeachesThe view looking out...https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/the-beaches-24.jpgFloating Ropes Toronto BeachesFloating Ropes - giving you a place to hide, until your legs give the game away.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/the-beaches-29.jpgToronto The Beaches saunaIt might not look like much, but the sauna was surprisingly warm inside...https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/the-beaches-25.jpgToronto The Beaches sauna...and so made for nice break and sit down!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/the-beaches-17.jpgToronto The Beaches kitesKites were out in abundance on a windy day.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/the-beaches-13.jpgThe Beaches Boardwalk TorontoIt's easier to walk along the boardwalk than on the sand!2016-03-26T02:12:52+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/02/15/sometimes-i-feel-like-im-in-casa-loma/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/toronto-2-42.jpgCasa LomaLooking back at Casa Loma from the gardens. Spot me!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/toronto-2-14.jpgToronto 2 (14)https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/toronto-2-12.jpgDowntown TorontoDowntown Toronto from the towerhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/untitled-design-2.pngInside Casa LomaJust what every castle needs - a moose head and a tiger rug. The 1970s tree comes complete with Rubik's Cubes, and the 1990s tree with Buzz Lightyear, Barbie, a skateboard and a Playstationhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/untitled-design-13.pngCasa LomaInsidehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/toronto-2-10.jpgCasa LomaCasa Loma in the sunshinehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/picmonkey-collage.jpgCasa Loma Winter WonderlandWinter Wonderland complete bunnies and a polar bear made out of ice2016-03-26T02:04:35+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/03/04/little-india-food-tour-with-the-culinary-adventure-company/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/picmonkey-collage2.jpgEating paanEmma just about forces the paan into her mouth before demonstrating that she really doesn't like it very much.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/untitled-design-21.pngMaking paanOur paan are made for ushttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_2263.jpgCheetah lagerCheetah lager was on offer at the New Haandi 2000.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_2261.jpgIndian fast food at the MotiMahalIndian fast food at the MotiMahalhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/untitled-design-14.pngUdupi PalaceThe Udupi Palace. Anticlockwise: selection of spices; a deep-frying bhatara; my dosa with Nutella (there was more inside); and cook's dosa (the cone) and finished bhataras.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/untitled-design4.pngLahore Tikka HouseMango lassi and inside the kitchen at the Lahore Tikka Househttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/i98n7.gifMaking a dosaA dosa being made by a professional2016-03-26T02:03:48+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/03/20/surviving-the-canadian-winter/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_2411.jpgFrozen Toronto ravineThe Canadian winter turns footpaths into one long ice rink. Emma takes avoiding action.2016-03-26T02:03:11+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/04/16/exploring-the-museum-of-canadian-contemporary-art/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/untitled-design-3.pngCoupland MOCCA TorontoClockwise from top: taking a closer look at Towers; a collection of Canadian items from down the years, the 100 identical Lego houses of 345 Modern Househttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/untitled-design-4.pngCoupland MOCCAA not-so-innocent hotel ice machine (top right) and a toppled CN Tower (bottom right)https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_3208.jpgTowers Lego CouplandTowers is Coupland's second Lego installation. It represents an "imaginative urban jungle", with Coupland modifying and combining the constructions made by invited adults and children, who were asked to build towers in response to various themes and words.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_3206.jpgLego houses Coupland345 Modern House is named after the first and last Lego set bought by the artist as a child, and is comprised of 100 identical houses.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/picmonkey-collage.jpgGame of Thrones Iron ThroneSitting on the Iron Throne!2016-03-26T02:02:48+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/04/19/when-pigs-fry-a-walking-tour-of-toronto/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/graffiti.jpgGraffiti Alley TorontoSome of the artwork in and around Graffiti Alleyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/wvrst.jpgWvrstWvrsthttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/healthy-butcher.jpgThe Healthy ButcherThe Healthy Butcherhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/picmonkey-collage1.jpgBetty's Peameal BaconAnti-clockwise from left: outside Betty's; our peameal bacon BLT; St Lawrence Market - peameal sandwiches can also be found here at Paddington'shttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/k3c34.gifRock, paper, scissorsMike our tour guide, and Brad of rock, paper, scissors fame, engage in a game. Final score was 10-7 to Brad.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/bacon-tour-12-04-2015-14.jpgT-Rex ChalkboardNothing to do with the tour but we spotted this in Queen Street West and couldn't resist. Who doesn't love a joke at the expense of a T-Rex?https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/lou-dawgs.jpgLou Dawgs PoutineStop 2: Lou Dawgs - the best poutine in Toronto? We will have to get back to you on that.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/bacon-tour-12-04-2015-1.jpgFlatiron Building TorontoDespite being smaller and less well known than NYCS flatiron building Toronto's g,,, flatiron building is actually more than 10 years older2016-03-26T02:02:32+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/04/26/the-royal-ontario-museum/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/rom-55.jpgROM old entrance hallThe ceiling of the old entrance hall in the original ROM building is decorated with a mosaic made from imported Venetian glass.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/picmonkey-collage6.jpgChinese exhibits ROMChinese exhibitshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/rom-56.jpgBarosaurus ROM"Gordo", the 27m long Barosaurus. His tail ends all the way off to the left of the photohttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/picmonkey-collage5.jpgStegosaurus ROMhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/picmonkey-collage4.jpgT-Rex and Triceratops ROMhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/picmonkey-collage21.jpgAncient mammalsA ferocious looking bear (bigger than a polar bear!); a mastodon; a giant ground sloth and a giant armadillohttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/picmonkey-collage11.jpgEmma kids exhibitEmma took to the kids area to take a closer look at a moosehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/rom-24.jpgAutumnal scene ROMAn autumnal Canadian scenehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/picmonkey-collage3.jpgWhite rhino ROMSuch small eyes for something so big...https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/rom-16.jpgTotem Pole Stairs ROMThe older part of the ROM is connected by the Totem Pole Stairs. The beautiful totem poles here date from the 1880s, and were made on the Canadian west coast. The tallest totem pole is 24.5m!2016-03-26T02:02:11+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/05/03/cycling-the-toronto-beltline-trail-and-beyond/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_3408.jpgEvergreen Brick WorksEvergreen Brick Workshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_3407.jpgBeltline TrailThe Beltline Trail was busy on a sunny and warm Sunday afternoon.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/picmonkey-collage.jpgKay Gardner Beltline Trail muralsMurals depicting the Kay Gardner Beltline Trail's railway history as it passes under Eglinton Avenuehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_3402.jpgKay Gardner Beltline TrailThe Kay Gardner Beltline Trail traverses Yonge Streethttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_3389.jpgKay Gardner Beltline TrailThe Kay Gardner Beltline Trailhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_3395.jpgSelfie on bikesEnjoying the sunshine! If you're not sure who is who, please refer to our helmets.2018-04-10T20:47:49+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/05/17/city-sightseeing-toronto-bus-tour/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_3449.jpgRailway Museum sightseeing busThe Toronto Railway Museum and Steam Whistle Brewinghttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_3447.jpgCity Sightseeing Torontohttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_3443.jpgOCAD UniversityThe unique OCAD Universityhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/picmonkey-collage21.jpgArt Gallery of OntarioArt Gallery of Ontariohttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/picmonkey-collage3.jpgSightseeing bus CN TowerLooking at the CN Tower towering over the rest of the cityhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_3471.jpgSightseeing bus Toronto King StreetA sightseeing bus on King Street Easthttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_3450.jpgSightseeing bus TorontoCIty Sightseeing Toronto's old London routemaster bus2016-03-26T02:01:10+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/06/02/the-bata-shoe-museum/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/bata-shoe-museum.jpgBata Shoe MuseumA vareity of Native North American footwear. They wear two to five layers of shoes depending on the temperature, ground conditions and the activities they're doing. The inner layers are those pictured in the top right.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/shoe-museum-1.jpgShoes at Bata Shoe museumJust a small selection of the shoes on show. Clockwise from top left: the chestnut crushing clog, who doesn't want racecar shoes?!, Chinese shoes created for women with bound feet and barbie's shoes! (amongst other dolls shoes) https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/rom-1.jpgThe Bata Shoe Museum TorontoAs you can tell by the people wearing shorts this photo was most definitely not taken on the same day as my visit!2016-03-26T02:00:51+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/06/05/watching-soccer-in-toronto/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/picmonkey-collage4.jpgMatch action Toronto and MCFC playersClockwise from top left: Pablo Zabaleta plays the ball up the right wing; Sebastian Giovinco; Sergio Aguero; Yaya Tourehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/picmonkey-collage3.jpgMatch action Toronto and MCFC playersClockwise from top left: Michael Bradley shadows Yaya Toure; David Silva; Sergio Aguero slips past oponents in the hunt for the ball; Vincent Kompanyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/picmonkey-collage22.jpgOutside the stadium before the matchOutside the stadium before the matchhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_3602.pngBMO Field sunsetWe were treated to a rainbow over the stadium at sunset, as well as view of the CN Tower!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/toronto-vs-man-city-4.jpgManchester City line-upManchester City line up for the the ENglish and Canadian anthems before the match. Ironically, there were more English players lining up for Toronto (just the 1) than there were for Manchester City. Manchester City left to right: Dzeko, Toure, Kolarov, Bony, Silva, Boyata, Fofana, Jesus Navas, Sagna, Caballero, Kompany.2016-03-26T02:00:37+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/06/14/a-rainy-day-at-toronto-zoo/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/nyc.pngToronto Zoo featured imageToronto Zoo featured imagehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-zoo-27.jpgLion at Toronto ZooThe lion watching over his pride from the top of the hillhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-zoo-41.jpgToronto Zoo MooseNow we know what a moose looks like in real life hopefully we will be better at spotting wild ones!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-zoo-33.jpgRhino peeing at Toronto ZooThis is what happens when a boy is in charge of the camerahttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-zoo-14.jpgGrizzly bear at Toronto ZooA captionhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-zoo-9.jpgPolar bear bumIt's a hard life being a polar bearhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-zoo-7.jpgPolar bear Toronto ZooA bit of rain didn't bother this polar bearhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-zoo-4.jpgToronto Zoo Polar bearhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-zoo-39.jpgNneka the baby Gorilla at Toronto ZooNneka the baby Gorilla born last Januaryhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-zoo-40.jpgMeerkat at Toronto ZooThe final shout out goes to this little guy who is patiently waiting for the advert to make it across the pond in order to increase his popularity and cage size!2016-03-26T02:00:13+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/07/02/finding-a-toronto-activity-thats-scarier-than-the-cn-tower-edgewalk/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/lake-ontario-standup-paddleboarding-in.pngStandup paddleboarding headerhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_3782.jpgSUP Torontolkjhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_3773.jpgSUP TorontoSadly there is no photo evidence of us but here is the next class starting out. If someone would like to buy us a waterproof camera it would be much appreciated.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_3778.jpgSUP TorontoWe smuggly watched the people in the next class fall in!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_3759.jpgBrown Bear Travels at Cherry BeachAs you can tell by Emma's hair it was pretty windy that dayhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_3756.jpgCherry Beach TorontoCherry Beach2016-03-26T01:58:50+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/07/05/lets-play-ball/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/watching-baseball-in-toronto.pngWatching baseball in Torontohttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/picmonkey-collage12.jpgBlue Jays hats selfieIt took many attempts to get a semi-decent selfie of ourselves in our new Blue Jays hats, thanks to closed eyes or intentional and unintentional crazy faces from Emma.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/picmonkey-collage22.jpgToronto Blue JaysClockwise from left: José Bautista; Drew Hutchison; Edwin Encarnación; the Blue Jays logo; Josh Donaldsonhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ns68r.gifEdwin Encarnación battingEdwin Encarnación battinghttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ns5qz.gifDrew Hutchison pitchingHutchison pitching againhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/nrcxm.gifDrew Hutchison pitchingDrew Hutchison pitching for the Blue Jayshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/blue-jays-44.jpgBlue Jays celebrationThe Blue Jays celebrate after their winhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/picmonkey-collage11.jpgRogers Centre insideThe weather wasn't the greatest on the day of the game (left), so the roof of the ROgers Centre was closed. We still had a good view from our seats though (right).https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_3856.jpgDisgraced GracieThat's right Gracie, hang your head in shame.2016-03-26T01:56:59+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/07/20/tv-interview-lessons-at-the-indycar/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/honda-indytoronto-2015.pngIndycar featured imagehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/indycar-171.jpgAutomotive BuildingRather appropriately, the cars raced paced the Automotive Buildinghttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/picmonkey-collage23.jpgIndycar collagehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/indycar-22.jpgMontoya and SatoFormula 1 old boys Juan Pablo Montoya and Takuma Sato battle it out.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/indycar-20.jpgWill PowerDefending champion, Will Power, couldn't convert pole position into the race win.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/indycar-19.jpgJosef NewgardenJosef Newgarden came through from 11th to winhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/indycar-2.jpgIndycar damp startThe race started on a damp track, so drivers, like Ryan Hunter-Reay here, started on wet weather tyres.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/indycar-1.jpgHonda Indy entranceA damp and grey entrance to the Indycar race!2016-03-26T01:56:34+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/07/23/graffiti-tour-of-toronto/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/graffiti-tour-of-toronto.pngGraffiti Tour of Torontohttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/picmonkey-collage6.jpgGraffiti artA great example of 'graffiti art' - that which has permission - is Uber 5000's entire building coverage (left). I also particularly like the 'Obey' eye.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/picmonkey-collage5.jpgGraffiti Alley photosTaking into account the advice of 'You miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take', I made sure to snap away, including the picture of the jail birds (top right).https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/picmonkey-collage4.jpgGraffiti Alley collageTaking into account the advice of 'You miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take', I made sure to snap away, including the picture of the jail birds (top right).https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/picmonkey-collage3.jpgArms open graffitiSeems to be a theme of arms out open...https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/p1160086.jpgGraffiti eyeThere's plenty of eye-catching artworkhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/picmonkey-collage2.jpgUber 5000 graffiti tourSmall yellow chickens are the trademark of artist Uber 5000, and can be seen in many places.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/picmonkey-collage1.jpgGraffiti Tour startWe started the tour by The Hug Tree, before moving onto learning about the history and context of graffiti.2016-03-26T01:55:29+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/07/31/high-park-zoo/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_4241.jpgHigh Park TrainIf you don't fancy walking around the park you can always get on the 'train'https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/poutine-and-mountains-in-montreal.pngHigh Park Zoohttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/p1160356.jpgBaby yak at High Park ZooA baby yak!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/p1160372.jpgP1160372https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/p1160383.jpgLlama High Park ZooIt was all too much for this llamahttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/p1160394.jpgCapybara High Park ZooThe capybara enjoying a swimhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/p1160417.jpgHillside gardens High ParkThe Hillside gardenshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/p1160405.jpgBrown Bear Travels at High ParkStill need to work on our selfies...https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/p1160403.jpgMaple leaf High Park2016-03-26T01:51:21+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2016/01/17/6-reasons-to-fly-porter/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/billy-bishop-3.png6 reasons to fly Porterhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/mr-porter.jpgMr PorterMr Porter the raccoon in just some of his many guiseshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/porter-airlines-1.jpgPorter airlinesThe tiny porter plane - image courtesy of flightcentre.cahttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_4789.jpgToronto from Billy BishopThe view of Toronto from the ferry to Billy Bishop airporthttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_5063.jpgPorter glassesLighting on planes sucks!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/porter-snack-bar.jpgPorter snack barWho cares if your plane is delayed, it just means more time to eat cookies!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/834.jpgPorter loungehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/porter-airline-tunnel.jpgTunnel to Billy Bishop AirportStewart getting very excited that the tunnel opened just in time for us2016-03-26T01:47:46+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/07/08/exploring-more-of-montreal/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/poutine-and-mountains-in-montreal.pngPoutine and mountains in Montrealhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_4526.jpgCremerie Bo Bec Ice creamCelebrating an excellent weekend with ice cream!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/montreal-f1-41.jpgMont RoyalLots of people enjoying the sunshine and great views of Montreal and the St Lawrence Riverhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/montreal-f1-157.jpgBrown Bear Travels Mont RoyalProof that we made it to the top!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/montreal-f1-43.jpgMont Royal viewThe view from the top of Mont Royalhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/montreal-f1-40.jpgSteps on Mont RoyalThere were a lot of steps!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/montreal-f1-156.jpgStewart museumUnfortunately there wasn't time to visit the Stewart museum!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/montreal-f1-37.jpgBiosphere Montrealhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/montreal-f1-36.jpgMontreal F1 (36)https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/poutine.jpgPoutine from La BanquiseWhen in Quebec..2016-03-25T23:28:08+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/06/28/grand-prix-du-canada/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/grand-prix-du-canada-1.pngGrand Prix du Canadahttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/picmonkey-collage10.jpgDriver paradeThe drivers go on a pre-race paradehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/montreal-f1-155.jpgAll 20 F1 driversAll 20 drivers who competed during the weekendhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/picmonkey-collage9.jpgMontreal selfieshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/picmonkey-collage8.jpgLewis Hamilton...and here they are. Man of the moment, Lewis Hamilton, takes time to greet fans along the pit wall.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/montreal-f1-146.jpgCrowd of fansI think someone important might be coming... Can you spot them?https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/picmonkey-collage7.jpgPost race funAfter the race we got to go on the track. From top to bottom: the world's most expensive car park; the start/finish line; the BBC TV crew; the trophies wgich the Mercedes team won; Lewis Hamilton interviewed by the BBChttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/picmonkey-collage6.jpgCelebrating Mercedes driversNico Rosberg who finished 2nd (left), and winner Lewis Hamilton, lap up the crowd's applause after the racehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/picmonkey-collage5.jpgCanadian GP 2015The biggest incident in the race was Kimi Raikkonen spinning - hence that big puff of tyre smoke above. It ultimately cost him a podium position.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/picmonkey-collage42.jpgClose racingLewis Hamilton sweeps past Jenson Button as he laps his former teammate (top), whilst Fernando Alonso in the other McLaren put up a stubborn, if ultimately futile, defence against Sebastian Vettel (bottom).2016-03-25T23:27:16+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/01/28/a-day-in-montreal/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1110907.jpgStade OlympiqueWe made a fleeting visit to the Stade Olympique the following morninghttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1110900.jpgBasilique-Cathédrale Marie-Reine-du-MondeBasilique-Cathédrale Marie-Reine-du-Monde was constructed as a scaled-down replica of St Peter's in Romehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1110899.jpgMontreal or Paris?I don't know about you, but this could easily be in Paris, not Montrealhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1110896.jpgMontrealDon't be fooled by the sunshine and blue skies, it was anything but warm in Montreal!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1110894.jpgOld and new MontrealYou often find contrasts between the old European and the new North American architecture in Montrealhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1110878.jpgBasilique Notre-DameThe Basilique Notre-Dame overlooks the Place d-Armeshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1110874.jpgPlace d'ArmesPlace d'Armes is the focal point of Vieux-Montrealhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/untitled-design-13.pngMarché BonsecoursMarché Bonsecours in Vieux-Montrealhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1110858.jpgNelson Moument Viuex-MontrealThe older, but smaller Nelson Monument (e.g. Nelson's Column) in Vieux-Montreal. Built by anglophone Montrealers to celebrate Nelson's defeat of the French in the Battle of Trafalgar, it can't have gone down well with the local French populationhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1110867.jpgHôtel de Ville (City Hall) in Vieux MontrealThe glorious looking Hôtel de Ville (City Hall) in Vieux Montreal2016-03-25T23:26:56+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/12/21/rainy-days-in-vancouver-waffle-burgers-and-police-museums/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/untitled-design-11.pngConfiscated weaponsJust some of the items in the collection of confiscated weapons. The baseball bat with loads of nails sticking out is worth a mention, as a kid had made it at home, and then took it to school. His teacher then called the police!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/untitled-design-10.pngWeaponsWeapons on display include a Batman shaped knuckle duster-cum-blade and some homemade gloveshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1110516.jpgP1110516https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1110513.jpgWindow gunshot holeThe window in the autopsy room has a bullet hole in it, from when a criminal tried to shot the coroner who was doing the autopsy on the criminal's victim. The bullet missed by the way.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1110511.jpgAutopsy roomA wall in the autopsy room is covered with preserved body parts, which was a bit grosshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1110510.jpgAutopsy tableOne of the two autopsy tables. Angled towards that basin and drain to collect all those bodily fluids!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/untitled-design-9.pngMug shotsWe saw a couple of mean looking thugs behind barshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3486.jpgVancouver Police MuseumThe Vancouver Police Museum and its troublesome front door!2016-03-25T23:25:06+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/12/27/dodging-fog-on-dog-mountain/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1110559.jpgDog Mountain view of VancouverThe clouds obscured a lot of our view of Vancouverhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1110569.jpgClouds Dog MountainThe clouds were just starting to clear and the sun was coming out as we left, but we couldn't stay otherwise we wouldn't have made it back when it was still light!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1110556.jpgEmma at Dog MountainEmma takes in the cloudy view from Dog Mountainhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1110584.jpgSun Dog MountainThe sun peeks through the trees on our return to the carhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/untitled-design-15.pngDog Mountain hikeThe hike to Dog Mountain often involved sidestepping big puddles and scrambling up slippery tree rootshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1110531.jpgFirst LakeWahey, we made it to First Lakehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_1810.jpgScrabbleAn evening game of session to unwind from the stress of nearly get stranded on the mountainhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3491.jpgFemale elkWe saw a female elk on our drive up to Mount Seymour Provincial Parkhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3494.jpgMuddy feetThe consequences of over enthusiastically stepping down on some mud2016-03-25T23:24:45+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/12/29/ziplines-and-bears-on-grouse-mountain/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1110635.jpgeye of the wind Grouse MountainFor even better views of the clouds there's the chance to go to the top of the wind turbinehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1110646.jpgGrouse MountainGrouse Mountain - a resort in the heavenshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/untitled-design-8.pngGrouse Grind and SkyrideThe two ways up the mountain - an 8 minute skyride or strenuous hikehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/untitled-design-7.pngBear and blue jay at Grouse MountainThe blue jay isn't phased by the huge bear clawshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/untitled-design-1.pngBears at Grouse MountainDoing our best bear impressionshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1110612.jpgGrizzly Bear at Grouse MountainGetting up close and personal with a grizzlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3544.jpgChair lift in the fog at Grouse MountainOur incredibly slow, cold and foggy trip down the chair lift at the end of our zipline experiencehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/untitled-design2.pngZiplines at Grouse MountainFlying through the cloudshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3517.jpgZipline 3 Grouse MountainComing out of the cloudshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3547.jpgLine up at Grouse MountainWhat you can't see is quite how far this queue goes round the corner!2016-03-25T23:24:29+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/01/07/braving-the-rain-at-lynn-canyon-park-and-suspension-bridge/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/untitled-design-3.pngLynn Canyon Parkhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/untitled-design-21.pngUntitled design (2)https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/untitled-design-2.pngLynn Canyon ParkTwin Fallshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/untitled-design-1.pngLynn Canyon ParkGreenhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1110680.jpg30 foot poolNo one swimming today!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1110676.jpgTree in the Lynn Canyon ParlTaking in the rainforesthttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/untitled-design.pngLynn CanyonLooking down on the canyon belowhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1110661.jpgLynn Canyon suspension bridgeWe weren't the only ones to brave the rain!2016-03-25T23:23:14+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/01/15/getting-very-wet-at-lighthouse-park/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1110735.jpgPoint Atkinson lighthouseDifferent viewpoint, still greyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1110731.jpgPoint Atkinson lighthouseThe Point Atkinson lighthousehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1110727.jpgP1110727It was one hell of a grey day! Stanley Park and Lion's Gate Bridge are out there somewhere in the murk.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/untitled-design-4.pngCadbury's Caramel and CaramilkThe UK's Caramel trumps Canada's Caramilk2016-03-25T23:23:00+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/10/10/welcome-to-bear-country/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090559.jpgBearshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090417.jpgBearshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090412.jpgBearshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090393.jpgBearshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090378.jpgBearshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090370.jpgBearshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090311.jpgBearshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/cykqo.gifBlack bearsThere she goeshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/cykk8.gifcykk8https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090558.jpgBlack bear and cubs2016-03-25T23:22:23+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/10/11/jasper-national-park/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/untitled-design-21.pngMaligne CanyonMaligne Canyon is deep after years of erosion; our walk offered us views of the wider area; we saw this spider web like waterfall; the canyon has plenty of features that you learn about in geography at school!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090298.jpgMaligne Canyon waterfallAt the top of Maligne Canyon an impressive waterfall crashes down far below the bridge you stand onhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090274.jpgBlue waters of Maligne CanyonThe waters of Maligne Canyon were beautifully clear and bluehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090362.jpgMaligne LakeThe weather had turned a bit grey by the time we reached Maligne Lake. Fortunately, subsequent trips would provide us with turquoise lakes that Maligne Lake had promisedhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090321.jpgMedicine LakeMedicine Lakehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/untitled-design-11.pngJasperHuge freight trains roll on past Jasper and its totem polehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/untitled-design.pngWestie or Coyote...Westie or Coyote...https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090248.jpgP1090248https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090245.jpgP1090245https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090197.jpgPyramid MountainOur walk to Patricia Lake and Pyramid Lake gave us views of Pyramid Mountain2016-03-25T23:22:09+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/10/12/driving-the-icefields-parkway/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090657.jpgMount Edith Cavell and Angel GlacierMount Edith Cavell and the Angel Glacier. The thick white band on the left of the mountain is Ghost Glacier, the ice of which plummeted into the pond at the base of the mountain. The mini icebergs can be seen in the pond, as well as its banks of icehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090686.jpgMount Edith CavellThe imposing figure of Mount Edith Cavell, with Cavell Lake in the foregroundhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/untitled-design-31.pngAthabasca FallsAthabasca Fallshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090740.jpgSunwapta FallsThe Sunwapta Fallshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090769.jpgThe Columbia IcefieldThe Columbia Icefieldhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090728.jpgIcefields ParkwayThe Icefields Parkwayhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090765.jpgBus tours on the glacierWe decided against an expensive trip onto the surface of the glacierhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090795.jpgAthabasca GlacierStanding face to face with the Athabasca Glacier - the sun reflecting off the surface of the glacier was blinding.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090784.jpgGlacier cold windEmma braves the cold wind blowing down the glacier!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090801.jpg1982 glacier markerThe tow of the glacier was here in 1982!2016-03-25T23:21:52+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/10/15/all-aboard-the-sushi-train/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/bnmnbbnm.jpgBeaver tailsBeaver tails. Picture stolen from their websitehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3040.jpgPoutinePoutine: looks pretty disgusting as well..https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3099.jpgScreme eggsIf only they were full sized ones2016-03-25T23:21:38+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/10/16/banff-national-park/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/untitled-design-41.pngSulphur Mountain viewsTaking in the views from Sulphur Mountainhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1100079.jpgFenland Trail treeWe came across this tree on the Fenland Trail, which,if you look hard enough, you will notice has an Emma standing on it.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1100118.jpgAutumnal treesAutumnal trees at Vermilion Lakeshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1100114.jpgVermilion LakesThe Vermilion Lakes outside Banff offered perfect reflections of the nearby mountains, including Sulphur Mountainhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1100105.jpgThe Fenland TrailA late afternoon stroll in the sunshine on the Fenland Trailhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3044.jpgBanff Hot SpringsThe Banff Hot Springs. Unsurprisingly, we didn't take any photos inside the swimming pool!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1100032.jpgSulphur Mountain GondolaTaking the gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountainhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090830.jpgElkAn Elk at the Elkhorn Lodge! At this point, we decided that we had clearly been spotted, and given that is a fine pair of antlers, we moved on.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090822.jpgBow FallsThe Bow Falls are a short walk from Banff town centre and the Banff Springs Hotelhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090815.jpgBanff Springs HotelThe Banff Springs Hotel,, on the town outskirts, was once the world's largest hotel.2016-03-25T23:21:22+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/10/21/yoho-national-park-and-glacier-national-park/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1100202.jpgEmerald LakeEmerald Lakehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1100199.jpgEmerald Lake sunEven the sun got in on the reflection gamehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1100169.jpgEmerald Lake reflectionsEmerald Lake offered mirror-like reflectionshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1100184.jpgEmerald Lake northThe northern edge of Emerald Lake is silting up, and slowly filling in the lakehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1100204.jpgEmerald Lake avalancheThis tract of land is wiped out each year by an avalanche on the west side of Emerald Lakehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1100195.jpgEmerald Lake eastEmma walks along the boardwalks on the eastern shore of Emerald Lakehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/yoho-20.jpgTakakkaw FallsThe Takakkaw Falls and an icy blue riiverhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/yoho-7.jpgTakakkaw FallsThe Takakkaw Falls pummel the rocks creating plumes of water and misthttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/yoho-5.jpgSpiral Tunnels, Yoho National ParkThe Spiral Tunnels, Yoho National Park. The front of the train has just excited the tunnel (in the bottom of the picture) while the back of the train is still entering the tunnel (at the top of the photo)!2016-03-25T23:20:48+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/10/23/mount-revelstoke-national-park/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/untitled-design1.pngMulticoloured fungiFungi of all shapes, sizes and colours is on show in Mount Revelstoke. The one in the bottom right looked like someone had just tossed a raw steak into the forest!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/mount-revelstoke-29.jpgWizard's Beard lichenWizard's Beard lichenhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/mount-revelstoke-23.jpgMossA carpet of moss covers the ground in Mount Revelstoke's temperate rainforesthttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3177.jpgStewart green North Face coatStewart tries to blend in with the rainforest with is green coat and avoid detection by the bearshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/mount-revelstoke-12.jpgFirst Nations artArtwork recognising the First Nations peoplehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/mount-revelstoke-8.jpgColumbia RiverThe Columbia River. We were glad that we weren't on the opposite side where a band of rain can be seen coming down!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/mount-revelstoke-2.jpgMount Revelstoke fogLooking down on the fog from Mount Revelstoke2016-03-25T23:19:26+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/10/27/salmon-arm-and-a-dislike-for-tea-and-coffee/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1100293.jpgShuswap Lake stormWatching a distant storm over Shuswap Lake from the end of the pier in Salmon Arm. We could see that the lightning was striking the top of the mountain on our approach, but it had stopped by the time we got to the end of the pier!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1100291.jpgSalmon Arm pier and Shuswap LakeSalmon Arm pier and Shuswap Lake. A bit dark for otter spotting...2016-03-25T23:19:07+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/10/29/run-salmon-run/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1100288.jpgDead salmon at salmon runWhilst plenty of salmon continued their journey upstream, plenty of others had not been so lucky. It got a bit stinky at this point.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1100285.jpgSalmon dyingFrom top to bottom: salmon that are doing OK; salmon that have got stuck and are probably going to die; a salmon that is already deadhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1100280.jpgSalmon faceWondering whether this fella made it all the way back homehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1100278.jpgSalmon run viewsThe river was full of hundreds of salmon migrating upstream to the lake where they were born four years agohttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1100277.jpgSalmon run viewsOur vantage point from the side of the road immediately rewarded us with views of the migrating salmonhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1100483.jpgSockeye salmonShallow waters gave a good view of the salmon at this pointhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1100448.jpgSalmon having a breatherAll that swimming from the Pacific Ocean malarkey is obviously hard work, so this salmon is taking a breatherhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1100436.jpgA band of red sockeye salmonWe were able to watch a band of bright red sockeye salmon in the river - all waiting patiently for their time to try and navigate the rapids up aheadhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1100508.jpgSalmon run car parkAll this just to see some salmonhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1100495.jpgAdams River salmon runA scrummage on the river bank to get a shot of the salmon2016-03-25T23:18:04+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/11/05/making-our-way-to-vancouver-kamloops-hope-and-avoiding-rambo/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3238.jpgRamboWe caught a fleeting glimpse of Rambo, before he was off into the backcountryhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3239.jpgIMG_3239Making Stewart pose awkwardly behind the bum of a dog wood carvinghttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/hope-5.jpgCrayfishChecking out the local wildlife in a Hope park. Word on the street was that this crayfish lost his claw in a fight with John Rambohttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/hope-3.jpgHope chainsaw wood carvingOne of the chainsaw wood carvings in Hope. The sign was full of particularly useful information...https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/hope-1.jpgHopeThe town of Hope. No sign of Rambo and a trail of destruction today.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/phoca_thumb_l_frontview.jpgMaverick Motor Inn and WaterslideSadly due to some youths running around we didn't get to use the waterslide sticking out the side of the building2016-03-25T23:17:41+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/11/08/vancouver-aka-raincouver/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1100609.jpgP11006.09https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/untitled-design-2.pngCapilano Suspension Bridge Park - Cliffwalk and Totem polesThe Treetops Adventure and the totem poleshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1100589.jpgHeronWe watched this guy for ages hoping he was going to perform but the best we got was this look in his eyehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1100556.jpgCapilano Suspension BridgeThe bridge itself. In 2006 it survived a 46 tonne tree falling on it so we felt sure we would be ok crossing it.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/untitled-design-1.pngCliffwalk Capilano Suspension Bridge ParkThe Cliffwalk: a narrow and high walkway on the side of the cliffs. https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/untitled-design.pngCapilano Suspension Bridge ParkThe obligatory tourist shots: next to a giant bear, measuring my wing span and pretending to fall off a suspension bridgehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1100536.jpgKitsilano beachKitsilano beach. I imagine it looks pretty different in the height of summer.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1100530.jpgVancouverProof that the sun does come out sometimes!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1100526.jpgVancouver Olympic CauldronThe Olympic Cauldron, a permanent reminder that Vancouver hosted the Winter Olympics in 2010. Only lit on special occasions we were disappointed our visit wasn't important enough.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1100535.jpgDigital Orca VancouverStewart was disappointed to discover the Digital Orca was in fact not made from Lego despite it being commonly known as the Lego Orca2016-03-25T23:09:44+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/12/10/granville-island-pizzas-and-a-canadian-delicacy/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_1930.jpgButter tartsThe humble, yet delectable butter tarthttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1100610.jpgGranville Island Public MarketGranville Island Public Markethttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1100980.jpgGraffiti concrete silos on Granville IslandOne of the best things on Granville Island are these silos at the concrete factory, which have been transformed by Brazilian graffiti artistshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1100979.jpgGranville Island Public MarketInside the Granville Island Public Markethttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_1802.jpgVia Tevere pizzaStupendously good pizza at Via Tevere2016-03-25T23:09:00+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/12/12/driving-a-golf-buggy-and-visiting-queen-elizabeth-park/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/untitled-design.pngQueen Elizabeth Park waterfallThere's also a small waterfall in the parkhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1110008.jpgBloedel ConservatoryThe Bloedel Conservatory (in the background) can also be found at Queen Elizabeth Park https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1110001.jpgGiant rhubarbEmma doesn't look too impressed with the giant rhubarb. Maybe because it's because she knows the truth - it's not actually related to rhubarbhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1100994.jpgQuarry Gardens at Queen Elizabeth ParkAt the top of the park are the pleasant Quarry Gardenshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1100991.jpgVancouver Lookout TowerThe most we could see of downtown Vancouver was the Vancouver Lookout Tower at the Harbour Centre, which looks a bit like a poor man's version of Toronto's CN Towerhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1100988.jpgView from Queen Elizabeth ParkWe got a rather grey view from Queen Elizabeth Park, but at least it wasn't raining and we could see the mountains! Downtown Vancouver is behind those trees to the left.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3437.jpgLego sheepEmma liked the sheep made of Lego in the Lego shop!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3420.jpgStewart golf buggy volunteering VancouverStewart escaped the rain by sheltering in and driving a golf buggy whilst volunteering2016-03-25T23:07:13+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/12/17/vancouver-aquarium/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1110377.jpgVancouver AquariumThe newly renovated entrancehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1110093.jpgPenguins at Vancouver AquariumI wonder which way the food is!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1110203.jpgDolphin at Vancouver AquariumPowered by salmon! Dolphins can jump ridiculously high out of waterhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/ds1bx.gifDolphins at Vancouver AquariumDolphins showing offhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/drzy1.gifDolphins at Vancouver AquariumDolphins showing offhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1110145.jpgP1110145https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1110014.jpgBeluga Whale at Vancouver AquariumThe trainer showing the trust he has in the beluga whalehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/untitled-design1.pngSea Otters at Vancouver AquariumSea Otters playing in the waterhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1110297.jpgElectric eel at Vancouver AquariumThe electric eel. The longer they are the more power they have.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1110304.jpgSea Otter at Vancouver AquariumSea Otter2016-03-25T23:06:59+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/12/19/stanley-park/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p11104821.jpgStanley ParkWatching the sun go down for the dayhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1110486.jpgSeagullA seagull had found a spot all to himself to watch the sunsethttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1110478.jpgSiwash RockSiwash Rockhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1110469.jpgStanley ParkAs we rounded the seawall to face west, we were treated to some stunning viewshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1110454.jpgLions Gate BridgeThe Lions Gate Bridge connects Vancouver with North Vancouver and West Vancouver across the Burrard Inlethttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1110421.jpgStanley Park seawallThe seawall snakes its way around the perimeter of Stanley Parkhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1110413.jpgMountains and waterJust for Andrew Poulton, here I am in front of mountains and water!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1110410.jpgNorth VancouverLooking across the Burrard Inlet to North Vancouverhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/untitled-design-13.pngStanley Park totem polesMore Stanley Park totem poleshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/untitled-design-12.pngStanley Park totem poles...maybe it's these ladies puckering up which did it2016-03-25T23:06:44+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/10/07/travelling-by-train-to-the-rockies/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090188.jpgVIA Rail Candian - JasperOur huge train at Jasper stationhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1090165.jpgP1090165https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/unnamed.jpgVIA Rail economyStewart on the train2016-03-25T23:06:02+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2016/02/03/5-great-iphoneography-tips/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_7047.jpgiPhoneography workshopSpecial thanks to Toronto Travel Massive for organising the workshophttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/chicago-2-1.jpg5 great iPhoneography tipshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cat-spot-the-difference.jpgCat spot the differenceWe played around with Snapseed. Can you spot the difference between the two photos of our most recent foster cat? (No animals were harmed in the making of this photo).https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/20160131_231439934_ios.jpgBokeh iPhoneand again.. I think it would work better when there are more lights aroundhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/20160131_231459389_ios.jpgBokeh iPhoneTrying to get the bokeh lighting effect using the view from our balconyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/underwater-iphone-photo.jpgUnderwater iPhone photoOf course Stewart had to practise in the sink with Lego!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ios_8_exposure_adjustments_camera_app_howto.jpgAdjust exposure iPhone cameraCourtesy of iMore,comhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/panoramic-iphone-6-fail.jpgPanoramic iPhone 6 failWhen ghost dog walkers keep getting in your shothttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/panoramic-iphone-6.jpgPanoramic iPhone 6Success!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/panodash.gifpanodashCourtesy of iphonehacks.com2016-03-25T22:48:56+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/03/08/visiting-boston-day-1-the-freedom-trail/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/untitled-design1.pngFreedom Trail other viewsSome of the other views along the way on the Freedom Trailhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/boston-53.jpgFaneuil Hall Marketplace Christmas treeThe enormous Christmas tree at the Faneuil Hall Marketplacehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/untitled-design-6.pngBunker Hill Monument viewsViews from the Bunker Hill Monumenthttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/untitled-design-5.pngBunker Hill Monument obeliskThe obelisk at the Bunker Hill Monumenthttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/boston-50.jpgPretty street Bunker HillCaught in the evening sun: a pretty street leading down from the Bunker Hill Monumenthttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/new-picture-1.pngUSS ConstitutionThis was as close as we could get to the USS Constitutionhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/untitled-design-4.pngNorth End BostonThe North End district in Bostonhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/untitled-design-2.pngFaneuil Hall and marketplaceFaneuil Hall and the bustling nearby marketplacehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/boston-29.jpgOld State HouseThe Old State Househttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/boston-28.jpgBoston MassacreSite of the Boston Massacre outside the Old State House2016-03-25T22:36:10+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/03/17/boston-day-2-going-inside-a-globe-at-the-mapparium-and-the-other-cambridge/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/mapparium2_hr.jpgInside the Mapparium Eurasia and AfricaThe beautiful and stunning Mapparium. One day when I'm a millionaire, I'm definitely getting one of these for my house, along with the games room, rollercoaster, go-kart track, snow tubing hill... Photo courtesy of The Mary Baker Eddy Library, Boston, MAhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/mapparium1_hr.jpgInside the MappariumInside the Mapparium. Just look how far north the UK is compared to Canada and the USA. Thank God for the Gulf Stream, otherwise Britain would freeze! Courtesy of The Mary Baker Eddy Library, Boston, MAhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/untitled-design-31.pngBeacon HillBeacon Hill. Spot the Emma.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3801.jpgLindt LindorThis is what 76 Lindt Lindor truffles look like!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/untitled-design-21.pngJohn Harvard statueThe John Harvard statue and some eager touristshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/untitled-design-11.pngHarvard UniversityHarvard Universityhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/new-picture-11.pngMary Baker Eddy LibraryThe exterior and interior of the Mary Baker Eddy Libraryhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/new-picture.pngBrattle Street CambridgeThe Loyalist owners of the Brattle Street mansions were kicked out during the American Revolution. One became the headquarters of George Washington. Nowadays, another sports the USA's first national flag, a combination between the Union Jack and the Stars & Stripes.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/boston-69.jpgHarvard Law SchoolHarvard Law School2016-03-25T22:35:55+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/03/26/boston-day-3-a-boston-tea-party/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/untitled-design-16.pngAfternoon tea at The Langham, BostonAfternoon tea at The Langham, Boston. When booking under my name, Emma may have told them we were celebrating her 30th birthday. We were - just 1 and a half months after the event!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_20761.jpgThe Langham Boston poor sconeOne of scones from afternoon tea at The Langham hotel. Why does it have a point? It looks like a burger bun from Nando's.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_2104.jpgBoston view from planeFlights into and out of Boston Logan Airport give excellent views of the city and the Massachusetts coastlinehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/boston-92.jpgBoston Tea Party Ships and MuseumThe Boston Tea Party Ships serve as a reminder of the city's history next to the modern-day Bostonhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/boston-91.jpgBoston Tea Party Ships and MuseumThe Boston Tea Party Ships and Museumhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/untitled-design6.pngTurtle and penguinsA brussels sprouts powered turtle in action way down from the surface of the tank, and some of penguins on showhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/boston-84.jpgUgly fishContender for the ugliest fish - not just at the New England Aquarium, but ever!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/boston-85.jpgTurtle New England AquariumA turtle comes to snack on some brussels sprouts!2016-03-25T22:35:40+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/11/22/our-weekend-in-seattle-part-2/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1100943.jpgChihuly Garden and Glasshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1100942.jpgChihuly Garden and Glasshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1100941.jpgChihuly Garden and GlassThe glasshouse takes inspiration from botanic glasshouse gardens such as Kew Gardenshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1100931.jpgChihuly Garden and GlassSpot anyone that looks familiar in the reflection?https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1100924.jpgChihuly Garden and Glasshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1100899.jpgChihuly Garden and Glasshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1100893.jpgChihuly Garden and Glasshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1100892.jpgChihuly Garden and Glasshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1100885.jpgChihuly Garden and Glasshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1100884.jpgChihuly Garden and Glass2016-03-25T22:33:25+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/11/14/our-weekend-in-seattle-part-1/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1100738.jpgPuget Sound SeattleThe view over Puget Sound from the Columbia Centerhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1100749.jpgSeattle at nightWe got good views of the city lights belowhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1100747.jpgSeattle trafficWatching the Seattle traffic down belowhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/untitled-design-5.pngJack-o'-lantern street lightsA clear sign that Halloween is on the way with the transformation of these street lights into pumpkin style Jack-o'-lanternshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1100818.jpgSeattle Public LibrarySeattle Public Libraryhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/seattle-26.jpgSeattle (26)https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3309.jpgFish & chips Pike Place MarketFish & chips American stylehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/untitled-design-4.pngChewing gum wall Pike Place Market SeattleProbably the most disgusting thing we have seen on our trip so far was this wall behind Pike Place Market covered in thousands of pieces of chewing gum!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/seattle-24.jpgOriginal Starbucks Seattle Pike Place MarketPike Place Market in Seattle is home to the original Starbucks - cue long queues to get in and devoted fans posing for snaps outsidehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/seattle-22.jpgPike Place Market SeattlePike Place Market, Seattle2016-03-25T22:33:05+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2016/01/20/a-long-weekend-in-chicago-part-1/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/a-weekend-in-chicago-1.pngA long weekend in Chicago: Part 1https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/tribune-tower2.jpgTribune TowerThe gorgeous Tribune Tower features elements from other famous landmarks from around the world, including Edinburgh Castle, the Berlin Wall, the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal, Westminster Abbey, the Parthenon and Cologne Cathedral.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/chicago-1531.jpgChicago Theatrehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/chicago-11.jpgChicago Water Tower and John Hancock Centerhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/magnificent-mile-start-michigan-avenue-bridge.jpgMagnificent Mile start Michigan Avenue BridgeThe Magnificent Mile starts at the Chicago River and the Michigan Avenue Bridgehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/mag-mile-architecture-and-bird-boxes.jpgMag Mile architecture and bird boxesAlong the way of the Magnificent Mile, architecture and street features range from the serious to the fun.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/chicago-24.jpgChicago The Loop 'L' TrainThe 'L' trains loop around Chicago's Loop.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/chicago-board-of-trade.jpgChicago Board of TradeThe Chicago Board of Trade façade https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/the-rookery-and-harold-washington-library.jpgThe Rookery and Harold Washington LibraryThe Rookery (left) - unfortunately we couldn't get inside, as apparently it's quite something. The Harold Washington Library (right) grabs your attention as soon as you catch a glimpse. Each corner is adorned by an owl.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/marina-city-and-carbide-carbon-building.jpgMarina City and Carbide and Carbon BuildingI thought that Marina City (left) was great - note the car parking in the lower third - Emma was undecided. Topped off in gold, it's difficult to miss the Carbide and Carbon Building (right). 2016-03-25T22:32:00+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2016/01/24/a-long-weekend-in-chicago-part-2/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/chicago-2.pngA long weekend in Chicago: Part 2https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/chicago-98.jpgMerchandise Mart ChicagoThe art deco Merchandise Mart, which upon opening in 1930, was the largest building in the worldhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/chicago-river-cruise-views.jpgChicago river cruise viewsA Chicago River cruise gives you perspectives, views and facts that you might otherwise miss out onhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/chicago-architecture-river-cruise.jpgChicago architecture river cruiseWe enjoyed an afternoon of sitting in the sun as we gently cruised along the Chicago Riverhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/willis-tower-view.jpgWillis Tower viewYou're so high up in the Willis Tower, that even Chicago's other mammoth skyscrapers looks a bit on the small sidehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/willis-tower-glass-boxes.jpgWillis Tower glass boxesWe stepped out into the glass balconies, otherwise know as 'The Ledge', which hang out over the city 1,353 feet (412 m) belowhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/willis-tower.jpgWillis TowerThe world's tallest building from 1973-1998, the Willis Tower, formerly the Sears Tower, is only the 13th tallest in the world nowhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/willis-tower-queues.jpgWillis Tower queuesQueues galore both outside, and inside, the Willis Towerhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/chicago-pizza-tour-and-pequods.jpgChicago Pizza Tour and Pequod'sWe were ferried around Chicago on a minibus and given the lowdown on the Chicago pizza scene. Pequod's, and another taste of deep dish pizza, was our 3rd stop.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/chicago-pizza-tour-piece.jpgChicago Pizza Tour PieceFinal stop was Piece2016-03-25T22:31:16+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/09/30/the-flying-chocolate-company-review/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p11809601.jpgThe Flying Chocolate CompanyThe flying chocolate box of dreamshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p11809621.jpgThe Flying Chocolate CompanyOur box came with 8 full sized chocolate bars2016-03-22T01:51:26+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/portfolio/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/expedia.jpgExpedia.ca Continues Focus on Mobile Tech DevelopmentExpedia.ca (CNW Group/Expedia.ca)https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-telegraph.jpgThe Telegraphhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/off-track-travel.jpgOff Track Travelhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/moving2canada.jpgMoving2Canadahttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/expats-blog.jpgExpats Bloghttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/brits-in-toronto.jpgBrits in Toronto2016-03-06T03:17:45+00:00weekly0.6https://brownbeartravels.com/2016/01/13/our-experience-of-cat-fostering/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/happy-canada-day-1.jpgCat Fosteringhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/melia.jpgMeliahttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/melia-new-home.jpgMelia new homeMelia is living the high life in her new 2200ft loft apartment downtownhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/the-susans.jpgThe Susanshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/kittens.jpgKittenshttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/gracie.jpgGraciehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/gingie.jpgGingiehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/coco.jpgCoco2016-04-23T15:01:19+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/about/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/cropped-p1120540.jpgcropped-p1120540.jpg2016-05-30T22:53:00+00:00weekly0.6https://brownbeartravels.com/contact-us/2015-07-05T19:15:05+00:00weekly0.6https://brownbeartravels.com/2015/05/27/a-road-trip-to-detroit/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/untitled-design.pngDowntown Detroit sightsDowntown Detroit sights, including Comerica Park (top right) and Fox Theatre (bottom right).https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/picmonkey-collage4.jpgDetroit skyscrapersCloser inspection of Detroit's skyscrapers reveals some interesting architecturehttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/point-pelee-and-detroit-42.jpgDetroit skylineThe Detroit skyline viewed from Windsor2015-06-13T18:49:56+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/01/31/our-first-real-snow/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/belleville.jpgSnow covered car in BellevilleBefore...https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_3628.jpgSnow2015-04-12T14:52:13+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/04/05/happy-easter/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_3175.jpgEaster egg Rocky Mountain Chocolate FactoryA far more normal Easter egg from the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. This one came with an amazingly thick shell!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/fullsizerender-1.jpgRocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Easter bunnyIf only all apples came like this!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_3977.jpgEaster chocolateThe selection of Easter treats we've been samplinghttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_2889.jpgCat Easter EggThe quality of Canadian Easter eggs is definitely not up to scratch...2015-04-11T02:25:51+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/02/17/happy-pancake-day/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_2776.jpgPancake mixPancake mix is commonplace in Canadian supermarkets. This one came with some earlier accommodation and required milk and eggs, so we https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/picmonkey-collage1.jpgPancakesPancakes2015-02-25T20:26:16+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2015/01/17/a-change-of-plan-back-in-ontario-first-stop-kingston/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1110759.jpgWaterfront Trail KingstonThe Waterfront Trail in Kingston along the shore of Lake Ontariohttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1110743.jpgMartello TowerA Martello Tower on Kingston waterfront - built as a defence against the USA in the 1840shttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/untitled-design-31.pngQueen's University KingstonQueen's University in Kingstonhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1110749.jpgCathedral of Saint Mary KingstonThe Cathedral of Saint Mary in Kingstonhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/untitled-design-22.pngKingston City HallKingston's City Hall, although it had once been destined for bigger things as the Canadian Parliamenthttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1110768.jpgSeagullsThe Waterfront Trail is clearly the place to be in Kingston if you are a seagullhttps://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/untitled-design-11.pngMazda CX-9The Mazda CX-9: that mum looks pleased with herself for getting the boot open, but the smile will be wiped from her face when she can't her son's lacrosse stick (how very Canadian by the way) out later. That dog looks glum, and no wonder, as he knows that once the boot is shut he's not getting out any time soon. At least he has some supplies.https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/untitled-design1.pngBroken shoeYeah, it's difficult to walk when your boot has done this2015-01-17T22:40:23+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/2014/12/25/merry-christmas/https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_20141223_200420.jpgOliver the gerbilWe're also missing Oliver and Sebastian!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_20141223_201219.jpgSebastian the gerbilLooks like they are having fun in Soham though. Even if it is a little blurry!https://brownbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/lego.pngLego Minifigure ChristmasMerry Christmas!2014-12-26T03:14:38+00:00monthlyhttps://brownbeartravels.com/map/2014-12-24T20:08:21+00:00weekly0.6https://brownbeartravels.comdaily1.02022-12-27T18:43:23+00:00