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Air
Highways to Toronto
by
Jerry W. Bird
 I've
experienced so many great times in and around the
City of Toronto and have made so many lasting
friendships with Torontonians, writing about this
great Canadian destination is a privilege. At one
time it seemed, I almost lived at the Pearson
International Airport, or was on a plane headed to
or from the west. I never regretted a trip and in
spite of the schedule, seemed to thrive on the
hustle, bustle and excitement of Yonge and Bloor
Streets, the multi racial mix, the lakeside and
CNE, the Royal York Hotel, the O'Keefe Centre,
Maple Leaf Gardens, Union Station and several dozen
other icons. We hope to be there soon for the
annual Travel
and Leisure
Show.
I will recall some of the people whose kindness
made each stay such a pleasure, going out of their
way, above and beyond the call of duty, to enhance
my trip. While most visits could be classified as
business, many felt like vacations, with Muskoka
Lakes to the north, Stratford to the east, dozens
of neat little towns in every direction, and the
honeymoon capital, Niagara Falls a few miles south.
I had spent a few months in training at the Trenton
Royal Canadian Airforce base, and enjoyed several
happy reunions there on the Bay of
Quinte.
 Fly
the Air Highways or drive to
Toronto's
Annual Travel & Leisure Show
Facts:
Toronto lies on the shore of Lake Ontario, the
easternmost of the Great Lakes. Home to more than 2
million people, the city is the key to one of North
America's most vibrant regions, the Greater Toronto
Area (GTA). 4.5 million Canadians live in the GTA,
the cultural, entertainment, and financial capital
of the nation. The city is also the seat of the
Ontario government.
That is why
Toronto abounds in investment and employment
opportunities in such diverse fields as banking and
financial services, film and television production,
and fashion, and also boasts a thriving arts
community.
CONTINUED
Thunder
Bay: Gateway to Canada's Great Lakes International
Waterways
By
Jerry W. Bird
 The
last time I flew into Thunder Bay, formerly the
twin cities of Port Arthur-Fort William, it was
part of a national advertising project for Inns
Canada, a newly formed hotel and resort management
group. On my team was Peter Gold, a Calgary
photographer, who I assigned to help portray
Thunder Bay's tourism amenities. Our client's Hotel
Manager Guy Laliberte, who was well known in the
area, and somewhat of a showman, went above and
beyond the call of duty, scrounging props from
local department stores. Our concept was to depict
every type of sports activity available to
visitors. Peter captured it in a single shot of
Laliberte, decked out in flippers and scuba mask,
with snow and water skies, hockey gear, fishing
road and tackle, tennis racket, golf clubs - you
name it. continued
Footloose
in Canada's Capital
by
Jerry W. Bird
  I
first discovered the city of Ottawa and Hull , its
Quebec neighbour across the river, while on leave
from my Royal Canadian Airforce training base at
Trenton, Ontario. That low budget journey happened
several decades ago, yet my ongoing love affair
with Canada's capital deepens which each return.
Why is there never enough time, yet so much to
learn and enjoy? In the coming months, we plan to
recall certain highlights and provide a few
pointers for those yet to explore the area. I've
arrived in a variety of ways, by auto, motor coach,
rail and air - all that's left is to arrive by
river cruise, which is tempting. Some of the
comments on Ottawa as a business or tourism
destination will come from our many readers, others
will arrive via official source. Each week or so we
expect , a new item will be added to our online
magazine's editorial menu. Here is a small taste of
the attractions you will discover in Ottawa and
area. continued
Hamilton/Montreal
flight.
 Hamilton
International Airport Limited (HIAL) is the fully
owned subsidiary of TradePort International
Corporation. HIAL manages the John C. Munro
Hamilton International Airport under the terms of a
40-year lease with the City of Hamilton. The
Hamilton International Airport is the tenth largest
passenger airport in Canada and is the largest
cargo-courier airport in the country. WestJet's
inaugural flight between the John C. Munro Hamilton
International Airport, and Dorval Airport in
Montreal took off at 7:00 a.m. The flight included
a delegation of city leaders who met with their
Montreal counterparts to explore joint
opportunities between the cities, synergized by the
commencement of regularly scheduled flights by
WestJet Airlines. continued
More items to
come.
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