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In this issue: • Let's Go To The Beach -a guide to Ontario's best beaches • Grand Adventures -Discover all that Ontario's longest river has to offer • Defending Our Border -Commemorating the War of 1812 Bicentennial • What a Lucky Day! -Port Dover’s hot ticket on Friday the 13th • The Roads to Dover -Pioneer makes the trip a little sweeter • Finger Licking Summer -Showcasing the Rib Festivals across Ontario • Hanging Out Over Toronto -Our Grand Prize winners take on the EdgeWalk challenge • Great Ontario Bucket List Challenge -Enter to win the experience of a lifetime!

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It’s summer. And as each of us plan our getaways, day trips and vacations, I would like to take a moment to share some thoughts on how fortunate I believe that we as Canadians are to enjoy the freedoms many of us now take for granted. Those freedoms have been safeguarded, and continue to be protected, by the dedicated men and women who serve in the Canadian Forces.I recently had the honour of visiting with some of these men and women while accompanying Lieutenant-General Peter Devlin, Commander of the Canadian Army, on a Middle East tour that took us to Israel, the West Bank, the Golan Heights and Afghanistan. In each of these areas, our soldiers are doing a remarkable job of helping others make their part of the world a better place in which to live.Along the way, we met a young corporal who talked of training Afghans by establishing trust and respect. Instead of telling them what to do, he explained, his role was to mentor and coach. Our soldiers are proving themselves empathetic and able to build bonds that create change in people’s minds and hearts.In the coming months, there will be events to mark important anniversaries in our military history. The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry is celebrating its 150th Anniversary this September, and I am very honoured to be serving as Honorary Colonel of this renowned regiment. The RHLI, along with other Canadian soldiers, will be further remembered in August during events to mark the 70th anniversary of the disastrous Dieppe raid that cost more than 900 Canadian soldiers’ lives – 197 of them from the RHLI.And !nally, there are numerous events commemorating the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. Look for details on events from Niagara to Kingston in a special feature, Defending our Border, on page 20.Take a moment to recognize the people past and present who have made this the best country in the world. And best wishes for a safe and happy summer!

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Summertime just wouldn’t be the same without a beach chair, a good book and a bag full of sand toys for the kids. Welcome to summer in Ontario, the best time to take advantage of all our big, beautiful beaches (most of which are free). With thousands of lakes in the province, chances are good that you live within a short drive of one of these sandy paradises. So what are you waiting for? Make today a beach day!

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������������Sauble Beach is a summer hotspot and it’s easy to see why – it’s packed with adventure and perfect for thrill-seeking families. Whether it’s a visit to the Sauble Fun World amusement park, a round of mini-golf at one of several local courses, hitting the arcades or taking in the action at the Sauble Speedway on Saturday nights, the hardest part will be deciding what to do !rst! Don’t forget the beach, tucked along the shores of Lake Huron and perfect for little ones still getting used to the water.

The Lutz family of Toronto has been spending their summers in Southampton near Sauble Beach for 28 years, and to say it has become a family tradition is an understatement. “It is a very special place, and it has become part of our family,” says Lois Lutz. “Not only is it beautiful, it o#ers something for everyone – our children have loved coming here at every stage of their lives.” Her son, Ryan, says it has “the best sunsets in the world.” Ryan plans to continue the family tradition of “Sauble summers” by bringing his own children there.

“The sense of community is outstanding, whether you’re a local, a cottager, or just visiting the beach for the day,” he says. “It’s so welcoming and it’s the perfect spot for families.” The Lutz family also takes advantage of local tennis courts and spectacular golf courses.

“We just love that it’s still the same Sauble,” says Lois. “Of course business has grown and there is so much for families to do, but it still has the same summer feeling that means the world to us.”

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������������Turkey Point is a family favourite, with many families returning to rent the same cottages year after year. The natural bay found here on the shores of Lake Erie makes this a perfect beach for beginning swimmers – the warm water is a plus, too! Access to the beach is through Turkey Point Provincial Park, which also o#ers camping facilities a

short drive away. Eco-friendly families will love the hiking trails, hatchery pond and stunning views from the blu#s. If you’re up for a round of golf after a day at the beach, Turkey Point is the perfect place – it’s the only provincial park with a golf course and rates start at just $10. Club rentals are even free for those camping in the park!

Here’s a hint for escaping the crowds – instead of turning left at the beach into the main parking areas, turn right and follow the road to the end. Go left, and left again at the beach. Find parking at this end, and you can stake out a section of beach ignored by the masses.

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���������������Toronto o#ers 11 fantastic beach options for families, with Woodbine Beach and the Toronto Island two of the most popular picks. Woodbine is just 15 minutes from downtown and located next to blocks of family-friendly shops and restaurants along Queen

Street East. The beach is long and sandy and kids love playing in the mild waves served up by Lake Ontario. There is even a wooden boardwalk and a paved trail, so accessing the beach with strollers is a snap. Take in a beach volleyball

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adjacent to the beach. There are even canoe and kayak rentals available at the east end of the beach so you can explore the lake at your own pace. Kids love the free playground and parents love the lifeguards! Check the water quality !rst: http://app.toronto.ca/tpha/beaches.htmlwww.toronto4kids.com/Kids/Seasonal-Fun-Summer/Surf-Sand-and-Sun-Beaches-in-the-GTA.html

Jump on the ferry to one of four beaches on the Toronto Island for a totally di#erent experience. Wading pools are close by and the beaches have lifeguards. Plus, kids love Centreville Amusement Park (centreisland.ca), which boasts over 30 rides! Don’t miss Franklin’s Children’s Garden, the garden inspired by the popular children’s book character, Franklin the Turtle. End the day at the Gibraltar Point lighthouse, built in 1808. It’s the oldest surviving lighthouse on the Great Lakes. toronto.ca/parks/island

�����������Make no mistake – the lure of Wasaga Beach is its 14-kilometre long shore and its golden sand hugging Georgian Bay. Plan to head in June to catch Beachfest (June 23-24), which features buskers, beach games and live entertainment – all for free! wasagabeachfest.com

Go !shing in the nearby Nottawasaga river, rent a boat, or cycle through more than 10 kilometres of park beach trails. wasagabeach.com

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���������If you’re looking for stunning sunsets, this stretch of golden beach on Lake Huron won’t disappoint. Grand Bend is a tradition – kids love it for the plethora of ice cream stands and beach stores along Main Street, and parents love the hum of activity during the day and the serene parklands

at night. In fact, many have fond memories of coming to Grand Bend as children and that’s why they return year after year with their own families.

Londoner Justine Downing remembers summer days in Grand Bend as a teenager. “It was always a popular spot but back then it wasn’t nearly as built-up,” she says. “Now they have everything and it’s a dream for parents! It’s just a great destination at any age.”

Downing recommends the beachside campsites at Pinery Provincial Park for young families because of its

many amenities and wide, private campsites. “There is always so much going on in Grand Bend and it’s one of the few places where every generation happily coexists!” she laughs. “The population just explodes in the summer because everyone comes to have a good time, whether it’s to go camping, play on the beach, cycle or even just have lunch.” Downing spends her beach time with long walks along the nearly 50 continuous kilometres of beautiful shore. grandbend.compinerypark.on.ca

������������Port Stanley’s Main Beach on Lake Erie is the perfect place for kids and parents alike; mom and dad will love walking along the long shore carved into clay cli#s, while kids will love the huge, sandy beach and the legendary French fries and Orangeade at Mackie’s. Buoys de!ne a swimming-only section next to the pier, keeping boats at bay. There are also free volleyball and basketball courts, not to mention swings and a picnic pavilion – all right on the beach! Après-swim, !ll up at G.T.’s on the Beach for a casual dinner, or cruise the strip for cute beach boutiques and cafes. portstanley.net

���������The main attractions at this provincial park on the shores of Lake Ontario are the giant sand dunes, which lead to two of the largest freshwater sandbars in the world. The park boasts three beaches –

Sandbanks, Outlet and Dunes Beach – but the real perk is that Sandbanks also provides campsites, so families can rest a while and take it all in. Book ahead for July and August sites as they

!ll up quickly! And it’s no wonder why – the scenery is spectacular and the water’s !ne for little ones as it tends to be shallow and calm.ontarioparks.com/english/sand.html

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One of the great heroines of that war was a young woman named Laura Secord, who lived in Queenston with her husband James when the war broke out. Her trek through the wilderness to warn the British of an impending American attack was one of the great turning points of the war. Her homestead in the tiny town of Queenston o#ers an historic step back into Laura’s world of the early 19th century.

“Laura is famous for her heroic walk , but most people have only a vague idea what it was about,” explains museum curator Melissa Bottomley. “By the time they leave the museum they have a far greater appreciation for this woman’s strength.”

Laura’s strength came to the fore on October 13, 1812, when Americans crossed the Niagara River and attacked Queenston Heights, the dominating plateau that overlooks the Secord home. As a member of the militia,

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her husband James was heavily involved in the !ghting. In the fading sun word reached Laura that the British had won but that James was missing. Laura found him shot through the shoulder and knee, in agonizing pain and unable to move. She brought him home where she nursed him back to health.

“James’ wounds were still healing when the Americans invaded again the following spring, and Laura was forced to perform even greater heroics,” says Melissa with obvious admiration for the woman. “She overheard American plans to surprise the British forces.

She left well before sunrise on an oppressively hot day. Her clothing was soon soaked with sweat, and at one point

Laura lost her shoes. She continued her agonizing journey on bloodied feet. Finally, after having covered 32 kilometres, Laura saw the glow from British camp!res in the distance. The British o"cers were shocked at her condition, but grateful for her news. Armed with foreknowledge of American intentions, they were able to ambush and defeat the American army.

Laura received no recognition for her role in the victory. It was only in the century after her 1868 death, and largely due to the popularity of the chocolate company named in her honour, that Laura Secord became a household name. The Laura Secord Candy Company was also behind the Laura Secord Homestead museum.

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“Laura’s home was a private residence until the 1960s. The chocolate company purchased the home and did extensive restoration to how it would have looked during Laura’s time. In 1972 it opened as a museum,” Melissa explains. “When the company passed into American hands in 1998 the museum was gifted to the Niagara Parks Commission.”

With an eye towards the War of 1812 bicentennial, the Laura Secord Homestead has seen some exciting changes. There is a large new gift shop on site, and the previous gift-shop has been transformed into an exhibit space that currently depicts the role of women in war. In addition, an 1850s-era church has been moved onto the property from elsewhere in the village, providing visitors with a glimpse into another aspect of 19th century life. Learn more at niagaraparks.com/heritage-trail/laura-secord-homestead.html

No trip to the Laura Secord Homestead is complete without a side-trip to Queenston Heights, site of the battle that almost took James’s life. The beautiful park-like setting maintained by Niagara Parks Commission includes a monument to Laura Secord, interpretive trails that trace the see-saw !ghting of two centuries earlier, and a !ne restaurant. The highlight, however, is the towering Brock Monument, a spire dedicated to the memory of British General Sir Isaac Brock who fell on these grounds leading a counter-attack against the American invaders. Climb the stairs to the top of this edi!ce for an unforgettable panoramic view of the Niagara region.

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Special events this summer a Canada Day celebration on July 1 with music, food, !reworks musket and cannon !rings. On July 14-15, Fort George is hosting a naval encampment with !ve tall ships (four Brigantines and a schooner- 1812 Squadron) along with 22 longboats and 200 naval re-enactors.

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military music by Fife and Drums Corps from Canada and the U.S. as well as a competition of 1812 drill teams from Fort George, Fort Malden, Fort York and Fort Erie, a collection of the premier 1812 military sites in Ontario. For more information on the Fort, which is open daily from May to October, visit www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/on/fortgeorge/index.aspx

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Through July and August, celebrate the creation of Canada. It’s July 1867 and Canada has just become a singular nation within the British Empire. Every Wednesday and Sunday evenings the World Heritage Sunset Ceremonies at Fort Henry light up the stage with canons ablaze and bayonets at hand! Celebrate Canada’s 145th year by paying tribute to its grand history. www.forthenry.com/index.cfm/en/activities/special-events/wednesday-and-saturday-evenings-in-july-august/

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Joel Stone served through the war getting supplies and watching the border.

The community celebrates its role in the war Aug. 24 – 26 with breakfasts, encampments and re-enactments and even a naval battle. www.gananoque.ca/community-services/arts-culture-and-heritage/come-celebrate

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We’re all heading south, and we know the !nal destination without talking. It’s Friday the 13th, and Port Dover is like Mecca to bikers from far and wide.

There are three Friday the 13ths in 2012 – the !rst was in February, this one in April with the grand !nale coming on July 13, a day that is expected to be the biggest Friday the 13th ever.

The +1C temperature feels much colder on my face as the growl of more than 1600 ccs of Harley power takes me to 80 kilometres an hour, powering me through the spreading suburbs and farm !elds between Hamilton and Caledonia. I’ve rented my Harley – a bright-red, shiny new Ultra Classic – from Rocky’s Harley-Davidson in London. It’s my !rst Harley and the biggest

bike I’ve ever ridden – I’m in heaven.

I avoid the Highway 6 bypass designed to take tra"c around Caledonia because I want to see how Friday the 13th impacts the town. I’m not surprised to see the town’s lone Tim Horton’s parking lot crowded with chrome and leather. For bikers, hot co#ee on a cold morning is like honey to a bee.

I park my bike, and walk over to a group whose bikes catch my attention because of the trailers they are hauling. “This one’s a Hummer and the other’s a Corvette,” says Hamilton native Norm Doucette, who drives giant industrial trucks at Arcelor-Mittal (Dofasco) when he’s not on his bike.

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The cold morning air is biting at my cheeks as I swing my Harley in behind two bikers at Upper James and Highway 6.

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of Brantford (“my company makes the signs for Pioneer stations”), have been coming to Friday the 13th rallies for years. Why? It’s a good reason to get out, we like hanging out there, why not? That’s about the closest I can come to the ‘why’ of this migration. No one seems to know how it started, but they keep coming back.

While Norm and his group get organized, I stow away my gear and head for Hagersville. The countryside is coming to life as the sun rises higher in the sky. Horses skitter across a !eld to my right, while cattle laze about in another. We pass by the most famous landmark on this stretch of highway – Hewitt’s Dairy Bar. For 50 years, it has been a Mecca in its own right, drawing city folk in for a taste of its famous ice cream. No bikes there yet, though. They’ll get the tra"c when everyone heads back.

My !rst stop in Hagersville is another Tim Hortons where I meet up with Wally Wydysz of Caledonia and his riding partner, Amy Wiltshire. They’re excited – it’s a perfect day for riding, albeit a little chilly right now. I explain my mission for ROAM magazine, and Wally excitedly tells me he just !lled up at the Pioneer station in town. He shows me his well-worn Bonus Bucks card and I reward him with a pair of Pioneer sunglasses.

Down the street, I meet up with Deb Tomporowski, on duty at the Hagersville Pioneer. “I’ve been here for two years, so I’ve been through this before. It’s busy this morning – lots of bikers coming in the store to get warm. The washroom’s also been on a revolving door.”

I can hear the roar of bikes on the street outside – it’s almost 10:30 and the street is alive with motorcycles of all descriptions making their way through town. I thank Deb for her help, and mount my Harley to join the stream. Now I feel like I’m part of something – there must be 50 bikers ahead of me, and a swarm just as large behind.

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Before long I can see the $ashing lights of what turns out to be a police blockade at St. Johns Road (Highway 3). Visitors in cars are turned aside to a parking area where they can take a shuttle into town. Those of us on bikes are apparently VIPs today, waved through by smiling OPP o"cers (I wonder if they aren’t a little envious!).

Our now-seemingly endless line of motorcycles moves ever closer to our destination, passing by Steve Travale’s house (he’s been welcoming bikers to Friday the 13th since retiring to Port Dover 10 years ago), and onto the lift-bridge that links the core of the town to the outside world. Ahead I can see we are being detoured away from the downtown core, and we wind through backstreets past hundreds, maybe thousands, of parked bikes. It’s only 11 a.m. but already I can see parking will be a challenge.

Local residents post signs o#ering parking for bikers at a price ($10 to $15 seems to be the going rate), while others o#er camping spots. I’m determined to !nd a free place to park. I do, on a backstreet about three blocks o# the main drag. When I reach Main Street, I am greeted by a carnival atmosphere – bikers of all sizes and descriptions are walking up and down Main Street, checking out the array of motorcycles parked on both sides and down the middle.

At the Arbor, sta# are feverishly busy dishing out the landmark’s famous foot-long hot dogs and fries. Police are kept busy controlling tra"c at every intersection, and the crowds pulse up and down Main Street, and along Plank Road toward the beach. Looking back toward the lift bridge, I can see hundreds of bikers streaming across the river and past the police detour. I wonder where they will !nd a spot to park, and how many more people the tiny town can absorb. Before the day is over, the town of 6,000 will swell by more than 70,000.

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Burlington - 850 Appleby Line 2430 Fairview Street

Cayuga - 2 Talbot St.

Delhi - 12 Church St.

Flamborough - 1489 Highway 6

Grimsby - 62 Main St. E.

Hagersville - 85 Main Street S.

Hamilton - 315 Centennial Parkway859 Upper James St.1822 Upper James St.1092 Highway 6927 Rymal Rd. E.

London - 1885 Huron St.312 Commissioners Rd. W.

Sarnia - 1100 Murphy Rd.

St. Catharines - 383 Ontario Street170 Fourth Ave.

Stoney Creek - 354 Highway 8823 Highway 8333-339 Highway 20

Waterdown - 553 Dundas St. E. (Hwy 5)

Welland - 681 South Pelham Rd.

Windsor - 3124 Je!erson Blvd.2380 Walker Road

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-8/<ACROSS ONTARIO - Canada Day 2012- July 1Whether you celebrate this monumental holiday in our nation’s capital or in your own backyard, Canada Day 2012 is sure to go o! with a bang! For more information about Canada Day festivities in your region please contact your local municipality, or visit festivalsandeventsontario.ca/main.cfmNIAGARA"ON"THE"LAKE # Summer 2012Haunted Ghost Tours If you like ghosts, 200-year-old Niagara-on-the-Lake is the place to be this summer. Chilling tours tell tales of headless soldiers, mysterious disappearances and the historic Angel Inn,which is reputedly haunted by Captain Colin Swayze who was killed in the Inn by American soldiers during the War of 1812. www.hauntedhamilton.com/ghostwalks/index.htmlSUDBURY # July 6-8Music Under the StarsGrab a blanket and a spot on the grass this summer with the annual Northern Lights Festival Boreal, a weekend-long event featuring some of Canada’s best folk musicians, including Joel Plaskett, Daniel Lanois, Peter Katz and Sierra Noble. Be sure to stop by the Northern Lights Arts Village for visual art displays and family activities. nlfbsudbury.comTECUMSEH # July 8-11The Year of the Dragon International Dragon Boat FestivalRace for a cure at the International Dragon Boat Festival is in its 10th anniversary year on Lake St. Clair. Features four days of races, food and drink with proceeds going to cancer research. internationaldragonboatsfestival.comBELLEVILLE # July 12-15Waterfront and Ethnic FestivalThis family-oriented ethnically educational festival will take you on a trip around the world! The event is free. Parking is $2. bellevillewaterfrontfestival.comMOUNT FOREST # July 20-22Festival of Fire Visit the town of Mount Forest as it’s illuminated by the 12th annual Firework Festival, a weekend o!ering activities for the whole family. Catch a free outdoor $ick at the park, or a thrilling ride at the

Albian Amusement Park! mountforest.ca/!reworks/index.phpTORONTO # July 21-22Go BIG on Bloor BIG on Bloor is celebrating the downtown community from Bloordale to Du!erin to Lansdown, featuring exhibitions and events from various cultures around the globe! Sample foods from some of the most famous and diverse restaurants in Toronto. bigonbloor.com/festival/index.phpCOLLINGWOOD # July 26 - 29Elvisfest Hundreds of “Elvis’s” (or is that Elvii?) $ock to the Blue Mountains to pay tribute to the king of rock and roll in a weekend-long event that’s bursting with $are. collingwoodelvisfestival.comGUELPH # July 27 - 29Hillside Festival Book your tickets asap for this popular three-day music fest at Guelph Lake Conservation Area featuring everyone from the Arkells and Kathleen Edwards to Valdy and The Wooden Sky. hillsidefestival.caMISSISSAUGA # July 29Teddy Bear PicnicThe 18th annual features an afternoon of storytelling, games, crafts and face painting. There are Teddy Bear Picnics throughout Ontario this summer, with proceeds bene%ting various children’s hospitals and cultural initiatives. mississauga.ca/portal/discover/museumsofmississauga

$8*867BARRIE # August 3-6Kids at KempenfestAn annual event in Barrie every August long weekend, Kempenfest features over 400 arts and crafts exhibitions, live music and a midway. kempenfest.comMILTON # August 4"6The Pirate Festival The town of Milton is blazing full sails ahead with the 5th Annual Pirate Festival. Catch the Mud Show, discover the Personal Power of Palmistry or visit Mac%e’s Wizard Shop. thepiratefestival.com

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HAMILTON # August 6West!eld Heritage Village Annual Ice Cream FestivalExperience the fun and nostalgia of ice cream in pioneer, Victorian and Edwardian times at the historic West%eld Heritage Village. Event features live music, horse and wagon rides, games and living history. conservationhamilton.ca/welcome-to-west!eld-heritage-villageSAUBLE BEACH # August 10"12SandfestThe celebrations are in full swing Saturday morning with the annual car show and sandcastle-building contests! The fun continues in the evening with live music featuring the hits of ABBA and a children’s PJ party on the beach! saublebeach.com/sandfest.htmlWOODSTOCK # August 12"13Cowapolooza! Cowapolooza celebrates the rich heritage of “Dairy Capital of Canada”, featuring classic events like the soapbox derby, cow milking contest, strongman and woman competitions and live entertainment.cowapolooza.comDUNDAS # August 17"19Cactus Festival The Dundas Cactus Festival is back in its 37th year and features three stages of live entertainment, an amusement park, a parade and appearances by your favorite cartoon characters. dundascactusfest.caWINONA # August 24"26Peach Festival The Winona Peach Festival is a wonderful way to get out of the city and spend time educating your children on your local farmers and the fruits and veggies they are producing. Plus there’s peaches and ice cream, live entertainment, arts and crafts, a car show and a midway! winonapeach.comOWEN SOUND # August. 24"SEPT. 2Salmon SpectacularThe annual Salmon Spectacular Fishing Derby is back with an exciting week of competition for the %shers in your family. sydenhamsportsmen.com/derby

WINDSOR " August 25"26Balloonapalooza! The festival is unique to Windsor and features over 80 gigantic cold air balloons taking form of your children’s favorite TV characters! Hitch a ride on the trackless Mini Express or stroll down Animation Alley to spot Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber from Veggie Tales! balloonapalooza.ca

6(37(0%(5NATION WIDE " LABOUR DAY WEEKEND 2012The o&cial end-of-summer weekend is loaded with events across Ontario. Check with your local municipality or tourism centre, or visit ontariotravel.netSTRATFORD # September 8"9Stratford Garlic FestivalIf you’ve ever eaten Ontario grown garlic, you know why it’s the best. The festival features two full days of events, over 100 vendors, and the infamous garlic fudge. stratfordgarlicfestival.comHAMILTON # September 14"15Arts Supercrawl The culmination of monthly arts crawls, the Arts Supercrawl brings in thousands for arts displays, installations and live entertainment in the city’s emerging James Street North district. And it’s all free! supercrawl.caHALIBURTON # September 29Colourfest Colourfest is a day to celebrate local businesses, Georgian Bay heritage and the colours of the season. Traditional fall fair activities include a vintage car show; corn roast and pumpkin guess-the-weight contest, all taking place down the scarecrow-lined streets. colourfest.ca

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The technique of barbecuing meat is one of the oldest cooking methods in the world – in the form we know it within North America – which migrated from Caribbean culture. In Ontario, the annual Rib Festival or Rib Fest goes back more than two decades in some regions (the London Rib Fest has been ongoing since 1985). These festivals are the best place to experience the results of tried-and-tested barbecuing methods from prize-winning ribbers.

Get ready to have your senses assaulted – smoke pouring from grilltops covered in racks of ribs slathered with sauces ranging from tangy and sweet to downright sizzling hot will greet you as soon as you hit the gate. Admission to Rib Fests is normally free, but be prepared to spend on food and drinks because that’s the main attraction.

The ribbers are there to put on a show, and to dazzle your taste buds. Be sure to wander around and check out each rib stand before making your choice. Look for evidence of previous awards, particularly those who have won the coveted People’s Choice Award.

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If you want to impress family and friends with fall-o!-the-bone succulent ribs, here are some backyard tips from top ribbers on the circuit.

Tip #1: “Low and slow” This is a popular tip, but an important one. The method of cooking meat for long periods of time on low heat is indicative of southern-style barbecue, and ensures the meat is so tender it falls o! the bone.

Tip #2: “Fruit woods are more forgiving for non-experienced ribbers”Although I couldn’t get Rob Butler of Horn Dawgs BBQ (www.horndawgsbbq.com/) to give me any secrets about their trademark sauce (available for sale) he told me to opt for a fruit wood rather than a hickory or mesquite wood to give the ribs a sweeter $avor even if over-smoked. Check out their website to %nd them this summer! And a special ROAM tip for those who can’t wait that long: there is a Horn Dawgs BBQ booth at the Pickering Food Market every Saturday and Sunday (9 to 5 p.m.)!

Tip #3: “Buy your ribs from a butcher you trust”The quality of the meat is where it all begins.

more than 350,000 rib enthusiasts attended the Sparks Street Rib Fest in Ottawa. More than 150,000 pounds of ribs were sold on Labour Day weekend at Canada’s largest Rib Fest in Burlington! To put that into perspective, the maximum legal weight of an 18-wheel transport truck is 80,000 pounds. That’s a lot of ribs!!

And most Rib Fests are raising money for charitable organizations, so you can digest those tasty morsels knowing it’s all for a great cause. The Rotary Clubs of Etobicoke and Burlington Lakeshore have each donated more than $2 million to community charities over the last 11 and 15 years, respectively.

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Stratford Kinsmen Club Rib Fest– June 22-24

North Scarborough Rotary Rib Fest – June 22-24canadadayribfest.com/index.html

Gananoque Family Rib Fest – June 28-July 1

Waterdown’s Oh Canada! Rotary Rib Fest – June 29-July 2ohcanadaribfest.ca

Toronto Rib Fest – Canada Day Weekend June 29-July 2 www.torontoribfest.com

Chatham Rib Fest – July 6- 8 www.chathamribfest.com

Amhurstburg Rib Fest – July 6-8amherstburgrotary.com/RIBFEST.html

Kitchener Rib Fest – July 20-22kitchenerribandbeerfest.com/main2.cfm

Cornwall Rib Fest – July 27-29cornwallseawaylionsclubribfest.com

Timmins Rotary Rib Fest – June 29-July 1. ribfest.ca/site/

London Rib Festival – Aug. 2- 6

Brockville Big Brothers/Big Sisters Rib Fest – Aug. 9-12brockvilleribfest.ca

Quinte Rib Fest – Aug. 10-12 www.quinteribfest.ca

Windsor Family Shows Rib Fest – Aug. 16-19 canadasbiggestparty.com/victoria_park_005.htm

Northumberland Rib Fest, Cobourg – Aug. 17-19

Gravenhurst Rib Fest – Aug. 22-24weewelcome.ca/en/node/13103

Sudbury Rib Fest – Aug. 31-Sept. 2downtownsudbury.com/RibFest.asp

Canada’s Largest Rib Fest, Burlington – Aug. 31-Sept. 3, 2012

Aurora Rib Fest – Sept. 7-9www.canadaslargestribfest.com

Owen Sound Rib Fest – Sept.14-16 www.owensoundribfest.com

entertainment, craft vendors and even !reworks shows. Many Rib Fests o#er children-friendly activities such as face painting or arts and crafts. Canada’s Largest Rib Fest in Burlington o#ers an entire Kids’ Zone for the younger rib enthusiasts, and Waterdown’s Oh Canada Rib Fest even has a family movie night under the stars.

Many of the events advertise free admission so this is an a#ordable family outing.

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Luis Espinoza is here on a mission – he wants to conquer his fear of heights.Tabatha Sasseville is ful!lling item #18 on her bucket list, as a memorial tribute to her uncle who died prematurely three years ago at the age of 51. Today would have been his 54th birthday.Kirsty Coulson of Burlington is doing it simply for the thrill.

The three Grand Prize winners in our Great Ontario Bucket List Challenge are joining me atop the CN Tower for EdgeWalk on a gorgeous, sunny Victoria Day weekend. EdgeWalk is the ultimate thrill-seeker’s attraction putting you outside the tower’s signature dome on a 1.5-metre-wide catwalk 116 storeys above the city.

Before going up, there’s a series of tasks. First a breathalyzer (no drinkers allowed), then chemical

swabs, metal detectors and gentle patdowns. The only personal belongings allowed on the ledge are glasses, and they’re secured with lanyards.

After donning red jumpsuits, we’re !tted with harnesses that will connect us to our lifelines . Luis is focusing on his yoga breathing while Kirsty !dgets nervously. Tabatha says she’s feeling calm – maybe it’s the in$uence of her uncle’s spirit she suggests.

Soon we are rushing upwards at 22 kilometres an hour as the Toronto harbourfront spreads out before us through the glass of the elevator car. Up top, we are tethered to the overhead harness rail and get a brie!ng on dos and don’ts on the ledge. The main things – keep both feet on the walkway at all times (no swinging! Got that Luis), and have fun. Walking onto the catwalk, the Toronto Harbour and Lake Ontario stretch out at our feet. The cheers of Blue

Jays fans remind us that we are standing in the ultimate nosebleeds for the Rogers Centre. And ‘Da#y’, our guide, begins pointing out some key sights below before engaging us in our !rst exercise – ‘toes over Toronto’.

The objective is to reach the edge of the walkway with your toes extending out into space as you look straight down. We can see people as ‘ants’ scurrying about, oblivious to the six of us standing far above.

We’re out on the walkway for about half an hour, and our exercises include hanging backwards o# the ledge, leaning forward on our ‘tippy-toes’, and walking along the edge. Back inside, the ROAM team is all smiles.

“I’m still a little shaky, but it was great,” enthuses Luis. Kirsty is nodding in agreement. Adds Tabatha: “I just know my Uncle Doddy was smiling down on me.”

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