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Kilmarnock Orchard & Jewel of the Rideau Today we depart for the “Jewel of the Rideau” to enjoy browsing and a
delicious lunch in the charming village of Merrickville. Later this
afternoon, we’ll continue on to visit the beautiful Island of Kilmarnock
overlooking the historic Rideau River and Rideau Canal system. We’ll take a
narrated wagon ride through the orchard to learn about the history of the
operation and the different types of apples grown. We’ll enjoy a cup of tea
and piece of home made pie on the porch, and some time to browse in the gift
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Lady Slipper Orchids & The Cove Country Inn Stroll the boardwalk and
experience the sights, sounds and beauty where 16,000 magnificent Showy Lady’s
Slipper orchids burst into delicate pink and white bloom at Purdon Conservation
Area. Then, our journey continues to the village of Westport for a delicious
lunch at the Cove Country Inn. Enjoy time for browsing and shopping in the
village of Westport before returning to Ottawa. |
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Montreal Botanical Garden Show May 30, 2010 Get your gardening season off to a great start! Chat with horticulturalists, meet producers and crafts people, pickup some little-known plants, heritage vegetables and original garden accessories or perhaps take part in a workshop and attend a lecture. This is truly an inspiring day for gardening enthusiasts. 
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A Nature Paradise
A unique experience for
your senses awaits us at the Biodome. Come and see the Tropical and Laurentian
Forests, the St. Lawrence Marine ecosystem and the Polar World all under one
roof during a self-guided tour. This afternoon we’ll visit the Botanical Gardens
to view Gardens of Earthly delights boasting over 21,000 species and varieties
of plants from all over the world. Lunch will be on your own today which is
available at either site. |
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Up the Garden Path Artisans Tour May 29, 2010 The artists of the 1000 Islands Parkway invite us to stroll “Up the Garden Path” during the 19th Annual Artists Studio and Garden Tour. Enjoy a diverse array of professionally hand-crafted creations and exquisite gardens as the artists and garden enthusiasts open their homes and studios to you. Today you may find paintings, woodcarvings, quilts, wood turned products, stained glass, pottery, silk on glass, folk art, and silk screened fashions that have all been inspired by spring. This is a day that promises to delight the senses of both gardeners and art lovers.
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