Travel Secrets Nov-Dec 2015 | Page 31

COVERSTORY #301 Winter Festival of Lights, Canada From: Canada Tourism Every year, the Winter Festival of Lights turns Niagara Falls into a wonderland. Gaze at millions of sparkling lights along a 5km route, enjoy Niagara Falls ice skating at the TD RINK at the brink, be a part of grand holiday displays throughout the city, and groove to the beats at unique Niagara Falls events such as the Christmas Concert Series. The free festival features millions of dazzling lights throughout Queen Victoria Park, Dufferin Islands, the Niagara Parkway, and adjacent tourist areas. Catch weekly shows from Zero Gravity Circus in front of Queen Victoria Place. Be amazed by aerial artistry, high-flying precision and fire mastery. Founded in 1983, the festival receives 1.5 million visitors and over 750 motor coaches each year. Dates: Nov 21 2015 January 31, 2016. Lolita’s Lust, Toronto, Canada #303 From:Canada Tourism Named after Nabokov’s infamous heroine, this bohemian haunt is one of Toronto’s best-kept secrets. It is located in Greektown, which has grown to become the second-largest Greek community outside of Greece itself. Do try Lolita’s Burger, a hot local favourite. And don’t be surprised if you find an A-list celebrity dining quietly on the patio. Greektown is popularly called the Danforth. Before or after your meal at Lolita’s, explore the area on foot--plenty of shopping, dining, strolling, patio-lounging and peoplewatching on offer