As an outdoor adventure travel blogger, most of my time spent in the summer camping outdoors. I usually reserve hotels for the winter; however, after a couple of days or a week in the wilderness, it is great to enjoy the luxury of a nice hotel on the way back home. Radisson Toronto has several locations to make this happen after a Canada outdoor adventure. This summer is the perfect time to explore Canada in honor of Canada 150th – meaning Canada’s 150th anniversary.
Staying in Toronto with Radisson is a great base to explore Canada
Toronto Radisson is the gateway to explore Canada and celebrate Canada’s 150th
I did just this last summer with Radisson after a trip to explore Canada and a stop at Bruce Peninsula National Park. After a night camping in the park, I drove four hours east to Toronto Radisson east in the Markham neighborhood. I found it to be a great spot to unwind and clean up.
Taking a GoPro selfie on an explore Canada trip to the Bruce Peninsula National Park
One of the first things one does after emerging from the great outdoors is get something good to eat. Poutine is just the ticket to enjoy after eating granola and nuts for several days. I found an amazing Indian restaurant that served poutine with Indian spices. The Nawab Fusion Grill serves a butter chicken poutine that is to die for.
Delicious version of poutine
Return to Toronto with Radisson
I can think of no better way to honor our northern neighbor than by recreating this stay Canada trip and return for a summer adventure. Besides the Bruce Peninsula, Toronto is also an excellent starting point for an adventure in Algonquin National Park.
Celebrating Canada’s 150th although it is so pretty it does not look its age
Algonquin National Park is a vast swath of wilderness due north of Toronto full of moose, loons, bald eagles, wolves, bear, and great fishing. The only mode of transportation in Algonquin is canoe or hiking. I have been to Quetico Provincial Park several times, but I have yet to visit Algonquin.
Would love to see a moose in Algonquin this summer while on an Explore Canada trip
After no amenities camping, it is great to enjoy them at a Radisson
What is your favorite hotel amenity? Mine has to be free Wi-Fi and a swimming pool. After having no cell service in a place like Algonquin, it is necessary to plug back in. The best place to do this is poolside at a Radisson.
Radisson Toronto is great for getting comfortable after exploring Bruce Peninsula National Park
As much as I love camping in the outdoors, I do enjoy a big comfortable bed. Outdoor companies have come a long way making lightweight comfortable sleeping mattresses, but they will never equal the comfort of a Radisson king sized bed. I hate to leave the beauty of the outdoors, but it is sure nice to sleep in ultra comfort.
Explore Toronto
Before going home, since you are in one of Canada’s most vibrant beautiful cities, it only makes sense to spend a day or two exploring Toronto. Toronto is home to several world class museums and city attractions like the CN Tower, Casa Loma, and the Toronto Zoo.
Check out the CN Tower in Toronto as a way of celebrating Canada’s 150th
Like Chicago, Toronto is a city of neighborhoods. Each section has its own unique feel and ambiance. I enjoy just walking around the downtown area or even Markham and Scarbarough right near the hotel. Just like finding an Indian poutine, you never know what secret you will uncover when you explore on your own.
Niagara Falls
One of Ontario’s most iconic destination is Niagara Falls. It is less than two hours away from Toronto. What a perfect way to end a summer vacation in Canada than a stop at this amazing world wonder before returning home. There are three Radisson hotels in the area to choose from if you feel it is too far from Toronto.
Celebrating Canada’s 150th
Save on a Radisson stay or even win a free night
Visit Radisson’s website to save 12% on a future stay. You may even get lucky and win a free night’s stay. I am running a contest and one winner will win a free night stay certificate. To be eligible to win, you must SHARE my Facebook post and tag @Radisson. I will be posting on Facebook early next week.
Disclosure
Many thanks to Radisson and Club Carlson for sponsoring today’s story and encouraging me to celebrate Canada 150th!
Adventure on!
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Spending some time at Niagra is my dream…And yeah the butter chicken poutine looks yummy.
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I hope to visit Niagara this summer. Thanks.
Thank you! Some great ideas here.
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Thank you for reading Jenn,
Sorry I missed the comment. Hope you have a chance to act on those ideas.
As a Canadian, glad you enjoyed our country … tomorrow with be a fun day!
Thank you Tina. Happy 150th! Love Canada.
I too enjoy getting back to wifi after camping…But I also DREAD it. There are times I want to just stay out in the wilderness and extend my weekend indefinitely because being untethered is so freeing. By the looks of your picture, Bruce Peninsula National Park would have an easy time convincing me to do that!
Hello Graham,
Returning from an outdoor adventure or any adventure is bittersweet. Thanks for the comment.
After getting away from it all, I dread coming back to civilisation- until I get to remind myself how good sleeping in a bed really is! 😀
A comfortable bed does hit the spot after camping or even a break from your own bed.