Alaska: Why Cruise When You Can Ferry?

August 22, 2009 by Rosalind Gardner at 4:10 pm 3 Comments Print This Post Print This Post

Everything about our trip from Prince Rupert, B.C. to Juneau Alaska aboard the Alaska Marine Highway’s ferry Matanuska was absolutely perfect — from booking the reservation (and making a change) by phone, to onboard staff, the cabin and the delicious food. The trip northbound from Prince Rupert took 26 hours and cost approximately $1400 US [...]

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The Toronto Islands Are A Treasure

January 8, 2007 by Ed Szajniak at 8:31 am Leave a Comment Print This Post Print This Post

The Toronto Islands are a treasure that most visitors to the city overlook. On our Christmas visit to the city Ros and I paid the Islands a visit. The park does attract over a million visitors annually. Access to the Islands is by ferry. The docks are located at the foot of Bay Street behind [...]

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