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Spadina Museum- Toronto, ON
Overshadowed by its ostentatious neighbor, Casa Loma, the Spadina House is often overlooked by visitors to Toronto. Fortunately, this means its grounds remain an oasis of calm, a welcome retreat from the city that surrounds it.
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Guild Park and Gardens- Scarborough, ON
So many beautiful, well constructed buildings have been lost to "progress" over the years. I mourn each and everyone one of these losses, in almost a personal way. While these buildings can never be brought back, at the Guild Park and Gardens, key elements have been preserved.
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The Little Inn- Bayfield, ON
Located at the end of Bayfield's Main Street, The Little Inn has been welcoming visitors to the tiny lakeside town for over a century. Originally an 1850s era stagecoach stop, the inn later housed tourists who came to the area for fishing, swimming and boating.
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Marriott Hacienda Belen- San Jose, Costa Rica
While I usually avoid chain hotels, Marriott's Hacienda Belen is located very close to San Jose's Juan Santamaría International airport, making it an incredibly convenient place to stay before or after a flight. They even provide an airport shuttle, making it an ideal place to start or end a Costa Rica vacation.
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Collective Arts Brewery- Hamilton, ON
For fans of Collective Arts' craft beers, and their whimsical cans, a visit to their Hamilton brewery and tap room is a must. Built in 1947, the industrial beauty housed several breweries (Peller's, Carling, Henninger, Amstel, Lakeport) before being abandoned in 2010.
