Ontario is a place that boasts both natural wilderness and vibrant city life. One of the largest of Canada’s provinces, Natural wonders abound at its many rivers and lakes, while music and lights fill the cities in live entertainment. Ontario contributes the majority of the money to the Canadian economy and has a diversity of business sectors. Related: Is Canada a Good Place to Live?  Ontario has a richness of history that includes Native tribes, pirates, English and German heritages. It also includes the romance of Niagara Falls as well as modern trendy shops throughout the cities. Where is Ontario? Ontario borders the northern side of the Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence River across from Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. New York also has a land border with Ontario. Other American states that border it by land are Minnesota and Vermont. Image from Graphicmaps.com Ontario stretches in a…

A couple of years ago, our family decided to take a trip on the Hornblower at Niagara Falls, for a close-up look at the Falls. You may have known it as the Maid of the Mist in years past, who used to tour the falls, but Hornblower was awarded the new 500 million dollar contract in 2014 and continues to bring you the Falls experience. The Hornblower is a 700-passenger catamaran that will take you as close to the falls as you possibly can, with laughs, screams, and cheers from everyone on board. The 700-passenger catamaran is great for seeing the Falls with a multi-tiered 360-degree viewing platform. Some History of the Hornblower In 1980, Terry MacRae, the CEO, and owner purchased Hornblower Coach Cruises based in Berkeley, California. The company at that time only had 2 yachts and focused more on private tours. In 1992, the company rebranded to…