Conference kaosws::canada

    You are not planning to take vacations, are you?

    They are not rushing to answer, are they?
    
    I would give up on that vacation project if I were you.

    	I don't think anyone really believes then line about being a
    non-whirly-twirly family.

    Glenn

    There are quite a few summer cottages available in the gulf islands
    (between Vanc and Vancouver Island).  The Vancouver Sun, the daily rag,
    usually has a decent list in their classified section.
    
    At Whistler, 90 minutes north, we have some summer type cottages, but
    most of the accomodations are now in the form of large hotels or
    condos.  But, they are there as well.  
    
    Finally another major vaction region in BC is the Okanagan valley, in
    the interior (Kelowna, Penticton are the towns there).  This too is a
    summer vacation area with parks, campgrounds and cottages.
    
    Tourism BC publishes an "Accomodations Guide", which is a starting
    point for parks, campgrounds, motels, and some cottages.  B&B's are
    not covered but there are other sources for those.
    
    1.800.663-6000.   I don't know where this number is valid.  You can
    always try to get a listing for Tourism BC where you are by dialing
    directory assistance for the 800 area:  1.800.555-1212.
    
    Pieter
    

Hi fellow DECies! I'm hoping you can recommend a nice cottage to rent!

Location: 
- Anything, on water, that is within an 8 hour drive from Toronto, Ontario, 

Situation: 
For the first time as adults, I'm going to a cottage with my now aging parents. 
But my Mom can barley walk. And my dad loves fishing, but my husband's never 
been.  We'd enjoy some swimming if the water was warm enough...  

Needed Facilities: 
o  2 or 3 bedroom equipped Cottage, with hot&cold water, kitchen, barbeque 
o  Easy Assess to a BEACH for swimming (no hill climbing!) and to boating 
o  Able to rent small motor boat (for fishing and little cruises) 

Nice to Have: 
o  Able to rent small 1-2 person sailing boats (lasers, albacore, or Hobies?) 
o  Bathtub (easier for Mom!)
o  Air-conditioning 	o TV 	  o Close to town or historic sites to visit

Timing: 
o  For 4 nights to a Week during the period of Fri. June 30 to Sun. July 9

Thanks all  

Sharon 	 DTN 631-7066

	Sharon,

	I will try to get you a number, but you could try information
	under the town of Ompah.

	The cottages are rented under Palmerston something or other,
	I think it's Palmerston Cottages.

	This is a really nice area an hour south-west of Ottawa. The
	lake has lake trout, bass and pike, you can rent boats, etc, etc.

	It is easy to get to from Toronto as it is just North of
	hiway 7 on the way to Perth, Carleton Place and Ottawa, coming
	from Tweed.

	Charlie

	

    You might want to check Lancaster's Resort located on Missassaugagong 
    (correct spelling) Lake.  They have two, three and four bedroom
    cottages ranging in price from about $300 to $450 per week.  This is
    located about three hours north east from Toronto and is located very 
    close to Bon Echo Provincial park.  They have boats and motors available 
    as well as canoes.  The lake is 7 miles long but not very wide.  The water
    is excellent for swimming with easy access to the beach.  Ninety percent 
    of the shoreline is not developed.   There is lots of bass in the lake 
    and some pickerel.  There are many, many lakes in the area (Kashwakamac,
    Story, Mazinaw, Pine) with easy access.  
    
    The phone number is 613-336-2423.  It's very easy to get to the resort 
    with only about 200 yards of dirt road.
    
    I've been camping at Lancaster's for the past 5 years and my family and
    I really enjoy the place.
    
    The time frame that you are looking for is the busiest of the year. If
    Lancaster's is full, ask them for the number to Twin Pines Resort which 
    is nearby.      
    
    If you do go, take a day to visit Bon Echo park.  It has three
    beautiful beaches with lots of picnic tables and barbecues. 
    
    Bernie.