Friday, March 05, 2004

Great Attractions North of Toronto

Timmins, Ontario is the hometown of Canadian superstar Shania Twain and the city has honored this celebrity with the Shania Twain Centre. Closeby to this attraction is the Timmins Underground Gold Mine Tour where you can experience the workings of a mine and more.

In Cochrane, the Polar Bear Express is celebrating its 40th year and offers an exciting day-long train excursion. The town of Cochrane is also establishing the Polar Bear Habitat and Heritage Village, tentative opening in June 2004.