SUDBURY

 A City Built on Nickel

 

Sudbury is situated on the Canadian Shield in the Great Lakes Basin and is composed of a rich mix of urban, suburban, rural and wilderness environments. Travellers will be hard-pressed to find anything that matches Sudbury's unique combination of natural and created wonders. In the midst of the beautiful Canadian Shield landscape, the city lies in a vast geological basin that yields up  a wealth of precious metals - gold, silver, cobalt, platinum and nickel. In fact, Sudbury has the largest-known concentration of nickel in the world.

 

A close-up view of the  "Big Nickel" tourist attraction. "Big Nickel Monument" located at Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

 

One reminder of the importance nickel has played in Sudbury's development in its most famous landmark - an impressive 9 m (30 foot) high replica of a 1951 Canadian 5 cents nickel. The Big Nickel Replica is 24 inches thick and mounted on a base 12 ft. by 12 ft.and 5 ft. thick. You can get deeper into nickel by travelling 20 m down the Big Nickel Mine shaft to the only authentic hard-rock mine in Ontario that's open to visitors. 

 

 

Discover Sudbury 

 

ROODEPOORT

Once a mining camp, the town is now a rapidly developing industrial centre and residential area close to central Johannesburg. Venue for the biennial international Roodepoort International Eisteddfod of South Africa. Florida Lake is a popular recreational area and includes the Hamerkoop Bird Sanctuary on the western shore. A number of trails lead through the Kloofendal Nature Reserve, 150 ha park with interesting walks and views from koppies over the surrounding area. 

 

 

A busy street in Roodepoort, Transvaal 1970

 

Roodepoort Museum First cultural and historical museum on the West Rand. Illustrates early pioneer life on the Witwatersrand, incorporating a Victorian house and a smithy. The emphasis is on gold discovery and the different types of gold bearing rock found in the area. The original mine workings at Wilgespruit may be visited by arrangement with the museum. 

Roodepoort Civic Theatre Excellent theatre facilities accommodating over 300 people. Presents opera, ballet, drama and musical recitals throughout the year.

WISCONSIN DELLS

Wisconsin Dells is situated in Wisconsin's Heartland, in the middle of the southern half of the state. It's about 115 miles north west of Milwaukee and about 50 miles north of Madison. "The Waterpark Capital of the World" boasts America's largest outdoor waterpark and largest outdoor/indoor combination, not to mention to the state's largest indoor waterpark. Water comes into play in other ways, such as sightseeing tours on the Wisconsin River aboard the world's largest fleet of "Ducks". Kayaking, canoeing, boating, parasailing, skiing and fishing will keep visitors busy from sunrise to sunset. Wisconsin Dells has earned its reputation as a world-class vacation destination.

The Dells are located on Interstate 90-94 in  the Central Wisconsin. The scenic wonderland, the Mid-West's foremost vacationland, has been visited by millions since 1856 and is noted for its scenic boat trips and Indian pageantry.

 

For more information, visit wisdells.com

 

CHARLOTTETOWN

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island's capital city, is a charming blend of lovingly preserved 19th century buildings and the latest in shopping malls, nightclubs, cinemas and live theatre. The city was named for Charlotte, consort of King George III. Set on a sheltered harbour in the centre of the Island, the city is a perfect base for touring the rest of the province.

Grafton Street looking East, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

With a population of less than 20,000 Charlottetown is compact, safe and just right for sightseeing. A stroll around the provincial capital will delight the eye as you see Canada's history in the many old homes that have been preserved; and in Province House, a National Historic Site, several rooms have been outfitted in the style of 1864. It’s time to discover Charlottetown - you could be here!

Charlottetown Visitor Information

ENNISKILLEN

The busy tourist centre of Enniskillen occupies an island between Upper and Lower Lough Erne. The town gained fame for the wrong reason in 1987, when 11 people died in an IRA bomb attack, but it deserves a visit for its setting and sights.  At the west end of town stands Enniskillen Castle, dating from the 15th century. It houses Fermanagh County Museum and the Inniskilling Regimental Museum. Its most stunning feature, however, is the Watergate, a fairy-tale twin-turreted tower, best admired from the far bank of the river. Further west, Portora Royal School, founded in 1618, counts among its old boys the play-wrights Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett.

 

 

Enniskillen Castle seen from across the River Erne

 

enniskillencastle.co.uk

 

MARGATE

It's always exciting. It's always different. It's always full of fun. That's Margate, the sun soaked centre of Natal's warmhearted holiday coastline ... South Coast. The palm-lined main beach is equipped with everything you need for fun in the sun, from safe surf and sunbathing lawns to paddling pools, a supertube, ice-cream parlours and entertainment centre. In peak season beauty competitions and variety shows are held on the beach. And some of SA's top beauties started out put by winning beach queen titles at Margate! This popular resort with its many restaurants, discos and live cabaret is particularly favoured by the young. Holiday makers flock to Margate to sunbathe, ride the waves, eat, drink and generally jollify.

MARGATE,  "Hibiscus Coast",  NATAL

One of the Republic's most renowned seaside resorts with amenities and attractions for holidays - and "Fun in the Sun" for all the family.

STEVENS POINT

At the heart of the Wisconsin River Valley is Stevens Point, a riverside city that blends industry, academia, history and natural beauty. The University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point is one of the community’s treasures. The 400-acre campus includes Schmeeckle Reserve, set aside to protect natural communities of central Wisconsin. The city is the home of the SentryWorld Sports Center, a world-class and racquet-sports facility. Founded in 1857, the Stevens Point Brewery is a must-stop for a tour and tasting. If you’ve never been to the Stevens Point Area, you’ll be amazed by what you find.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - STEVENS POINT, WIS.
honors its outstanding teachers and administrators of by-gone years in names on its residence halls.
These homes for students memorialize the late  THERON B. PRAY, JOHN SIMS, E.T. SMITH and MAY ROACH.

 

For more information, visit stevenspointarea.com

 

PRINCE ALBERT

Saskatchewan's forests help define Prince Albert, a scenic and vibrant city on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. That scenery is a combination of the grain fields to the south and the forests to the north. Prince Albert is an important centre for the province's forestry industry. Modern Prince Albert was founded in 1866 by Rev. James Nisbet who named the settlement after the husband of Queen Victoria.

Entrance to Prince Albert: Come for a visit, stay for a lifetime!

Downtown Prince Albert is a hub where culture, history and business meet. The city offers a variety of attraction and events. Major city events include Prince Albert Exhibition, Founder's Day, the Prince Albert Powwow and Tapestrama. Here you find history, museums, galleries, the story of three prime ministers and excellent choices in dining, accommodation and services.

PRINCE ALBERT , Saskatchewan, Canada, 50-60s ; Central Avenue

For recreation Prince Albert residents turn to a fine network of city parks. Just beyond the city, the northern forest beckons. The great recreation areas of Prince Albert National Park and Anglin, Emma and Christopher Lakes are a short drive away.

 

For more information on the city visit City of Prince Albert

TULBAGH

Overlooked by the Witsenberg, Winterhoek and Saronsberg mountains, the area has an excellent climate for fruit growing. In 1969, an earthquake destroyed large parts of the town, and 32 buildings in Church Street have been restored, to form the largest concentration of national monuments in the country.

OUDE KERK VOLKSMUSEUM A complex of four buildings featuring items from Tulbagh's past. 

Old Church Museum, Church Street. One of the oldest church buildings in South Africa, beautifully restored.
De Oude Drostdy (national monument), Van der Stel Street. A beautiful example of Louis Thibault's work, housing a fine collection of early Cape furniture and utensils.
Monbijou (national monument), Church Street. Another example of Thibault's work, designed in 1815.
Victorian House, Van der Stel Street. Dates back to 1892, decorated with furniture of that period.

Church Street * Kerkstraat

 

KILLYBEGS

Killybegs is an important centre of the fishing industry with a fine natural harbour. The Donegal carpets manufactured in the town are world famous. There is very fine scenery in the immediate vicinity of Killybegs. Carntullagh Head which can be reached by rowing across the harbour, and Drumanoo Head, should be visited. There is an extensive view from the summit of Crownarad (1,621 ft.), 3 miles to the west Fintragh Strand, a splendid beach 2 miles from the town, affords excellent bathing.

The Fishing Port of Killybegs, Co. Donegal, Ireland 

 

Narrow winding streets give Killybegs a timeless feel, which contrasts sharply with the industriousness of this small town. The sense of prosperity stems in part from the manufacture of the Donegal carpets for which the town is famous, and which adorn Dublin Castle and other palaces around the world. Killybegs is one of Ireland’s busiest fishing ports and the quays are well worth seeing when the trawlers arrive to off-load their catch: gulls squawk overhead and the smell of fish fills the air.

 

Killybegs Tourism