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ON THE RADAR | HOT SPOT
The Bruce Hotel, Stratford
The Bruce, set on 6.5 lush acres in picturesque Stratford, celebrated its 10th anniversary last year and garnered its Five Diamond status from AAA/CAA in 2023. It is also Canada’s first fully accessible boutique hotel. But history and accolades aren’t the only reasons to visit. The Bruce ups the ante with special touches that make your stay memorable. Think: Wednesday night fondue dinners, a fully accessible and wheelchair-friendly gym and a 24-hour cookie hotline (yes, really!).
It's a world of luxury in the main lobby at The Bruce Hotel. | PHOTO: COURTESY SONYA DAVIDSON
ON THE RADAR | THE END OF THE ROAD
Belfountain Conservation Area
Take a detour to the valley of the West Credit River, an hour’s drive from Toronto, and explore this recently restored 13-hectare park on the Niagara Escarpment. Walk one of the five trails — ranging in difficulty from easy to strenuous — to discover the park’s features, which include limestone cliffs, a suspension bridge overlooking stunning waterfalls and the park’s namesake, a historic fountain topped with a bell.
The historic suspension bridge above the falls at Belfountain Conservation Area. | PHOTO: DANIEL CARSON/ADOBE STOCK
ON THE RADAR | THE ONE
Nextech RFID Car Key Signal Blocker
Rest assured your electronic car key fob stays protected in this compact carrying case that safeguards against keyless-ignition theft. Multiple smart security features include a concealed keyring in one of the two compartments and a Velcro flap closure to ensure your key stays put. The sleeve is made of basket-weave polyester, RFID-blocked to shield wireless car key fobs from being remotely accessed or copied.
PHOTO: COURTESY OF NEXTECH