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In Toronto, there's plenty of places where you can find a great meal without breaking the bank. From fatoush to fish and chips, you can fuel up for under fifteen dollars at any number of places. Read our Cheap Places to Eat in Toronto.

Related reading:

• Cheap Toronto Hotels
• Toronto Travel Guide

Want to bring a little Canadiana home with you after a visit to Canada? These gifts from Canada are unique - or, almost unique - to Canada and include ice wine and smoked salmon, among others.

Get ideas for gifts from Canada.

Caribana is a big, bold, colourful festival celebrating Caribbean music, cuisine, and culture. Introduced in the late 60s, Toronto's Caribana is one of the largest festivals of its kind in North America and a huge international draw. The festival officially began in June, but this weekend is when the real craziness takes place: a parade, concerts, club events and more - all with plenty of Caribbean energy and spice.

Related reading:

• Toronto Travel Guide
• August Long Weekend
• August in Toronto
• Summer in Toronto
• Top 10 Canada Festivals

Photo of Caribana: Getty Images

Aside from standing gape-jawed staring at the Falls themselves, what is there to do in Niagara Falls?

This tourist draw town has loads of places vying for your money, ranging from cheesy time-wasters to rides and attractions that are well worth a visit. Check out the Top 10 Niagara Falls Attractions to find out where people go when visiting this popular Canadian border town.

Further reading:

• Maid of the Mist Visitors Guide
• 5 Fun, Free Things to Do with Kids
• Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort

Photo of Whirlpool Aero Car courtesy Niagara Parks.

WestJet's Fall Seat Sale is underway and offers flights from $45 one way between major Canadian destinations. Book by July 23rd for travel between September 3 to October 31 on Mondays, Tuesday, and Wednesdays. Too many restrictions for some, but if your itinerary is flexible, you can save up to 50% off regular fares.

Cape Breton is an island famous for its Celtic heritage, which visitors may enjoy through the music, food and charm of the people. Cape Breton is also home to one of the world's most beautiful drives: the Cabot Trail.

Further reading:

• Cape Breton Travel Guide
• Pictures of Cape Breton
• Top 10 Things to Do in Cape Breton

Toronto Delta Chelsea Hotel is offering half off regular rates through August 31st (blackout dates August 1 & 2 for the August Long Weekend). The Delta is right in downtown Toronto close to many of the city's major attractions.

Is the Delta a good choice for your trip to Toronto? Read the Delta Chelsea Hotel Review.

Cape Breton is an island at the tip of Nova Scotia - one of the Maritime provinces in Eastern Canada. It is famous for its Celtic heritage, which visitors may enjoy through the music, food and charm of the people.

Cape Breton is also home to one of the world's most beautiful drives, the Cabot Trail, and North America's largest historical reconstruction - the Fortress of Louisbourg.

See pictures of Cape Breton

Photo of Cape Breton fishing villlage by Stephen Gorman / Getty Images

The Rogers Chinese Lantern Festival in Toronto will open July 31. This celebration of Chinese craftsmanship and culture will light up the Ontario Place waterfront until October 12, 2008.

This Chinese Lantern Festival is the largest lantern festival to take place outside Asia and one of the most impressive presentations of its kind in North America. The installations can be as high as 50 feet and as long as 300 feet. This year's festival will see its theme increased in scope to include lanterns reflecting animals, dinosaurs and architectural wonders from around the world.

The festival is not only a feast for the eyes, but visitors' tastebuds are in for a treat as well, with vendors serving up traditional Chinese fare. Acrobatic shows, merchandise and movies are part of the lineup as well.

See pictures of the Chinese Lantern Festival

Photo courtesy Ontario Place Corporation

July 1 is Canada Day. Across the country, people are chilling beer, preparing burgers for the barbecue and otherwise getting ready to party with friends to celebrate Canada's birthday. Other than barbecues, Canada Day celebrations include parades and firework displays.

Ottawa has the biggest Canada Day celebration, that starts with a parade, includes an RCMP musical ride, concerts, and caps off with a fireworks display.