-- N. Papowitch, Etobicoke
A: You can receive border wait time information on Twitter. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has launched a pilot project to broadcast estimated wait times for crossing the Canada-United States land border. For the Rainbow Bridge, go to twitter.com/CBSA_RBB. For those who aren't up on their social media, an old fashioned website -- niagarafallsbridges.com -- also reports regularly on wait times.
Q: What kind of programs does the Sleeping Giant Park offer? Do we have to pay for extra if we're staying overnight in the park?
-- W. Keeley, Toronto
A: Located near Thunder Bay, Sleeping Giant Provincial Park is a natural wonderland on a foliage-laden peninsula that juts into mighty Lake Superior. The main campground at Marie Louise Lake has 200 sites (85 of these with electrical service). There are two comfort stations with flush toilets, showers and laundry facilities. Camping fees range from $36.75 to $46 per night for a serviced site. The park sells firewood for $6 a bundle, kindling for $5 a bundle and ice for $3.50 a bag. Outdoor equipment such as kayaks, canoes, etc., can be rented from the visitor centre from $10 per hour (half-day and full-day rates are available). The laundromat runs about $7 per load. There are lots of free activities from hiking, fishing, swimming, wildlife viewing, outdoor film and slide shows at the park amphitheatre, and naturalist walks and talks. Local critters include white-tailed deer, red fox, porcupines, moose, bears and wolves. The Thunder Cape Bird Observatory (tbfn.net ) at the tip of the Sibley Peninsula has recorded more than 190 species of birds. A list of activities can be found at the Gate House and Visitor Centre. For more on activities, see thefriendsofsleepinggiant.ca
Send questions to Ilona Kauremszky at mycompass.ca
