Monitoring issues with diabetics, hyperglycemia, gluten intolerance and other medical concerns are vitally important in the maintenance of good health. People are usually very good about communicating those concerns when staying at our B & B. It has happened on … Continue reading →
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Eco-friendly travel credentials becoming more important to travellers
On November 8, 2011 TRIPADVISOR announced the results of its annual travel trends survey for 2012 of more than 2,700 U.S. travelers. Despite the current economic climate, 31 percent anticipate they will spend more on leisure travel next year, while … Continue reading →
Toronto named Top Tourist Destination for American travellers
Hotel Price Index announced that Toronto was named the fourth most popular international tourist destination for American travellers! The others on the list ahead of Toronto were London, Paris and Rome in order. Vancouver and Barcelona and Montreal followed in … Continue reading →
B & B owners use green products to protect the environment
Living on the water and swimming with dolphins makes us aware of our environment and the importance of protecting our water and our planet. When we first started the Boatel operation in 2004 it was difficult to find alot of bio-degradable dish and laundry soaps. … Continue reading →
Prosciutto and Eggs Strata with Tomato Basil Jam Recipe
This is an easy recipe to make in advance for a brunch or on Christmas morning. Colorful, easy and delicious too. Serving Size : 4 6 english muffins 6 slices Prosciutto 6 slices Swiss or aged provolone cheese 6 eggs 1 cup … Continue reading →
Old Fashioned Belgium Waffle Recipe
This is a favorite of guests to the Toronto Bed and Breakfast on a Boat. Serving Size : 4 2 cups flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/2 cups milk 2 egg — separate out yolks 2 tablespoons butter — … Continue reading →
Boat Bed and Breakfasts in North America
Although uncommon the boat bed and breakfast maybe one of North America’s best kept travel secrets. Image spending the night aboard a sailboat, former tug boat or a private motor yacht and watching an incredible sunset? Or waking up to … Continue reading →
Frequently Asked Questions about Living on a Boat
In June 2004 we drove to Montreal to move aboard our new trawler and bring her home to Toronto. I still recall standing along the wall at the Old Port of Montreal and looking down to see our new boat, … Continue reading →
Fall Calendar of Events for Toronto
As the final week of summer comes to an end the excitement of September is in the air with a full calendar of exciting events in Toronto. There is definitely something for everyone in Toronto this fall! There are too many … Continue reading →
Boatel Pumpkin Puff Blueberry Pancake
So many of our b & b guests have asked for this favorite recipe so I have included it in our new recipe section on our blog. Enjoy and tell us how you like it. Boatel Blueberry Punpkin Pancake Recipe … Continue reading →
