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xperience a lovely sum-mer day, in St. Marys,
Ontario. With a picturesqueand historic downtown, St.Marys boasts a nostalgic pastand warm and inviting commu-nity spirit. Tucked along the ThamesRiver, and established in 1841,St. Marys became known as‘The Stonetown’ due to itswondrous architectural struc-tures rendered in local lime-
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E stone. Today, fine examples ofthe early stonemasons’ craft,all quarried locally, include thetown hall, museum, operahouse, library, theold water tower, andrailway viaducts. St. Marys hosts avariety of unique and enjoy-able activities and eventsincluding the St. MarysHorticultural Society GardenFair, June 5; ‘The Quarry’,Canada’s largest outdoorswimming pool, opening June5; Canada Day celebrations;and the St. Marys AgriculturalFall Fair, July 22 - 25. Fallactivities include the ‘OnceUpon A Thames’ StorytellingFestival, September 10-11;and harvest festival inOctober.The annual StonetownHeritage Festival is a celebra-tion of St. Marys’ remarkable
limestone legacy. Held July 8 -11, select activities includedragon boat races, historichouse tours, live music,
refreshments,Farmers’ Marketand pancakebreakfast, photo-
graphic display, and a 50s and60s family street dance fol-lowed by stunning fireworks.Baseball fans enjoy TheCanadian Baseball Hall ofFame & Museum located on32 acres of picturesque park-land. Attractions include aone-of-a-kind museum, butthree unique ball fields, andwalking trails through the site.Stay at one of the town’scharming bed and breakfastsor inns, dine in style at a vari-ety of tantalizing restaurantsand cafes, and enjoy specialtyshopping for antiques or one-of-a-kind gifts.
➡ Getting There:10 minutes off Hwy. 7 & 19 north of the 401
➡ Information: St. Marys Tourism Association1-800-769-7668 or www.visitor.on.ca/stmarys
Tasteful decor throughout the town’s old post office
Featuring Buffet or A la Carte• Roast Beef, Leg of Lamb• Homemade Soup and Salads
Buses welcome Closed Mondays17 Water St. S. - St. Marys(519) 284-3424
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GREAT ACCOMMODATIONSHave you considered staying at the Conference Centre at the University of Waterloo?If you are planning a visit to the Kitchener-Waterloo area, we would be pleased to offer you and your family overnight accommodation during the summer months.Clean, comfortable single and twin accommodation are available at a reasonable cost.Just minutes from downtown Waterloo, the University of Waterloo is located in theheart of Mennonite country. The Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery, the African LionSafari and the Stratford Festival are also close at hand.
Stay overnight at the University of Waterloo and sample our hospitality.
For further information or reservations, please write or callConference Manager 519-884-5400 fax: 519-746-7599University of Waterloo email: accombook@uwaterloo.caWaterloo, ON N2J 4C1 www.conferences.uwaterloo.ca
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Aberfoyle Mill 80 Brock Rd. S. (519) 763-1070 275 R • • • • •www.aberfoylemill.com Fine $$$ 1-888-858-4684
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Caribou Creek Restaurant & Bar 583 King St. North, Waterloo (519) 880-1189 185 • • • • • • • • • •www.cariboucreek.ca Casual/Family $$ K
Eastside Marios 135 Gateway Park Dr. (519) 653-2220 185 • • • • • • •www.eastsidemarios.com Casual/Family $ K
The Waterlot Restaurant & Inn 17 Huron St., New Hamburg (519) 622-2020 125 R • • • • • • •www.waterlot.com Fine/Historic $$$
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Benjamin’s Restaurant & Inn 1430-1 King St. North (519) 664-3731 110 R • • • • •www.stjacobs.com/benjamins Casual/Fine $$ K
Stone Crock Restaurant & Catering 1396 King St. North (519) 664-2286 226 • • • • • • • •www.stjacobs.com Family $$ K
Vidalia’s Market Dining 1398 King St. North (519) 664-2575 173 • • • • • • • • • •www.stjacobs.com Casual $$ K
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t. Jacobs is unusual.Amazing, entertain-
ing, welcoming, innovative,absorbing ... and unusual.For instance: while manycommunities struggle tomaintain their farm mar-kets, St. Jacobs has twothriving Farmers’ Markets.And, while many smallcommunities fight to keeptheir identity in the face ofencroaching urban centres,St. Jacobs reverses thetrend: those farm markets,and the nearby St. Jacobsoutlet malls, are actuallylocated between the villageof St. Jacobs and the cityof Waterloo, but there is nodoubt that when you’rethere, you’re in St. Jacobs’territory.This quaint, lovely commu-nity has made it its busi-ness to offer a warm andenthusiastic welcome to all
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A traditional centre of worship has been brilliantly reworked at The Church Theatre
visitors, to anticipate theirinterests and to meet theirneeds.The St. Jacobs Country’sFarmers’ Market and FleaMarket feature over 600 ven-dors. Visitors find the Marketirresistible, and thousands ofregional residents stock theirlarders at the market on a
weekly basis. And if that’snot enough – there is a sec-ond market just across theroad. The St. Jacobs Farmers’Market and Flea Market areopen Thursday andSaturday, year round, from7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,andTuesdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.,in the summer months.Visitors enjoy live perform-ances by buskers, and onmarket days, you can catcha ride on Country LiveryServices’ Horse DrawnTrolley Tours.Across the road, WaterlooFarmers’ Market is openSaturdays, year round, from7 a.m. to 2 p.m.Furthermore, nearby isanother shopper’s paradise– the St. Jacobs Outlet Mall.The village itself is filledwith shops of all kinds – onthe main street, along sidestreets, tucked into the for-mer mill (even its silos) –and there are lots more,slightly farther afield, espe-cially the St. Jacobs outletmall. Happy visitors gohome with perfect gifts,new pieces of art, intriguingWaterloo County handcraftsand furniture, food that
really, really schmecks,antiques, clothing, toys . . .the list is endless. Theshops of St. Jacobs arefamed for their personalservice, and for their uniqueenvironments and range ofunique items. A strollthrough the shops of St.Jacobs will find you discov-ering just the right accentpiece with an authenticcountry touch; evaluating ahuge range of antiques;browsing through thousandsof antique architectural fur-nishings, from fireplaces tofinials; lingering in shopsselling edibles ranging frompeanuts to preserves;enjoying the right piece oforiginal art; and finding justthe right toy for a youngfriend. In several St. Jacobs
artisans’ shops, you canlinger to watch the crafts-men at their wheels andkilns.In fact, there are plenty ofreasons to linger in St.Jacobs. Excellent accom-modations are available,both right in the town and inthe farmers’ market districta short drive to the south.There are wonderful restau-rants, some offering sophis-ticated cuisine and othersfamous for authentic,Waterloo County home-cooked fare. Not everyone comes to St.
Jacobs by car or tour bus –the town is the home com-munity of a large number ofold order Mennonites, whocome to town via horse andbuggy. You may notice theworking horse water
troughs even before younotice the horses them-selves.The village is home to twohistoric theatre and musicvenues – the St. JacobsSchoolhouse Theatre andThe Church Theatre.The popular new QuiltGallery is open year-round;it’s sponsored by theWaterloo County and AreaQuilt Festival. The QuiltGallery features works byindividual quilt artists, andquilting groups. The exhibitchanges every two monthsand some quilts are forsale. The Gallery opens 10a.m. to 6 p.m.St. Jacobs is an everyday“event.” Visitors always findmore than enough to occu-py their attention through astay of any length.
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➡ Getting There: Take Hwy.401 to the Hwy. 8 exit. Get onHwy 85 north and follow it toregional road 15 until youreach St. Jacobs.
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Information: St. Jacobs Country: 1-800-265-3353 Email: getaway@stjacobs.com or www.visitor.on.ca/stjacobs
G R E A T G E T A W A Y SThe best in relaxation, leisure and all-round personal attention
Located south of St. Jacobs. Take 401 to
Hwy 8W (exit 278) to 7E to 85N. ExitRd.15, St. Jacobs. First left, Farmers’Market Rd. Left on Benjamin Rd.SEE PG 37 ST. JACOBS MAP
Ideally located a short walk fromSt. Jacobs’ famous farmers’ marketsand outlet mall. 1 of 20 NorthAmerican Best Western Properties, toreceive the 2003 “Best of The Best”Awards. Inn guests appreciate thefitness centre with jumbo whirlpool,steam room, and other specialamenities including free high speedinternet. The complimentary deluxecontinental breakfast also wins ravesfor its wide selection of pastries,cereal, fresh fruit and juice. Askabout Shopping & Theatre Packages.
Best WesternSt. Jacobs Country Inn BEST WESTERN
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There’s a TASTEfor everyone.
100’s of Hot Saucesopen for sampling
Handcrafted Oils,Vinegarsand more tasty products.
1440 King St. ~ Riverworks, St. Jacobs(519) 664-3177
• Tilley & Royal Robbins• Suttles & Seawinds• Australian Outback
Collection• Adventure wear for
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KING ST. N.Upstairs in River Works
664-2663
opals, gems, crystals, mineralswire wrapping workshops
9 Cedar Street West, 519.664.1511villagerockshop.com
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Quilts, Home Accents,Framed Prints
and Unique Gifts
CUSTOM FRAMING AVAILABLE
The Riverworks,1440-1 King St. N., St. Jacobs
519-664-2002
1389 King Street N.(519) 664-1599
Gifts for the Heart & Soul
OPEN EVERYDAY- FREE SAMPLESGreat Snacks - We don’t miss a thing
HWY #85 & SAWMILL ROAD,ST, JACOBS (519) 664-2400
Visit the “Original” Home Hardware• Hardware • Housewares • Toys
• Garden Supplies • Paint & Decorating
Outfit your
kitchen at
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STORE 1421 KING ST., N. 664-2905
St. Jacobs Antique &
Book Market
DOWNTOWN(519) 664-1243
www.antiquesandbooks.ca
ANTIQUES,ESTATE JEWELLERY
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Cedar & IsabellaIn St. Jacobs
chris@artefacts.ca(519) 664-3760
1385 KING ST., ST. JACOBS664-1122
Over 2500 sq. ft. ofChristmas Fantasy,
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All of your baby needs under one roof
Large selection of strollers & car seats
~ Open 7 days a week ~
1401 KING ST. N. 664-3744www.babysathome.ca
All of your baby needs under one roof
Large selection of strollers & car seats
~ Open 7 days a week ~
1401 KING ST. N. 664-3744www.babysathome.ca
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tratford is a city tosavour, a city of
indoor fantasies and out-door beauty. Stratford’screative spirit is evidenteverywhere, from thestages of the fourfabulous StratfordFestival theatres tothe individuality ofthe city’s stores,boutiques andrestaurants.First in the hearts ofmost Stratford visi-tors is the StratfordFestival of Canada.The 2004 seasonruns throughNovember 7, and offers 14plays, including six byWilliam Shakespeare, aswell as performances rang-ing from “Guys and Dolls”and “Anything Goes” to“The Count of MonteCristo” and “The Triumphof Love.” But the StratfordFestival Theatre is simplythe senior festival in a cityof festivals. Throughout the
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Strolling along Ontario Street; (inset) meeting one of Stratford’sfeathered ambassadors.
year, Stratford visitors andresidents alike enjoymusic, book, culinary, quilt,and garden festivals.All of these special eventscelebrate an essential ele-ment of the personality ofthis dramatic city. Stratfordis known as perhaps thebest place to seeking culi-nary adventures inCanada, with dozens ofunique and inspiring
restaurants. Diners canenjoy everything from for-mal dining to hip bistros.This is a city of gardens,from beautiful municipalgardens including theShakespearean gardens tothe spectacular gardensaround the Festival theatre.Walkers will want to enjoythe lovely walking pathsalong the Avon, a settingideal for strolling, picnick-
➡ Getting There: Locatedwest of Kitchener, take Hwy. 8off the 401 to Hwy 7/8 west;follow to Stratford
ing and especially, people-watching.Stratford is home to artists,artisans, musicians andauthors, and their work canbe found in the local shopsand boutiques. Art loversmust not miss GalleryStratford. And history buffsalways enjoy the StratfordPerth Museum.Many Stratford stores havebeen rated among the bestin their genres in Canada.The city centre is known forthe variety of its intriguingstores and shops and thereare great stores and shop-ping centres throughoutthe city.If you want to know thesecret of Stratford’s abidingattraction for return visitors,ask some of them as theystroll though the downtownor along the river. You’ll
find as many answers asyou find respondents –people come for theatre, orfood, for music, or books,for gardens, antiques,architecture, quilts, crafts,art, or coffee. But they allcome for love. Stratford is a city for lovers– lovers of theatre, loversof fine dining, lovers of gar-dens, lovers of beautifuloutdoor spaces, lovers ofmusic and art, and loversof . . . well, of that specialother person you bring toone of the most enjoyablecommunities anywhere inthe world.
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➡ Information: TourismStratford: 1-800-561-swan (7926)ksavelle@city.stratford.on.ca orwww.visitor.on.ca/stratford
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Fashion Outlet
Where Women find savings and fashions fit perfectly.
Waterloo31 King St. North (519) 886-4980
Cambridge63 Main St. (519) 621-4206
GuelphWillow West Mall (519) 824-0420
St. ThomasElgin Mall (outside main entrance)
(519) 633-2036
TillsonburgTillsonburg Town Centre
(519) 842-7482
Waterloo31 King St. North (519) 886-4980
StratfordStratford Centre, 925 Ontario St.
(519) 272-1901
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illsonburg has longbeen known as an
independent, strong, self-reliant community. The townhas grown in its own uniqueway, free to develop com-munity character and attrac-tions. The best things aboutTillsonburg – from a visitor’spoint of view – are attrac-tions that you won’t findanywhere else.Chief among them is theoutstanding AnnandaleNational Historic Site, theTillson Avenue home that isa superb example of theAesthetic Arts Movement.The totally accessible housefeatures unique painted ceil-ings, stained glass and peri-od furnishings and, with itsmodern wing, serves as thecommunity museum, withinnovative and changingexhibits. You’ll also find that
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T Tillsonburg’sshoppingdistricts areunique. Firstimpression is one of size –the town’s main street,Broadway, lives up to itsname. It’s rumoured to havebeen built wide enough toallow an ox and cart to per-form a u-turn without havingto back up. Broadway islined with a surprisingquantity and quality of localshops.Tillsonburg is also known forits unique approach to localculture. A very short blockwest of the north endof the shopping areais the Station ArtsCentre, home of thelocal Craft Guild, gal-leries, a gift shop andfeatured artists.As well, CommunityTheatre is alive and
well inTillsonburg,based at thepicturesque
Otter Valley Playhouse, onpicturesque Potter’s Road.Summertime fun is therefor the asking at the popu-lar Lake Lisgar Waterpark.And this town gets in touchwith its roots – and vegeta-bles, and much more – atthe historic, old-fashionedCountry Agricultural Fair,August 19-22.Tillsonburg – independent,creative and very, verywelcoming.
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➡ Information: Annandale National Historic Site: 519-842-2294 Email: rcorner@town.tillsonburg.on.ca,www.town.tillsonburg.on.ca orwww.visitor.on.ca/tillsonburg
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➡ Getting There: Turn southoff 401 at Hwy.19 (PlankRoad), exit 218 & continuesouth into townYou can also arrive from eastor west via Highway 3.
For more information or a complete
calendar of events VISIT our website at:
www.town.tillsonburg.on.ca
OR contact us by email at:
rcorner@town.tillsonburg.on.ca
OR call:
519-842-2294
Attractions you won’t want to miss:• Annandale National Historic Site or the Station Arts
Centre – open year round
• Theatre Tillsonburg production – Sept. - May season
• Lake Lisgar Waterpark – July & August
Or take in one of our many seasonal events like:• Canada Day & Festival of Music - July 1st• 150th anniversary of our Agricultural Fair - Aug. 19-22• the annual favourite, the Down Home Country
Christmas Festival - Nov. 26-28
Remember to take time out for Tillsonburg – You won’t be disappointed!
Whatever the reason for your visit, there is sure tobe something of interest for everyone in the whole
family! Great shopping , excellent sports and recreationalfacilities, extensive parkland and trails, unique historicaland cultural attractions, not to mention a wide variety oftheatrical and musical productions.
YES, we have it all!
Lake Lisgar Waterpark
Spend an hour, Spend a day, Spend a lifetime…
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519-885-26261-877-885-1890
2 King St. N. Waterloo, ON N2J 2W7(corner of King & Erb Streets)
www.waterloohotel.net
TheWaterloo Hotel
TheWaterloo Hotel
The restored Waterloo Hotel,an 1890 inn, offers 14
elegantly decorated double rooms(non-smoking) featuring fireplaces
and antique furnishings.Walk to shopping & restaurants.Spa packages, Corporate suites.
83 Erb Street West, Waterloo 747-5622 www.sole.ca
reative food, extensive wine list,
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❈ Knitted Garments ❈ Design Tools ❈❈ Yarns ❈ Fashion Show, and much more.
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BINGEMANS425 Bingemans Centre Dr.
(new entrance: Lackner & Victoria St. N.)$4.00 admission
Events Listing:UpTown Country
June 19UpTown Waterloo
Jazz FestivalJuly 8 to 11
Waterloo BuskerCarnival
August 26 to 29The 26th Great
Oktoberfest Barrel RaceOctober 9
UpTown Waterloo BusinessImprovement Area
Tel: (519) 885-1921www.uptownwaterloobia.com
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he eyes of the worldare on Waterloo. It
sounds like a gross exag-geration, we know, but it is,in fact, true. Waterloo,home of high tech giants,important academic centresand innovative institutionsattracts wide-spread inter-national attention on a reg-ular basis – whether it is a$33 million private donationto the Perimeter Institute (ahotbed for Quantumphysics), or the influx ofinternational decision-mak-ers for the latest conferenceat the cutting-edge Centrefor InternationalGovernance Innovation.Fine, but what do cyber-giants and think tanks haveto do with other visitors tothis state-of-the-art city?Actually, everything. It’slargely because of the pres-ence of many dot.com busi-nesses, as well as two uni-versities and other impor-tant institu-tions, thatWaterloo hasdevelopedthe personal-ity it has –bright, cre-ative, hospitable, culturally-aware, and entertaining.If you name the top tenthings you want to do on an
urban vacation, odds arevery good you can do themall in Waterloo.Entertainment isunbounded in thiscity, with live theatreand music concertstaking place manytimes a week –often in the openair, in people-friendly parks.There are greatrestaurantscatering to alltastes, as wellas cafés,authenticpubs, chicbars and lotsof night-clubs. SoléRestaurantand WineBar, with its patio, wine bar,and weekend jazz, com-bines several of thoseworlds. There are greatplaces to stay, such as The
Waterloo Inn,and TheWaterlooHotel.Waterloo alsooffers outdooractivities,
from golf at the prestigiousGrey Silos course in RIMPark to hiking the trails in1,1000 acres of city parks
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and trails. RIM Park, by theway, includes much morethan the golf links – in all, itcovers 500 acres on thebanks of the Grand River,
and includes a 13-acre nature sanc-
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the golfcourse, 12 premiersports fields, sixbaseball diamonds,three children’splaygrounds, twobeach volleyballcourts, two NBAdouble gymnasi-ums, a 40,000square foot
indoor fieldhouse, the Waterloo
Sports Medicine Centre.And, as they say, more.RIM Park’s goal is to attract1.8 million visitors andusers annually.Enjoy all the parks inWaterloo – Waterloo Parkoffers such historic land-marks as Waterloo’s firstschoolhouse, an originalfarmhouse, a replica struc-ture of the Abraham ErbGrist Mill, a domestic ani-mal display and VictorianGardens. Located in theUptown core of Waterloo,this park boasts 111 acresof prime parkland withenjoyable opportunities forvisitors of all ages toexplore. The park’s gar-dens have won theCommunities in BloomNational award.Waterloo is popular amongtourists seeking a sophisticat-ed, small city brimming withpotential for entertainmentand enjoyment. Here areunparalleled
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➡ Getting There: One hourfrom Toronto, London andHamilton. Take Hwy. 401 & exitoff Hwy. 8 to Kitchener-Waterloo, follow Hwy. 85 north
➡ Information: Kitchener-Waterloo Tourism: 1-800-265-6959, Email: kwtourism@golden.net or www.visitor.on.ca/waterloo
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opportunities to enjoy thebest in theatre, music,sports and fine dining witha multicultural twist.Shoppers enjoy independ-ent shops and boutiques –like The Paper Tree, theCobblestone Gallery, andLens Mill Store – and thecity is noted for bookstores and art galleries,including the prestigious
Canadian Clay and GlassGallery and the Universityof Waterloo Art Gallery.Whatever brings you toWaterloo – business,investment, education,conferences – be sure toschedule in enough timefor relaxation in this com-fortable but cosmopolitancommunity.
W I L F R I D L A U R I E R U N I V E R S I T Y
• Open May 10 - August 13, 2004• Quality accommodations at economical rates
• Air-conditioned apartments or dormitory style rooms• Conveniently located close to tourist attractions
• Dining facilities, meeting rooms and athletic facilities• Free parking • Group discounts
HOTEL LAURIER
519-884-0710 ext. 2771email: hotel@wlu.ca • website: www.wlu.ca/hotel
Wilfrid Laurier University alsooffers professional conferenceservices and can accommodate
up to 1500 guests. For moreinformation visit our
website: www.wlu.ca/conferences
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INNHotel Facilities include
Indoor Pool; Sauna;Whirlpool; ExerciseFacility and more!
475 King St. N.Waterloo, ON N2J 2Z5www.waterlooinn.com
(519) 884-02201-800-361-4708
• One nightaccommodation
• Two rounds of golf(including cart)
• Breakfast for Two• Shuttle service to
golf course.
Weekday Package$220 (double occupancy)
Weekends add $35(plus applicable taxes)
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