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The following listings are arranged in a very approximate east to west order, except that NT has been listed after BC.

Nova Scotia

Port Hastings, 1st property:3 bedroom custom post and beam home overlooking the ocean on Cape Breton Island,, available in part or would consider nightly rental of the entire home if required. Donation would need to reflect accommodations. There are 2 full bathrooms, a deck, gardens and privacy.
2nd property: On Cape Breton Island, 2 bdrms available in oceanside home perched on a cliff near beaches, trails, and celtic music. Up to 5 guests for max. 3 nights. No smoking/pets.30 private acres of seagrass sway in the wind and waves on the shore to lull you to sleep. On Celidh trail enroute to the famous Cabot Trail. 180 miles from airport in Halifax. Will accept family and friends referred by grannies. Suggested donation $50+. Contact

Upper Tantallon, Large, fairly new Cape Cod home with 4 large guest bedrooms and shared bathroom on upper floor, 2 rooms each with double bed, 2 with queen sized bed, max. 8 guests, max. 3 nights, no smoking/pets, on clean lake with good swimming (at own risk), car needed to enjoy area, easy drive to Peggy’s Cove, Halifax, Hubbards (20 mins), Lunenburg, Chester, Mahone Bay (40 mins), Liverpool, Shelburne 60-80 mins. Not available in July. Will accept friends/family referred by grannies. Suggested donation $40 per room. ease reserve well in advance.

New Brunswick

Fredericton, Large 2 storey home close to downtown Fredericton. (30 min. walk or a short drive) offers 2 spare bedrooms, one king size and one double bed. Shared bathroom. Max. 2 guests for max. 2 nights. No smoking/pets. Allergy warning: We have 2 small dogs and 2 cats. Grannies/SLF volunteers +travelling companions only. Suggested donation $40. Contact

Quebec

West Brome, One bedroom with double bed available in country home in Eastern Townships 100 kms SE of Montreal. ,Max. 2 guests for max. 3 nights . Skiing, hiking, lakes and rivers all very close by. Many summer festivals and activities. No smoking. Pets OK. Grannies/SLF volunteers + travelling companions only. Suggested donation $45. Contact o will forward requests.

Montreal, Room available for Grandmothers or their families in lovely Victorian House in downtown Montreal. Proximity to sightseeing, restaurants, shopping. No smoking or pets. Suggested donation $45 per night. Contact Gay Sampson at 514-844-2790 or

Montreal, One bedroom available in family home (for 1 to 2 guests) for grandmothers or their families. Beside the Lachine Canal with its extensive network of bike paths, and close to downtown Montreal and the Atwater Market. No smoking or pets. Suggested donation $45 per night.Contact Dana Hearne at 514-846-2493 or

Ontario

Ottawa, second floor bedroom available with double bed, for up to 2 guests, max. 3 nights.Two sets of stairs to main entrance. No smoking/pets. In Hintonburg, close to several bus routes and 10-15 mins. by bus to downtown. Close to shopping and restaurants on lively Wellington Street. Will accept friends/family referred by grannies. Suggested donation $40 per night. Contact
Ottawa, private bedroom with 2 single beds plus own bathroom, in executive home in central west area of city, for 1-2 guests for max. 3 nights. Very quiet. Parking available. No smoking/pets. Walking distance to Ottawa River parkway. Parliament buildings, museums, walking trails, Gatineau Hills and skiing all minutes away. Grannies/SLF volunteers + travelling companions only. Suggested donation $50. 613-728-4819

Ottawa, 4 storey home with powder room but no bedroom on the main floor, has 2 guest bedrooms available on second floor, one with twin beds, one with queen, shared bathroom, and/or lower level den with double Murphy bed and own bathroom, for max. 3 guests, max. 3 nights.No smoking/pets. Pleasant garden to enjoy in the summer months. Centrally located near Dow's Lake, the World Heritage Rideau Canal and restaurants of the Corso Italia (Preston Street), close to bus routes to take you to all the museums, Parliament Buildings, National Arts Centre and National Gallery. Neighbourhood is adjacent to the Glebe and is a 5 block walk to Bank Street.Several bikes available for use. Grannies/SLF volunteers + travelling companions only. Suggested donation $50. Hosts match guests’ donation. Contact

Ottawa, downtown home overlooking a park1 guest rooms available with double bed, for max. 2 guests, max. 3 nights.10 minutes from Parliament Hill and the river. Pets accepted. Will accept friends/family referred by grannies. Donation at guests’ discretion. Contact

Arnprior,quiet retreat -- century home with gardens and deck in older part of Arnprior (pop. 7000), queen bed for max. 2 people in bright, spacious room with private bath (entire 3rd floor), simple breakfast provided. Max. 3 nights, no smoking/pets. Easy 70 km drive west of Ottawa on hwy. 417, short walk to downtown, short walk to old growth forest, short walk to parks and to Madawaska and Ottawa rivers, nice for canoeing and walking. Will accept friends/family referred by grannies. Suggested donation $40 per night. Contact

Kingston, 38 yr old home in west end offering guest bedroom with double bed, (shared bathroom) and pull out couch in basement family room (with powder room) , for 1- 2 guests, max. 3 nights. Large yard and deck. No smoking/no pets. 2 resident cats. Lovely historic city on Lake Ontario within 30 mins drive of Frontenac Provincial Park for hiking and canoeing. Host paddles on dragon boat team. Grannies/SLF volunteers + travelling companions only. Suggested donation $30 including breakfast.

Kingston, cozy brick home with garden, one guest room with double bed and shared bath for 1-2 people for max. 3 nights. Short drive or pleasant 20- minute walk to Kingston's charming shops, art galleries, restaurants, waterfront and cultural events in historic downtown centre. Beautiful hiking trails and lakes for canoeing and kayaking nearby. Can offer small breakfast. No smoking/pets. Will accept friends/family referred by grannies. Suggested donation $35. Contact

Peterborough, century home with garden and shady deck within walking distance of downtown, 2 rooms for max. 3 people, shared bathroom, simple breakfast provided, (in garden weather permitting,) max. 4 nights, no smoking indoors, cat –friendly dogs allowed, near shops, restaurants, movies, theatre and walking trails (uphill on way home!)Short drive to famous Lift Lock. Will accept friends/family referred by grannies. Suggested donation $45 per night. Not available July 2012-Jan. 2013. Contact

Peterborough, bungalow near new hospital, twin bedded room for 1-2 people, shared bathroom, max. 2 nights, no smoking/pets. Visit museum, art gallery, Lift Lock , zoo, restaurants, theatre, free summer concerts at Little Lake, boat cruises, canoeing, Trent U, Fleming C. Grannies/SLF volunteers + travelling companions only. Suggested donation $40 per night. Contact

Uxbridge, Bungalow on a half acre just outside Uxbridge, offering double bed and separate bathroom for 1 guest for max. 3 nights. No smoking/pets, Will accept friends/family referred by grannies. Suggested donation $35. Contact o will forward requests

Toronto, comfortable guest bedroom with double bed in downtown co-op for 1-2 people for max. 3 nights. No smoking/pets. Very convenient for downtown tourist attractions, theatre, good transportation given easy access all over the city. Will accept friends/family referred by grannies. Suggested donation $35 pp per night. Contact

Toronto, Built 1930, 1 and 1/2 storey home in Swansea, offers guest room with a double bed on the main floor with a bathroom with a tub and shower beside it. 1-2 guests for max. 3 nights. Pets accepted. No smoking. Hosts’ bedroom is upstairs so guest would have privacy at night. Near Jane subway, High Park, Humber River, Lake Ontario, Bloor West shopping district. In ’06 hosted visitors to AIDS conference. Grannies/SLF volunteers + travelling companions only. Suggested donation $35. Contact o will forward requests

Toronto, Three storey home, quiet neighbourhood. Guest(s) have use of 2nd floor. One BR w/ double bed, 1BR w/ single bed, communal sitting area w/ desk, TV, bathroom shared by guests. Max. 3 guests for max. 3 nights. Parking in street. Wireless internet. A/C. Child-free. No smoking/pets. Great location in East York. 3min walk to GO train station. 7min walk to subway station. 4min walk to bus(2) and tram(1) stops. Bike routes nearby. Will accept friends/family referred by grannies. Suggested donation $50. Contact o will forward requests

Aurora, condo backing onto treed conservation area in gated community, guest room in loft area with queen sized bed, bathroom and adjacent sitting area, max. 2 guests, max. 3 nights. No smoking/pets. Wonderland, McMichael Gallery, Unionville Village within 30 min. drive. Grannies/SLF volunteers + travelling companions only. Suggested donation $40. o will forward requests.

Barrie, large home with 2 bedrooms available, one with single, one with double bed, for max. 2 guests, max. 3 nights, shared bathroom, living room, kitchen. No smoking/pets. Walking distance to shopping malls, bus routes, restaurants, schools, etc.Will accept friends/family referred by grannies. Suggested donation $45. o will forward requests.

Innisfil, country home close to Barrie, offers comfortable accommodation with queen sized bed, own bath, for max. 2 guests, max. 3 nights. No smoking/pets. Tennis and pool on property, golf across the street.Walk to Lake Simcoe.50 minutes from Pearson airport, 5 minutes to GO Stn. Owners grandparents and happy to provide breakfast. Grannies/SLF volunteers + travelling companions only. Suggested donation $50.Contact:

Waubaushene, Bungalow has double bed in bright basement bedroom with two piece bathroom adjacent, (shower upstairs) for max. 2 guests, max. 3 nights. No smoking/pets. Large area for parking, extensive gardens. On the shores of Georgian Bay of Lake Huron. A couple of restaurants nearby in Tay Township with more in Midland 15 mins. away. Also 15 mins. from the Martyrs' Shrine, Saint Marie Among the Hurons and the Wye Marsh Swan Sanctuary, all in Tay Township. Accessible on the Tay Trail by bicycle or walking. A few minutes more by car takes you to the Historic Harbour in Penetanguishene. Grannies/SLF volunteers + travelling companions only. Suggested donation $40. (summer 2012- temporarily unavailable)

Collingwood, on water, fabulous condo with all the toys; 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, for up to 4 guests, weekdays only, limited availability, coffee/tea, juice provided as well as self serve cold cereal/toast., max. 3 nights, no smoking/pets. Will accept friends/family referred by grannies. Suggested donation $35 pp per night. Contact

Tobermory, waterfront cottage on Georgian Bay, bedroom with private bathroom for 1-2 people, max. 1 night, no smoking/pets, picturesque village near ferry to Manitoulin Island, Bruce Peninsula National Park, Fathom Five National Marine Park, diving, boating, kayaking, hiking. May-early Oct. only. Grannies/SLF volunteers + travelling companions only. Suggested donation $50. Contact

Oakville, three bedroom, two storey townhouse in small 12 unit development, quiet area 2 blocks from lake, large guest room with double bed suitable for up to 2 guests, max. 2 nights. 2 bathrooms in home, one with shower and massage tub, Not luxurious but clean and welcoming, 40 mins drive to Toronto or Hamilton, 90 mins to Niagara Falls. No smoking/pets. Grannies/SLF volunteers + travelling companions only. Suggested donation $40. Contact

Burlington, quiet bungalow with 2 single bedrooms (shared guest bath) available on main level and a double with private bath in a properly finished basement. Max. 3 guests for max. 2 nights. No smoking/pets. Short drive to GO station, trains to Toronto every hour (40 mins.). Close to Royal Botanical Gardens (15 mins.), Niagara Falls (45 mins.), Burlington downtown lakefront and beach (10 mins.) Bronte Creek Provincial Park, Streetcar Museum, Crawford Lake Conservation Area, Over 100 waterfalls in Hamilton (15 mins.) Umpteen wineries! Grannies/SLF volunteers+ travelling companions only. Suggested donation $35. Contact

St. Catharines, Centrally located historic townhouse offering bedroom with double bed, satellite TV and private WC, max. 2 people for max. 3 nights, no smoking/pets. Close to the Penn Center Shopping Mall, Bruce and Merritt Trail System, Brock University and Niagara College/Glendale Campus. Will accept friends/family referred by grannies. Suggested donation $35 per night.

Waterloo, 2 storey home in quiet neighbourhood of Colonial Acres, 1 guest room with double bed and bathroom across hall for 2 guests with potential for 2 additional family members on pull-out couch in den, max. 3 nights, no smoking/pets (cat in home). Easy access to Conestoga Parkway/401, Conestoga Mall, lots of restaurants, 10 min. drive to U of W, Laurier, RIM. Grannies/SLF volunteers + travelling companions only. Suggested donation $40 per night. Contact

Waterloo, 2 storey house in quiet uptown neighbourhood offering 2 guest rooms each with double bed and private bath, for max. 4 guests, max. 2 nights. No smoking/pets (caged birds in home). Near University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, on bus route, near variety of restaurants. Grannies/SLF volunteers + travelling companions only. Suggested donation $50. Contact o will forward requests.

Brantford, stucco and stone home with large driveway, close to the highway but in quiet neighbourhood. Room with double bed (and rollaway), private bathroom with a private deck sitting area right off the bedroom, for max. 2 guests, max. 3 nights. No smoking/pets. Hockey town Ontario, close to the Wayne Gretzky Centre and about 40 minutes from Port Dover, London and Kitchener. Will accept friends/family referred by grannies. Suggested donation $40 per night.

Sault Ste Marie, guest bedroom with double bed in 2 storey home, for 1-2 guests, max. 3 nights. No pets, no indoor smoking, but may smoke on large screened deck. Breakfast included. Will accept family/friends referred by grannies. Suggested donation $30. Contact or contact for phone number.

Manitoba

Virden, country home half mile off #1 hwy, 1 hour west of Brandon, ideal for cross country travellers, 2 bedrooms for 2 people, no smoking/pets, Breakfast included. Will accept friends/family referred by 204-748 1701

Saskatchewan

Regina, 3 bedroom bungalow (built 1974) in quiet residential area close to RCMP, Exhibition grounds and Taylor field, 2 guest rooms, one with double bed, one with single, for max. 3 guests, max. 3 nights, no smoking/pets. Will accept friends/family referred by grannies.Suggested donation $25. Contact who will forward requests.

Shellbrook, rural home 3 kms N. of Shellbrook, 50 kms W. of Prince Albert, offering a double bed and 1/2 bath downstairs and 2 single beds upstairs with 1 1/2 bath, for max. 4 guests, max. 3 nights. Hot tub on deck. No smoking. Non-aggressive dogs welcome, host has 2 primarily indoor dogs. Ideal site for bird watchers. Working art studio and gallery on site. Long and short scenic walking trails. Close to Honeywood Heritage Nursery, on scenic route to Prince Albert National Park and easy driving distance to Historic sites such as Batoche, Fort Carlton, and Battleford.Will accept friends/family referred by grannies. Suggested donation $35. Contact

Alberta

Holden, farm 1/4 mile west of Holden, about one hour east of Edmonton, 2 guest bedrooms each with a double bed, for up to 4 guests, max. 2 nights. . No smoking/ no pets. Grannies and their companions/SLF volunteers + travelling companions only. Suggested donation $40.

Sherwood Park, modern condo with one queen size bed in spare bedroom with own TV and adjacent guest bathroom, for 1-2 guests, max. 3 nights. No smoking/pets/children. Building features exercise room, theatre, steam and sauna and games room.(Guests must be accompanied by a resident). Wifi available. Half an hour west on transit system to Edmonton, featuring the famous West Edmonton Mall, Fort Edmonton Museum/Park and other interesting tourist attractions and art galleries. Will accept friends referred by grannies. Suggested donation $35 per night for room; breakfast an extra $5 per guest. Contact

Lacombe, modern bungalow offering basement suite with one queen bed, private bathroom, for max. 2 guests, max. 2 nights. No smoking/no pets (dog in home). 25 mins to Red Deer, Gull Lake, Sylvan Lake, between Calgary and Edmonton. Grannies and their companions/SLF volunteers only. Suggested donation $25. Contact

Calgary, main floor guest bedroom with queen-sized bed and an adjoining bathroom for max. 2 people, max. 3 nights. No smoking, pets ok- friendly lab in home. Home in the southwest community of Discovery Ridge, overlooking the Elbow Valley and backing onto Griffith Woods Park; a 15-minute drive to downtown or 35 minutes to airport. Close to public transportation, shopping and restaurants. Grannies/SLF volunteers + travelling companions only. Suggested donation $40. o will forward requests

Calgary, Southwest, city home with 2 upstairs bedrooms available, one with single bed, one spacious room with double futon bed, adjacent bathroom. Street parking. Max. 3 guests for max. 3 nights. No smoking/ no pets. Welcome to beverages and breakfast. Close to public transportation, shopping and Heritage Park. Walking distance to Glenmore Reservoir,a nature space in the city. Grannies/volunteers and companions welcome. Suggested donation $40 per night. Contact who will forward requests.