The Maid of the Mist in Niagara Falls launched its 2008 season earlier this month and the ride is as exciting as ever.

The closest you can get to the Falls without going over them in a barrel, the Maid of the Mist is a 15-20 min boat ride that takes you right into the dense spray of both the American and the Canadian Falls, also known as the Horseshoe Falls.

Don't like getting wet? This may not be the ride for you; rain ponchos are provided for a reason!

Further Reading:
Maid of the Mist Visitors Guide
Top 10 Niagara Falls Attractions & Highlights
Niagara Fallsview Casino & Resort
5 Fun, Free Things to Do with Kids
Pictures of Niagara Falls

Nothing says spring like tulips -- how about three million of them? The Canadian Tulip Festival , which is the world's largest tulip festival, winds down this weekend in Ottawa.

For the past two weeks, the Canadian national capital of Ottawa has been alive with not only blooming tulips, but music, parades, fireworks, and people from around the world.

When the first visitors arrive, the tulips are just opening, and as the festival days unfold, so too do the blossoms. The colourful crescendo is a sight to behold!

• Hotel Packages during the Canadian Tulip Festival
• Canadian Tulip Festival Website
• Ottawa Tourism Website
• Ottawa Picture Gallery