Toronto: A North American Jewel

Toronto is a jewel of a North American city, rich with culture, history and natural and created beauty. Our recent visit included a tour about an hour and a half outside the city to Niagara Falls. We also got to take in part of a ball game at the Rogers Centre, featuring Major League Baseball's Blue Jays, playing the rival New York Yankees.

2018 Atlanta Concours d'Elegance Coming in September

The 2018 Atlanta Concours d'Elegance A Concours d’Elegance is not a run-of-the-mill car show. It is best described by its 17th Century origins when French aristocrats paraded horse-drawn carriages in Paris parks during summer weekends and holidays. Carriages became automobiles, and these affairs became ‘competitions of elegance’ where judges reviewed entrants to select the 'Best of Show' winner. The Atlanta Concours d’Elegance is a full weekend of activities amongst the elegant splendor of Château Élan Winery and Resort; priceless, rare, seldom seen, and beautiful rolling works of art; and enthusiasts adorned in period fashion. September 2018 29-30 Need media or photographer credentials? Click here. REGISTER

WHAT ELSE: More than 180 museum-quality 1900 to 1968 automobiles, including over 75 pre-war and brass era examples on the Sunday Concours show field that embody the ‘art of the car.’ Rare examples from national museums and collections such as Evergreen Historic Automobiles, Stahls Automotive Foundation, the Gilmore Car Museum, the Elliott Museum, and the Lane Auto Museum. “The Magnificent Seven” – Seven exceptional cars from Saturday’s “Classics & Coffee at the Chateau” exhibition field selected for Sunday’s Concours competition. Manufacturers Row featuring the latest from Mercedes-Benz, Bentley,  Ferrari, Maserati, Panoz, Lexus, Lamborghini, Cadillac, Aston Martin, Karma and Porsche, with several brands offering test drives. Automobile Artists Market, Best of Atlanta food trucks, and Shepherd Center showcase of innovative mobility solutions for the disabled. WHERE: Château Élan Winery and Resort The stunningly beautiful 3,500-acre French country style estate just northeast of Metro Atlanta (I-85 North, Exit 126). 100 Rue Charlemagne Braselton, Georgia 30517 WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 29 – 9 am to 2 pm Sunday, Sept 30 – 9 am to 4 pm HOW: Purchase tickets here: http://atlantaconcours.org/event-tickets/. Full weekend admission starts at only $65! Entering a vehicle? Register here: http://atlantaconcours.org/go/registration/  Want to be an Atlanta Concours d"Elegance sponsor? Contact Bill Wallet, 770-321-7028, wwallet@gmail.com.