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Closed For Family Day

This is just a quick heads up that on Monday February 20, 2012, we will be closed for Family Day. Business hours on Sunday Feb 19 will be the usual 12-5pm, and Tuesday Feb 21 will be our regular hours from 10am-6pm. We apologize in advance for the inconvenience, but hope everyone uses the day off to get out there and have a great long weekend.

A Year of Travel Experiences – When & Where to Go!

It’s a new year and that means time for new adventures! This month by month list was compiled with the help of our one of our favourite books, “Off The Tourist Trail” by EyeWitness Travel. January: The Pyramids of Meroe – Sudan So often overlooked in favour of Giza’s better known monuments, the pyramids of Meroe are among Africa’s forgotten treasures. The average temperature during this time of year is …read more

Ask A Traveller: Terry Needham & Travel Within Canada

More and more, Canadians are exploring their own backyards and travelling within the Great White North. As we watch this growing trend, Avid Traveller took the opportunity to sit down with tour guide (and former Novack’s manager) Terry Needham to pick his brain on travel in Canada. What are some of the attractive features of travelling in Canada? The rest of the world is coming to or wanting to visit …read more

Emergency Car Kit Essentials

With winter weather finally rearing its ugly head, we thought a quick post about emergency car kits to refresh our memories of last years snow dump that left Highway 402 drivers stranded would be appropriate at this point in time. The Government of Canada recommends the following for an emergency car kit: Food – that won’t spoil, such as energy bars Water – in plastic bottles so they won’t break …read more

Day 12: Novack’s 12 Days of Gift Ideas

All good things must come to an end, but this end means that it is Christmas tomorrow! I you are one of the desperate few to find gifts today, fear not. We have our complete gift ideas here. Or…simply bypass the rush and get the perfect gift in the form of a Novack’s Gift Certificate. We want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! And thank-you for shopping local this holiday …read more

Day 11: Novack’s 12 Days of Gift Ideas

Yesterday was all about the feet, while today, Day 11, is all about the hands. There is only one thing worse than cold feet, and that is cold hands.

Day 10: Novack’s 12 Days of Gift Ideas

Day 10 is going to focus on our feet…or your feet…someone’s feet. Today we will showcase the ultimate winter companion for just about anyone’s feet, a warm booty for the camper on your list, and a must have for anyone travelling…great socks.

Day 9: Novack’s 12 Days of Gift Ideas

Almost everyone has a wine connoisseur, aficionado, or at the very least, drinker, on their Christmas list this year. Today’s Novack’s 12 Days of Gift Ideas is all about finding the right gift for this person. We have the perfect gift for the camper, traveller, or person who has everything; and enjoys wine.

Day 8: Novack’s 12 Days of Gift Ideas

Lights when camping are often overlooked. LED’s have completely changed the way we light up our tents and campsites. Today we feature a few options from Black Diamond and Kelty, as well as a portable humidifier, and a couple neat items for the those obsessed with the weather…which seems to be everyone in London, ON.

Day 7: Novack’s 12 Days of Gift Ideas

The dog days of winter are here, and our 4 legged friends deserve some holiday love too. Novack’s has all kinds of gifts for the lover on your list.