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Silver Mountain Music Festival: Celebration of Music and Nature Together!

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Just imagine, enjoying music away from city noise and rush amidst nature? Music feels soothing to a lot of people and if such settings are added, it’s no less than a dream come true!

As avid music festival goers, we travel all over the world seeking the best music. Our home base is in Orlando, which is perfect for heading overseas on a whim.

In order to celebrate nature and music together, you need to visit Silver Mountain Music festival in Grootvadersbosch in South Africa. This is the event where you will create lifelong memories. So, what are you waiting for? To get more convinced, keep on reading more about the Silver Mountain Music Festival events!

This is a music festival organized every year in South Africa by musician Richard Cock from 14th June to 17th June. It gives an amazing chance to enjoy real experience of country life. Some of the country’s renowned musicians come to play at this music festival. People from near and far come here to enjoy the festival filled with music, joy and fun. Apart from entertainment, one will also get to enjoy the local culture.

Things to Do At Grootvadersbosch

Other than music, one can even enjoy music through valley experience which can be explored through hiking, trekking and more.

1. Enjoy the Country Life

If you love nature then staying at the farm and experiencing the countryside is a great option during the music festival. It would be a great escape from routine city life. Relax and unwind in the beautiful ambience of country life. Enjoy and relish the simple yet tasty local food and fresh produce.

2.  Mountain Biking

If you love adventure, then you can go for mountain biking in the Conservancy of Grootvadersbosch. There are routes over an area of 15 -45 km. Enjoy nature on your bikes and explore the lush green areas of Grootvadersbosch. You can even explore astonishing views of Langeberg Mountains and head to Marloth as well while exporing bike trails.

3. Hiking in Duiwenhoks River

If you aren’t able to bring your own bike then no worries! You can explore this beautiful area while walking. Locals will help you in exploring trails and you may enjoy the land and its views on foot. You can even include biking trails. Apart from that, one can even hike the Duiwenhoks River and mountains nearby.

4. Explore Old Town

If you are not an outdoor person then hiking and biking are not for you. You can enjoy exploring one of the oldest towns of South Africa, Swellendam. You can go to the Drostdy Museum, purchase souvenirs from the local shops and visit art galleries too. Or if you feel like relaxing then heading to a spa for a relaxing massage also seems to be a great option. .

Places to Stay

There are a variety of options to stay. You need to book your accommodation in advance and celebrate Music festival without having any worry about accommodation.

Now when you know about the magical valley of Grootvadersbosch, situated between Swellendam and Heidelberg, what else are you waiting for? Book yourself tickets to South Africa for coming June Silver Mountain music festival and enjoy a weekend filled with music, food and nature. Even if you missed the music festival, there is so much more to do! Relax in the lap of nature and enjoy a few days away from city’s hustle.

Four Most Memorable Attractions in Toronto

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Toronto, the capital city of Ontario, is famous around the world as a preferred tourists’ destination. It is home of progressive cultures and vibrant entertainment joints. Whether your interest is in museums or music, a visit to Toronto will be satisfying. Majority of outstanding attractions in Toronto are just a distance from each other. You can easily walk from one attraction site to another or use the modern transport system of this astonishing city. The subways are attractions on their right.

The people of Toronto are friendly and helpful. You do not have to hire a tour guide in this city. When you reach Toronto, these four attractions must be in your plan.

1. CN Tower

CN Tower is the most iconic and recognisable building in Toronto. You can easily see it from every part of the city. What is most exciting is seeing other buildings and landscapes when on top of this tower. It stands out at the height of 553 meters above the ground.

You can access it via two elevators and visit some of its LookOuts. At 346 metres, there is the Horizon Restaurant. Here you can pause and have your lunch as you enjoy the sceneries beneath. Just one floor below, there is the famous Glass Floor Look Out where you can see the streets vertically below you. At 351 meters, you can enter the 360 Restaurant. As the name suggests, this restaurant revolves on its axis so that visitors can see almost everything in Toronto. You cannot say you have been to Toronto if you have not visited the CN Towers.

2. Royal Ontario Museum

If you are a lover of art and history, you must have heard of the Royal Ontario Museum. Its reputation is global. The shape of the building itself is iconic. Inside, you can learn more about prehistoric events. You cannot exhaust what this museum has to offer.

3. Casa Loma

Casa Loma seems to have recently emerged from medieval times. It resembles castles found in old movies. Its well kept lawns makes it very alluring for a visit. This building has almost elegant 100 rooms. It will remind you how medieval Europeans were very keen on details.

4. Art Gallery of Ontario

Art Gallery of Ontario is famous worldwide mainly because of its diverse collections from Africa, Canada, Oceania and Europe. You will surely love the Canadian paintings. The building housing the gallery looks very modern. There are temporally exhibitions always mounted so you can find exciting art every time you pop in.

Bottom Line

If you are planning to visit Toronto, the above attractions must be in your checklist. These amazing sceneries are a short distance from each other. You can visit all of them in single a day.

You cannot convince people that you have been to Toronto if you have not been in CN Tower or Casa Loma. Lovers of art and nature will find the Royal Museum and the Art Gallery of Ontario very resourceful.