Looking for investment options in Canada

[Stake Monster]

I am looking for a place/way to tuck my money away without having it tied up too much. I'd like to be able to access the money if i needed to. It could be a long-term or short-term investment.

I was looking at ING Direct Savings accounts (or GICs). I've already invested in mutual funds this year but the market has really not been too good (or my bank sucks at managing them).

Basically I am asking, what would be the most profitable (over short or long-term) option for me to place like 5k in, without having it tied up too hard? (like in savings bonds)

thanks for any help/suggestion.