It’s an old cliché, but we did save the best part of our trip for last with a visit to the renowned Scandinave Spa in Blue Mountains, Ontario. The brochure boasted pictures of outdoor baths and waterfalls, complete with steam rising from the water. Not a place to get a facial or a mani-pedi, this… Continue reading Saying AHHH at Scandinave Spa: Switzerland in Ontario
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Exploring the Village at Blue Mountain Resort Collingwood
With accommodations, restaurants, bars, shops & activities the Village at Blue Mountain Resort in Collingwood Ontario has something for everyone.
The Winter Blues Are a Matter of Perspective at Blue Mountain
Some say they hate winter. Author Mark Stuart say it’s all about expectations and suggests that you try some outdoor winter activities at Blue Mountain to help you enjoy this cold, snowy season.
Art from Dusk to Dawn – Nuit Blanche 2013, Toronto
Annually, the first Saturday in October from dusk to dawn, Toronto’s urban fabric becomes the backdrop to Nuit Blanche – the city’s largest art event.
The Big Apple – in Ontario Canada
I have driven on the 401 both east and west – many, many times and saw the sign for The Big Apple — yet kept driving. After a trip to the Thousand Islands, we decided we would finally stop in and check it out. Driving into The Big Apple and seeing farm animals, including rabbits,… Continue reading The Big Apple – in Ontario Canada
Osgoode Hall, Toronto, Ontario – Photo Essay
Osgoode Hall in downtown Toronto houses the Ontario Court of Appeal, the Divisional Court of the Superior Court of Justice and the Law Society of Upper Canada. Whew – that’s a mouthful but basically it is a national historic site within Canada and a gorgeous building both inside and out. Now you may be thinking… Continue reading Osgoode Hall, Toronto, Ontario – Photo Essay
Toronto’s Inner Harbour: Mariposa Scenic Harbour Tours
My family and I took a scenic harbour tour with Mariposa Cruises and were pleasantly surprised. This tour offered a unique view of downtown Toronto while looking from the deck of a boat in Toronto’s Inner Habour. On this tour, we saw the Toronto Island Airport and as a result, a few of the passing… Continue reading Toronto’s Inner Harbour: Mariposa Scenic Harbour Tours
A Bird’s Eye View from the 1000 Islands Skydeck Tower
The 1000 Islands Skydeck Tower, with a view of 400 feet high (~130 metres) offers a unique bird’s eye view of the islands. Open from April to October, with a particularly spectacular view when the leaves of the trees change colours, this tower, with three viewing levels, “is the perfect view of the waterways below”… Continue reading A Bird’s Eye View from the 1000 Islands Skydeck Tower
1000 Islands Kayaking in Thousand Islands, Ontario: Paddling back through history
Located in a historic pump house, the location of the 1000 Islands Kayaking serves as a doorway into the history you are about to paddle through in the Thousand Islands Ontario Canada.
I am a woman and I love beer – Toronto Festival of Beer
I’m a woman and I love beer. Not a Coors Light or a Budweiser, sorry boys. My expectations are high. I expect the type of beer that wows me with its overwhelmingly bitter taste, has the super flashy label and a funny saying underneath the bottle cap…a beer that makes me laugh out loud. As… Continue reading I am a woman and I love beer – Toronto Festival of Beer
Getting Muddy in Toronto – Muddy York Walking Tours that is…
Guest writer Suzanne learns more about Toronto’s history with Muddy York Walking Tours – offering 16 different walking tours throughout the week.
All Aboard for a Day Out With Thomas the Train
Do you have a young child between the ages of 2 and 10 in your house? Do they love Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends? Do they play with trains all day long? Then I’ve got a day trip for you. Not only will it please your little Thomas lover but it will also entertain… Continue reading All Aboard for a Day Out With Thomas the Train
What’s for Dinner? California Sandwiches – Toronto
I’ve eaten at California Sandwiches for probably 30 years. My husband introduced the mom and pop restaurant to me back when we were dating and at that time we used to go to the original restaurant on Claremont Street in the Little Italy area of Toronto. Started in 1967, this family-owned restaurant chain started as… Continue reading What’s for Dinner? California Sandwiches – Toronto
A Casual Stroll – The Architects’ Tour of Ottawa, Canada
I recently took a trip to Ottawa, Canada’s capital city and just a train ride from where I am in Toronto. If you’ve ever travelled anywhere with me, you’ll know that I like to plan everything around my must-see architectural sites. As the capital, you might assume that some of the most well-known buildings that… Continue reading A Casual Stroll – The Architects’ Tour of Ottawa, Canada
What’s for Dinner? Chinese Dinner with Mama
Honestly, I SPEAK Chinese. I really do! I’m Chinese – born and raised in Canada. My family is from a village in Southern China and we speak a variation of Cantonese. I speak Chinese or at least my family, and I think I speak Chinese. But, put me in a Chinese restaurant and I might… Continue reading What’s for Dinner? Chinese Dinner with Mama
Caplansky’s Delicatessen, Toronto, Canada – Review
Located just outside of Toronto’s Kensington Market, Caplansky’s Delicatessen is hardly something hidden and tucked away in the city – the bright blue and white front is not something you can easily miss.
Historic Fort York – Brought to Life Before my Eyes
I’m a bad Torontonian. That’s right. You heard me say it. I’ve lived in Toronto my entire life and I’ve never once visited Historic Fort York. Sure, I studied the history of Fort York in high school, and of course, I knew where it was located; I’ve probably driven by it on the highway about… Continue reading Historic Fort York – Brought to Life Before my Eyes