Tree Tapping Fun – The Ontario Maple Route is a sweet exploration
What could be more Canadian than celebrating all things maple? It’s a rhetorical question of course, because the answer is obvious to anyone who…
Getaways
Shows for the Season – Holiday theatre to experience with the family
For many families, the holiday season doesn’t officially start until they see Clara dance across the stage with her beloved nutcracker while the music…
Winter Fun – Frolic in frosty weather at Fern Resort
It’s a big understatement to hear Mark Downing say that he grew up in what he refers to as “not a bad backyard”. That’s…
Toronto’s Distillery District – Everything from smokestacks and shops to art galleries and eateries.
Back in Toronto in the late 1800’s, if you were anywhere near Parliament Street by the railway tracks, you would see tall chimneys and…
London’s historic landmark – The Delta London Armouries Hotel is a unique destination for travellers.
Back in 1907, the armouries in London, Ontario looked and operated like every other armoury in the province. They were located in towns like…
Vacation Afloat – A home away from home on the water!
My dad has always been a bit of a pioneer who likes to try things out years before they become big trends. That was…
Fish On! – Go fishing with Dad this Father’s Day
Next time you drive over the bridge that links Burlington to Oakville – from New Street to Rebecca Street – make sure you glance…
Peddle Power – Biking the trails from Oakville to Niagara
With your car’s winter tires safely retired for the season, it’s time to pull out the other set of wheels – your bike. This…
Down The River – All that’s grand on the Grand.
Beyond the highways and cookie cutter landscape of suburbia, there’s a surprising abundance of nature. One amazing example is the Grand River, Southern Ontario’s…
Plenty on the Twenty – Making Winter Bearable.
There are several good reasons why bears hibernate in the winter. Blinding snow, frigid temperatures (can you say wind chill!) and really bad TV are enough…