A Summer of Plays – What’s On at Stratford & Shaw This Season
“The play’s the thing,” as William Shakespeare wrote when he penned one of his most famous tragedies, Hamlet. At the Shaw Festival this summer,…
Getaways
Glamping in Long Point…with Kids!
Camping: roughing it, living off the grid…there are a few descriptions that come to mind when you think of the word camping. The outdoor…
Visit Niagara Falls – It’s wonderful at any time of year!
Every minute, six million cubic feet of water rush over the crest of Niagara Falls. That’s the equivalent of one million bathtubs of water….
Collingwood – Ontario’s ski town: Enjoy it year round
Collingwood has built its reputation as a ski destination but there are many other things to see and do year round in this quaint…
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…
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…