The day I did my day trip to Windsor Castle, I was dealing with typically English weather – rain! How appropriate! Armed with my trusty mini umbrella in one hand, and my map in my other hand, I made my way from the train station to the castle. I had arrived from London, for a one-day excursion. Huge, imposing walls before me had me in awe. I had learned so…
Packed campgrounds in the summertime do not mean a relaxing time. I’ve never been a fan of having campsite neighbours who are loud. This is one of the reasons why…
No matter what time of the year it is, there are many hiking trails near Toronto and Southern Ontario to explore. As we live just west of Toronto, most of…
We’ve often driven along the north shore of Lake Erie. It’s one of my favourite areas for a day trip because there are so many stops you can take. One of them is to visit The Arbor in Port Dover, Ontario. The Arbor is one of the best places for a quick lunch of hot dogs and French Fries. That’s their main offering that people come to enjoy. It’s also…
Sleeping during road trips in Ontario, in my opinion, is a big no-no. Particularly when the road takes you through some of the province’s most beautiful landscapes, towns, and urban…
Not too far from Hamilton, Ontario is a cool place where you can see limestone karsts. The Eramosa Karst Conservation Area is a place to not only hike but also…
Ticks that cause Lyme Disease have spread well into Canada over the past few years. Luckily there are tips on preventing Lyme disease that everybody should know about. There’s no need to not enjoy time outdoors. However, with a few precautions and an understanding of what ticks are, you can prevent the chance of getting sick. What Is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease is one of the fastest growing infectious diseases…
Although it’s busy during the summer period, Rockwood Conservation Area, located north of Milton, Ontario, is a cool place to relax or take a hike. With limestone caves, a gorgeous…
Last summer we took a road trip along the north shore of Lake Erie, stopping at many places along the way. Our goal was visiting Point Pelee National Park and…
You may have noticed a little hiatus when it came to blog posts recently. For those who are friends, family and following this blog on Twitter and Facebook, you know the reason why. Suburban Tourist Margaret (that’s me!) has married Outdoor Adventurer Frank. And so, we are officially now suburban tourists, living in Burlington, Ontario (for the time being) and plan on many outdoor adventures this summer. However, before we…
If you happen to drive by a Polish church during Easter weekend, you may see much activity. The traditional blessing of the Polish Easter Basket happens on the Saturday before…