Note: The Canadian Club Brand Centre is now closed to the public. When you step out of your car in Walkerville, Ontario – a former town that’s been encompassed by Windsor – you smell baking bread. Spicy, yeasty, rye notes…
Ever since I was a little girl, the idea of visiting Petroglyphs Provincial Park near Peterborough, Ontario, was something that I had on my unofficial travel bucket list. This park has historic rock carvings by Algonquin or Iroquoian-speaking people, dating…
The Hamilton region of southern Ontario is a waterfall mecca for photographers. One of the most gorgeous is Tiffany Falls in Ancaster, part of the greater Hamilton area. Located at Tiffany Falls Conservation Area, the falls are a popular destination…
In early May 2010, my husband Frank and I travelled to Long Point Provincial Park to explore the wide, long beach, devoid of beachgoers and sand flies. The grasses were a dull brown-yellow colour, blending in with the sand. A…
Toronto’s High Park in winter is a vibrant place. As it’s right in the city, it provides Torontonians with a dose of nature without having to go too far. It’s one of our favourite trails in and around Toronto to…
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…
Despite being known for its Falls and for the amusements of Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls is also home to cool spot. A place where you can immerse yourself in nature. The Butterfly Conservatory in Niagara Falls, home to over 2,000…
I admit it. I’m not a big fan of driving at night to a campsite or a cottage. I’ve done it before and it’s always a white-knuckle drive for me. Why is it always so much more dangerous, or at…
Do you enjoy peaceful and quiet beaches? I found one Port Burwell beach at Port Burwell Provincial Park to be a great destination for a summer weekday break. There are many great beaches in and around Ontario. But some are…
