Back in the 1850s, someone had a brilliant idea to construct a tunnel in Brockville. Rail was the new thing, allowing freedom of travel and much easier transportation of goods. The St. Lawrence River is accessible from Brockville, the Great Lakes, and even the rest…
With a flair for marketing and a product that would not meet any of the requirements of modern medical standards, George T. Fulford made his fortune from a tiny pink pill. Dr. Williams’ Pink Pill for Pale People was essentially an iron supplement/placebo. He used…
If you are Canadian or have used Canadian currency, you would have noticed two very important men on the five dollar and fifty dollar bills. At Laurier House National Historic Site, you will tour the home that was once owned by both of these prominent…
It is that fantastic time of year again when nature sings out in colours! The annual change of the leaves attracts many people to go out and view the spectacle. But when is the best time to view them? Fortunately, every state and province has…
“I just missed it!” “Ugh.” “It would have helped to have known about it in the first place.” Those were my thoughts back in 2018. I had seen pictures of these incredible displays of horticulture that I immediately regretted missing it. Mosaicultures and Mosaicanada were…
“Once a year, travel to someplace you have never been.” Why? Why only once a year? Why not once a month? How about once a week? Why not once a week? When people think of travel, the first thought for most is an airplane ticket,…
Niagara region in Ontario is the one place I have taken my wife more often. It is full of natural beauty and wonder. One of the best qualities is the sheer number of flowers: Spring tulips, summer roses, and autumn floral displays. Each spring, we…
Four places. My wife and I have been to literally thousands of places. Big places like zoos, museums and other all-day attractions that attracts thousands of people. And little places like roadside statues, parks and waterfalls. I have taken at least one picture at every…
We toured the St. Catherine’s Doors Open Event on August 20, 2022. These Doors Open tours have quickly become our favourite and have it as a priority when one is happening. St. Catherine’s is only 90 minutes from home, and our first stop was a…
If ever there is proof of how much a tour guide enhances a location, it is here at Richardson Bates House Museum. We were privileged to have May Kay Stone, president of the Oswego County Historical Society, lead us on a tour of this beautifully…
