Minnehaha Falls
Minnehaha Falls on Skeleton River is one of those places that I struggled to figure out how to visit. If you look on the map, it is right beside a road, but there is nowhere to park safely, and the climb from the road is…
Mini Murals of St. Thomas
Recently we visited St. Thomas, Ontario. It is a beautiful town full of history and was once a central hub for the railroad industry and rail travel. One of the activities we did was a mural tour. Murals are a great way to beautify a…
National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
On September 30th, please observe National Truth and Reconciliation Day. It is to remember the truth behind the Residential schools that Native children were sent to, some forcibly. Some even died. Here is a small video of the painted stones found outside the public library…
Brockville Railway Tunnel
Brockville Railway Tunnel is a tourist attraction that is free and pretty cool which is like a cave
Fulford Place Museum
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…
Laurier House National Historic Site
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…
Fall Foliage
It is that fantastic time of year again when nature sings out in colours via the Fall Foliage! 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…
Mosaiculture – Quebec City 2022
“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…
Why not travel?
“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 Flowers
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…