The one flower that is associated with fall is the chrysanthemum. Everywhere you go, mums are displayed at stores, homes, city streets and even my favourite places, conservatories. Whenever we are in Niagara, whether passing through on our way to the USA or visiting the…
I stumbled upon ActiveParents.ca a few years back. They had created a map of some of the best homes decorated for Christmas. Because of this website, I discovered the power of custom-made Google Maps and the joy of seeing how my neighbours have decorated their…
I timed this trip perfectly. Of course, I wanted to take all the credit, but some luck was involved because the weather had been perfect for getting all the fall colours to its fullest. We hiked to many places, visited many sights, and saw some…
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…
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…
Brockville Railway Tunnel is a tourist attraction that is free and pretty cool which is like a cave
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 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…
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…
