Limehouse Conservation Area is a fun place to visit. It is part of the Niagara Escarpment and is a part of history. Named Limehouse because it was the centre of lime production, which is needed to make concrete, mortar and fertilizer. There are two main…
Charlene and I like visiting unique places, and this is like no other. An outdoor museum of forgotten architecture. It felt like stepping into ancient Athens and seeing all these old relics of the past, but this place is much closer than Athens. Located at…
If you are quiet, you can get really close. At a Doors Open event, I first discovered London, Ontario’s Woodland Cemetery. This event is a provincially sponsored way of sharing our collective heritage and is always free and is a must-attend when there is one…
Bloor-Yorkville is fast becoming one of my favourite neighbourhoods in Toronto, Ontario. It is an excellent place to walk around, explore the shops, see murals and recently, Fleurs de Villes Toronto! This is a past event that was held on Mother’s Day. It was a…
In a very small area, the downtown of Cambridge, Ontario, has quite a lot to offer. There are murals, a museum, a heritage location, history, sculptures, interesting shops, an art gallery and even was the filming location of a popular series. All of this is…
Charlene and I enjoy spring. We tour everywhere, and I mean everywhere, during the month of May to see as many spring flowers as we can. I have wanted to go to this location for some time, but I missed the peak bloom for daffodils…
Ottawa Tulip Festival Half of my genes are Dutch. My grandparents emigrated from the Netherlands to Canada in 1952. I know very little of their lives before this major move in their lives. I know they lived through the Nazi occupation of their home country…
Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens Niagara, Ontario, is a stunning location. So much of the beauty is free to visit, including Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens. Charlene and I always have this destination as our first stop for Chasing Flowers. Being the warmest spot in…
Butterfly Conservatory Let me first state that there are no snakes here. I adamantly hate snakes. Seeing one anywhere will ruin my day, and I will literally be dreaming of snakes for days. I am truly phobic of those legless creatures. Why is…
Montgomery’s Inn and Village of Islington Murals I love history. I love how so much can change in such a short time and how things seem to stay the same. Visiting heritage buildings is the one top attraction that we must visit whenever we…
