We made a spontaneous trip down to New York City. My work had shut down for the Christmas holiday, and my wife could also get some time off. We wanted to visit the Big Apple, and we grabbed this opportunity when it was at hand.…
Meadow Brook Hall is located on the grounds of Oakland University in Michigan. There is nothing sadder than losing a husband early in a marriage. Understandably, the widow would travel to Europe for a while and eventually return to America and get a new husband. …
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…
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 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…
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…
