Too Square to be Hip
A narcissist's guide to travel and culture
When it comes to the best pizza in Ottawa, there have been two historic competitors Louis Pizza and Colonnade. These giants of the Ottawa pizza scene have dominated public discussion since their inception, setting the standard for an Ottawa Style Pizza. Today the scene is more diverse but still the Ottawa style endures. So who …
If one is searching for the best pizza in Ottawa, there is only one acceptable answer… Louis Pizza! All other pizzas are pretenders in its eyes. Since 1960, Louis has relieved from hunger many thousands of citizens of this fair city and hopefully it will never cease to do so! Pro Tip: If someone suggests …
On September 5th 1945, a young cypher clerk by the name of Igor Gouzenko walked out of the Soviet embassy in Ottawa with a series of top-secret documents. His actions that day would alter the course of history. The gripping revelation that the Soviets were stealing nuclear secrets from the west helped uncover a dazzling …
Yes, you read this title correctly! This is a big apple, a very big apple. It is an apple so big that if you are driving on Highway 401, it will be impossible to miss. After years of ignoring this apple I finally stopped in, and… well what can I else can I say about …
Along Ontario’s Highway 7 corridor you will find two stunning mills, now dedicated to preserving Canada’s industrial heritage. From wool, lumber and floor these buildings Hope Mill First built in 1835 by William Lang, this sawmill structure became one of the most important structures in the region after the mill in the village of Lang …
This first episode of the Too Square to be Hip podcast explores one of the darkest chapters in Czech history, the occupation of their country by Nazi Germany and an assassination that shook the country. This historical podcast / walking tour / travel guide seeks to trace the steps of the famed Czech Paratroopers as …
Located on the south side of Lake Scugog, the tiny town of Port Perry is easy to miss but hard to take your eyes of when you have finally arrived. Known for its traditional architecture and quaint atmosphere, it is a joy to visit. History Surveyed by 1809, and settled starting in the 1820’s, the …
This post contains two worthwhile, but small, attractions off Highway 7, a roadway that crosses through Central Ontario connecting Ottawa and Toronto. O’Hara Mill Homestead and Conservation Area My first stop along Highway 7, was the O’Hara Mill Homestead. My dog needed a short walk and this was the perfect place for it! From the …
If you find yourself along the Highway 7 corridor and are looking for a quick but worthwhile road trip stop-off, I strongly recommend Campbellford. The quaint town offers two worthwhile attractions, a beautiful view of the Ranney Gorge and a Giant Toonie! Geography Situated between the 401 and Highway 7, this mid-sized town sits on …
Eastern Ontario’s western extent is home to sleepy little towns forgotten by time. One of these, Packenham, is worth a visit. Named after a brother-in-law to the Duke of Wellington, Sir Edward Michael Pakenham, its claim to fame is a stunning stone bridge that spans five majestic arches, the only five arched stone bridge in …
