Too Square to be Hip
A narcissist's guide to travel and culture
This beautiful historic village, not far from the Georgian Bay, turns into a winter wonderland around Christmas time. For more information about the village itself, please refer to the following article on my website here. First Light! The event takes place in a 17th-century French Jesuit Mission, and the first European settlement in Ontario. Once …
Refered to as “Ontario’s Most Beautiful Village” by A. J. Casson of The Group of Seven, Elora had a lot to live up to! Although I cant totally agree with the moniker (there are many competitors), it would surely contend for the title. Here is a quick look at this little corner of Ontario. Geography …
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders Fields Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae. This well known poem adorns North American classrooms every Remembrance Day (Veterans Day/Memorial Day), but did you know that its origins lie in the small Canadian city of Guelph? I sure did not, but now I do! Known for its University and …
The spiritual and technological successor to Merrickville, Smith Falls took over from where the former left off. Whereas Merrickville was powered by water, Smith Falls took its place as Eastern Ontario’s leading industrial center by harnessing a new technology, one that would revolutionize life in Canada. I am talking about railroads of course! What to …
Welcome to the Credit Valley, a large inland watershed following the Credit River down 90 kilometers until it spills out into Lake Ontario at Port Credit. The region is currently managed by the Credit Valley Conservation Authority and in this post we will be examining four of its conservation area: Limehouse, Belfountain, Cheltenham Badlands and …
These twin conservation areas between Toronto and Hamilton area part of a geographical formation called the Niagara Escapement. This geographical feature stretches from Niagara, through the horseshoe and up to the Bruce Peninsula. Rattlesnake Point The first of the these two mountain escarpments, Rattlesnake Point offers a fantastic view of the surrounding farmland. Like mount …
This tiny village built on the banks of the Coldwater River and tucked away off Highway 12 is a pleasant surprise to all who have not had the pleasure of walking its streets. Renowned for its steampunk festival, historic mill and quaint shops, it is surely worth a visit – especially if you are doing …
A longtime favourite of Canadians, Banff National Park (along with its co-conspirator Jasper) evokes images of rugged outdoorsmen and pristine wilderness. Not only has the park managed to claw its way into the national consciousness – becoming part of the nations branding in the process but portraits of its glacial lakes and high adorn the …
Welcome to cottage country! The lure of the Muskoka’s, a popular destination north of Toronto, lies in the sublime beauty of secluded lakes and outdoor activities. Yet, this rural region of Central Ontario also possesses a handful of beautiful towns, some that should absolutely be visited if you have not yet taken the time. In …
Sitting between Lake Rosseau and Lake Muskoka Port Carling is somewhat of a gateway to the Upper Muskokas. The Rosseau lake is, after all, where every millionaire vacations and Canadian luminaries (dead or alive!) such as the hockey god Steve Yzerman, the comedic actor Martin Short, the media mogul Ted Rogers, legendary actress Goldie Hawn …
