The Barrels Bottles Brews Trail
This July we were SO lucky to join Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI) on their Barrel Bottles Brews Trail. This “Trail” is actually a combination of 11 craft breweries & distilleries with a variety of products & experiences. There are also a couple of fun ways to visit at least 6 of the 11 … More
Sweet Treats at the Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival
“It’s as Canadian as maple syrup”. If you’ve ever wondered what’s so special about maple syrup then a visit to a local maple syrup festival is definitely in order. On March 5, we visited the Terra Cotta Conservation Area, just northwest of Toronto, to learn everything we could about this Canadian delicacy. We learned about… More
Sipping through the Niagara Icewine Festival
“You do not know what you are missing” is the only thing to say to anyone who has never tried icewine. It’s a true Canadian delicacy! So what exactly is this icewine we speak of? No Silly, it’s not wine served with ice. It’s wine made from grapes that were frozen while still on the… More
Holiday Cheer at the Toronto Christmas Market
Traditional and romantic at the same time, the Christmas market is wildly popular and draws tourists from all around. It’s based on the ancient European Chsirtmas markets and has an authentic village feel. The backdrop is the Distillery Historic District, which is just the perfect venue for it. It has a wonderful old world rustic… More Holiday cheer at the Toronto Christmas Market