Grand Bend = Our Happy Place
There’s a true gem of a beach town in Sarnia-Lambton and that is Grand Bend. Ask anyone who has been and they’ll tell you that it’s got a fun, exciting & Floridian vibe to it with all the charm & hospitality of a small town. The pictures of golden sand and turquoise waters will leave … More
Ontario Nature Day
Ontario Nature Days are fun, family-friendly events intended to get people outdoors to learn about & enjoy nature. The best part about Nature Days is the fact that they are FREE and as an added bonus a light lunch is also served. During our visit we also recorded a video for our Let’s Discover ON … More
A Canadian Icon – Niagara Falls
There are no words that will do any justice to describe Niagara Falls. You just have to see, hear and experience its beauty & power for yourself. Western Canadians may say that The Rockies are a Canadian icon but I live in Ontario and this is my blog, so I claim that it’s Niagara Falls! … More A Canadian Icon – Niagara Falls
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 Sweet Treats at the Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival
Visiting Riverdale Farm
Riverdale Farm is a unique destination because it’s a working farm that’s only minutes away from Toronto’s busy downtown core. Every visit is guaranteed to be a fun-filled family daytrip. Did you know, it used to be the site of Toronto’s first zoo in 1894, called “Riverdale Zoo” right up until 1974? During our visit… More
This conservation area was made for weekend adventures! During our visit to the conservation area we recorded an episode for the Let’s Discover ON webseries: Getting There: Driving is definitely recommended as the conservation area is not accessible by public transit. However, if you don’t want to drive, you can try the Parkbus. They provide… 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