Planning a staycation that’s exciting and economical can be a challenge. Planning a family staycation that runs only a few days, and is not just affordable and fun, but EPIC, on the other hand, is almost impossible. That was the … Continue reading Le Boat luxury staycation: Fun, sun, and a brand-new perspective of the Rideau Canal
If it’s true that food tastes better with good company, it tastes even better with both good company and good music. I recently discovered this first-hand at one of the Festival of Small Halls’ Chef’s Table events, an evening of … Continue reading Good food, good music and good company at Small Halls’ Chef’s Table feast
It’s almost time for the Festival of Small Halls, and as usual, I’m super pumped about attending another performance in a small hall near me. I love how the festival gives me a chance to visit a hall I may … Continue reading Music and community: 5 things the Festival of Small Halls and Ceilidhs have in common
Celiac disease is about more than just a gluten-free diet. It’s a life-altering disease with impacts that go far beyond what you would expect. The year I turned 13 was when it all started to go downhill for me, health-wise. … Continue reading What this picture says about the ugly truth of Celiac disease
Imagine having a chance to experience close encounters with maritime wildlife like whales and seals, natural wonders like mountains and unusual rock formations, fantastic views and one-of-a-kind culinary experiences, all without having to get on a plane or travel to … Continue reading Whales, seals, and maritime adventure await in the Gaspé Peninsula
Sometimes in order to see the bigger picture, you have to start by looking at the small picture. You know, kind of like that saying, “Think Globally, Act Locally.” The Festival of Small Halls is one of those turn-your-thinking-on-its-ear ideas … Continue reading Think small for big experiences at the Festival of Small Halls 2017
If you love Canadian art and you also love food, the new fine dining group menu at The Stone Cellar in Perth NEEDS to be on your bucket list. At The Stone Cellar, Chef, Jamie Troutman combines elements of art … Continue reading Sample edible art with a Canadian twist in this Group of Seven menu
There are some communities that are just made for outdoor recreation, inviting you to get outside and explore the area from a more engaging vantage point. One of my favourite communities to explore is the town of Smiths Falls, and … Continue reading Hit the road, trail or water in a community made for outdoor recreation: Smiths Falls
When I’m visiting a maritime region where fish and seafood are a staple, finding the perfect seafood chowder or bouillabaisse can become a little bit of an obsession. When we visited the Gaspé Peninsula this summer, I was on the … Continue reading On the fish soup trail: A Gaspé Peninsula culinary adventure
If you love the natural world and think you could get into relaxing on a bench surrounded by stunning botanicals, or strolling amidst lush greenery while inhaling the aromas of hundreds of species of flowers, then the National Historic Site, … Continue reading Explore a secret garden at Jardins de Métis, Quebec
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