Leaving On a Floatplane: Fly-in fishing resorts offer great fishing in Ontario’s north
Afly-in fishing trip is probably an angler’s dream vacation; and even if you are not so keen on fishing, it may be something you…
Leaving On a Floatplane: Fly-in fishing resorts offer great fishing in Ontario’s north
Ready, Set…Sail – Take up a new hobby for life
Singer Christopher Cross wasn’t wrong when he sang his classic tune, “Sailing”. In his words “if the wind is right you can sail away…
Local Apiaries & Honey Farms
Not only do bees work hard all day to pollinate our flowers, trees, fruits and vegetables, but – of course – they make honey…
Cinco de Mayo – Local Mexican food that’s gourmet enough to say “Olé!”
As this story was being written, restaurateur Bryan Adlam of Maracaz Cantinerie in downtown Burlington was just beginning to think about his plans for…
Our Burlington Brunch List – The Best Breakfast and Brunch in Burlington
It’s been said time and time again that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. We’re lucky to live in an area…
Collingwood – Ontario’s ski town: Enjoy it year round
Collingwood has built its reputation as a ski destination but there are many other things to see and do year round in this quaint…
Trees of Life – Just one tree can yield plenty of “free” fruit.
My grandparents had several large old pear trees in their back yard in Waterdown. They picked some but two seniors can only pick and…
Tree Tapping Fun – The Ontario Maple Route is a sweet exploration
What could be more Canadian than celebrating all things maple? It’s a rhetorical question of course, because the answer is obvious to anyone who…
Up in the Air – Air plants and terrariums: low on maintenance but high on interest
When it’s bleak or blanketed with snow outside, you can still keep your hopes alive for spring by having greenery indoors. Both air plants and terrariums offer…
Beyond the Pond – Neighbourhood & backyard ice rinks
Skating is one of the greatest winter activities. If you know how to skate it would seem almost a romantic pursuit for some and…