Island Cottage Life
We love our island cottage. A story about the pros and cons of island life. Continue reading Island Cottage Life
Category: Travel/Road Trip
Ontario Wildlife Photos
We were blessed to see these examples of Ontario wildlife this summer. Continue reading Ontario Wildlife Photos
Canadian Tulip Festival – Ottawa
The Canadian Tulip Festival in Ottawa Ontario – May 13 -23, 2022 – is an enjoyable and easy to access event. Continue reading Canadian Tulip Festival – Ottawa
Cottage Memories
My husband loves cottage life. It’s funny that his childhood cottage memories are so similar to mine. Continue reading Cottage Memories
Easter Weekend – Easter Eggs and Giant Roadside Attraction Eggs
Easter Eggs, Giant Easter Eggs and trivia Continue reading Easter Weekend – Easter Eggs and Giant Roadside Attraction Eggs
Ice Fishing Lake Nipissing
A few travel details about our latest ice fishing road trip. Continue reading Ice Fishing Lake Nipissing
Ontario Road Trip – Staycation
Our Ontario government is encouraging us to take Ontario Staycations this year with a refundable Tax Credit We took three drives this winter across Ontario. Continue reading Ontario Road Trip – Staycation
Calgary to Kananaskis Road Trip
Kananaskis is an easy short road trip from Calgary and a great place to see wildlife Continue reading Calgary to Kananaskis Road Trip
My First Black Friday
I was overwhelmed many years ago when I experienced my first Black Friday. Continue reading My First Black Friday
Southern Saskatchewan Road Trip
We took a road trip to Southern Saskatchewan and the badlands in Big Muddy Valley. Saskatchewan is not flat. Continue reading Southern Saskatchewan Road Trip
Thunder Bay ON to Brandon MB
A quick 9 or so hour drive from Thunder Bay to Brandon Manitoba. Continue reading Thunder Bay ON to Brandon MB
Canadian Road Trip (again)
We jumped in a car and drove from Ontario to Alberta and back. Continue reading Canadian Road Trip (again)
The New Old Bathroom
We completed few small projects in our almost complete bathroom reno ourselves – spraypainting a light fixture and installing a vintage doorknob. Continue reading The New Old Bathroom
Happy Canada Day 2021
Canadian Flag pictures for Canada Day Continue reading Happy Canada Day 2021
MLB Opening Day
Remembering the last at home Blue Jays opening day Continue reading MLB Opening Day
Why did the Canadian Wildlife Cross the Road?
2 fall road trips to view Canadian wildlife – and answering the question – why does wildlife cross the road? Continue reading Why did the Canadian Wildlife Cross the Road?
Canadian Road Trip-Winnipeg to Ontario
Cross Canada Road Trip – Winnipeg to Southern Ontario with driving distance and durations Continue reading Canadian Road Trip-Winnipeg to Ontario
Masked Road Trip
Masked roadside attractions Continue reading Masked Road Trip
Canadian Road Trip Day 6 – Rocky Mountain House to Winnipeg
Day 6 of our TransCanada journey took us from Rocky Mountain House Alberta through Saskatchewan to Winnipeg Manitoba Continue reading Canadian Road Trip Day 6 – Rocky Mountain House to Winnipeg
Canadian Road Trip – Day 5 – Kamloops to Rocky Mountain House
Kamloops Day 5 really started with a peaceful “what should we do now?” state of mind. We were not required back home, we had already done the TransCanada Highway westbound, and thought, well…… – should we dawdle a little and … Continue reading Canadian Road Trip – Day 5 – Kamloops to Rocky Mountain House
Canadian Road Trip Day 4 – Calgary to Kamloops British Columbia
Day 4 of our TransCanada road trip from Calgary to Kamloops. Continue reading Canadian Road Trip Day 4 – Calgary to Kamloops British Columbia
Canadian Road Trip Day 3 – Regina to Calgary
Day 3 of our Canadian Road Trip was a short drive from Regina Saskatchewan to Calgary Alberta. Continue reading Canadian Road Trip Day 3 – Regina to Calgary
Canadian Road Trip Day 2 – NW Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
The 2nd day of our TransCanada drive beginning in Thunder Day Ontario, travelling through Manitoba and ending in Regina Saskatchewan. Continue reading Canadian Road Trip Day 2 – NW Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Canadian Road Trip Day 1
Day 1 of our TransCanada Highway cross Canada road trip Continue reading Canadian Road Trip Day 1
Canadian Road Trip
Tomorrow, July 1st in Canada Day. This has always been my favourite holiday. No gifts to buy, no cards, the stores are all closed and the weather is typically wonderful and warm wherever we may be. We have all been … Continue reading Canadian Road Trip
The “Fun Car” Road Trip
In our large family, we (well maybe JUST ME) enjoy taking family road trips. Whether it be a family wedding in another city, or a vacation at a cottage style resort, we load up the car with snacks and belongings … Continue reading The “Fun Car” Road Trip
Ontario Wild Birds
A few Ontario wild bird pictures Continue reading Ontario Wild Birds
Travel Takes Flight
Our Alpine Adventures Helicopter tour over Canmore Alberta was awesome Continue reading Travel Takes Flight
Tree Planting in B.C. during the Pandemic
Despite the Pandemic, 5000 young tree planters have traveled to B.C. from across Canada to plant hundreds of millions of essential trees. Continue reading Tree Planting in B.C. during the Pandemic
Pandemic Cross-Canada Travel
Flying in Canada during the pandemic Continue reading Pandemic Cross-Canada Travel
Some Slightly Positive Thinking
It’s encouraging that people, businesses, governments and health care workers are doing the best that they can in the circumstances. Continue reading Some Slightly Positive Thinking
I Wish I had known it was Pi(e) Day
Keeping busy while social distancing Continue reading I Wish I had known it was Pi(e) Day
Canadian Winter Vacation on Ice
Skate at any of these spectacular rinks across Canada. Continue reading Canadian Winter Vacation on Ice
Ice Fishing Adventure
My husband and 2 boys had a recent ice fishing adventure to Lake Nipissing’s Callander Bay in Ontario Continue reading Ice Fishing Adventure
Saturday Hike – Wildlife footprints
Photos of wildlife tracks – grizzly bear and moose in snow in Kananaskis Alberta
Continue reading Saturday Hike – Wildlife footprints
The Boeing Controversy
In my opinion, Boeing, The FAA, the airlines and our governments should have all had the common sense to ground the Max 8 earlier. Continue reading The Boeing Controversy
Ontario Wildlife
This past week, we once again visited the Nipissing area of Ontario, and while I read and watched my husband enjoy his fishing, we were able to see some wildlife. Pardon the photo quality – they were taken while in … Continue reading Ontario Wildlife
Carbon Footprint
I’m a bit confused about the “carbon footprint” issue. The world’s current favorite Royals, Harry and Meghan got in a bit of trouble for flying around in a private jet while vacationing and doing charitable good things. The Sussex family, … Continue reading Carbon Footprint
Travel Rant
An airline delay in Amsterdam Continue reading Travel Rant
Northern Vacation
A near Northern Ontario vacation Continue reading Northern Vacation