Tag: ontario

  • 30 Aug 2023

Discover the Legacy of the CNE Airshow

Exploring the Legacy of the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) The CNE holds a special place in the hearts of Torontonians and visitors alike. This iconic event has been a cherished tradition for over a century. It has been showcasing the very best of what Canada has to offer. From thrilling rides and delicious food to […]

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  • 08 Oct 2021

Fall fairs. The best 5 to spend over Thanksgiving.

Updated October 2021. The old fall fair is back for 2021. Due to Covid -19 restriction in different parts of the Province, it is advisable that you contact the event that you intend on enjoying prior to leaving the comfort of your home. Follow the links below to allow for ease of navigation. Have a […]

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  • 12 Feb 2021

A quick climb to the Kelso summit

A quick climb to the Kelso summit. Always helps the writer as he looks at the blank screen, hoping that a fantastic story or anecdote will be siphoned itself through his fingers. Then ending in a magnificent tale filled with intrigue, complimented by outstanding prose. Sadly that rarely happens. The goal would be to concoct […]

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  • 14 Oct 2020

Fairwell to the old Fall Fair

Often we take for granted some of the events that have become synonymous with the seasons. As is similar in many areas across the country in Ontario, we have had to say Fairwell to the old fall fair for now. These festivals on the surface seem like minor feats, but do not be enticed by […]

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  • 30 Sep 2020

A Tale of two falls

While some may have seen (through the movies) of newlyweds as they head off to a tale of two falls. En route off to Niagara to fulfill the long-awaited honeymoon and enjoy one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Taking that berth on the train and enjoying the rails’ clatter as they embarked […]

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  • 25 Jun 2020

Ontario Provincial Parks Ferris

Welcome to the glorious and sometimes astounding provincial parks of Ontario, Canada. Fortunately, we live in the vicinity of many. We may go east or west, north or south and entirely engage with some of the world’s best natural parks. Yes, I said it in the world. Distance is always a concern, not the going […]

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  • 31 Mar 2020

Bicycling the Trans Canada Highway

As a restless youth, I had a vision of packing up my two-wheeled pack animal and crossing the country. Bicycling the Trans-Canada highway Ontario to find the shortest route to Vancouver, British Columbia. With adventure in my mind, and the sense not to embark on such a trip myself. A good friend decided that a […]

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  • 19 Feb 2020

Toronto’s Hidden Art World

Major metropolitan cities can be expensive, I have been to a few, and my wallet suffers from it every time. Here in Toronto’s hidden art world, I created a listing of 8 museums and galleries that you can visit for free and not feel that money for food is a luxury. Although some of the […]

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