The St. Lawrence River boasts some of the richest history, culture, and scenery in all of Ontario. As someone who has been an avid road-tripper for his entire life, I was used to seeing this spectacular scenery through the windshield of my truck. But it took a three-day ride with Ontario by Bike for me […]
It’s easy to fall in love with Sudbury. In fact, for some families, it just takes a few days. The food, attractions, and natural beauty of the city make it a wonderland for those looking to combine culture, education, and adventure – my top three ingredients for the perfect family vacation. You can read the […]
Summer in Brampton can be wonderful. Families can cool off in the colourful splash pads of Chinguacousy Park or grab some scoops from Little Shop of Ice Cream downtown. But after a year and a half of travel restrictions, Bramptonians such as myself are aching to break out of their suburban shells to embrace the […]
Each year, the rocky shores of Punta Tombo, Argentina in the wilds of Patagonia welcome a magnificent site. More than a million Magellanic penguins waddle up from the Atlantic Ocean to build their nests and welcome their new penguin chicks. The National Reserve of Punta Tombo is the largest penguin colony outside of Antarctica. And if you love […]
For those who make the journey across Lake Huron to Manitoulin Island, whether by boat on the Chi Cheemaun Ferry from Tobermory or across from Sudbury on the iconic swing bridge, a new world awaits. Manitoulin Island is the largest island in a freshwater lake in the world. And it’s truly one of the most unique places in […]
There are few things that I love more than sipping a great wine paired with breathtaking scenery. Well, the wine regions of Ontario deliver that in spades. From the southernmost tip of the country up to the St. Lawrence River, Ontario wineries and vineyards seem to become more and more popular year after year. Although […]
The wind ripped through our hair as we gripped tightly to the side rails of ‘Frodo,’ our small but mighty cruiser. The wind on Lake Superior had pulled our sails taut as we raced under blue skies past the Thunder Bay lighthouse. The clear silhouette of ‘Nanabijou,’ the Sleeping Giant, was jutting out from the […]
Winter in Lake Placid is a truly special time in this town at the heart of the Adirondack mountains. The buzzing summer crowds change and a fun, frosty vibe descends upon the city. Patios are replaced with twinkling lights and the frozen Mirror Lake offers an entirely new set of Lake Placid winter activities. Hiking […]
This article took home all three awards for the Ann Britton Campbell Award for “Best Family Feature” at the 2022 Travel Media Association of Canada awards. In 2018, my family boarded a flight from Shanghai, China, to Manila, Philippines. We were excited for an experience that would help my kids connect to their Filipino roots, […]
Ontario doesn’t get much more charming than the town of Perth. This gorgeous, heritage town is packed to the brim with the most heritage architecture between Toronto and Quebec City. It’s a town that seems like it was built for patio life and lazy walks through river-crossed parks. But just because a town is sleepy and […]