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Sudbury – The Big Nickel!

Sudbury – The Big Nickel!

Rain… Rain… Rain.. but magically we seem to find the right times to stop and do things as the rain lets up. In Ottawa, we managed to avoid the rain under canopies and such just as we were having lunch or dinner, and upon arrival 

CANADA150 and the start of a great journey

CANADA150 and the start of a great journey

Kids out of school and a long day of work…. Phew… Time to kick back and relax for the night before we begin our journey!?!….. Of course not!!! We make the call to just DO IT…. Get in the car and go…. And so in 

Darien Lake June 2017

Darien Lake June 2017

Weekend of June 9-10, 2017 we ventured stateside for some fun in the sun at Darien Lake. With some extended family meeting us there, it would be a family party as well as a getaway. With our second trip in our camper and another trial 

Quiet Getaway for just the big kids

Quiet Getaway for just the big kids

Sometimes you just need a break… So as our anniversary was coming up, the ‘big kids’ decided to take quick getaway up north to Northridge Inn. A beautiful stunning property on the south end of Bernard Lake just south of Sundridge. The boutique hotel or inn 

TFC…and some exercise on the way

TFC…and some exercise on the way

With tickets in hand for the only afternoon TFC game this spring, we spontaneously decided a bike ride to get to BMO Field was a great idea.  Water bottles and snacks packed, we headed out with about just over 2 hours to spare to get 

Ride for Heart

Ride for Heart

Two years ago we were rained out, last year we double booked. So with determination, we re-committed to the Ride for Heart 2017. Portions of the Gardiner Expressway (main highway across Toronto’s downtown/waterfront) and Don Valley Parkway are closed down to vehicular traffic. Cyclists, runners 

Mew Lake Campground, Algonquin Park May 2017

Mew Lake Campground, Algonquin Park May 2017

It’s that time again… our annual Mew Lake Algonquin camping family trip where we travel with extended family for a week.  The majesty of provincial parks that beckons us yearly. We endure the sometimes cold and wet, but marvel at the wildlife, the tranquility and