Canadian Blog House was invited by Visit Syracuse and The Great New York State Fair to "come find your great" this summer at their fabulous state fair. All opinions are our own. I first discovered how great New York State is when my mother took me across the Canada/US border as an 8-year-old to visit a small Northern New York town for the day. This trip was one of my first … [Read more...] about 14 Reasons Why You Don’t Want To Miss The Great New York State Fair
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New York City In 6 Hours
New York City in 6 hours? You bet! As the saying goes - been there, done that! And you can too! I'll show you how. Visiting New York City on a layover, in town for a business meeting, or enjoying a day trip to the Big Apple? Whatever your reason, you can do New York City in 6 hours too! Day or night, the possibilities are endless in this city that never … [Read more...] about New York City In 6 Hours
Exceptional Eateries In Syracuse, New York
We recently traveled to Syracuse, New York, nestled in the foothills of the Allegheny Plateau in central New York State, for a relaxing "date weekend" away. Our objective was to explore another side of Syracuse, one that Canadians often miss as we "shop 'til we drop" at Destiny USA. We set out to discover some hidden gems in this city known for its salt, china, and glass … [Read more...] about Exceptional Eateries In Syracuse, New York
19 Fascinating Facts About Syracuse, New York
I grew up just a short two-hour drive from the city of Syracuse, New York, which meant I had the chance to visit this great American city on more than one occasion. For me, a visit to Syracuse was (mostly) the result of a strong Canadian dollar, and the fabulous shopping deals to be found at places like Destiny USA. But there is so much more to Syracuse than just fabulous … [Read more...] about 19 Fascinating Facts About Syracuse, New York
Climbing Mount Jo – It’s All Uphill From Here
Climbing a mountain has never been high on my bucket list. While I love to experience new places and activities, I've never been what you would call the "sporty adventurous type". I love the great outdoors but, when it comes to taking part in challenging outdoor activities, I'm usually the type to hang up on the "call of the wild". Perhaps my reluctance to challenge myself … [Read more...] about Climbing Mount Jo – It’s All Uphill From Here
