This year mark's the 35th anniversary of Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope. Arguably Canada's best known citizen, and one of our country's most cherished heroes, Terry began his journey across Canada on April 12, 1980 in St. John's, Newfoundland, and the journey ended on September 1, 1980 in Thunder Bay, Ontario, with the discovery that Terry's cancer (osteogenic … [Read more...] about Terry Fox: A Marathon Of Hope Leaves Behind An Enduring Legacy
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Touring Prince Edward County Wine Country With Sandbanks Vacations & Tours
Here in Ontario, we are blessed with three spectacular wine-producing regions, including Prince Edward County in Southern Ontario. Prince Edward County's wine region is the youngest wine region in Ontario. It is also one of the fastest growing wine regions, thanks in part to tourism, and the growing number of fabulous shops and restaurants in the area. Located at the same … [Read more...] about Touring Prince Edward County Wine Country With Sandbanks Vacations & Tours
Up Up And Away At The Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival! #outaouaisfun
This past weekend was our very first visit to the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival, held at Parc de la Baie in Gatineau, Quebec. Thanks to a magnificent blue sky, and no wind, the day couldn't have been better for a festival celebrating the big, beautiful balloons that create a spectacle in the skies over Ottawa-Gatineau every Labour Day weekend. Just to give you a little … [Read more...] about Up Up And Away At The Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival! #outaouaisfun
99 Things To LOVE About The Ford F-150 Lariat SuperCrew®
You may remember my recent evening spent with the great folks from I Love New York, New York State Division Of Tourism, where I won a 2 night stay at the Greek Peak Mountain Resort, Hope Lake Lodge, in beautiful Cortland, New York. A few weeks ago we took a summer road trip across the border to enjoy a little rest and relaxation at the Hope Lake Lodge, nestled in the hills … [Read more...] about 99 Things To LOVE About The Ford F-150 Lariat SuperCrew®
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
