My Brother ~ A proud Fort Henry Guardsman ~ Circa 1977 "Everybody was in it, for miles around..." These words, from The Tragically Hip's hit song, "Blow At High Dough", reference my hometown, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Kingston's favourite sons, and Canada's favourite rock band, The Tragically Hip, often reference this great city, which is also their hometown, in many of … [Read more...] about They Shot A Movie Once, In My Hometown… Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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Malone’s Lakeside Grill On Beautiful Dow’s Lake
Image Courtesy Of Malone's Lakeside Grill As part of our Motel Montcalm experience back in October, we were provided with a gift certificate giving us the chance to enjoy a dinner out at one of Ottawa's favourite Winterlude eating establishments - Malone's Lakeside Grill. Located on the shores of Dow's Lake, Malone's Lakeside Grill is a popular place to grab a bite and a … [Read more...] about Malone’s Lakeside Grill On Beautiful Dow’s Lake
Hell Freezes Over ~ Top 30 List Of Funny Town Names
Did you know that Hell finally froze over? Well, it did! Hell, Michigan, that is. This week, during what has been dubbed the Polar Vortex (the frigid arctic temperatures that encapsulated parts of North America), the town of Hell, Michigan, finally froze over. Watching a news story about Hell, Michigan, on tv the other night made me think about something that frequently … [Read more...] about Hell Freezes Over ~ Top 30 List Of Funny Town Names
Fun And Festivals In Gatineau, Québec
View of the Canadian Parliament Buildings taken from Gatineau, Québec It's almost time for Winterlude here in Canada's National Capital Region! This year, Ottawa-Gatineau's famed winter festival opens it's icy doors from January 31-February 17, 2014. If you've never been to Winterlude, this is a great year to come for your first time. Winterlude will be celebrating Canadian … [Read more...] about Fun And Festivals In Gatineau, Québec
Tippy Canoe And Bella Too!
Boating safety. A very important thing, yet something I don't think about too often simply because I don't own a boat, and rarely get the chance to go out on the open water in one. Unfortunately, many Canadians are much like me when it comes to thinking about boating safety. When the summer sunshine and cool lake breezes are calling, we are quick to get out on the water, but … [Read more...] about Tippy Canoe And Bella Too!
