Pandemics And The Road(s) Not Taken – Changing Course For The Traveller
A path diverged into Canadian woods, But sorry I could not travel now And to be one Traveller, long I stood I searched to find out if I could To go, where tourism would allow….
Salmonier Nature Park of Newfoundland
I cannot think of a better way to spend a lovely fall day than walking through 3 kms of enclosures, known as Salmonier Nature Park, that are set up to help rehabilitate injured animals. The forests…
Ice Wine Tasting – Lakeview Wine Co, Niagara-on-the-lake, Canada
What better way to finish off a tour of the Niagara region, than a wine tasting session at a local winery. Lakeview Wine Co is a local producer and retailer of a speciality, ice wine, a sweet dessert wine. Ice wine, or Icewine (Eiswein, German,) is produced using only grapes that…
Niagara-On-The-Lake – Photos and More
A picturesque little town in Canada with its colonial style buildings, often nicknamed the loveliest town in Canada, Niagara-on-the-lake is located beside Lake Ontario where the river Niagara flows into the lake. The border with…
Niagara Falls, an Experience with Memories to Treasure
This was to be or last day in Canada, so I think we left the best till last. Niagara Falls as they are collectively known, which are in fact three falls. The American falls are 323 Metres/1060 feet across including the…
Anime North – A Canadian Adventure in Toronto
Anime North began in 1997 and is a fan run event in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The anime convention AN for short, is based at the Toronto congress centre and the airport hotels nearby, it’s the 4th largest North American anime convention. It is such a vibrant event and a fully immersive experience, the…
A Weekend Guesthouse Stay in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
A short round up of a special mum and daughter trip to Canada and our booking experience in a relaxing and beautifully presented guesthouse in Toronto. Our journey began just before the UK’s end of…
Majestic Giants – Icebergs Around Newfoundland
Whether they come originated in Greenland or the Arctic, these 10,000- to 25,000-year old massive chunks of ice have been calved off into the North Atlantic as the edges of the glaciers move into the…
Newfoundland – East Coast Trail
I am very fortunate to live in Newfoundland. I’m surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean with miles and miles of wilderness to discover. One of the trail systems I have been exploring is called The East…
Canada – Bear watching in Tofino
In the summer of 2013 we travelled to Vancouver Island, where we stayed in Tofino for a few days. Tofino is well known for its great surfing spots, rugged coastline and wildlife. We went for…
Newfoundland – The Manuels River Trail
I decided one day last summer that it was a good day for me to explore The Manuels River Trail. I had heard about this trail and was anxious to see it for myself. But…
Sunrises and sunsets of Newfoundland
Dawning a new day surrounded by nature, can be one of the most pleasurable things a person can do. The quietness. The serenity. The peacefulness. The early morning rise may not be the easiest, but…