Up on the Perch
This past Friday we went for a walk down by the bay. The water is very high this year and it was quite wavy that morning so we didn’t see a lot of ducks, geese or swans in their favourite … Continued
The Royal Winter Fair
At the beginning of November we took a daycation of a different sort … we took a bus trip to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. The Royal is held in Toronto every year and is a huge attraction. This was … Continued
It Was A’maze’ing
Just before Hallowe’en we took the grandkids to a local farm to choose some pumpkins and we had an a’maze’ing time. Willowcreek Farm always has a wonderful display at this time of the year. Throughout the summer months they have a … Continued
Grills Orchard
Just about 10 minutes drive from our house is Grills Orchard … the place to get local apples, veggies, baking and gifts. Their bakery makes the best cookies around … big, chewy, delciious and full of calories.
Beside the River
For a few weekends now we have made the journey from our house to the local landfill site to dump bags of leaves and garden debris. There is municipal pick up if you actually live in the city area but … Continued
Air Force Museum
We live quite close to the National Air Force Museum which is located at CFB Trenton.
The Galloping Goat
If you are down my way and driving through Prince Edward County you must visit The Galloping Goat. It is located to the south of Picton on the road to Milford. This is an eclectic store by the Black River … Continued
Cobourg Beach Daycation
It was a glorious day for daycation. Cobourg is a wonderful town about 40 minutes to the west of us along the 401 Highway. Daycations are fun, short day trips to take to visit wonderful places close to home. There … Continued
Cruising on a Daycation
Not so long ago on a lovely day in June we went on a daycation to the Peterborough Lift Locks. This was a lovely day after many rainy days. It is just under an hours drive from where we live … Continued
Inspired by Blue
One of our favourite places to daycation at is the Wellington Beach.
Birdhouse City
We live in an amazing part of Ontario and each summer the tourists flock here for the scenery, the wineries, the beaches, the antique shops, the artist galleries and more. One of the fun places to visit is Birdhouse City … Continued
The Campbellford Toonie
The Canadian $2 coin is called the toonie. Why? well it is worth 2 loonies! Loonie is what Canadian scall their $1 coin. Oh my, Canada has cartoon currency … loonies and toonies. I’m certain that cartoon show, The … Continued
Q is for Quinte
Q is for Quinte … Bay of Quinte region in Ontario. What a wonderful area to live in … spectacular provincial parks, wonderful tourist attractions, wineries, cheese factories, fascinating history, and many outdoor activities. The waterfront trail is one … Continued
Along the Waterfront Trail
At the beginning of the week we needed to go downtown to Service Canada to renew the licence sticker. While there we walked for awhile on the Waterfront Trail. The Moira River runs through Belleville and along most of it … Continued