Tag Archives: day trips in southern Ontario

What I wore to the Apple Butter Festival

Posted on October 10, 2018 by

It was a splendid autumn day for the annual Wellesley Apple Butter Festival. I wore a black asymmetrical hand-knit wrap top which I bought several years ago at a Christmas market. This asymmetrical plaid skirt is over ten years old … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Cities

Posted on April 12, 2018 by

 I borrowed Charles Dickens’ famous title with the same cities: Paris and London. Lunch in Paris; Dinner in London Living in Southern Ontario means you can have lunch in Paris and dinner in London because these cities are an hour’s … Continue reading →

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Exploring Toronto Island – an adventurous day trip

Posted on September 29, 2014 by

If you are within two hours of Toronto, the island is a fantastic day trip. If you are ever visiting Toronto, be sure not to miss it, it makes for a fun time, with kids and especially without! Saturday was … Continue reading →

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Badlands – an adventurous day trip

Posted on July 23, 2014 by

It’s a wonderful world and we don’t have to go far to enjoy it! There are so many interesting places to go in Southern Ontario for taking fantastic day trips, such as … The Badlands, an adventurous place near Toronto … Continue reading →

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Day trip to see Les Miserables

Posted on July 21, 2014 by

Dunfield Theatre is just a short drive from where I live, and a great day trip if you’re an hour or two away from Cambridge, Ontario. The Grand Opening was March 2013.  A dear friend gifted me with a ticket and … Continue reading →

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Dundurn Castle

Posted on July 3, 2014 by

Ever since childhood, I was intrigued with castles. It seemed every fairytale had a castle: from Rapunzel’s lonely tower, to the grand ballroom where Cinderella first met her prince! While living in Germany and Scotland I had the opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Day Trippin’ – Stratford, Ontario

Posted on June 17, 2014 by

This post begins a series of fabulous places in Southern Ontario for taking day trips. There’s something fun about taking off in the morning, enjoying an adventure within driving distance and back in my own cozy bed at nightfall. Stratford, … Continue reading →

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