I walked into the first room and was quite literally struck. By a meteor. I knew which meteor it was as soon as I saw it. The Chicxulub asteroid struck Earth about 66 million years ago. Estimated to have been 10 to 15 kilometres (6 to 9 miles) wide, it crashed into what is now Mexico's …
Pat Williams
Everything Old is New Again in Toronto
Toronto and I have both changed considerably in the last 50 years. The difference is Toronto appears to have found an excellent plastic surgeon. The Train to Toronto I sat in the VIA Rail station in Kingston thinking about all the previous times in my life I'd taken the train between …
The Secret Chords of Toronto
The Big Slice. Eggs Benedict for breakfast every January 1st. A soft leather mini skirt. Caesar salad at Mr. Greenjeans. A short silk housecoat with a dragon on the back. Dancing down the street while “Let’s Go Crazy” blared through my Walkman. All these memories came flooding back …
A Finger Lakes Road Trip Through Charming Towns and Local Wineries
Explore the Towns, Wineries & Scenic Drives on a Finger Lakes Road Trip Looking for charming towns, wineries, cideries and scenic drives? This guide covers the communities and local stops that made our Finger Lakes road trip memorable. Included in this guide: RV living is fun because …
Things to Do in the Finger Lakes: Natural Wonders
Before arriving, I thought the Finger Lakes were all about... well... the lakes. I expected scenic drives, waterfront parks, and if we were lucky, charming towns. Those things certainly exist, but what surprised me most was how much of the region's beauty lies away from the shoreline. Some of our …
Finger Lakes Itinerary: A Scenic Road Trip Through New York’s Lake Country
Growing up in Ontario, we often heard about all the interesting places to visit in New York State. Along with the Poconos, Jay Peak, and shopping trips to Watertown, I frequently heard people mention "the Finger Lakes." I assumed it referred to four or five long, narrow lakes that looked like …
