Kingston Penitentiary (KP) is a maximum-security facility with a powerful exterior, standing tall against the lapping waves of Lake Ontario. Looming over Portsmouth Harbour and the Village of Portsmouth, the residents are quite accustomed to having Canada’s home for her most notorious criminals, …
Explore Eastern Canada
From Ontario’s lakes and trails to Québec’s culture and the Maritimes’ coastal beauty, Eastern Canada reveals a quieter kind of adventure—and a deeper sense of home.
Twenty-First Century Camping in Canada
I grew up camping in Canada. The campgrounds I’ve frequented make you feel as though you are out in the middle of nowhere, communing with nature. You often can’t even see your neighbours…although you can occasionally hear the noisy ones! As a child, my family tent camped every summer, …
Kingston, Ontario
Kingston is located in Eastern Ontario. It’s approximately 260 kilometers (165 miles) from Toronto, travelling east, or approximately 195 kilometers (121 miles) west of Ottawa. Easiest driving access is via Highway 401, but the most scenic (if not lengthy!) drive is via Highway 2. The last …
Builder Finds New (and Improved!) Way to Advertise
In this economy we don’t hear much from builders because it’s a particularly tough real estate market for them. Recently, I spent Canada Day in Ontario, in a small tourist town called Wasaga Beach. Town Council cut backs included reducing the number of holidays in which they set off …
Toronto
Toronto’s history dates back, long before Europeans came to settle Canada. It initially was a meeting place for First Nations people (North American Indians) and has a protected harbour that the French and British also used for trade and settlements. Toronto is derived from the Huron word for …
Barrie, Ontario: Gateway to Muskoka
Growing up in Toronto, Barrie, Ontario was the gateway to Muskoka, a fantastic wonderland of never ending lakes, rocks and summer fun. In the winter it was minutes away from some of the best places to ski in Ontario. After moving to Wasaga Beach, Barrie became the marker that we were …
