Oktoberfest in Kitchener-Waterloo is a big deal – 700,000 people partake in the festivities, which run the gamut from the obvious (beer, polka and lots and lots of lederhosen) to the surprising and exciting (barrel races, archery, log sawing and human foosball tournaments).
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A Day Trip To Guelph
“Want to visit Guelph?” I ask my 20-something–year-old son. We felt an itch to escape the big city. Only an hour train ride from Continue Reading
Exploring Toronto’s Roncesvalles Neighbourhood
This cozy west-end neighbourhood has one of those Toronto place names (like Etobicoke and Strachan) that can get your tongue tied at … Continue Reading
Discover Truro In Fall and Early Winter
Truro, Nova Scotia, is going through a huge revitalization. The downtown core has been seriously upgraded of late, and there are a host of new … Continue Reading
Mini-guide to Toronto: What To Do Around Union Station
So far, this blog has been focusing on the hidden gems, and lesser-known spots to visit across Canada. For this post, we thought it would … Continue Reading
The Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Craft Beer Trail
Let me start off by admitting that I’m not a beer person. I have made some wonderful discoveries over the years, however, by letting myself be drawn into the world of microbreweries, which contains much more than just hoppy beverages.
Sustainable Craft Beer in British Columbia
During my 1980’s childhood in Victoria, I thought my dad’s cans of Molson Old Style Pilsner epitomized beer greatness – mostly due to the colourful … Continue Reading