Sometimes stopping somewhere on a whim can lead to a really neat discovery. Recently, when travelling with friends to Niagara-on-the-Lake in Ontario, Canada we spotted a sign for Neob Lavender Boutique. We hit the brakes, pulled a u-ey and made a stop. Not only did we find a lovely boutique filled with lavender products and foods, but were also offered a free tour of the growing area. We were …
It feels like summer in Southern Ontario. The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming and the air is hot. Perfect weather for celebrating my parent’s 60th wedding anniversary! We rented a stretch limo and took the family for a tour of the wineries around the Niagara Escarpment. My sister and I had scouted out the area and chose three beautiful locations: Angels Gate Winery, Stoney Ridge Estate Winery …
When in Paris, you can’t miss the Eiffel Tower. However, there’s more than one way to see this famous landmark and not all of them are enjoyable. Take our trip for example. My husband and I were visiting the City of Light with our then seven and ten year old boys. Of course they wanted to go to the top of the Tower. It was July and we knew …
Lilacs are a sure sign that spring is really here. Who can resist the sweet smell as these bushes show off their beautiful blooms? One of my favourite places to enjoy the blossoms is at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington, Ontario. These gardens offer the world’s largest collection of lilacs and this weekend is the beginning of their annual Lilac Festival. Enjoy entertainment, food and much more as …