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Canada
5 Romantic Fall Getaways in Canada: Guest Post
5 Romantic Fall Getaways in Canada The turning of the seasons is always an excuse to embrace your sense of adventure and spend some time away. When summer fades into fall and the days begin to get shorter, there’s no better time to take a romantic weekend getaway and explore some of Canada’s magnificent natural … Continue reading
UCI Grand Prix Cyclists au Canada
The Tour de France – the most revered of the Grand Tours, a pinnacle of bike racing and the ultimate physical challenge as the riders cycle 3,497 kms around France. For 21 days, the cameras of the world are on France as the greatest bike race passes amazing chateaux, beautiful landscapes and the breathtaking, lung … Continue reading
Monday Morning Series – Canada Day
What a magic weekend for Canada Day. Hope everyone was able to get out and enjoy this amazing summer weather. Happy Canada Day Related posts: Proud to be Canadian Canada Day on Parliament Hill Today marks the anniversary of starting my solo bicycle journey across Canada. What a ride! Thanks to all the people who … Continue reading
Canada Day on Parliament Hill
From sea to shining sea, July 1st will be celebrated by Canadians as they celebrate Canada Day? Happy 1st of July Canada! 145 years and going strong. What about you – how will you be celebrating Canada Day? On July 1, 1867, the British government (under Queen Victoria) approved a plan which allowed Canada to become an … Continue reading
Wine Tasting in Prince Edward County
Picture yourself sitting on the patio, surrounded by vineyards, sipping on the latest vintage of an award winning Chardonnay. Perhaps it is the crisp acidity of the Sauvignon Blanc that tantalizes your tastebuds. A gentle breeze off of Lake Ontario rustles the vine leaves as you wait for your lunch – welcome to Prince Edward … Continue reading
Cycling Across Canada: The final stretch
People from the Maritimes are known for their friendliness and hospitality. I was looking forward to riding through Atlantic Canada as I was entering the final stretch on my cycle across Canada. The people I met along the way lived up to their reputation – the hospitality was endless and I consider myself lucky to … Continue reading
Cycling Across Canada: Quebec – La Belle Province
We left off on my adventure cycling across Canada when I arrived in Ottawa (The Road to Ottawa). A week at home to recharge the batteries and catch up friends and family was just what I needed – it was certainly very tough to leave – the comforts of home were very comfortable! The adventure … Continue reading
Cycling Across Canada: Making friends in Northern Ontario
With over a month on the road cycling across Canada, it never ceased to amaze me – the things you see and the people you meet! My ride was full of chance encounters along the way and I loved it! After a great sleep on my new Therma-a-Rest (life is too short for leaky beds!!!), … Continue reading
Cycling Across Canada: Lessons from Thunder Bay
Cycling Across Canada: Northern Ontario’s Provincial Parks are a dream for cycle touring. Having stayed in youth hostels and motels through the Rockies and Prairies, the Provincial Park’s brought a new diversity of people and experiences. This is one part of what makes bike touring so rewarding (see: Random Acts of Kindness). Northern Ontario brought the … Continue reading
Monday Morning Series: sunset at Meech Lake, Gatineau Park
We are surrounded by beauty. Taken while kayaking on Meech Lake in Gatineau Park, I am reminded of how lucky we are in Ottawa to have such beauty so close to home. For more photos from Gatineau Park – click here. Happy Monday morning.
