I had heard a lot about “The Real Muskoka Experience” and it made me wonder what I had missed with my other Muskoka experiences.  I invited a group of family members to join me in what I hoped was the first of many real Muskoka experiences, at the Muskoka Boat and Heritage Centre located at…

When I was younger I used to think that seaplanes were just myths.  My sister would tell me that there was a plane that could land and take off from the water but I just assumed she was lying to me, like when she told me she had ridden a unicorn.  I asked my parents…

I found out last week that a group of my friends were going to Treetop Adventures and that I hadn’t been invited.  I assumed it was because most of my friends and family know me as a wimp when it comes to any kind of thrill seeking activity, and they are right, but I still…

I never imagined I would ever be looking directly into a giraffe’s eyes, but there I was at African Lion Safari, in my car with a giraffe nose pressed up against my window. My kids were in the back seat climbing over each other to get a better view while my wife scrambled to lean…

A few weeks ago a friend of mine called and told me that he and his wife were coming into town and wanted to know if I was up to doing something “outdoorsy”.    Usually I would make an excuse about it being too cold to be “outdoorsy” but with the mild spring we’ve had that…

As we drove through one of the most picturesque areas of Cape Velsey , in the heart of the Fruit Belt, we began to notice the sights, smells, and sounds of spring returning to Eastern Ontario.  Birds are chirping, flowers begin to bloom, and the hollow sound of corks being pulled from wine bottles at…

During our visit to Niagara Falls we heard rumors of a musical dinner show that featured a Mountie, a Hockey player, and Anne of Green Gables under the same rustic log cabin roof, which sounded like the beginning of a Canadian joke to me but instead turned out to be one of the funniest live…

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to be a great adventurer or explorer? I bet you watched Indiana Jones and thought, “I could do that!”  Now you have the chance to let your inner explorer out at Scenic Caves Nature Adventures. The weather is getting warmer and that means Summer Activities at…

Easter is just around the corner and that means it’s time for Dad to put on that old musty bunny suit, while Mom hides the eggs throughout the house and yard. We know the kids are old enough to know it’s Dad hopping around the house and realize Mom is out back putting brightly colored…

All year round Eastern Canada offers plenty to do. From attractions and activities to beaches and outdoor fun, you will certainly enjoy the diverse landscape and diversity of the region. Exploring Quebec City is an absolute must. This French-speaking city is cosmopolitan in every way, although it still boasts a charming and traditionally strong French…