Happy Adventures

The crowning glory of our visit to Vancouver Island was the Butchart Gardens. Some young friends of our took us there for the afternoon

I really loved the west coast with its rain forests, mountains, indigenous art and culture, and the long pristine sandy beaches.

It felt great to be back at Wikaninnish Beach, watch the surfers, eat our picnic, enjoy the sunshine, and walk on the golden sand.

Every morning and evening, I walked down the little path and across the tiny bridge to the small bay. When the tide was out I'd scour the

Some of these ancient pillars are more than 800 years old. Hanging moss clings to the branches, ferns cover the forest floor, and as you

Thanksgiving was upon us and my heart overflowed with gratitude. I'd seen so much of this wonderful country in a short period of time.

We crossed the suspension bridge and explored the trails. Many of the trees are 100 years old. Those old warriors are awe-inspiring

By the time we reached Vancouver, we were hungry for lunch. As we knew we'd find lots of options on Granville Island, we ventured down there

The weather in the mountains can be unpredictable at the best of times but this late in the season... well I had to keep the faith and forge

When I approached Weyburn, I saw a strange building on the hill. I was determined to find out what it was. The town is not very big so I

She lives on a gorgeous acreage on the edge of Estevan. Besides the house and the double garage, there's also a huge covered coral with

I made one more stop before leaving Manitoba. Yet again I saw an intriguing sign and decided a detour was in order. Canada's longest suspens

I finally reached the Manitoba boarder! I had driven over 5000 km and I still had at least another 1500 to go. My goal today, Brandon, MB

Upsala is a tiny community with a GIANT mosquito. Upsala is located in beautiful countryside (but boy, do they have a lot of mosquitoes,

It was a 6 hour drive from Hearst to Thunder Bay. My schedule allowed for stops along the way like MacCleod-Cockshutt Gold Mine head frame

My goal for the day, after leaving Ottawa, was to make a five and a half drive to New Liskeard, where I would stay in an Airbnb.

My second day with Cathy in Ottawa was incredible. I've never seen so much street art in one place. Parliament Hill is certainly a must see

Cathy is an avid hobbyist photographer She revealed a treasure trove of interesting spots which I never could have found by myself.

Glorious weather made visiting the Promenade du Canal and Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques even more pleasant than usual.

Covered bridges fascinate. When I saw the sign, "The Longest Covered Bridge in the World" I had to take a detour into Hartland to see it.