Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
The saying “big things come in small packages” must have been written about Almonte, Ontario. I mean, how could it not have? Consider this: Mill Street, the town’s main street, is only about 350 metres long but in that short stretch you will find vintage and antique shops, boutiques with clothing you will swoon over, …
First, let’s get one thing straight: summer is ice cream season in my house. Miss me with it from October to May but come June? Oh it’s game on, baby. I drag out my ice cream machine like I’m unearthing a sacred relic and proceed to make flavour combos that would make Ben and Jerry …
I had a lot of expectations heading to Ireland of cozy pubs, kelly green landscapes, and chatty characters in every corner. And sure, I got all that. But what I didn’t see coming was how deeply I’d fall for Wild Nephin National Park. I’ve explored a lot of the outdoors—across Canada and beyond—and I’m the …
It’s just you and me here right now, so let’s be real with each other. Despite countless reminders to do so, building an emergency kit in Canada is one of those things we mean to do… but somehow keeps falling to the bottom of our to-do list, right between “clean out the junk drawer” and …
Look, I’m not saying this frozen maple coffee drink will replace your $7 cold brew habit but I’m not, not saying that either. Because once you try this, it becomes pretty hard to justify handing your money over to a coffee chain that can’t even spell your name right. This ridiculously easy frozen maple coffee …
If chasing fall colours and fiddles sounds like your kind of holiday, then consider this Cabot Trail fall road trip itinerary your sign to book the trip. The Celtic Colours International Festival is one of the most beautiful ways to experience music, culture, and community in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. With concerts happening in dozens …
Despite declining numbers, far too many of us are still asking (or trying to justify): should Canadians travel to the US? I get it, I do. Old habits die hard. For decades, cross-border trips have been second nature, often feeling more familiar than travel within our own country. But when Trump started to threaten our …
My favourite four-letter F word? Oh please that’s easy……FREE. You thought I was going to say something else didn’t you, you cheeky thing. I mean who amongst doesn’t love getting something for nothing, especially in this economy? This summer, thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, Canadians can enjoy free admission to Parks Canada 2025 sites—national …
