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, …
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 …
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 …
A year ago, who would have guessed that so many Canadians would be rerouting their vacation plans away from the United States. But here we are, passports tucked away and travel dollars staying closer to home. And it’s more than just avoiding the border, we’re actively seeking out Canadian travel alternatives to our usual go-to …
This Le Boat packing list is a little like packing for a cottage—if your cottage could float and had a steering wheel. I’ve been lucky enough to do three Le Boat vacations now, and every time I go, I fall a little more in love with this slow, scenic way to explore Ontario’s Rideau Canal. …
Some roads are built to get you somewhere. The Cabot Trail? She is the somewhere. Twisting her way around Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, she’s no common thruway. She’s a high-maintenance thrill ride with a flair for the dramatic. To cheapen a Cabot Trail road trip by calling it a “drive” is an injustice. …
