Past a forest on the right, farmer’s fields hidden under heavy snow on the left, over a small rise, and at the end of the road sits Crawford Lake. It’s the site of a reconstructed Iroquoian village, a meromictic lake — the different water levels don’t mix —, and has kilometers of trails perfect for hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. The park offers special events throughout the year and now is the time to enjoy the Sweet Water Season along with great snowshoeing conditions thanks to …
Alight at Night Delights
I was feeling less than enthusiastic about the holidays this year. I have an inordinate amount of work on my plate right now, plus a typical holiday schedule packed with parties and engagements and so I've been feeling more frazzled than festive as of late. When this happens you really have no choice but to find Christmas spirit on your own, if it isn't coming looking for you. Thankfully, this year I found mine at Alight at Night. My family was invited to come and check out Alight At …
Win Two Nights at Ottawa Marriott #PWP
Winter, spring, summer or fall, all you gotta do is call and we'll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, you've got a friend....in Ottawa. Okay, okay, I'm getting punchy, this is the last of four Passports with Purpose posts I've written today but certainly my most favourite because it's in my beloved city of Ottawa! Ottawa, is the capital of Canada and I think one of our best cities to visit. No matter what season you visit we've got it going on. Spectacular fall colours, skating on the …
Fort Fright
I can not tell a lie. I was dreading our visit to Fort Fright at Fort Henry. Dreading it. I am a big ole scaredy cat and the thought of a night with the undead gave me chills. I was given some valuable advice though from Susan Leclair from Parks of the St. Lawrence. "Come with friends," she said, "it makes it a lot more fun." And so it was that three moms and four daughters headed to Kingston for a night of terror, the group evenly divided into chickens and thrill seekers. What better group to …
Pumpkinferno – An Autumn Delight
I first visited Pumpkinferno at Upper Canada Village in 2013, in its second year of operation. Much like my children at the time, it was but a baby. My how the times change. Now in its 7th year, this traditional fall celebration of orange gourds is only getting better and better. If you're looking for a non-spooky, fun outing with your family each fall, then Pumpkinferno is the perfect evening out. What follows is my original article, thankfully the information remains completely relevant, …
