Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
This past weekend, I took my friends to Camp Fortune to zipline. I’m happy to report, we’re still friends. Last year, I started a new tradition with my girlfriends: once a year, they all make the trek to my house in Ottawa. As the host, I have three goals. One, spoil them with good food …
When the world shut down, Canadians had little choice but to get better acquainted with their own backyard—and lucky us, ours just happens to include the Eastern Townships. Nestled in Quebec, this region is filled with hidden gems, a treasure trove of charm, good wine, and even better views. If you’re looking for things to …
Winter has arrived in Canada in it’s typical blustery nature, blanketing the world in white and leaving many Canadians scratching their heads asking, “Now what?” Five long months stretch out before us and we have but two choices; grumble through the entire season or get out and enjoy it. I’m definitely a fan of the …
Was ‘Despacito’ REALLY the song of the summer for 2017? Every road trip beings with a moment of reflection and introspection, doesn’t it? The status of ‘Despacito’ weighed on my mind and I knew just who to debate it with. Our girls getaway to Chateau Montebello, was all about what really matters. Like the pros …
Tremblant is a dream destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Year-round, nature lovers and adrenaline junkies get their thrills pursuing any number of outdoor activities at this premier destination in the Laurentian Mountains of Quebec. Still, even the most hardcore tree-huggers, must occasionally retreat indoors. Thankfully, there are a number of indoor activities in Tremblant to please every …
There are few things that tug on my heartstrings quite like dogs do. So when my daughters and I had the opportunity to try dogsledding in Mont Tremblant we jumped at the chance. Dogsledding is as old as Canada and it’s origins can be traced back to our northern Aboriginal people. When fur traders and explorers …
One of the best things about dining in Tremblant is the wide array of options available to suit every budget and taste. For me though, one of Tremblant’s biggest draws is that everything you could possibly crave sits in the pedestrian village at the base of the mountain. You never have to worry about starting your …
You probably landed here by googling something like “Is the Mont Tremblant snowshoe and fondue hard?” or “Will I plummet to my death off the side of a mountain in the dark on my quest for cheese?”. I’m happy to say the answer to both of these questions is no. When I first committed my family of four …
