Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
Celtic Colours Cape Breton is one of those experiences that people often describe poorly because words genuinely fail them. Nine days, fifty-plus concerts, an entire island as the stage, and autumn colours so over the top they look staged is kind of hard to explain. I’ve been, and I still struggle to explain it to …
Most people who write about Le Boat on the Rideau Canal have been once. Me? What can I say, when I love something, I keep going back. I’ve had a divorce party with ten of my best girlfriends that turned into the founding story of my women’s travel company. A family trip with my parents …
Do you remember joy? It’s that elusive emotion that’s been in short supply these past few years but is now making, and overdue but well-deserved comeback. The thing about joy, though, is that it doesn’t just show up at your door, and it’s certainly not hiding in that endless scroll on social media. Joy requires …
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 …
Warning: This is a true story of girls gone mild, as shocking as this may seem. All women appearing in this article are real, and the information shared within might bring you immeasurable joy and an embracing of January as your new favourite month. The author makes no promises that mild will become a permanent …
Plan your fall getaway in Grey County now. In autumn nature gets technicolour and every where you looks feels like you a front-row seat to the season’s best show. There’s a certain magic that comes with hitting the open road alone, especially when the journey takes you through the picturesque landscapes of Grey County. This …
As a travel writer, I’ve been fortunate to explore some incredible destinations — but one of the most surprising and rewarding experiences I’ve had happened less than an hour from home. We recently spent a weekend on the Rideau Canal with Le Boat, and it turned out to be the ultimate Le Boat family vacation. …
The Eastern Townships in Quebec have been quietly showing off for years. Rolling hills, vineyards that somehow survive our winters, lakes that demand you slow down, and towns that look like they were built for a movie set. If you’re looking for things to do in the Eastern Townships, whether it’s a fall colour fix, …
