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Still Lacking a Summer Vacation Plan?

by Candace Sampson

Do you have a summer vacation plan? Or are you still on the fence about where you’re going? In our household we are just starting to see our summer vacation plans take shape. Happy to stick close to home in the summer, we’re planning several road trips within our home province of Ontario this year. While that might not sound very exotic, it’s incredible what you can find in your own backyard when you look around. In fact, I think summer is the perfect time for many of us to embrace the near and dear while the weather is here. Related: I am so getting an award for my poetry.

Tentatively this is what we’re looking at for our summer vacation:

Muskoka

Forty-three years in this province and I am ashamed to admit that I have never been to Muskoka. Never. I think it’s time.

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Ottawa

That’s right, my hometown. We have guests coming to our house this summer and it would be a crime not to show them around the best city in Canada. Here are 5 Can’t Miss Events in Ottawa this summer.

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Sault Ste. Marie

We have a wedding in the Sault this summer and it’s been over 20 years since I’ve last been there. While there we plan on checking out the Agawa Canyon!

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Quebec

While not actually part of our province, I like to think we’re close enough in Ottawa that it counts. I’m thinking trips to Lafleche Caves and Granby Zoo with the kids should round out the summer nicely. Also, I’ve been told my one little trip to Montreal does not count, so perhaps a romantic getaway with my husband is in order.

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But enough about me? What about YOU? Do you know where you’re taking your summer vacation? If you’re still not sure, you must check out the ideas that Taking the Kids has put together! They’ve covered absolutely every type of escape you could possibly want to take from beach vacations to city escapes and from the great outdoors to theme parks. Prepare to be inspired.

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About Candace Sampson

Candace Sampson is the founder of Life in Pleasantville and the host of What She Said, Canada’s longest-running women’s talk show turned podcast. A trusted voice in Canadian lifestyle and travel media for over a decade, Candace blends storytelling with sharp insight to connect with women on everything from solo travel to social issues. She’s also the creator of Girl Trips, a women-focused retreat and travel brand. Find her on Instagram @candace_said @whatshesaidtalk and @girltrips.ca

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  1. Caroline

    Road trip with the boy to Ottawa (love my hometown!), Montreal & Quebec City! 1 more day!wi

    PS: locals just call it “Muskoka”

  2. Katja

    BC bound!! And maybe just a bit excited about it.

  3. Jennifer

    If you don’t want to upset the locals, you should probably call it Muskoka when you get here 😉 As we like to say, we are one of a kind, so we’re never plural. If you need some local tips on what to see and eat when in the area, do drop me an email anytime!

  4. Candace

    LOL, I stand corrected. Fixed it up above 😉

  5. Candace

    Can’t wait to follow your adventure!

  6. Candace

    Hi Jennifer, I laughed at your note. I’ve corrected it above! Thanks for letting me know lest I annoy anyone on my first day there 🙂

  8. LinkedMoms

    Well we have already done a weekend at blue mountain cooking wood and tomorrow we are going to Toronto. For my daughter’s birthday weekend we went to Kalahari resorts and then in August we have a week at the cottage! Also in two weeks they go to camp and I got to blogher 13 in Chicago!! I have planned it alright!

  9. ashleystone

    We’ll do some traveling locally here in BC. A few weekends away but we don’t usually venture too far from home. We live in a beautiful part of the country and love taking advantage of it.

  10. Kristy @ Manager to Mom

    Great ideas! Muskoka is lovely. Have you been to the Bruce Peninsula? Gorgeous as well – especially if you love beautiful sunsets. We cottage up there each summer. We’ll be in Sault Ste Marie soon as well. My husband’s grandmother lives on nearby St. Joseph Island so we rent a cottage there too to visit with her, fish, boat, etc. We hit up the Sault for our groceries – Pino’s is the best!!

  11. Kyla @ Mommy's Weird

    I am always shocked SHOCKED at how many people have not been to Ottawa. WTF. Every school MUST go there no matter what.

  12. Christine

    Fabulous road trip suggestions! If you’re on your way to Sault Ste. Marie, stop by Manitoulin Island! Pristine beaches, untouched land…far less busy than Muskoka and we have the Bridal Veil Falls and Manitoulin Chocolate Works! Would love you guys to pop by for a visit sometime!

  13. Kerrie @ Family Food and Travel

    Love summer trip planning! We are off to Vermont this week and then a few trips around Ontario – can’t wait. Such a great time to explore new places and old favorites.