It’s only about 20-30 minutes from our summer spot. Yet, rarely do we head over to Fenelon Falls. Bobcaygeon is closer and Peterborough or Lindsay have much more in the way of amenities. But, there was this paddling life vest I needed for the Pelican Magna 100 kayak and it was only available at the…Continue reading Fenelon Falls, Ontario: Lock 34 Of The Trent Severn Waterway
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Small Town Ontario: St. Marys (The Stone Town On The Thames River)
A grew up a fairly short drive away from St. Marys. I still live just over an hour away from this town in Perth County, Ontario. Yet, I’ve rarely stopped to visit. But, now that I have, I’m itching to get back for a more thorough photographic tour. The unique stone architecture, using limestone quarried…Continue reading Small Town Ontario: St. Marys (The Stone Town On The Thames River)
Small Town Ontario: Palmerston (Canadian Rail History Preserved)
Jason Aldean sings of ‘Flyover States’. More commonly though, we have ‘drive-through towns’. You know the ones – don’t blink or you’ll miss it… Just like those flyover states, there’s a lot to see if you take the time to look. Sure, if you blink, you just might miss it. But, if you don’t stop,…Continue reading Small Town Ontario: Palmerston (Canadian Rail History Preserved)
Peterborough Lift Lock: Photos Of A Canadian Historic Site (July, 2020)
Riverview Park and Zoo remains temporarily closed due to COVID-19. But, if you need to entertain the kids over a late lunch in Peterborough, Ontario, the historic hydraulic lift lock is open. There is just enough room to let off some steam and the spectacle of the giant bathtubs going up and down is nearly…Continue reading Peterborough Lift Lock: Photos Of A Canadian Historic Site (July, 2020)