Formed in 1954 and opened in 1972, I didn’t know the Halton County Radial Railway and streetcar museum existed until a few months ago. Better yet, it’s just a 30 minute drive from my house. With a pair of kids that go batty at the sight of any form of rail vehicle, this place is…Continue reading Halton County Radial Railway: History Mixed With Awesome Fun
Kingston Penitentiary Tour: A Walk Through Canada’s Infamous Past
The trip was a Thousand Islands boat cruise from Rockport to Heart Island and Boldt Castle. However, we caught up with an equally impressive experience with the Kingston Penitentiary Tour. Not far from our hotel (Ambassador Hotel & Conference Centre) in Kingston, Ontario sat the infamous and historic Kingston Maximum Security Penitentiary. The institute closed…Continue reading Kingston Penitentiary Tour: A Walk Through Canada’s Infamous Past
3 Most Popular Aircraft For May, 2017 At It’s About Airplanes
Another month, many more additions to the collection at It’s About Airplanes and yet another increase in the number of visitors. We seem to have a good thing going and it’s simply a joy putting it together. In May, 2017, we’ve got a Canadian trio making the top three most viewed airplanes at the site.…Continue reading 3 Most Popular Aircraft For May, 2017 At It’s About Airplanes
Boldt Castle: 1000 Islands Mansion on The St. Lawrence River (Is It Haunted?)
At a charity auction over the winter, my mother-in-law won a 1,000 Islands cruise for two with Rockport Cruises. She then turned around and gave it to me as a Christmas present. Wanting to use it before the summer tourist rush, we made the trip down to Rockport for a May 27, 2017 sailing. It…Continue reading Boldt Castle: 1000 Islands Mansion on The St. Lawrence River (Is It Haunted?)