Hidden gem or popular tourist destination? Both? Paris, Ontario is not really on the radar of long time residents of the province. It’s some small town between Cambridge and Brantford that’s a bit out of the way (as far as Southern Ontario standards go). But, more and more, the charms of the Canadian Paris are…Continue reading Penman’s Dam and the Iconic Train Bridge (Paris, Ontario)
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Elora, Ontario: A Revitalization Project Going In The Right Direction (For Now)
Exploring around Elora, Ontario can be one of my favourite things to do in the summer. The town is quite small but can seem much, much larger when you start discovering the nooks and crannies along the Grand River, both natural and historic. I’ve been meaning to head over to Elora for some morning blue…Continue reading Elora, Ontario: A Revitalization Project Going In The Right Direction (For Now)
West Montrose Covered Bridge (aka Kissing Bridge)
A short drive from my home, around 50 kilometres, the West Montrose Covered Bridge had been on my day trip sights for a while. In August, 2017, we finally got there. I’m not going to say it was a complete disappointment but I am going to say it may be misrepresented as an attraction. Sure,…Continue reading West Montrose Covered Bridge (aka Kissing Bridge)
Daytime Long Exposure Photography at Elora Gorge Conservation Area
What better way to celebrate a 15th birthday than tubing the rapids of the Elora Gorge along the Grand River on a cool Sunday in September? The cool temperatures meant very little traffic on the river. The high rainfall this summer meant the river was looking more like it was April. Even better, the 15…Continue reading Daytime Long Exposure Photography at Elora Gorge Conservation Area