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Johnston’s Cranberry Marsh & Muskoka Lakes Winery

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It’s officially fall, and to celebrate my favourite season, I visited Johnston’s Cranberry Marsh & Muskoka Lakes Winery.

I have to be honest –it didn’t feel much like autumn, though. The temperatures reaching 30 + Celsius, and the humidity, making it feel more like it was in the 40’s.

But that didn’t stop us from checking out the property. Johnston’s Cravberry Marsh offers daily tours, wine tasting and the first weekend after Thanksgiving, they host their annual Cranberry Festival — which, I hope to check out too!

While you’re there, you can pop into their store. Cranberry delights all around – – from candles, chocolates to wines. Perfect for this colourful season. 🙂

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Time to cool off at the nearby Muskoka Lakes.


My dog & Ajax Rotary Park

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Ajax Rotary Park — a great place to enjoy nature, get a view of the water, without the hassle of a long drive. And a nice way to spend a Friday evening!

Happy end-of-the-week to everyone! Tonight, we enjoyed a long walk through the park, met a cyclist who biked all the way from Kitchener and another doggie friend who could have been Táta’s cousin! A great start to the weekend, if I do say so myself!

Did I mention it also feels like autumn down by the water? LOVE IT!

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Iceland: one year later

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It’s been one year since I visited Iceland. One year ago this month, I was packing my bags and heading out to one of the most visually stunning trips ever.  From guestrooms, to hotel rooms , the bright sun to the shivery nights, I am grateful to have spent  two weeks in this glorious – almost other world – country. (View the posts here)

Back to school time usually means fresh starts and more adventure. But as I look back on the year gone by, it’s pretty incredible to think of where I’ve gone, what I’ve seen and who I’ve met. Thank you to everyone who helped make it possible, and who helped us along the journey. I certainly plan on another more excitment this “school year,” if you will.

As a little look back (or throwback), here are a few aerials from Iceland which I haven’t shared until now.

Drone operation via 7kphoto.com

Skagway/Dyea, Alaska

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Since this didn’t fit in my #Canada150 posts, I thought I’d save it to last — my trip to Skagway and Dyea, Alaska — the old booming gold rush towns!

As you know, my attempt last winter only brought me to the border. RE: Whitehorse, Yukon to Skagway, Alaska.

The tourism industry there has done an excellent job at keeping these areas manicured and access le for visitors — every corner felt like a photo.

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Skagway: 1915 vs 2017


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Banff, Lake Louise, AB (#Canada150 Pt. 5)

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I’d like to start out by saying, my thoughts are with all those who have been affected by the wildfires in British Columbia, which have now also caused closures in Alberta, including part of Banff.

I was lucky to visit Banff again this year before the closures. (Visit my posts from 2015: Banff, Lake Louise) It is always welcoming, beautiful and relaxing. For tourism, it is ideal. The village is like a painting and the shopping is AMAZING.

Lake Louise, located within the national park is also unreal – busier than ever for Canada’s 150. If I had more time, I would have rented a kayak — the water was filled with lovers of the season.

I hope to go again soon, and travel the sunshine coast — looking for these views again.

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