Category: weekend ideas

  • Road trip to Perth for 200th anniversary celebrations. Summer 2016

    Road trip to Perth for 200th anniversary celebrations. Summer 2016

    Adventures during our Perth-Ottawa Road Trip. Summer 2016   We left Toronto early in morning and after about an hour on 401 as usually stopped over at Big Apple. The place is well known for cute cafeteria, large giftshop, children`s outdoor pet zoo, and clean washrooms. After arriving to Perth, we first stopped over at…

  • UNESCO new World Heritage Site in Stuttgart for Le Corbusier houses

    Germany gains 41st UNESCO World Heritage Site On July 17, 2016, the two Le Corbusier houses at the Weissenhof Estate in the Southern German city of Stuttgart were designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, making it the first World Heritage Site for Stuttgart and the 41st for Germany. As part of a transnational joint application,…

  • Let’s Go to Perth celebrating 200 anniversary together! July 22-24 weekend

    Suggested itinerary: Day One: Friday, July 22 Arrive in Perth between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for the BBQ Block Party http://bbqblockparty.com/ at the Perth Fairgrounds (50 Arthur Street) Directions from Toronto (3hrs 46 mins): https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/Toronto,+ON/Perth+Fair,+50+Arthur+Street,+Perth,+ON+K7H+3E3/@44.2698707,-78.9357309,8z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x89d4cb90d7c63ba5:0x323555502ab4c477!2m2!1d-79.3831843!2d43.653226!1m5!1m1!1s0x4cd27a443bbdbc8b:0x63becdf201c85aee!2m2!1d-76.2464385!2d44.892452 Lunch at festival food stations Canadian Stone Carving Festival http://canadianstonecarvingfestival.com/ Dinner Drive 17 minutes to McCreary’s Beach Resort to…

  • Upcoming Local Food & Drink Events in Norfolk County

    Upcoming Local Food & Drink Events July 15-16: Port Dover Fish Fest, by the beach July 16: Culture Rodeo Company Picnic Pop Up Festival, downtown Simcoe July 23-24: Ice Cream Fest, Simcoe July 24: Feng Shui, Whistling Gardens July 29: Dinner in the Park, Lynn River Music & Arts Festival Aug 18: Simcoe Farmers Market…

  • Road Trip Itineraries in Maritime Quebec. Summer 2016 news

    Road Trip Itineraries The Gaspésie Tour The Gaspésie Tour is a legendary seaside drive that loops around the huge Gaspé Peninsula. Begin your journey in the region of Bas-Saint-Laurent. From the Kamouraska area, Route 132 will take you all the way to Gaspé, at the tip of the peninsula, via famous Percé Rock. Read more…

  • Exploring Sint Maarten with kids.

    Traveling to Caribbean Sint Maarten, always was an expensive adventure, especially traveling with kids. Calculating expenses, we found out that airflight takes half of budget. Knowing that usually prices drop in October/November, then first week of January, and after April 15th, trips could become affordable with  Westjet, Sunwing, or Transat… We use mostly www.travelation.com or…

  • Virgin Gorda: A $2,000 Gift for Modern Families at Villa Aquamare

    Modern Families at Villa Aquamare A Private Villa Compound for Extended Families Offers a $2,000 Credit October 13, 2015. Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands – While today’s Modern Family may not be identical to the one starring in ABC’s sitcom, it can come awfully close. Thankfully, Villa Aquamare, the exclusive three-villa compound on a sandy…

  • Ultimate Fall Colour Adventure Contest runs until October 9, 2015

    If you’ve ever visited Grey County during the fall, you know we’ve got something special here. From blazing colours atop the Niagara Escarpment to warm sunny days topped with crisp fall nights, from bustling farmer’s markets to orchards and vineyards tucked away in the Beaver Valley, fall in Grey County is a truly epic experience.…

  • Grey County in Fall 2015, Top 5 Family Fall Activities!

    Top 5 Family Fall Activities in Grey County Autumn is a great time to experience our area, with all the harvest bounty and vibrant colours plus fall events and activities. We have made it easy for you to pack up the kids for a day or weekend fall themed getaway. To extend your adventure visit…

  • Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) Fall 2015 News

    New play-based exhibit for children on its way to CMHR Magna Carta exhibition closes after welcoming over 11,000 visitors Winnipeg – September 24, 2015 – The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is getting ready to welcome a new hands-on exhibit for children next month after bidding farewell to Magna Carta. “XOXO: An Exhibit About…