Family camping 2022: Chutes Provincial Park

I enjoyed camping with the kids when they were small. We built many sandcastles and collected many frogs over the years, but there's something special about camping with kids when they turn into Young Adults. They are there to lend a hand during a hike, rub your shoulders when they're sore, … Continue reading →

Checking things off my Ottawa Summer Bucket List: Eat some ice cream

I'm collecting my thoughts and sorting photos from our summer camping trip and wanted to post this bucket list item while the sun is shining! THIS, is the kind of summer bucket list item anyone can get behind, am I right or am I right? :D There used to be three Ottawa ice cream shops on our … Continue reading →

Checking things off my Ottawa Summer Bucket List: Tour of the old Ottawa train station (a.k.a the new Senate building)

Ottawa folks might already know that major parts of Parliament Hill are being renovated and this work is expected to take years. Part of that renovation meant the Senate had to find a temporary home, so the Government Conference Centre was restored for this purpose. If you're not sure … Continue reading →

Checking things off my Ottawa Summer Bucket List: Kayaking at Dow’s Lake

I have kayaked. I am definitely not an expert but it's something I really enjoy. We rent them when we go camping in the summer, and that's the extent of my experience. I will say that as long as I've lived in Ottawa I've wanted to rent a kayak at Dow's Lake and go for a paddle. Sidebar: once … Continue reading →

A road trip to Rideau Antiques

Back in April we were loaned a Ford Escape PHEV for a week and we were keen to put it to the test here, there, and everywhere. I have more to say about this vehicle and have been mulling over a post but for now I will say: WE BOUGHT IT. (!) But that, my friends, is a story for another day... maybe … Continue reading →

a peek inside the fishbowl

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Family camping 2022: Chutes Provincial Park

Checking things off my Ottawa Summer Bucket List: Eat some ice cream

Checking things off my Ottawa Summer Bucket List: Tour of the old Ottawa train station (a.k.a the new Senate building)

Checking things off my Ottawa Summer Bucket List: Kayaking at Dow’s Lake

A road trip to Rideau Antiques