16 Aug, 2026
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: travel talk
Solo camping was almost entirely an impulse decision. I’d had half an eye on Fitzroy Provincial Park as a potential camping destination for Mark, Sunny, and myself. Sunny has never camped overnight in a tent (only a yurt) and I thought that trying out a site close to Ottawa for a night or two might […]
01 Aug, 2026
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: dog stuff|Ottawa|travel talk
The August long weekend is famous for cottage getaways. If you’re lucky you may have a cottage escape of your own, or you know a generous soul who will share an invitation to one with you. But what if neither are an option but you just want a pretty outdoor space to sit back and […]
27 Mar, 2026
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: travel talk
Last weekend we took a stroll around the Mill of Kintail just outside of Almonte. I’ve only been here three or four times (and that’s including last Saturday) and I can’t rightly decide which season is best for a visit. It’s quite possible it’s all of them. As you can see, we brought Sunny with […]
My name is Andrea and I live in Ottawa with my husband Mark and our dog Sunny who is kind of a big deal on Instagram. During the day I work as a freelance writer. I am a longtime Ottawa blogger and I've occupied this little corner of the WWW since 1999. The Fishbowl is my whiteboard, water cooler, and journal, all rolled into one. I'm passionate about healthy living, arts and culture, travel, great gear, good food, and sharing the best of Ottawa. I also love vegetables, photography, gadgets, and great design.
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