A peek inside Canada’s Wonderland

Mark and I haven't been to Canada's Wonderland in almost 20 years. It was high time we returned (with kids in tow!) so they could experience the WONDER for themselves. And I'm glad we did. We had a lot of fun. Lots has changed at Wonderland, including the installation of a bunch of new … Continue reading →

(Another) Road trip to Almonte

I've written about Almonte before, and I'm already looking forward to going back. This place is a MAGNET for me, for lots of reasons. There is a lot to love here. Shall I count the ways? It's a relatively short drive there is fabulous shopping ... and history and it's very scenic. Now … Continue reading →

Things that are lost and found, and the World’s Smallest Bookstore

We drove to Barrie for a funeral yesterday. I don't feel right writing about it in this space because the story of this life isn't really mine to share. I am really only mentioning it in terms of context, but I will say that yesterday was a very long day and that the world is sadly deprived of a … Continue reading →

The 411 on yurts and winter camping at Silent Lake

Here's a question: Can it really be called winter camping if it takes place during March Break, and if our shelter of choice is a yurt instead of a tent? I've decided that since there was snow on the ground the answer is a big fat YES. I've uploaded a slew of photos to Flickr already (you can … Continue reading →

Welcoming a new patron: The Ambassador Hotel in Kingston

We're always on the lookout for great family travel deals here at Casa Fishbowl, and I know you are too. That's why I'm pleased to welcome a new Fishbowl patron into the fray: the Ambassador Hotel in Kingston. We've been to Kingston a bunch of times, and I truly love it. It's been much too … Continue reading →

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A peek inside Canada’s Wonderland

(Another) Road trip to Almonte

Things that are lost and found, and the World’s Smallest Bookstore

The 411 on yurts and winter camping at Silent Lake

Welcoming a new patron: The Ambassador Hotel in Kingston