Our second Lake huron trip is over, and as usual we summarize the trip's route, highlights, and stats. Below is a map of our escapades (minus the route from home and back). Click on any of the links below to read more about a specific location. Our first destination was Pinery Provincial Park where we … Continue reading Trip Summary – Lake Huron in October
We left Vanastra and drove the 5 km to Clinton, a small community in Central Huron County. Established in 1832, Clinton is not Bill Clinton's namesake, but rather Sir Henry Clinton's, a Napoleonic was hero. There will be a Bill Clinton connection later though. When you are driving into Clinton from the south, you immediately … Continue reading Clinton to Blyth
We veer away from the prettiest little towns in Canada to perhaps, the strangest little community in Canada: Vanastra. Unlike most communities that formed around a mill, or through land grants, Vanastra sprung from a top secret army camp. The top secret Royal Canadian Air Force station trained thousands of radar technicians and support staff … Continue reading Are They Still Standing in Vanastra?
Bayfield, Ontario is another one in a string of beautiful small communities along the Canadian side of Lake Huron. In our opinion, it is also a contender for the title of the prettiest little town in Canada, but it's technically a village. The charming streets are lined with larger trees quaint shops, restaurants, and hotels … Continue reading Bayfield
After admiring the shoreline and town centre we went hiking. There are a few trail options once you cross the Menesetung Bridge that spans across the Maitland River. The Maitland River The Maitland River, also known as Menesetung river runs 150 kilometres (93 miles) before it empties into Lake Huron. You can see the salt … Continue reading Hiking in the Goderich Area
Once you pull yourself away from the gorgeous shoreline, you will find that not only the shoreline is pretty. The town, founded in 1827, is also home to unique architecture and town planning. Goderich founders, John Galt and William "Tiger" Dunlop (more about him in the next post) of the Canada Company, named the town … Continue reading Goderich — A Walk Around Town
A few years back, Goderich was labeled as Canada's prettiest little town. There were good reasons behind this announcement. The beautiful shoreline, the imposing ridge dotted with charming parks and gardens, the gorgeous sunsets over Lake Huron, the historic buildings and town square, and the beautiful trails through forested hills, all amalgamate to form a … Continue reading Goderich — Along The Shore
The first day of spring. There is promise of new growth and freedom in the air. At the same time, through the melting snow, remnants of last fall's casualties are still evident.
Campsites will be hard to come by this summer. The booking system for provincial parks is open, and available campsites are disappearing before our eyes. As many Ontarians realize that camping is a safer vacation alternative during a pandemic, demand may exceed the supply. Below are 17 Ways to Find a Campsite in Ontario. In … Continue reading 17 Ways to Find a Campsite in Ontario
With our first batch of maple syrup boiled and bottled, the next obvious step is to sample our freshly made product. Pancake dinner tonight! We have a very clear division of labour in our household; Tony is in charge of making crêpes, while I'm in charge of making pancakes. It's just one of our rules. … Continue reading Coronavirus Diaries – Pancakes for Dinner