PLACES - Ontario

Cargill, Ontario

A lot of us have not heard of an Ontario community called Cargill located in Bruce County. Cargill became the first village of its size in this part of Canada to have its own electric power and fire protection and opened its first post office on January 2, 1880. There Read more…

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All Things ART

Colorful Stones

“We can choose to throw stones, to stumble on them, to climb over them, or to build with them.” ~ William Arthur Ward Painted rocks just make me happy. We see them every time during our hikes and walks, hidden among the grass. Imagine my excitement when I found a Read more…

By emarene, ago
All Things ART

Walkerton Fish Invasion

These unique and colorful fish sculptures that can be found only in Walkerton, Ontario has been in my radar for a while. The reason for the subject of course is that Walkerton boasts some of the best smallmouth bass fishing in North America. No wonder the town commissioned local artists Read more…

By emarene, ago
All Things ART

Flesherton’s Art on Ten

Started the day in search of barn quilts yet ended up enjoying some art on the street. Down by Flesherton’s Syndenham Drive is Art on Ten, a boutique, gift shop and art gallery. It was closed when we visited the area but there were colorful, relevant and current artworks by Read more…

By emarene, ago
All Things ART

Colorful Distractions

I’ve always loved walking specially if there are cute, colorful distractions along the path. Whether we are looking down… Or looking up… And even looking at things right in front of us… By being mindful of these little things they add fun to an already enjoyable stroll. Around Collingwood’s Arboretum Read more…

By emarene, ago