All Things ART

Farm Silos aka Popsilos

We’ve been combing the farm roads of St. Lawrence River in search of the popsilos. And so we found our 4th one. Yes, PopSilo (that’s what they are called, those artfully painted farm silos). But we were not sure if we can get close. Still we dared to enter the farm. Read more…

By emarene, ago
All Things ART

Chatham-Kent, Murals-2

While at Chatham-Kent, we found several other street art. These ones are not as colorful as the recent ones, more like muted but they are still lovely and gave us a peek of the place in bygone years. Location : W. side William St. ½ block N. of Wellington St. Read more…

By emarene, ago
All Things ART

Chatham-Kent, Murals 1

The town of Chatham-Kent had CK CanJam ’24 in July. The week long event had eleven internationally renowned street artists simultaneously creating eight large-scale murals in downtown Chatham.. Visiting the place a few weeks later, we spotted 6 of the freshly painted artworks. Location : Goldcoast Fashions 168 King St. Read more…

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Gardens & Parks

Collingwood’s Boardwalk Trail

Simple leisurely strolls are made more pleasing with the presence of these colorful inexpensive birdhouses along my favorite trail. Every spring or summer, birdhouses are hanged along Collingwood’s Boardwalk Trail. The trail can be accessed from the Arboretum, from the Shipyards amphitheater or even through the Georgian trail. Of course, Read more…

By emarene, ago
All Things ART

St. Jacobs, Ontario

When you mention St. Jacobs, what comes to mind is the market, abundance of retail shops and Mennonite heritage. This time we visited St. Jacobs to meet up with friends and check out the new murals I heard has been added. “Unravel” Located on the side of Hotel 52 by Read more…

By emarene, ago