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Christmas market hopping…

Niemi’s Family Christmas Market 📍🎄
Check out Niemi’s Family Farm in Mount Albert to get a taste of some Christmas magic!

We enjoyed shopping around and indulged in some tasty treats with a hot cup of coffee ☕️ This spot is a must visit for your list of things to do this holiday season with friends and family. You can ride the Polar Express, sit by the bonfire, and meet Santa Clause all in one spot!

Are you as excited for the holiday season as we are? ✨

Distillery Winter Village 📍🎄

The lights, the people, the dogs, and even the spiked hot chocolates make for a one-of-a-kind experience. If you’re looking to get out with friends and family over the holidays, you’ll enjoy the numerous curated vendors filled with seasonal items and delicious, cant-miss food.

Be sure to head on down to Toronto’s magical shopping and dining experience this holiday season.

And… we’re back! 👋

Today we went to the community and holiday market at Summer Roads Farm in Selwyn, ON. They have an amazing lineup of artists and makers with some unique handmade gifts. Also, we got to see some sheep, dogs, ducks, and chickens! The market is open again today 10am until 3pm. Go check it out and visit

Big, bold, and beautiful Burleigh Falls! 🌲🛟🐟

Interested in a nice spot to pull up a lawn chair and spend your day? Then you’ve got to check out these falls… Located just north of Peterborough, this gem offers endless spots to swim and tan and even some cool fishing shoals if you feel like casting a line in to sit back and enjoy. We spent an afternoon here and must admit, its a spot that really impressed us.

**Be sure to stay safe and consider packing a PFD and water shoes around the falls**

Stay tuned for more posts. 👆🏼

Kearney Lake Campground ⛺️ Algonquin Park. 🌲
If you are looking to visit Algonquin Provincial Park this summer take a look at this spot! 👌

We made a last minute choice to book a night on the weekend at Kearney Lake in Algonquin and it was a great surprise! Our site was right beside the lake (K128) and it had a beautiful view and a little trail to the water.

Ready to try a new great restaurant?
If you like to try new restaurants as much as we do, then you have to check out this spot in Toronto 🍽 Great menu, friendly staff, and a wonderful atmosphere.

The Haliburton Forest and Wildlife reserve is a great spot to tour 🐺. We checked out the Wolf Centre the other day and were amazed at how up-close and personal you could get with the wolves.

Warsaw Caves Conservation Area 👆🏼 This neat spot offers a variety of trails that you can get out and enjoy this Fall! 🍁
As in the name, there are several caves you can explore, but be sure to bring a headlamp with you! Located just outside of Peterborough, ON. Check out our hike from the other day on the “Lookout” trail!

Happy Fall Everyone! 🍂 Ontario is especially beautiful this time of year. And offers so many great parks and trails. We hope everyone had Happy Thanksgiving 🧡🤎

Come explore Lac aux American in National Park Gaspesie in Quebec. Only 2.6 km round trip, an easy walk for all hikers.

On our way home from Gaspesie, we decided to make a stop in the picturesque town of Kamourska to check out this lovely little lighthouse.

Wine date on the beach in Quebec.🍷 There is a winery in Saint Flavie that we had to stop into. Great spot to visit if you want to try some honey wine and other honey goods. 🐝

Gaspésie National Park in Quebec was amazing! We took on the Mount Ernest- Laforce trail, which is a 4.6 kilometre loop trail. The summit offers amazing 360-degree view of
Mont Albert and the surrounding mountains. With a total elevation of 155 metres. We recommend going in the morning if you go in the summer time, to try to beat the heat.

I can’t say enough about Parc National du Bic 🪨 We hiked Le Tour Cap à l’Original trail . This trail is a bit more rugged and allows you to walk along portions of the coastal cliffs and take in the beaches and estuary. We also got lucky and saw seals sunbathing 🦭.

Matt and I went on a trip along the St. Lawrence in Quebec. Our first stop was in Old Quebec City. We really wanted to check out the cobble stone roads, and these unique umbrellas! This is Quartier du Petit Champlain in Quebec City 💙

We’ve been visiting year after year and never fail to have a great time. Ontario has ~340 provincial parks you can check out, 100 of which offer car camping. Be sure to get out there and enjoy what they have to offer!

Egan Falls Provincial Park is a nature reserve just outside of Bancroft. If you’re in the area and want to explore some waterfalls, we definitely recommend checking out this hidden gem. With a short trek up and down some hills, you’ll find these great views 👆

Pick your own strawberries at McLean Berry Farm now. They’re local, delicious, and in season!🍓 Check out their page to learn more about how you can enjoy their farmed goods as much as we do.

Want to visit a flower field this summer?
Then discover a unique experience at Laveanne. They offer a relaxing oasis, with beautiful flowers, food, and more. And don’t forget to take a bit home with you by stopping by their shop. They are located in Port Hope.

We are such a huge fan of bouquets!💐
If you plan stay close to home this summer and want to support local businesses. I recommend that you check out their page and in person. They sell beautiful bouquets and other great farmed goods.

Do you have the travel bug? ✈️ But want to stay local? Visit the Elmhirst Resort in Keene, Ontario. We went for the Sunday brunch at the Hearthside Dining and were joyed by the views of Rice Lake. They offer locally sourced food & beverages, outdoor adventures and indoor pampering for your family and friends. Elmhirst's Resort

Making up for our cancelled camping trip to Algonquin by camping in our backyard. 🌲 We were really excited to go somewhere new, but plans changed when we got rained out 🌧 Made the most of our weekend by setting up the tent in our own backyard 🏕 @ Pigeon Lake (Ontario)

What a perfect summer bouquet creation by 💐 Check out their page if you’re looking for local, sustainably grown, fresh cut flowers in the Peterborough area. Thanks again Bea!

Fenelon Falls ⛵️ If you have never been to this town you are surely missing out! With everything in a nice walking distance, you can shop items from new to used. Or grab a slice of pizza and an ice cream cone. Better yet just simply enjoy the falls !

Gannon Narrows 🌉 Went for the bridge stayed for the swim @ Gannon Narrows

Sandy Beach 🏖 What a great place to be on a summer day. This beach has beautiful white sands and warm turquoise waters. 🌊
Hint: We prefer to visit on closer to sunset. It has a great west facing view. It is also the best time to get the place all to yourself @ Sandy Beach

Cake by the Lake 🍰 What a cute spot to pick up a gourmet cheesecake! Go online to order or check out their store! We totally recommend this local spot that offers delicious dessert and great service. I always feel so lucky when I can find places that cater to my gluten-free needs! @ Cake by the Lake

Silent Lake Provincial Park 🏕 We love this Park because it is located in the Canadian Shield. You can experience 20km of hiking trails, two sandy beaches, and beautiful treed camping sites. Definitely a personal favourite💛 @ Silent Lake Provincial Park

Saugeen Riverbank Campground and Saugeen river ⛺️ If you are looking for a fun camp trip or just a day of floating down the river. This site has it all! We had a great weekend with our family and friends by the river bank. @ Saugeen Riverbank Campground

First camping trip of the year! ⛺️ We made it back to one of our favourite sites 💛

Bazinga Berry! What a great wine to pair with any event. This year is all about staying and shopping local. At Kawartha Country Wines you will find a wide variety of delicious wines, ciders, craft jellies, and so much more 🍷 🥂