Angus Abroad

Now, I’ve had a good natter with fellow Barrie folk over a Timmies, and the general consensus when thinking of a Spanish jaunt often leans towards the sun-drenched coasts or perhaps the bustling metropolises like Madrid or Barcelona. But let me tell you, there’s a rather splendid alternative tucked away in the Basque Country that […]

Ah, Victoria Day weekend. That glorious marker of spring’s proper arrival in Ontario, often prompting Barrie residents to ponder, “Where shall we venture this time?” While many might eye the usual suspects, there’s a rather peculiar little spot up on the Bruce Peninsula that offers something a bit more… well, spirited, if you’ll pardon the

Right then. You think you’ve got Ontario sussed out, particularly from our vantage point in Barrie. You’ve got your lake, your ski hills, your… well, your roundabouts. Then, someone mentions Manitoulin Island, and you realize there’s a whole different kettle of fish, or perhaps a whole different freshwater island, waiting to be discovered. It’s not

Fancy waters so turquoise they’d make a Cycladic islander envious, all without misplacing your passport? An Ontario beauty, Indian Head Cove, has impressively waltzed onto the 2025 list of North America’s premier beaches. For us Barrie dwellers, always sniffing out a grand day trip that doesn’t involve complex financial planning, this is splendid news. Over

Right then, Greece. The very word conjures images of impossibly blue water, islands scattered like dropped pearls across the Aegean, and ancient stones whispering tales of gods and heroes. It seems half of Barrie decamps there each summer, returning with tans the colour of well-fired pottery and tales of Mamma Mia-esque adventures. But embarking on

Right then, let’s talk about escaping. Not in a dramatic, ‘pack your bags and join the circus’ sort of way, but more of a ‘good grief, I need a break from the relentless cheerfulness of Barrie/gridlock of Toronto’ manner. Apparently, salvation lies just over an hour from the Big Smoke, in a place called Cobourg.

Right then, let’s talk travel. There seems to be a peculiar shift afoot, a sort of quiet rebellion against the beige predictability of the modern hotel. It appears a growing number of intrepid souls, folks who yearn for more than just a key card and a bewilderingly complex television remote, are deliberately choosing to kip

There’s a peculiar comfort in the familiar, isn’t there? For many Ontarians, particularly those nestled comfortably near Barrie, summer often means the cool embrace of Lake Simcoe or the rugged beauty further north. Yet, just a few hours south lies another Great Lake, a vast expanse often overlooked, whispering tales of warmer waters and shores

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