For those who love to wander from adventure to adventure.
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 […]
Spirit Rock beckons Barrie explorers for a Victoria Day adventure Read More »
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
Your Guide to “Island Life Ontario Style” on Manitoulin Read More »
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
Is Indian Head Cove Your Next Barrie Day Trip Steal? Read More »
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
Summer in Greece Before Winter Hits Barrie? Read More »
Isn’t it just marvellous how certain tastes and smells can instantly whisk you back to a bustling market square or a quiet café halfway across the world? For those of us utterly captivated by food and the thrill of discovery, the most precious keepsakes aren’t trinkets, but rather edible treasures – carefully chosen food souvenirs
Can You Pack Flavour? The Art of Choosing Travel-Friendly Food Gifts Read More »
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.
Escape Barrie for a Romantic Weekend Getaway in Cobourg Read More »
It seems someone’s always trying to rank things, doesn’t it? From the best poutine in Barrie – a hotly contested local debate, I assure you – to which nation holds the most sway over the global imagination. Recently, attention turned to the latter, with a global culture index attempting to quantify that most slippery of
How Much Cultural Clout Does Canada Actually Have? Read More »
Honestly, sometimes you look out at the quiet streets of Barrie, perhaps after a perfectly nice, perfectly predictable evening stroll by the lake, and you think, ‘Is this it?’. Then you hear whispers, tales carried on the westerly winds (or, more likely, the internet), of a place so utterly different, so fantastically chaotic and gloriously
Travel West for an Authentic Taste of the East Read More »
Isn’t it peculiar how the grand tapestry of global events can influence whether Mrs. Higgins next door decides to finally visit Penetanguishene instead of Florida this winter? It seems the winds of political change and a generally unsettled world are subtly nudging folks right here in Barrie, and indeed across Canada, to reconsider their holiday
The Rise of the Politically-Prompted Barrie Staycation Read More »
It seems the world has developed an insatiable appetite for adventure, not just for the eyes, but thrillingly, for the palate. A recent glimpse into the crystal ball of gastronomy, courtesy of the Luxury Group by Marriott International’s ‘Future of Luxury Food Travel 2025’ report, reveals that culinary tourism isn’t just simmering; it’s positively bubbling
Culinary Tourism: Will Barrie Foodies Travel to Explore Asian Cuisine? Read More »
