We drove from Pinery Provincial Park to Stratford, Ontario which took about an hour. We parked on Erie Street which was fitting considering that we both grew up in Erie County, Pa. We backed into a spot and Jackie's attention was immediately called by a sign that said "Oysters," so we went to Lovage and... Continue Reading →
Canada 2025 Part One: Crossing the Border on Canada Day, Old Fort Erie, Crystal Beach
We left for our big 2025 Canadian Trip on July 1: Canada Day. We prepped the van and left Union City, headed north, up Route 89 to Interstate 90. From there a short drive into Buffalo and across the Peace Bridge. Customs went without a hitch and we wrapped around the tight right turn, out... Continue Reading →
Canada 2024 Part Six: Hamilton, Locke Street, Dundurn Castle, Art Gallery of Hamilton (AGH)
By Michael Downing As we drove south on York Boulevard into Hamilton, we couldn't help but notice the magnificent Hamilton Cemetery, which runs along the right side of the road, directly across from Dundurn Castle. Neither of these sites were on my scouting radar, but it was nearing dinner time, so we made a mental... Continue Reading →