Category Archives: Travels

A visit to New Glasgow, Nova Scotia

Posted on July 19, 2017 by

New Glasgow City Hall After our wedding, we went away to Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. I’ve been to Halifax and the Annapolis Valley once before, in April 2004, but I’ve never been to Cape Breton (which has become … Continue reading →

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Cycling the Greater Golden Horseshoe

Posted on April 15, 2017 by

You never know who you might meet when you ride through Toronto’s ravines Spring is here! One of my favourite things to do is go for a ride, either within town, or on a day trip or an overnight excursion. … Continue reading →

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A check-up on Downtown Barrie

Posted on March 25, 2017 by

Barrie has a great waterfront and an interesting downtown. However, there are serious social issues that need addressing. Continue reading →

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To Stratford by Train

Posted on October 13, 2016 by

VIA Train 85 at Stratford Station, October 8, 2016 On Thanksgiving weekend, my partner and I made the trip out to Stratford to get away from Toronto for two days and see two shows: Macbeth and The Hypochondriac. Both plays … Continue reading →

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A ride from Caledon to Guelph via the Elora-Cataract Trailway

Posted on September 9, 2016 by

On Friday, September 2, I went for an 80 kilometre ride between Caledon and Guelph on what turned out to be a spectacular day: sunny, a high of 23 Celsius and without too much humidity. The summer of 2016 has … Continue reading →

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A ride from Peterborough to Uxbridge (Day 2)

Posted on August 26, 2016 by

Looking west on Doube’s Trestle, between Peterborough and Omemee After riding the Lang-Hastings trail on Sunday July 30, I cycled from Peterborough to Uxbridge on Monday, August 1, stopping at Trent University. This is one of my favourite rides in Ontario, having … Continue reading →

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A ride between Peterborough and Hastings (Day 1)

Posted on August 24, 2016 by

The Trans-Canada Trail crosses the Otonabee River near downtown Peterborough, next to the Canadian Pacific Railway During the Civic Holiday long weekend, I spent two days cycling around Peterborough and two of the rail trails that radiate out of it. … Continue reading →

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