Dundas
Look Out, Spencer Falls, Dundas. The
Grotto, Cyprus Lake Camp Ground. Algonquin
Park In the
Winter. Algoma
Railway In the
Fall. A
charming shop where all the very personable staff
knows Cheese like no one you’ve met before. They’ve
also got a wide variety of gourmet food products and have just
introduced frozen entrees. While the food isn’t cheap, it is
high quality. Their cheese platters are actually worth the price of a
cheese platter rather than being a bunch of cubed cheddar –
and you pretty much pay the price of the cheese. The coolest innovation
are their evening classes for Cheese Lovers The
classes, on the other hand are a steal. With
the plethora of coffee bars in Toronto, it is hard
to imagine how any can survive the Starbucks machine. The Mercury,
however, does so with very little effort. A tiny place with a bright
orange outside is worth the extra block. Shortly after it opened a
Starbucks opened a block away…there are at least 5 "coffee
shops" of various styles in about a 3-block radius, and the
Mercury’s business is still steady. Why? Well, the coffee is
GREAT, their small offering of baked goods are UNBELIEVABLE, they are
very GREEN AWARE, the staff is AMAZING…and really, what
could be better than crazy goats, rock ‘n roll and coffee? Where’s
the beef? Right here! A meat lovers
paradise, these burgers aren’t just big, they’re
also REALLY good! And so is everything else on the menu. The staff is
friendly, and even though the ’hood can be a bit iffy,
they’ll protect you so don’t be afraid. If you
aren’t a meat lover, they do have tree hugger burgers, good
salads, or great big plates of great poutine that are definitely worth
the trip.Cool Ontario
Places
There
are little
known out of the way places that are gems for the finding.These are in
no particular order and may change as I discover new ones. There may be
some just around the courner from you.
Panoramic
view of
Hamilton and Dundas from this point high a top the escarpment. Easy
hike from the road to the look out, but if you choose to climb down to
the valley floor it can be treacherous especially if it is wet!
The
Grotto is located along the Bruce trail with 1/2 hour walk from Cyprus
Lake Campground near Tobermory. The Trail is rocky near the end with a
good bit of up and down. Follow park maps to this hidden secret. If you
plan to arrive there about 5:00 pm during the summer months the pool
becomes lit from below with the evening sun. Magical!
If
you enjoy
winter camping the solitude of snowshoeing into a remote campsite in
Algonquin park in the winter can be thrilling. Often you get a show of
northern lights for free.
Check
out the
fall colours on this spectacular rail trip.
Niagara
On The Lake boasts many intriguing spots. The Conservatory is best
attended in the middle of winter on a bright sunny day. The butterflys
will be active and it is much like a mini vacation to the tropics. Take
a camera for those once in a life time shots of a butterfly on
someone's head.
Haliburton
School of Art.
The
school is located in Haliburton at several
different locations around the town. The HSA is an affiliate with
Fleming College and offers many diversified summer programs as well as
semester long programs. The classes are taught by professionals in
their feild with years of experience. Most summer programs are a week
long and provide a perfect way to escape the summer boredom that sets
in. Click on the link to see what courses are offered this year. If you
like to learn about different arts and crafts or advance your skills in
a particular area this is the place to start. Courses range from
Blacksmithing to Photography, Glass Blowing to Pottery, Painting to
Jewelry and much more.
The White Rose Internet Cafe.
The
White Rose is a new cafe opened in Walkerton. It is quaint spot
with very good food and coffee of many types and flavors. It has a
relaxing homey living room atmosphere, with many diversions such as
chess or an ecclectic selection of books.
915
Queen St E. Toronto, On 647-435-4779
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Blacksmith
courses and custom work.
The
Butterfly Conservatory, Niagara on the Lake.
Mercury
Organic
Espresso Bar
Cajun
Corner is HOT. From the sauces, to the amazing
Cajun foods to the crazy Zydeco music, it is like Mardi Gras in a box.
They have everything Louisiana/New Orleans, from Art to Food to Mardi
Gras Supplies (including a great array of masks) to Zydeco. If you
can’t get away, make your own Mardi Gras!