Ottawa Tourism
Those who know me well, know that I LOVE my adopted hometown of Ottawa. I sing it’s praises everywhere I go. I truly believe it’s one of the best places to live in Canada. It also happens to be a great...
View ArticleTotem by Cirque Du Soleil
I figured that if I stood up last night at Totem by Cirque Du Soleil and shouted “That’s enough, stop this madness before someone gets hurt!”, the crowd might have turned against me. Still, I wanted...
View ArticleThe Color Run Makes Running Fun
Running is a mental game. It not only requires fitness and endurance but a profound will to go the distance. I, do not possess this mental game. In fact, usually, somewhere around the second kilometre...
View ArticleWe Day Ottawa – We Could Learn a Few Things from Our Kids
The words of Martin Luther King never lose their potency. Whether reading them or hearing his voice boom out the truth, you are covered with chills. It’s no mistake then that the founders of We Day and...
View ArticleThe Book Of Mormon
If you can’t make fun of the Mormons, then who can you I ask? In today’s politically correct world, we’re surrounded by sacred cows everywhere, even the blondes and Newfies are pushing back for Pete’s...
View ArticleWinter Wonderlands – The Best of Ontario & Quebec
I used to hate winter —completely and utterly loathe it. I would get cranky when the leaves would disappear and pretty much hibernate until spring. Then I had a lightbulb moment. Unless I was moving my...
View ArticleCanadian Winter Festivals – Winter is Fun, Get out There!
Canadians know how to throw a party, and we don’t let a little thing like -21C (that’s -6F for our American friends) stop us. After all, if we restricted our celebrations to the days we felt all ten...
View ArticleAvoid A Financial Hangover this Season
Oh, holiday season, how we love you. We love the noise, the crowds, the children’s smiles, the shopping. We love it all, and it almost seems that for one short period every year we can spend without...
View ArticleFree Events In Ottawa You Don’t Want To Miss For Canada’s 150th!
Ottawa should be at the top of your list of must-visit destinations for Canada’s 150th birthday celebration this summer with an abundance of events guaranteed to get you in party mode. Ottawa is set...
View ArticleWhy My Daughter is Acing Compassionate Math and Fair Science
This school year has been challenging for my twelve year old daughter. A chronic back injury, has meant she has missed more than 32 days of school since September. We never know when she will be flat...
View ArticleLessons for Life and Catholic Education in Ontario; Why We’re Thankful for...
As a child, I grew up across the street from two schools that were separated only by a public pool; one Catholic and one public. As Catholics (but far from practicing), the decision as to what school I...
View ArticleCirque’s VOLTA Is An Exhilarating Treat For All
IIn Canada, and across the globe, Cirque du Soleil is a name known for incredible acrobatics, beautiful costumes and enticing storylines. I’ve had the opportunity to see a couple of their live shows...
View ArticleCaptain Your Own Ship On The Ultimate Girls’ Trip
If I, a vertically challenged woman who has wilfully avoided parallel parking for 36 years, can Captain a 50 foot, five bedroom Le Boat houseboat through various locks and waterways on the Rideau Canal...
View ArticleFar and Away, “Come From Away” is the Best Musical Out There
Come from Away, currently playing at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa through Broadway Across Canada, tells the true story of how the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, welcomed and supported...
View ArticleCorteo by Cirque du Soleil: A Whimsical Parade That Dances on the Strings of...
When you think of Cirque du Soleil, you imagine a fantastical world under the big top. But Corteo, Cirque du Soleil’s latest marvel, has taken a delightful detour. They’ve made a comfortable home...
View ArticleEpic Exploration: An Extraordinary Voyage On The Rideau Canal With Le Boat
As a travel writer, I’ve had the privilege to explore far-flung places, encounter diverse cultures, and taste new adventures. But often times the most memorable escapades I’ve had are not in distant...
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