Peterborough, Ontario to Stanstead, Quebec

We recently returned to Peterborough, Ontario to visit friends and consider this region of central Ontario our second home as we've been visiting the area for more than 45 years. Still, there were still a few places we've yet to explore and discover and when the fog lifted on a recent Tuesday afternoon we opted to take advantage of the warm temperatures and stroll the downtown core's Millennium Park. 

End of the Season

It's the end of the season, as in the end of kayaking season. Temperatures have plummeted, leaves turned colour and dropped from their branches and Mother Nature is all but shouting winter is on its way!

Flack Lake

Manitoulin Island's Humungous Bear

Tuesday we headed south to Manitoulin Island - the world's largest fresh water island. It's a 2.5 hour drive (one way) from Elliot Lake and by the time we reached Espanola (still on the mainland) it was already time for a short stop to enjoy our picnic lunch. As luck would have it the sun peaked through the clouds to showcase the gorgeous autumn colours on .

Autumn Reflections

John paddled the Cataract River which leads to Lake Duborne and then Blind River yesterday. I tagged along and it was my job to drive the van from where he began to where he'd eventually end up. It took him about 2.5 hours from start to finish. Directly across the river from where he set off is this gorgeous log home.

Lakes & Leaves

Autumn in Ontario Canada is spectacular and we do our best each year to take full advantage of this place we call home. 

Endikai Lake

More Havelock Memories

We're back home in northern Ontario enjoying every second of this incredible September while savouring memories of our final housesit of the summer in Havelock Ontario.

Old Fashioned Summer with Human & Furry Friends

Summertime in Ontario, Canada is often a roll of the dice. It can range from unseasonably cold temperatures with above average rainfall to hot and humid with little, if any, precipitation. This year reminds us of the summers we experienced in our childhood and we're savoring every moment. Even better we're housesitting while reconnecting with friends as we zigzag across the province. Of course summertime also means kayaking and that makes it a win/win situation - the proof is in John's smile!