The first time I walked along the Thames in London, Ontario, I had a paper coffee cup and a map I’d already mostly ignored. The river was low and the trees were a loud green. A busker played a song that sounded like something I used to hum as a child. I felt both surprised…
I moved to Kitchener on a rainy October morning, carrying two suitcases and a stubborn hope that a smaller city could feel big enough. I remember the first cup of coffee at a corner café in Uptown, the way the barista said my name with a soft curiosity, and how the clock tower chimed while…
Choosing where to settle for retirement surprised me. I expected the decision to be purely practical — close to a hospital, nice weather, good coffee — but it became surprisingly personal. One foggy morning, over a cup of tea, I realized the place I chose had to match the small rituals that steady me: a…
I’ve learned to travel Ontario like someone who keeps a map in one pocket and a sticky note in the other: the map for the big, beautiful routes and the sticky note for the tiny, lifesaving tricks you only remember in the moment. On a soggy morning between a ferry and a market, I found…
Everyone in Toronto is always talking about drinking. The city’s vibrant nightlife is always an exciting conversation topic, whether at an outdoor patio, a cozy pub, or a bustling club. But while the conversation may be lively, a severe issue lurks in the background: what’s the legal drinking age in Toronto? It’s an important question,…
What to consider before Moving in on Thunder Bay Thunder Bay is situated in Northwestern Ontario as a port city. Although it’s an excellent and beautiful area to live in, there is information you should know before you decide to move. People ask the most common question: “is thunder bay a good place to live?”…