I was recently in Thornhill and wanted to meet up with some old friends for dinner. We are all big BBQ fans and have heard great things about Holy Smoke Central Texas Barbecue. It’s a hole in the wall reminiscent
Read moreBay Street Salon and Spa
I used to think I had to drive half an hour into downtown Ottawa in order to get a nice massage at a proper spa, or to treat myself to a fancy mani/pedi. But that’s not true at all –
Read moreConroy Pit
Conroy Pit is apart of the beautiful Pine Grove Forest and Trail system maintained by the National Capital Commission. It is a very large off leash dog park that My wife and I try to take Geordi to at least
Read moreMackenzie King Estate
Gatineau Park is filled with some amazing trails and lookouts. I know, this destination is not in Ontario but if you love to hike and are in Ottawa then this is a fantastic place to go! One of the more
Read moreBroken Stick Brewing Company
We were checking out some breweries in my neck of the woods and stumbled upon this amazing place. It is at a golf course but do when we went the course was closed. I will definitely go back for more
Read morePelican Seafood Market & Grill
My wife and I went out to one our favourite restaurants, Pelican Seafood Market & Grill, the other day! It was actually featured on the Food Network show Dinners Drive-ins and Dives. One of our favourite shows as well. I
Read moreReveler Conservation Area
In this trail the terrain changes from different variations of meadows to maple forests. There is even a little pond. The path can be a bit rocky at times so watch your step! If you are in the area I
Read moreWelcome to Local Loonies
Welcome to Local Loonies! You are a member of the first travel membership in Ontario. The Local Loonies travel membership was created to inspire people to be spontaneous, to discover new places, experience unique businesses and meet amazing people along
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