We didn’t take much vacation this summer, but one of our more memorable trips was to the Drake Devonshire in Prince Edward County. Five of us left Toronto in the late morning, driving the two hours to the Drake Devonshire for lunch. The inside dining area was rather empty as it was a beautiful sunny […]
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Quebec City – La Vieille Capitale
Founded in 1608, Quebec City has a population of just over half a million and is the capital of the province of Quebec. Old Quebec, the oldest neighbourhood in Quebec City and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is surrounded by ramparts. The Citadelle, the oldest military building in Canada and still used by the military, is […]
Fairmont Manoir Richelieu
Tomiko and I stopped by the Fairmont Manoir Richelieu on our way from Quebec to Tadoussac. We weren’t staying there, but we did decide to have a bite to eat at the manoir. It was the perfect place to stretch our legs after all the hours in the car and take in a bit of luxury. […]
Toronto Eats: Afternoon Tea at the Old Mill Inn
Last Sunday, we took our cousin’s 6-year-old daughter to afternoon teatime at the Old Mill Inn. They don’t live in Toronto, so riding the subway and going to a fancy hotel for a dainty, civilized afternoon tea was very exciting for our little guest. Of course, Tomiko and I never pass up an opportunity to […]