Remember the family vacations of your childhood? Tucked into the panelled station wagon with siblings and family pets, listening to the CBC as Mum and Dad plodded their way through the only two weeks they got off all year, grumbling about costs and heat and Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Family vacations don’t have to be National Lampoon reboots. In 2023, options … [Read more...] about Summer Adventures: Ontario’s Under-the-Radar Fun for the Whole Family
Ethical Elegance: The Rise of Sustainable Luxury
Luxury and sustainability might seem like polar opposites, but in recent years, an increasing number of high-end brands have been adopting eco-friendly and ethical practices. From sourcing materials responsibly to reducing waste and emissions, luxury fashion and lifestyle companies are embracing sustainability as a core value. The great thing about the rise of sustainable luxury is that it’s … [Read more...] about Ethical Elegance: The Rise of Sustainable Luxury
The Joy Beyond the Big Three Lakes
By Sarah Pountney I’ve spent a lot of time in Muskoka – as a resident, a realtor, and as a witness to its splendor – and I tend to hear about the same lakes and hotspots for buying, for visiting, and for admiring that you do. It’s impossible to deny the pull of the Big Three: Lakes Muskoka, Rosseau and Joseph. They are undeniably majestic, and a dream spot for any prospective … [Read more...] about The Joy Beyond the Big Three Lakes
8 Locations to Ski Away Your Winter
Fresh Snow By Mike Spry You can feel it in the air. The chill. The still settled frost on autumn's fading gardens. Some hibernate when winter approaches. Some retreat into warmth, and wait for spring. And then there are Canadians. Winter marks the beginning of our season, where we grace the hilltops, snow caps, and flurried trails like live-action postcards. Skiers and snowboarders … [Read more...] about 8 Locations to Ski Away Your Winter
A Mountainous Pursuit: Sarah’s Mountain Escape
Escape out west with Sarah Richardson in her newest HGTV Canada series, Sarah’s Mountain Escape, premiering October 12 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. By Brooke Madden Have you ever dreamed about escaping to the mountains? Grabbing your little ones, curating the perfect playlist, and venturing out on a cross-country road trip? While the feasibility of that kind of spontaneity may seem like it only exists … [Read more...] about A Mountainous Pursuit: Sarah’s Mountain Escape
Curating Community: The Art Gallery of Burlington
By DC Rutherford When we think of community centres, we’re drawn to images of indoor pools, basketball courts, parkettes, and town hall meetings. When I was growing up in Ottawa, the Cole Park Community Centre was where I learned to swim, attended nursery school, and made friends I’m still in touch with today. It’s where my parents made connections that would nurture and foster their young … [Read more...] about Curating Community: The Art Gallery of Burlington
