Pinery Provincial Park is located in western Ontario along the sandy shores of Lake Huron. It contains a variety of habitats including rare Oak Savanna and coastal sand dunes. It is open year-round and features a number of activities depending on the season.
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The Cabin – November 2025
We had a cold, windy and rainy end to the fall. The forecast was calling for the first snowfall of the season on Sunday. Perfect timing as we took Monday off of work and planned to spend the long weekend at the cabin. This way we got to see the contrast in the landscape before and after the snow.
Nova Scotia in the Fall
Nova Scotia boasts of being Canada’s ocean playground. It’s a slogan that’s even listed on their license plates. It’s located in the Maritimes and has over 13,300 kilometers of coastline to explore that includes several lighthouses, rugged beaches, hidden coves and charming fishing villages. We've been a couple times before, but were eager to return in the fall to catch a glimpse of the fall colours.
La Mauricie National Park
La Mauricie National Park is located in the Laurentian Mountains in Quebec. It protects a portion of the Canadian Shield and contains a series of interconnected lakes, forests and rolling hills. It is also home to an abundance of wildlife, including beavers, snowshoe hares, moose and black bears. The park is open year round and there are an array of activities depending on the season.
The Cabin – August 2025
We haven’t gone anywhere since returning from New Zealand in May. We’ve been staying close to home, spending time with friends and family, gardening and doing stuff around the house. But summer was ending and we wanted to make the most of our time with M before she started daycare in September. We planned a short one week road trip to Quebec and decided to spend the weekend at the cabin since it was somewhat along the drive.
Thames
Five weeks ago we flew into Auckland and embarked on a road trip across the North and South Islands of New Zealand. Our trip was quickly coming to an end so we were making our way back to where we started. But first we had a day to spend in Thames, located at the southwestern end of the Coromandel Peninsula.
Rotorua
Rotorua is located in the North Island of New Zealand and is known for its dramatic display of geothermal wonders. It boasts of having one of the most active geothermal fields in the world. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the colourful landscape that is alive with steaming hot pools and bubbling mud pots.
Tongariro National Park
Tongariro National Park is the oldest national park in New Zealand. It’s an active volcanic area that is known for its desolate yet colourful terrain. It’s also famously featured in Lord of the Rings, serving as the backdrop of Mordor, with Mount Ngauruhoe, a stratovolcano with a near-perfect conical shape, as Mount Doom.
Wellington
Wellington is the capital of New Zealand and is the southernmost city on the North Island. It’s a vibrant city that is known for its film and special effects industries. It also contains a lively waterfront, museums, and other opportunities to enjoy the surrounding scenery.
The Rest of the West Coast of New Zealand
The West Coast region of New Zealand is known for its rainy weather and beautiful coastal views. It also features temperate rainforests, limestone cliffs, rugged gorges, turquoise rivers and rocky beaches. It lends itself well to a scenic road trip along the coast.