Category Archives: Complimentary Adventures

Grand Opening of Nando’s PERi-PERi Chicken at Woodbine and Highway 7

Posted on August 13, 2018 by stenoodie

July 31, 2018: Ever since I saw the signage go up at a new strip mall of restaurants at the corner of Woodbine and Highway 7 signifying that a Nando’s would be opening up, I was so excited for it. … Continue reading →

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The Power Burger and New Menu Items at Aroma Espresso Bar

Posted on August 11, 2018 by stenoodie

July 23, 2018: Aroma Espresso Bar has some new items for the summer! In particular, they now serve a vegan burger, The Power Burger, made with a Beyond Meat patty! Vegan food is coming into prominence in the foodie scene … Continue reading →

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Markham Eyelash Extensions — Cateye Lash Studio

Posted on August 9, 2018 by stenoodie

July 17, 2018: I got eyelash extensions for the first time! Thanks to Stephanie of Cateye Lash Studio who reached out to me, I was able to try this beauty treatment for the first time. I’ve always been into beautiful … Continue reading →

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Media Walking Tour — A Preview of the Taste of St. Lawrence 2018

Posted on August 8, 2018 by stenoodie

July 14, 2018: Every year, The Feast of St. Lawrence hosts a scrumptious fine dining event on Front Street in downtown Toronto. This year’s “Dinner Under the Stars” is held on August 10, 2018. This is an exclusive, al fresco fine … Continue reading →

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Things to do in Port Hope, Ontario ~ Part 2

Posted on August 6, 2018 by stenoodie

June 30- July 1, 2018: I had the best time this Canada Day long weekend in Port Hope! This trip was generously sponsored by the Municipality of Port Hope. First of all, I want to share that every year in … Continue reading →

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Hotel Review: The Waddell Hotel in Port Hope

Posted on August 5, 2018 by stenoodie

June 30, 2018: Our hotel for the night was at The Waddell Hotel in Port Hope. The Waddell Hotel is a century-old historic Heritage District hotel that resides right beside the Ganaraska River and also has an Italian restaurant on … Continue reading →

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Dinner at The Social Bar & Table in Port Hope

Posted on August 4, 2018 by stenoodie

June 30, 2018: Reservations for our dinner had been made at the Social Bar and Table. We actually had dined at the Social Bar and Table for lunch before on one of our first visits out to Port Hope to … Continue reading →

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First Time doing Goat Yoga at Haute Goat!

Posted on August 4, 2018 by stenoodie

June 30, 2018: The last time when we visited Port Hope in March, we headed to Haute Goat for their famous Haute Goat Shurmgle (going on walk with goats and getting up, close, and personal with them for hugs). This … Continue reading →

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Treetop Trekking at Ganaraska Port Hope

Posted on August 3, 2018 by stenoodie

June 30, 2018: On a sunny and hot day projected to reach upwards of 33°C in Port Hope (40°C in Toronto), we reached this small town located east of Markham to arrive at the Ganaraska Forest Centre for the treetop trekking … Continue reading →

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Lunch and “Crazy Cookies” at the Dreamers’ Cafe

Posted on July 19, 2018 by stenoodie

April 21, 2018: After the Float Your Fanny event, we headed to Dreamers’ Cafe for lunch. When Amanda asked me if there was a restaurant in the Port Hope area that I’d like to try for lunch, I chose the … Continue reading →