Category Archives: Complimentary Adventures

The Annual Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny in Port Hope, Ontario

Posted on July 18, 2018 by stenoodie

April 21, 2018: Every year, the town of Port Hope in Ontario hosts a one-of-a-kind commemorative community event called the “Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny”. Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny is a 10km race along the Ganaraska River … Continue reading →

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YamChops Cookbook Launch

Posted on July 17, 2018 by stenoodie

April 19, 2018: Back in mid-April, I had a pleasure of attending my first vegan cookbook launch event! YamChops is Toronto’s only vegan (plant-based) “butcher” and they were holding a media event for fellow bloggers and foodie friends to visit … Continue reading →

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Tasting Dinner at Shinta Japanese BBQ

Posted on June 5, 2018 by stenoodie

April 18, 2018: In April, I had the opportunity to dine at a new all-you-can-eat Japanese BBQ restaurant called Shinta Japanese BBQ. I had seen influencers post about this place on Instagram and had seen a so-called line-up to get into … Continue reading →

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First time to the Green Living Show 2018

Posted on April 19, 2018 by stenoodie

April 6, 2018: I inadvertently got to go to the Green Living Show this year (held from April 6 to 8) because I randomly won a pair of free tickets on Instagram! Thank you, @mangiacakeorganics! The Green Living Show was so … Continue reading →

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Things to do in Port Hope, Ontario ~ Part 1

Posted on March 28, 2018 by stenoodie

March 17-18, 2018: This weekend was an absolute amazing time!!! I was so honoured and grateful that Jon from the Tourism Department of Port Hope reached out to me after discovering my blog posts on my past visits to Port … Continue reading →

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Lunch at Basil’s Market and Deli

Posted on March 23, 2018 by stenoodie

March 17, 2018: After spending the morning at the Ganaraska Forest Centre, we headed to Basil’s Market & Deli at 12:30 p.m. for lunch. Our reservations were already made for us and when we arrived, we simply chose the items … Continue reading →

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Maple Syrup Day at the Ganaraska Forest Centre

Posted on March 22, 2018 by stenoodie

March 17, 2018 was Maple Syrup Day in Port Hope at the Ganaraska Forest Centre! It was my first time attending such an event and I was looking forward to seeing what was in store for us. This was an … Continue reading →

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Hotel Review: Hotel Carlyle & Restaurant

Posted on March 20, 2018 by stenoodie

March 17, 2018: Thanks to the Municipality of Port Hope, I was treated to a weekend getaway to explore the sights and sounds of this small town. I stayed at the Carlyle Hotel & Restaurant (86 John St, Port Hope) … Continue reading →

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Attending the Yelpie Awards 2018

Posted on February 1, 2018 by stenoodie

January 28, 2018. Although I initially wasn’t fully interested in attending the Yelpie Awards, I was glad that I accepted the invitation and decided to go. This year’s Yelpie Awards were held at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing … Continue reading →

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Delicious Food Options at Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge Markham

Posted on January 30, 2018 by stenoodie

January 28, 2018: I had the pleasure to be invited by the new management at Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge in Markham (at the intersection of Kennedy Road and Major MacKenzie Drive East) for a meal to try out their … Continue reading →