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Maple Syrup Day at the Ganaraska Forest Centre
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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Skating on the Rideau Canal!
February 11, 2018: I’ve always wanted to skate on the Rideau Canal, the frozen canal in Ottawa. It’s something so Canadian and so unique when visiting Canada’s capital city in the winter time. Thus, since we were here for the … Continue reading
Second Annual Ice Dragon Boat Festival in Ottawa!
February 10, 2018: This was my very first time watching an ice dragon boat race! I first heard of the idea when I saw a Facebook video of this winter sport floating around. It was really neat and I didn’t … Continue reading
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First Time in a Wave Pool!
Had so much fun today at The Wave Pool in Richmond Hill (5 Hopkins Street at Yonge and Major Mac)! Highlights:
Trial Class at Kalari Kickboxing and Martial Arts
December 23, 2017: First time trying kickboxing at Kalari Kickboxing and Martial Arts for a free trial class! The trial class was surprisingly two hours long which was incredibly valuable and worth attending to try this out. What I liked … Continue reading
First Time Curling at the Unionville Curling Club!
November 18, 2017: Yesterday, I tried curling for the very first time! 😀 I was first mesmerised by this sport back in 2006 when our Canadian team won the Olympic gold medal for the 2006 Winter Olympics (gosh, has it … Continue reading
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First Time Running the Monster Dash 5K Race 2017!
October 29, 2017: I participated in this year’s Monster Dash 2017 event in Toronto, a 5K run! 😀 I didn’t even know a Halloween-themed event and run like this event existed, never mind already in its 6th year of running … Continue reading
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A Lovely Visit to Whittamore’s Farm in Markham before it closes in 2017
October 22, 2017: This past weekend, we went to visit Whittamore’s Farm before it closes down at the end of this season in 2017. (Why are so many long-standing businesses closing in Markham? 😦 ) I believe I should have visited Whittamore’s … Continue reading
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Revisiting the Fish Ladder in Port Hope, Ontario
October 8, 2017: Three years ago, I visited Port Hope in Ontario to watch the annual fall salmon run. It was my first time watching these majestic creatures defy gravity and jump through rushing water and channels in order to … Continue reading
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