I could not go to Los Angeles and skip a visit to Universal Studios Hollywood to see the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park. It was number one on my to do list. Like so many Potter fans, I could not wait to taste Butterbeer and shop for Chocolate Frogs at Honey Dukes. Of course, I was secretly worried that I was going to be terribly disappointed…That the theme...
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Visiting Capelton Mine in the Eastern Townships
Capelton Mine is a 155 year old copper mine that offers a captivating look at the harsh but economically advantageous...
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Welcoming Summer at the Expo Ormstown
Rides, cotton candy, tractors, and farm animals… does it get any better than the Expo Ormstown??? Nope! The Ormstown...
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Laval Tulip Festival
After seeing the colourful pictures on Instagram last year, I knew I had to check out the Laval tulip festival...
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Maple time at the Sugar Shack la Famille Constantin
The emergence of spring time in Quebec means one thing: Sugaring Off! In the past I have found myself heading...
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Decorating a Gingerbread House for Christmas
It’s that time of year when I break out the gingerbread cookies, royal icing and candies (lots of candies). Yup,...
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Festive Halloween Week-end
With Halloween coming up shortly, I was looking forward to spending a week-end with my nephew engaging in a ton...
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Family outing at the Village du Pere Noël in Val David, Quebec
Ever wondered where Santa Clause spends his vacation? Well come hang out with him at the Village du Pere Noël...
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Berry-picking along the Circuit du Paysans in Quebec
Finding fun, family-friendly outings that are easy on the wallet can sometimes be a difficult task. One idea that I...
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Barbie Expo in Montreal: The museum you need to visit
I must confess… I still have my old barbie dolls, complete with all their clothes, a RV, and sports car....