All posts filed under: Ontario

Hawthorne Suite kitchen at Liberty Inn Caledon, Private hot tub at Liberty Inn Caledon, Liberty Inn Nordic Spa Hotel Caledon Review, TravelBloggers.ca, Iain Shankland, Gail Shankland

Exploring Ontario: Relax & Rejuvenate At The Liberty Inn Nordic Spa Hotel – Caledon’s Hidden Gem

It’s been a busy 2025 for us because we’ve been downsizing – again to simplify our lives and hopefully give us the chance to travel a bit more. As a result, we haven’t been venturing far, sticking mostly to local spots. Then, out of the blue, we received an invitation to experience The Liberty Inn Nordic Spa Hotel in Caledon! Perfect timing – an overnight getaway of relaxation in a beautiful setting sounded like the perfect tonic to recharge before winter sets in!

Niagara - Peninsula Ridge Winery, TravelBloggers.ca, Iain Shankland, Gail Shankland

Niagara Beyond The Falls: Autumn / Fall Festivals & Wine Events (September – October)

Fall in Niagara, swaps summer’s heat for crisp air, colourful leaves and some of the region’s best events. We’ve lived here forever and still get giddy for harvest season – think ribs, wine and cozy festivals. The entire Niagara Region is renowned for its vibrant wine festivals that celebrate the area’s rich wine culture and stunning landscapes. Here’s a detailed guide to some of the top wine festivals in the Niagara region, including key events, prices, parking, and tips on how to make the most of your visit.

Iain Shankland, www.TravelBloggers.ca, www.Road-Test.org

Staying Close To Home – Exploring Ontario: Prince Edward County, Picton Ontario

Living in Ontario for us is somewhat dull – we’d rather be off travelling around Europe or the Caribbean, but millions of people from around the world come to Canada and Ontario specifically for their holidays or vacation time. We don’t understand it, but people we talk to in other countries don’t understand why we go to their country for a holiday! Since we’re not flying anywhere anytime soon, we’re focusing on travelling closer to home by car for the time being – re-discovering home if you will.

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Staying Close To Home: Exploring Ontario – Muskoka, Ontario

This is the first of several articles that we’re going to be doing… Ever since the world-wide lockdowns we have been wondering when or IF we’ll get to travel again. You’ve probably noticed we’ve been very quiet for the past 2 year – we just didn’t know what to expect going forward, and even if we were going to continue doing TravelBloggers anymore. Now that things are a bit clearer we’ve decided to continue, but we’re staying close to home… for now. Living in Ontario for us is somewhat dull – we’d rather be off travelling around Europe or the Caribbean, but millions of people from around the world come to Canada and Ontario specifically for their holidays or vacation time. We don’t understand it, but people we talk to in other countries don’t understand why we go to their country for a holiday! Since we’re not flying anywhere anytime soon, we’re focusing on travelling closer to home by car for the time being – re-discovering home if you will.

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Celebrate 21 Years Of Icewine Celebrations – January 20-29, 2017

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE ICEWINE VILLAGE Queen Street, Niagara-On-The-Lake Niagara-on-the-Lake’s historic Queen Street transforms into an unforgettable winter wonderland as the town comes together to play their part in wine country’s annual celebration of Icewine. The Icewine will flow as the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake pour Canada’s liquid gold and the renowned Signature Kitchen Chefs will tempt your palate with savoury and sweet Icewine-inspired culinary creations. When it’s time to warm up your toes pop into one of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Landmark Shops. Admission to Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Icewine Village is free.