A Land Mark Sign submitted by Don McNeil of Brussels, Ontario In the early 1970’s a local fellow pulled an old Model T ( in very rough condition) out from the bush and brought it to a flea market in Brussels, Ontario. At the time, this was a very large, 3 day market, bringing […]
Green Block Trading Post, a Penetanguishene Landmark
Green Block Trading Post, a Penetanguishene Landmark
Green Block Trading Post is more than just a gift shop, it is a Penetanguishene, Ontario landmark. The oldest town and trading post, west of Quebec—and a one-of-a-kind store you won’t find anywhere else in the world. It offers a unique selection of aboriginal arts and artifacts, and serves as a local teaching tool that […]
Ayton – Normanby Homecoming 160th
Ayton – Normanby Homecoming 160th
The historic friendly town of Ayton, Normanby is celebrating it’s 160th – July 1,2,3, 2016 with a big party all weekend ! Join the family fun entertainments and parade, great food and community events. Â Learn more about the 160 years of history.
Holloween Trick O Treats
Holloween Trick O Treats
A cool night in Ontario for 2014 Halloween ” trick or treating ” all around small and large communities.  Many businesses participate with Halloween decorations and lots of candy ready for young children as they get a head start going door to door asking ” trick or treat “…. happily receiving a sweet treat each time.
Thanksgiving celebrations
Thanksgiving celebrations
Many Canadians celebrated Thanksgiving this past weekend with family gatherings and traditional turkey diners with savoury home cooked stuffing, the seasonal oven baked squash sprinkled with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon.  Yumm !
Our nations favourite drink
Our nations favourite drink
Beer is one of the oldest beverages we’ve produced dating back to 5000 BC. The conversation opener while you have a cold one in your hand : Chemical tests of ancient pottery jars reveal that beer was produced about 7,000 years ago in what is today Iran, and is one of the first-known biological engineering tasks […]