A new family for Winnipeg’s Fort Garry Hotel
The Fort Garry Hotel of Winnipeg has always been the favourite hotel property in my hometown. For weekend getaways, to host incredible events of various types, for the best Sunday brunch in town, and...
Tagged: Western Canada
a quick tour of Calgary, Alberta
In recent posts, I’ve shared with you about the amazing writers’ events I’ve attended in Calgary and the great chocolate I’ve found in this dynamic Canadian city. In this week’s post, I’d like to...
Chocolatouring in North Vancouver
I have close friends who live in North Vancouver, so I’ve had the pleasure of visiting many times. On my most recent trip, I had the opportunity to discover two new (to me) chocolatiers...
5 Great Things About Winnipeg
I haven’t lived in Winnipeg since 1982 (I spent 25 years living on an acreage by Birds Hill Provincial Park and have lived in Matlock, a small lakeside community one hour north of Winnipeg...
Aaron’s on the Lake: a lakeside gem in Ponemah, Manitoba
I have a glow of gratitude in my heart. Keeping the gratitude front and centre, in this week’s post, I express gratitude for the wonderful place that I live and the creative, kind, and...
The Chocolate Lab: a must-visit for chocolate lovers in Calgary
In a recent post, I shared the literary highlight of my recent visit to Calgary, Alberta. In celebration of World Cocoa and Chocolate Day on October 1st, I’d like to share with you why...
10 Reasons to Love When Words Collide Festival for Readers and Writers
Bring together 750 writers of various genres in Calgary–one of Canada’s most vibrant cities–and it’s bound to be a great event. But When Words Collide–a Festival for Readers and Writers truly exceeded all my expectations....
