In this post I take a walking tour to discover the spirits of the historical Distillery District (not the whisky kind...)
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The Cold Plunge: Niagara Falls
In this post I escape the big city on my second day trip from Toronto, to the magnificent Niagara Falls.
The Cold Plunge: Island Escape
In this post I escape the hustle and bustle of the big city and take a day trip to Toronto Islands.
The Cold Plunge: The Big Smoke
In this post I arrive in Toronto, my final stop on my epic Canadian adventure, braving Canada's largest city on foot with a Toonie Tour.
The Cold Plunge: Puffins, Whales, Codfish and Ghosts
As my time in Newfoundland draws to a close, I set out on my last day of adventures, including a puffin and whale-watching tour, a walk around Quidi Vidi, a screech-in ceremony, and one last Haunted Hike.
The Cold Plunge: The Rooms, Ferryland and a Jiggs Dinner
One of the things I found most interesting about Newfoundland was its history of migratory fishing. Thousands of European fishers annually visited Newfoundland and Labrador from the 16th through to the 18th centuries to participate in the transatlantic migratory cod fishery. Although most workers returned home during the fall, some chose to remain on the… Continue reading The Cold Plunge: The Rooms, Ferryland and a Jiggs Dinner
The Cold Plunge: Sable Chief, Signal Hill and a Storytelling Circle
In this post I start my first full day in Downtown St. John's with a hike up Signal Hill, an encounter with a furry Newfoundlander, and share spooky stories at a Storytelling Circle.
The Cold Plunge: A 100-Year old Townhouse and a Haunted Hike
After four nights with Madeline and Cyril, I prepared to move on to the Airbnb I had booked in the St. John's city centre. Madeline gave me a lift to the property. On our way, we met with Jean, who had come to the country and gospel concert on Sunday night. We had also had… Continue reading The Cold Plunge: A 100-Year old Townhouse and a Haunted Hike
The Cold Plunge: Chasing Fairies in Conception Bay
In this post, my Old Hag research takes me to Conception Bay South and the Avalon Peninsula, with visits to Cupids, Brigus, and Cape Spear.
The Cold Plunge: Getting in the Car with Strangers
In this post, I talk about how my interaction with strangers provided me with some valuable lessons about intuition and trust, not only in regards to keeping myself safe, but also opening to new and wonderful experiences.
Kate Kelsen 