In this post, I take a stroll around Kensington Market, and then take in the sky-high city views from CN Tower as the sun sets on my last day in Canada.
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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: 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.
The Cold Plunge: A Foggy Start on the East Coast
In this post, I talk about leaving behind Janine and Vancouver and heading east to Newfoundland, where I would spend two weeks researching The Old Hag, a local urban legend.
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