I love OATs: Outdoors, Art & Travel
How would you picture a place called Steel City? I don’t know about you, but when I heard that was one of Pittsburgh’s nicknames, images of a gray and gloomy industrial hub popped into my mind. As soon as I arrived all the grim in my head melted like ice cream inside a fried churro. …
Small city, big art scene. Some of the art collections in its museums are quite remarkable, thanks to the patronage of a big name plastered all over the place (hint: Carnegie). If you want to see art beyond four walls you’ll find sculptures and art installations across parks, squares, and walkways. One of my favourite …
You may feel like exploring a bit further away from Toronto but what comes to mind are the usual (wonderful) spots like Niagara Falls. Nothing wrong with that, but If you’re looking for some less-known places with fabulous nature trails, where you can spot tons of wildlife, plan a day trip to these lesser-known, rather …
The name Samuel de Champlain may sound familiar to you, particularly If you’ve been to Quebec. He’s the same one who was labeled “The Father of the New France”. So, what’s the connection to this park? It turns out that the Mattawa River, which runs across the park, was a waterway used by many fur …
Looking for magazine-like views of pine-covered mountains sprinkled with lakes? Want to see plenty of wildlife? I’ve got your place: Algonquin Park. A 7,630 km2 heaven for outdoor activities located north of Toronto and west of Ottawa and one of my favourite spots in South-Central Ontario. Whether for summer trips, long weekend stays, or one-day …
I came across a “Places that are Overrated” list and my heart sank when I saw Niagara Falls right there, front and centre. What? My beloved Niagara? The same that makes one of my favourite day trips (or weekend getaway) from Toronto, where I always find something to do? No way! After reading the article …
