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May 8, 2008, Thomas the Tank Engine is coming to St Thomas this summer!
St Thomas plays host to Thomas the Tank Engine this July - great fun for the whole family!
Not far from Kitchener, Ontario, the lovely village of St Jacobs is well worth a visit - catch the Farmers' Market on Thursdays and Saturdays, also on Tuesdays during the summer months
Apr 25, 2008, Its not too soon to think about an Autumn Bird watching holiday
If you are planning to see the fall migration of raptors though this area, Hawks Cliff is the place to be and the Rose of Sharon holiday home in Aylmer is a comfortable home-away-from-home for individuals and couples wishing to see this annual migration. The Rose of Sharon has 4 bedrooms and sleeps up to 8 people and is available for rent. Click below for more information and photographs
Apr 24, 2008, The shy bird at the feeder - the Cardinal
The brilliantly coloured male Cardinals are fighting and arguing to establish dominance and to attract a mate - they are busy flashing around the garden and soon they will be nest building and bringing their young to the feeder.
Apr 21, 2008, Today we spotted two different types of Woodpeckers near the river
There were a pair of Flickers, which are ground-feeding Woodpeckers, and also a pair of Downy Woodpeckers who were keeping their eye on us as we walked along the trail beside the river this afternoon - check out our pages about the wild birds in this area of Ontario.
Apr 20, 2008, Little Gray Possum living under the porch .......
Yesterday we spotted our old friend, the Possum, who lives under the front steps of our porch. He was out and about late yesterday evening - these little creatures are not native to this area but they are here to stay.
This National Park, one of the smallest in Ontario, is one of the best places in North America to witness the northward Spring migration of thousands of Warblers as they head for their summer breeding grounds.
Apr 12, 2008, Dresden, Ontario - Canada's link to Slavery
Over a century ago, the author Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote her novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" based on the real life story of the Rev. Josiah Henson. Set in the beautiful Southern Ontario countryside, this historic site is a place you don't want to miss if you are visiting this area this summer.
In Southern Ontario's Essex county you will find Point Pelee National Park, and just a few miles off shore is Pelee Island, which can be reached by ferry from Leamington or Kingsville, or from Sandusky, Ohio.
Apr 7, 2008, The Northern Lights - Aurora Borealis
If you are ever visiting Canada or if you live here, check the night sky now and again as you may be lucky enough to see this amazing natural phenomenon.
If you are considering moving to this area of Southern Ontario, or if you are planning to emigrate to Canada, there's lots of information on this site about the housing market in this area.
Mar 8, 2008, How I built this website, and how you can too!
Discover how I turned my passion for this beautiful part of Ontario into a busy website, and how you can turn your hobby or pastime into a viable site too
Mar 4, 2008, Have you considered a holiday in beautiful Southern Ontario?
Are you thinking of a holiday in Southern Ontario? Perhaps you are considering emigrating here - the Sunnybrook Farm Holiday Home is a great place for a vacation or to stay for your first few weeks after you arrive to live here in Canada
