In Canada, we tend to measure the economics of the entire world by how the Canadian Dollar is doing compared to the United States greenback. Canada, like Russia, being a country that relies on oil for much of its earnings, has been hit hard by crude’s price plummet over the past year. Unlike Russia, Canada’s…Continue reading The Canadian Dollar Is Not The Russian Rouble!
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Trainspotting In London, Ontario
I grew up in London, Ontario, in the west end. Where I lived was once a small town called Byron. Byron was swallowed up by London in the 1960’s but it retained a small town atmosphere until recently. When I was a kid and sleeping out in a tent in the backyard on summer nights,…Continue reading Trainspotting In London, Ontario
Barrie, Ontario Waterfront Night Images
We’ve featured the Barrie, Ontario waterfront before here at It’s About Travelling but that time it included images taken during the day and in warm weather. Today, we take a trip to the dark side with some images taken at night along the shores of Kempenfelt Bay, featuring the downtown of Barrie. Barrie, Ontario Long Exposure Night…Continue reading Barrie, Ontario Waterfront Night Images
Recollet Falls at French River Provincial Park
The evil world of mass media and corporations would have you believe that Canada is defined by coffee injected with addictive qualities, gravy and cheese soaked deep fried potatoes and grossly overpaid hockey players. It’s places like the French River and Recollet Falls that make you realize what Canada is really all about. Tucked away…Continue reading Recollet Falls at French River Provincial Park