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Mon, Nov 11, 2024 20:00

Charming Little Stratford - MBGC Easter Getaway

MBG Places Ontario Series - March 29, 2024 - April 01, 2024 We had an instantaneous trip planned for the Easter holiday. There were no engineered to-do's and coordinated OOTDs, just satisfying curiosity on why Stratford remains consistent as one of Ontario's must-see destinations. Without much preparation, we have essentials packed in our car. When I say essentials, I mean Coco and Cookie. No...

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Tue, Apr 23, 2024 22:17

Incubus Concert and the Picturesque Niagara on the Lake

2024 Places Ontario Series + Event - Aug 6-7, 2024. Incubus (the band) - an epithet to a not-so-well-loved Demon (in male form) of forbidden desire, parallel Succubus (its female form). While the mythical representation has left nothing to celebrate, the band, however, denounces what is forbidden. The band leverages the desire to bring happiness to listening ears, earning the Incubus a name...

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Sun, Jul 23, 2023 17:35

Historic Elora - MBG Campground Entry

2023 MBG Places Ontario Series - Elora Gorge Conservation Area - Jul 15-16, 2023 Summer 2023. MBG fulfilling our extensive list of summer entries. This time, we are headed to Elora Gorge Conservation Area. Elora is a quaint little community in Wellington County, 2 hrs drive from Toronto. Elora is not only historic but scenic, straight out of a postcard. It is a place of dainty charms, romantic...

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Sat, Jun 24, 2023 23:29

The Bays of Trent Severn - Shamrock Resort - Father's Day Special

2023 MBG Places Ontario Series - Shamrock Bay (June 16-19, 2023) Happy Poopsie Day Papa! Celebrating the man of the house to the scenic waterway of Trent Severn. Cottage for the weekend at Shamrock Bay Resort is a good idea. The road to Muskoka is always an enjoyable ride. From bodies of water, magnificent houses, and enigmatic displays of rocks by the roadside.  We arrived late in the...

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Mon, Jun 5, 2023 13:30

Stepping into the Capital Once More - Ottawa plus Cobourg

2023 MBG Places Ontario Series - Ottawa and Cobourg (May 31- June 03, 2023) Marlon's Wicket team planned a corporate event in Ottawa, I and Gabby just have to be there as well. Why not, no one is decent enough to say no to traveling. This will be our 2nd time in Ottawa, the first was a trip taken with Ate Clang2 and Kuya Ronnel. I had a very nice blog about it, the first time is always the...

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Mon, Jun 5, 2023 10:52

Rolling the Drums for the Summer Season - First Stop - Tally Ho Inn , Lake of Bays

2023 MBGCs Places Ontario Series - Lake of Bays, Muskoka (May 19-22, 2023) The Victoria Day long weekend is said to be Canada's unofficial start of the summer season. Sorry, Spring, you are lovely but we can't wait to skedaddle with our shorts and shirts. MBG plus Mings and pretty much the same as many of the people in Canada have decided to ride on the bandwagon and pack some little camping...

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Wed, Aug 31, 2022 15:21

Bonnie Lake and The Summer Santa - MBG's First Group Outing

2022 MBG Places Ontario Series - Bonnie Lake (Aug 26-28) Cottage County the second time around. Our first visit to Muskoka was during the Easter long weekend - a little bit of snow and lots of cold, cold air. Most of our time was spent at JW Marriot fronting Lake Rosseau, we didn't have to go far, the Marriot provided all the activities for us. Not a day was spent in idleness, it was fun but...

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Mon, Aug 29, 2022 23:22

The Limestone City and The 1000 Islands - Kingston X Gananoque

MBG 2022 Places Ontario Series - Kingston (Aug 10-11) and Gananoque (Aug 15-16). The vast Canadian landscape - of towering snow-capped mountains to grassy plains and prairies. From the rough terrain of the badlands and the Rockies to life in the wilderness and the people in civilization. Culture and history, nature, artifacts, architecture, food, and many stories to tell. Our place now we call...

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Wed, Aug 3, 2022 15:17

Heritage X Urban: Walking the Capital - Ottawa

2022 Places Ontario Series - Ottawa - Jul 29-31, 2022 Beautiful places are not without a little adventure to get by. May it be an adventure on the land, sea, or the sky above. Lucky are those who live just a stone-throw away to architectures of grandeur, places of history, or simply right in the middle of a hub where everything goes. We live in Toronto and our city is not without marvels....

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Mon, Aug 1, 2022 14:14

Part of the Pack - Great Wolf Lodge and a little bit of Niagara Falls

MBG 2022 Places Ontario Series - Jul 23-24, 2022 The pack howled, and we answered. To the lair of the wolves, we go, not to hunt but to play. Lovely weekend trip to the great lodge of the wolves and a whole lot of splashing from the raging strength of Niagara Falls. The Drive. Driving to Niagara was no scenic trip, not all long drive gives you marvelous nature display but is nevertheless...