Off the Shoulder in Hamilton

A few weeks ago a friend and I started the ritual of making the most of our Sundays off and heading out on mini day trips outside of the city. Although we haven’t been very far yet, it’s been a great opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of Toronto and explore some of what Ontario has to offer. I’m learning quickly that there really is so much to see and do not only in Toronto, but just a short drive away. Our first trip took us less than an hour away to Hamilton which has a surprisingly long list…

Toronto Island Getaway

When I first moved to Toronto I had never been to the island. I had seen numerous pictures and heard all about how great it was from friends, but because I had always visited in winter I hadn’t yet had the opportunity to see and experience it myself. When I moved here at the end of September the weather was nice, but I just had too much to do to get myself settled in and next thing I knew it was fall. So of course it was at the top of my list of things to do as soon as…