My girlfriend and I just arrived back from a lovely two-week holiday in Ontario, Canada. The company, weather, and fall colours could simply not have been better.
We arrived on 2 October and spent the first two nights with my brother’s family in Carp, Ontario. We rested, hiked, and enjoyed the company of Nadia, Colleen, Aidan, and Peter.
On the 4th we jumped into the rental car and made our way to Kawigamog Lake in Muskoka. The drive took us through the heart of Ontario including the southern part of Algonquin National Park. The indescive weather switched between rain and sun and provided a gorgeous backdrop to the fall colours.
At Kawigamog Lake was our cottage that we had rented for the following four nights. We had more perfect weather for hiking, canoeing, some swimming, and sight seeing. We even caught ourselves whispering at times due to the overwhelming peace and silence.
On the 8th we packed the car and headed north to Sudbury. The weather wasn’t so great, but that didn’t stop us from making a stop in Killarney for Fish & Chips and a short walk to the Killarney Lighthouse. We arrived later that afternoon at my parent’s home for the Thanksgiving weekend.
The weekend consisted of a visit to Science North, Bell Park, geocaching, photography and the Cup & Saucer Trail on Manitoulin Island. I was left speechless by the island colours. I had never seen them so intense before.
On the 12th we left Sudbury and returned to Ottawa for the final few days of our trip. We stayed again with my brother’s family and spent the time shopping, hiking, visiting friends, and playing with Nadia and Aidan.
The trip left me with great memories and a small yearning to return. It was difficult leaving but not difficult to return to Switzerland.
Photos are online!
