Can you name that Street? Day 20

To see answers:

 http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC23OJs-1gmsvuW8jlYtWFcQ?feature=mhee

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Time for a for a Date Night that doesn’t include Netflix? Day 19

The Symposium Cafe  3-5 King Street North Waterloo, Ontario

Here is a great spot to go to for lunch, dinner or just late night drinks and dessert.  They have a huge selection of specialty drinks and desserts to choose from.  Symposium has something different every day of the week.  Thursday is Date night where they offer dinner for two for $40

Check out the website to see details      www.symposiumcafe.com

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Dogtopia! Day 18

Nice day for a doggy swim!

Beaver working hard!

Snyder’s Flats Bloomingdale, Ontario

The Snyder’s flats are located off Sawmill Road in Bloomingdale, Ontario Canada.  This used to be a gravel quarry and was converted into a conservation area.

It will take you 10 – 15 minutes to get here from Kitchener or Waterloo.  If you drive down the bumpy gravel road past the Mennonite Church in your right, you will see some parking at the dead end.  There is a 4.5 Km trails looping around taking you back to the start.  It is a well groomed trail that is fit for little ones and strollers and takes about an hour to walk.  Take your dog and he will love you for it! It’s doggy heaven if you have a furry swimmer in the family!

Our dog Tucker thinks this is DOGTOPIA!

Very Peaceful walk that only takes an hour from start to finish

Want to live in a Whisky Distillery? Day 17

Seagram Lofts  Waterloo, Ontario

Seagram lofts are located at 3 & 5 Father David Bauer Drive, Waterloo Ontario, right in the core of uptown Waterloo.  The lofts used to warehouse whiskey barrels for the well known Seagram Company LTD.

These buildings are a work of art as they managed to create amazing modern lofts all the while preserving the site’s heritage.  With my background in construction engineering and love of architecture, it is projects like this that fascinate me.

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Day 16 Laurel Creek Conservation Area

Laurel Creek Conservation Area is located minutes away from the city at 625 Westmount road RR3 Waterloo, Ontario.  I have driven by this several dozen times in my life and never really thought much of it.  I was surprised at the size of this conservation area so close to the city.  They offer a camping,  picnic shelters for corporate groups or family get togethers, a baseball field and has a beach.

Fall is one of the best times to go camping especially if you’re not a fan of the bugs or like a more private setting with less people around.  It is also easier to book in the fall compared to the summer months and you get to see all the fall colours.   The park closes the Sunday following Thanksgiving weekend and is only open to cross country skiing through the winter months.

For more info   www.grandriver.ca

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Day 15 Waterloo Park, Ontario

Waterloo Park is 111 Acres right smack in the middle of Uptown Waterloo, Ontario.  There is a lot of history woven into this park such as Abraham Erb’s Grist Mill, Waterloo’s first school house and the original farm house.   Bring the entire family as there are lots of animals for the kids to see and Victorian gardens about the park.

Waterloo Park has an amazing “Wonders of Winter” Christmas light display which we will go to in a few months.

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That’s a HUGE Pretzel! Day 14

Waterloo Mayor’s Oktoberfest Kickoff

The Waterloo Mayor’s Oktoberfest luncheon  took place today in front of Waterloo Town Square today from 11 – 1 this afternoon.  There was free sausage on a bun, live music by  The Black Forest Band, Miss Oktoberfest, and Onkel Hans too…whom I still call uncle Hans.

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Do you Believe in Magic! Day 13

Kind of Magic is one of the largest magic stores in Canada located right here in Waterloo.  The  store  used to be located on King Street Kitchener and now has just expanded taking on Seams Like Magic and Mavis Theatrical, making this a 3 in 1 store, where you can go to find all your magic, costume, and juggling supplies.  Kind of Magic helps  the Stratford Festival, Cirque du Soleil, the CBC and other production companies with face and body art supplies.

The staff is extremely helpful and friendly and you can tell they really enjoy what they do.  I had a blast and left the store with a smile on my face.  I will definitely come back here.

The 4500 sq. Ft store is located on 321 Weber St N.  Waterloo   www.kwmagic.com

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Easiest way to Travel! Day 12

Waterloo Regional International Airport

Today I visited our own International airport in Breslau Ontario.  This “little” airport is booming and continues to expand its flights… you can even fly to Punta Cana!

I think it is great when you can get off the flight, quickly grab your luggage and head straight to your car without having to wait for a shuttle to take you to your parking lot.  At this point, all you want to do is get home!  And if you live in Waterloo Region, that shouldn’t take you very long at all.

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A Peaceful place to Unwind. Day 11

Crown Lands Petersburg, Ontario

After your Thanksgiving feast this weekend, consider this as an option for the whole family.  Just off the 7/8 highway, take the Petersburg Notre Dame Drive exit.  Turn south and immediately on your left you will find Crown Lands with a number of different walking trails.   Only 10 minutes from Kitchener or New Hamburg, its great alternative to the couch after having that extra piece of pumpkin pie.

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