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West Montrose Kissing Bridge | In My Own Backyard

Welcome to this week’s edition of In My Own Backyard!

This week I just have to share with you one of the most instagramable spots in Ontario that not many people know about.

Take a hot air balloon ride, the perfect Ontario activity for the entire family. An adventure of a lifetime!

Lover’s Lane | In My Own Backyard

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One of the beauties of travel is stumbling across those little hidden gems. Travelling in our own backyard is no different, and Lover’s Lane in Kincardine, Ontario is just one of those hidden gems.

Read stories from older ladies who travel solo and let them inspire you.

The Lavender Farm – In My Own Backyard

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Welcome back to this week’s edition of In My Own Backyard.

I have lived in the Brant County area for the majority of my life, and I had no idea until last year that I had a lavender farm right here in my own backyard (notwithstanding that I drove right by the street that it was on every weekend).

Welcome to My Own Backyard!

Welcome back to this week’s feature of In My Own Backyard! This week join me for a leisurely dinner cruise down the Grand River onboard one of Grand River Dinner Cruise’s three boats, the Grand River Princess, Grand River Queen, or Grand River Belle.

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Scenic Caves – In My Own Backyard

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A memory popped up on my facebook reminding me that it has already been one year since I have visited the Scenic Caves Nature Adventures in Collingwood, Ontario, so what better time to feature the caves than now.