Roam Notes

Stunning beauty on Fogo Island For the ultimate winter wonderland, consider the stunning setting at Fogo Island Inn located on Fogo Island, Newfoundland. The luxury inn features 29 suites with floor to ceiling views of the North Atlantic Ocean and unparalleled stargazing at night.  Rooms feature custom furnishings and details …

Luxury Adventures Near and Far

New Year, New You The New Year brings a desire for regeneration, a renewed commitment to wellness, and a desire to reset our systems. Here are two ways to do that in superb fashion, one nearby and the other a bit farther away.   A Wellness Weekend  at The Four …

Luxury Adventures: Near, Far and Farther

By Barbara Ramsay Orr Exploring possibilities for curated experiences around the corner, around the country & around the world.   Near: ‘Bee’ sure it’s the Chelsea Hotel for a Toronto sleepover The Chelsea hotel is located right in the heart of Toronto, close to great shopping, the theatre district, major …

The Arlington Hotel: The grand side of Paris, Ontario

By Danielle Leonard I’ve driven by Paris dozens of times, whizzing along highway 403 with little more than a glimpse at the sign as a passenger casually quips about the thrill of living so close to Paris… Ontario. Certainly, the town is famous for sharing its name with the world’s …

Wild wonder in Northern Island

By Linda Barnard To discover the best of Northern Ireland, take a drive on the wild side. The sea-hugging route along the Causeway Coastal Route is a dramatic journey that’s rightfully listed among the world’s greatest and most-scenic road trips. As with the rest of Northern Ireland, you’ll eat very …

Luxury Adventures

Exploring possibilities for curated experiences around the corner, around the country & around the world By Barbara Ramsay Orr Near: Gourmet pop-up dinners Chef Tobias Pohl-Weary is the man who seduced diners with his locally-anchored and creative menus at the now closed Red Canoe in Burlington. In a new incarnation, …

The Labyrinth

A meditative walk at Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre By Stephanie Hounsell  | Photo by Nikki Wesley With its twisty-turny path, shoulder-high wildflowers and nothing but the sounds of nature to accompany me, walking the labyrinth at the Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre in Oakville was an exercise in tranquility. …

Bordeaux: City of Earthly Delights

Sometimes you just have to eat the cake, or open that bottle of champagne that has been lingering on the shelf for two years. And sometimes you just have to travel to a place where gourmet dining and world class wine drinking are the primary activities. Go ahead. Visit Bordeaux, …

Sparkling Hill Resort: Romance and Swarovski in British Columbia

By Danielle Leonard |  Photography by Sparkling Hill Resort Sparkling crystals, opulent spa treatments and a stunning vista of mountains at every view are three good reasons to experience British Columbia’s world-class destination resort, Sparkling Hill. Located just outside Kelowna in the Okanagan region of the southern interior of British …

Elora Mill Hotel & Spa

By Danielle Leonard |  Photography by Pearle Hospitality It’s not easy to find the perfect weekend getaway for one, yet that’s what I was seeking. A luxurious setting to transport me far away from the stresses of everyday life, but only a relatively short drive away. I wanted to indulge …