Jun 082012
 

IMG 9332 300x200 Thunder Bay OntarioThunder Bay Ontario has these great big neon signs that say “moose on the loose” and they are not kidding! As soon as night falls people get off the road, it spooky – like Mexico spooky.

Dusk surrounds us as we realize that there is absolutely no chance of making our destination an hour further down the road so we knock on Helena Forniri’s door at 10:30pm, interrupt her movie which from what I understand from her husband Gerald is risky business. As it IMG 9315 300x200 Thunder Bay Ontarioturns out the prairie hospitality runs straight through to Ontario. Continue reading »

May 222012
 

IMG 92571 300x200 Kenora, Ontario Kenora is a historical Ontario town quietly welcoming experienced travelers. Gone are the days when the Trans Canada meandered through down town. So it is with some hesitation that I recommend future travelers make the stop. After all, there is only so much pristine wilderness, fishing, hunting, great food and most of all hospitality to go around. So, for those of you in search of a box store pizza and a movie theater Thunder Bay is just a few more hours down the road. Continue reading »