Couple Getaways - W - Westfield Heritage Village

Westfield Heritage Park, located in beautiful Ontario, Canada, is a delightful place to visit. While not romantic in the sense of candlelight and a stroll beneath the sunset, it is fascinating to step back in time and imagine yourself in the days of the pioneers.

On many weekends there are people who are out in the fields doing reenactments. Each day you'll see people dressed in full costume, going about their business making bread, churning cream into butter, sewing and weaving, and blacksmithing. You can watch the carpenter or printer at work, speak to the trapper in the French-Canadian log cabin, or chat with one of the soldiers in the three-cornered hat. Some of the buildings at the park were used in the Anne of Green Gables movie starring Megan Follows. I highly recommend both the horse and buggy ride after a day of walking around.

Westfield Heritage Village is a collection of 35 historic buildings relocated from various sites around southern Ontario and carefully reconstructed and painstakingly restored to their original appearance. The village sits on a 39 acre site surrounded by an additional 324 acres of unspoiled natural woodlands and meadows with several well marked nature trails.Visitors may witness living history demonstrations and take part in guided tours of the 130-hectare site which is bordered by beautiful woodlands, meadows and trails.





All throughout April I've been posting about Couple Getaways as part of the A-Z Challenge. I hope you've enjoyed the destinations, and maybe a few have inspired you to put on your travel plans. It's almost at the end, but I do thank everyone who has taken the time to stop by.


~Ann Cory

Couple Getaways - T - Toronto

There are many things to do in Canada's beautiful city of Toronto, and a ton of incredible places to eat. No matter your busy agenda, don't miss out on taking an elevator ride up the CN Tower. The view is incredible. There's also a fun little restaurant inside where you can get some fun souvenoirs. Another beautiful site is Casa Loma. I love the architecture of buildings, and castles are some of my favorite.

There are also plenty of shops, the Hockey Hall of Fame for hockey fans, theaters abound showing an assortment of both popular and brand new musicals and plays. At our lost stop there both The Lion King and Mama Mia were the big headliners.

Other attractions include the St. Lawrence Market - perfect to grab some picnic food, The Royal Ontario Museum, the Harbourfront, the Toronto Zoo, and Canada's Wonderland - a large amusement park attraction. There's so much to do in Toronto you really need a good week to enjoy.

Hubby and I enjoyed Toronto at night most of all. The weather was nice and we'd sit outside of a nice eatery with a drink (Bailey's on ice), talking and people watching.










All throughout April I'll be posting about Couple Getaways as part of the A-Z Challenge. I hope you'll stop by for the next destination! No passport necessary ;)


~Ann Cory

Couple Getaways - Q - Queen's Landing

Sometimes you and your significant other want to stay somewhere luxurious. You deserve to stay somewhere luxurious. If you're in the Niagara area, you'll find plenty of accommodations, but a true beauty is Queen's Landing.




Queen's Landing is a grand Georgian-style mansion with elegant decor, attentive service, and a breathtaking waterfront setting. You will find the romance of the water and an ideal blend of style and comfort. 144 elegant guestrooms, a lakefront villa and waterfront cottage, are individually decorated and feature fireplaces and whirlpool baths. When you stay at Queen's Landing - it's all about indulgence, romance, and serenity.

The dining experience is impeccable. Delight in French traditional cuisine in the beauty of the Tiara restaurant. The restaurant is heavenly, and the farm-fresh food will delight all your senses. No matter your preference, you'll find a tasty treat, and the experience alone is worth a stop in. There is also a more casual restaurant on the premises, perfect for a quick pick-me-up. I remember stopping in for the afternoon to cool off and had the most scrumptious creamsicle drink with a kick that I've ever had. Mmmmm.




It's such a quiet place to stay you can lose yourself in the many amenities offered, including a dip in the pool, or a spa treatment at the two local spas.


If you want to venture out with a picnic lunch, you're never far away from a truly pleasurable wine experience in the Niagara on the Lake region. Some of my favorites include: Chateau des Charmes Winery, Hillebrand Winery (try their Trius), Inniskillin Wines, Jackson-Triggs (delicious ice wine), Konzelmann Estate Winery (crisp and clean Chardonnay), Marynissen Estates Wines, and Pondview Estate Winery.

All throughout April I'll be posting about Couple Getaways as part of the A-Z Challenge. I hope you'll stop by for the next destination! No passport necessary ;)


~Ann Cory

Couple Getaways - N - Niagara on the Lake

Niagara-on-the-Lake is a favorite stop when hubby and I are in Canada.



We had no idea how much we'd enjoy Niagara on the Lake. But it's a quiet respite after all the touristy and busy attractions of Niagara Falls. We prefer to stay in St. Catharines, which is only a short drive to NOTL. Our first time there, we stopped in for a twilight tasting at Hillebrande. Hands down their Trius vintage is one of the best wines ever. There are plenty of wineries to stop in, and believe me we enjoyed the lot of them. There are also several incredible restaurants, Hillebrande being one of them.


While there we also drove around the historic homes, took in The Mystery of Edwin Drood at the Royal George Theater, and enjoyed dessert at the Shaw Cafe.











All throughout April I'll be posting about Couple Getaways as part of the A-Z Challenge. I hope you'll stop by for the next destination! No passport necessary ;)


~Ann Cory

Drumheller - D - Couple Getaways

Welcome to the "D" portion of my ongoing Couple Getaways series.

Maybe you and your special someone aren't looking for a romantic getaway. Maybe you're looking for something a little more primative. A place to be active, hike, or uncover dinosaur fossils.

If so, you should definitely stop through Drumheller in Alberta, Canada. Drumheller is known as dinosaur valley.

The family and I spent a couple of days there and had a wonderful time. Unfortunately we went during an unseasonably hot week so we didn't get to spend as much time outside. We did however enjoy ourselves in the nicely air conditioned The Royal Tyrrell Museum. You can spend the entire day in there. Not only are the exhibits plenty and magnificient, they have a ton of interactive exhibits to lose yourself in.

Other sites to see in Drumheller include:

Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site - where you can explore the 210 foot underground conveyor tunnel, hike up the newly restored Blacksmith Shop, or ride on the 1936 Mancha mine locomotive.

Visit the Fossil World Dinosaur Discovery Centre




Stroll through the Homestead Antique Museum





Check out the amazing Hoodoos






See the world's largest dinosaur made entirely out of steel. It weights 145,000 pounds, is 86 feet high, and is 151 feet long! Very impressive. I was just happy it was made out of steel. I'd never run fast enough from something that huge. You can climb up and look out its giant mouth.



All throughout April I'll be posting about Couple Getaways as part of the A-Z Challenge. I hope you'll stop by for the next destination! No passport necessary ;)

~Ann Cory