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Goldie Trip - Chicago The Musical at Stratford
Date : October 12, 2022 (Wednesday)
Time : 9:30 am - 8:00 pm EST
We drove all the way to Stratford to watch Chicago The Musical. It was a terrific Broadway show. The singing and dancing were astonishing. The cast performance was fantastic. It definitely made our 2-hour drive worth it. For those who did not watch the show, they strolled around the park near the theatre and viewed the spectacular fall foliage. Then we visited Shakespearean Gardens, a very lovely small place built along a river. We all were attracted by its serenity. When Chicago The Musical was completed, we met each other again. We went to a hotel for dinner before we headed home. It was a wonderful outing!
Goldie Trip - Muskoka Cruise
Date : October 4, 2022 (Tuesday)
Time : 9:30 am - 8:00 pm EST
The best way to enjoy the beauty of Fall foilage and the changing colors of autumn leaves is to go on a cruise. We started our day early in order to climb abroad a two-hour sightseeing cruise from Gravenhurst. Along Lake Muskoka's picturesque waterways, we experienced stunning leaf changes, though some of the leaves remained green in color. With the nice and sunny weather, we took in the autumn panoramas in a very enjoyable way. After our amazing cruise journey, we had dinner together in Minett, about 1 hour drive from Gravenhurst. Although we had a long day, we had a great time!
Goldie Trip - Paris, Ontario
Date : September 30, 2022 (Friday)
Time : 12:30 pm - 8:00 pm EST
We visited Paris, one of the prettiest little towns in Canada, located in the County of Brant, Ontario. First, we had a short walk in downtown, where we explored various shops. Then we walked to the Penman's Dam above which the railway bridge was built. We were presented an amazing view of the Grand River with reflections of the beautifully colored trees in Penman's Dam. It was a perfect spot to take pictures. After that, we walked to the Lion's Park, where we began our walk on the Nith River Trail. As soon as we finished, we had dinner at a nearby restaurant. Throughout the day, we walked approximately 7,200 steps. It was a good trip with good exercises.
Goldie Trip - Elora, Ontario
Date : September 23, 2022 (Friday)
Time : 10:30 am - 8:00 pm EST
Elora, the enchanting village amid at the spectacular gorge and nestled along the banks of the Grand Irvine River. The Elora Gorge is one of the most beautiful and spectacular natural areas, the Grand River rushes past 22-metre high cliffs.
We started our lunch in the Elora Mill Hotel perched in this stunning panoramic view of the River. Followed by the unique shops among the area, you wouldn't want to miss visiting these specialty without any shopping bags. Of course, we hadn't missed the Historic Scottish Town: Fergus with a population of 20,767 has deep Scottish roots dating to 1833. The walk along the river were enjoyable with the beautiful nature as well as the historical limestone building around....
We all experienced the healthy walk, cultural towns, food, shopping and the beautiful sunny day.
Hurrah !!
Goldie Trip - Lavender Farm, Ontario
Date : July 29, 2022 (Friday)
Time : 11:00 am - 9:00 pm EST
July is the best month to see lavender in Ontario. We went to Christel Lake Lavender Farm , a 57-acre farm with a variety of lavender. There was also a lake, along which we took a stroll and enjoyed the nature. After that, we shopped at a local farm / supermarket and an ice-cream shop for frozen sweets to support local businesses. Before we departed for home, we had dinner and desserts together. What an awesome day for lots of fresh air, laughter and time in outdoor nature!
Goldie Trip - Royal Botanical Gardens, Ontario
Date : June 2, 2022 (Thursday)
Time : 11:00 am - 8:00 pm EST
Our trip began from St. Jacobs Farmers' Market in Waterloo, from where we could find fresh local fruits and vegetables outdoor and household supplies, clothing and many more indoor. After lunch in a restaurant nearby the market, we headed towards the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBC), the largest botanical garden in Canada. We visited Laking Garden and Rock Garden, two of the five gardens in RBC. The former is home to RBG's herbaceous perennial collections, the latter is RBG's oldest Garden. The Laking Garden was filled with many Irises and other varieties of plants. It was a beautiful place to go for flower lovers!
Goldie Trip - R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant, Doors Open Toronto 2022
Date : May 28, 2002 (Saturday)
Time : 2:00pm - 8:00 pm EST
Doors Open Toronto was a two-day event on May 28 and 29 with an aim to let the general public learn more about the city's iconic buildings and sites. R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant was one of the locations open for the public to explore. The plant was designed in 1929, built from 1932 to 1937, opened in 1941 and expanded from 1955 to 1958. It is dubbed as "The Palace of Purification" and is the largest unified ensemble of Art Deco buildings in Toronto. Through this visit, we learned a lot about the two largest buildings at R.C. Harris, including the water treatment process. Before we left, we got a chance to taste some pure water at the drinking fountains outside the pumping station. It was a great learning experience to see this significant infrastructure in the city.
Goldie Trip - Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)
Date : May 18, 2002 (Wednesday)
Time : 6:00pm - 8:00 pm EST
The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), one of the iconic buildings in Toronto transformed by Toronto-born architect, Frank Gehry, offers free admission to the public every Wednesday from 6 pm to 9 pm. We took advantage of the free Wednesday nights and visited its gallery and special exhibitions. AGO is huge. It houses a wide range of art collections, paintings, sculptures, statues from all over the world from floor to floor. In addition, the design of the building is amazing. Galleria Italia, the massive glass and wood facade, has become the hallmark of AGO. It's good to spend an evening appreciating masterpieces in an environment like that.
Goldie Trip - Tulip Farm, Fenwick, Ontario
Date : May 13, 2022 (Friday)
Time : 12noon - 8:00 pm EST
Tulips are a sign of Spring. They are also symbols of perfect love. Believe it or not, they also signify international friendships between Netherlands and Canada. Tulips commemorate the birth of Dutch Princess Margriet in Ottawa during World War II. They are the historic royal gifts from the Dutch to Canadians in gratitude for Canadian troops in the liberation of the Netherlands and Europe. While we appreciate the flowers as the tulips bloom in Ontario, it is important for us to know the history behind the beautiful plant.
It was a perfect day for outing. We enjoyed the clear sunny sky and mild temperature, though a little warmer in this afternoon. However, tulips looked best with plenty of sunlight. We experienced the beauty of 2 millions of tulips on 25 acres in a tulip pick farm in Fenwick, Ontario. The tulips there came in different colors and types. All of them were charming! Besides taking photos of these colorful blooms, each of us might pick the 10 freshest tulips of our choices and bring them home. Tulips are a beautiful addition to family. They have really freshened and brightened our day!
Goldie Trip - Bird Watching in Colonel Samuel Smith Park, Etobicoke, Ontario
Date : Apr 22, 2022 (Friday)
Time : 12nn - 9:00 pm EST
We finally escaped the cold of winter and went on a trip in a sunny weather. Before we set off, we had a very relaxing lunch at a furniture store. Then we drove to Colonel Samuel Smith Park, home to a variety of plants and birds. We walked along the shoreline and enjoyed the sun, bird singing and the fantastic skyline view of downtown Toronto. Colonel Samuel Smith Park is a wonderful place to escape from the city life. At night we had dinner together. After that we went to a Goldie's friend's home for desserts. Our outing turned out to be excellent with the nice weather, wonderful walk and great companions.
Goldie Trip - Visit to Museums
Date : Mar 25, 2022 (Friday)
Time : 12nn - 9:00 pm EST
We started off the day by having lunch at Clay Restaurant at Gardiner Museum. Then we explored the museum, where features thousands of masterpieces of ceramics from the Ancient Americas, Europe, China, and Japan, etc. Across the street from Gardiner Museum is Royal Ontario Museum. It is one of the largest museums in Toronto in which displays art, culture and nature from around the world and across the ages. After spending the entire afternoon in museums, we had dinner at a nearby restaurant, which served excellent appetizers and main courses. After a whole day of museums visit, we headed home very satisfied.
Goldie Trip - Maple Syrup Tour Ontario
Date : Mar 17, 2022 (Thursday)
Time : 1:30 pm to 7:00pm EST
We visited Bruce's Mill Conservation Area , where the Maple Syrup Festival was held. We learned how the maple syrup was made by walking on the trail, along which staff was present to explain how the syrup was made in logs and provide other related information. Towards the end of the trail, maple syrup sampling was given for every visitor to try. Despite the muddy trail, it was a very educational experience for us. After the maple syrup tour, we went to Upper Canada Mall for afternoon tea. We had a great day out with the warm weather.
Goldie Trip - Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, Toronto
Date : Mar 11, 2022 (Friday)
Time : 2:30 pm to 7:00pm EST
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada offers an amazing underwater experience to visitors, giving them unique insights into the marine life by displaying over 20,000 aquatic animals. Having directly interacted with a multitude of diverse aquatic creatures, we have learned a lot about each specific fish type, its behavior patterns, and preferences, etc. It is a very fun and educational place for people of all ages. After visiting the aquarium, we had an early dinner at a small restaurant. This small trendy place offered creative dishes, which were delicious in taste and eye-pleasing in sight. We all enjoyed the food and each other's companionship.
Goldie Trip - The McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Ontario
Date : Mar 1, 2022 (Tuesday)
Time : 12 noon to 4:00pm EST
The McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg is an art museum in the woodland setting featuring various painting work by Group of Seven and other Canadian artists. The garden outside also exhibited some interesting sculptures. This art gallery is surrounded by good hiking trails. Although we did not get a chance to walk on the serene trails that were covered with snow, the nice landscape actually complimented the overall experience of visiting the gallery.
Goldie Trip - Aga Khan Museum, Ontario
Date : Feb 18, 2022 (Friday)
Time : 12 noon to 3.30pm EST
Aga Khan Museum is beautiful in and out. Before we explored the museum, we met at Diwan restaurant for lunch, a very refined venue with elegant designs and full-height glass windows overlooking the garden. When we entered the exhibition rooms, the soft lighting made us feel comfortable and relaxed, adding higher level of enjoyment to our visit. Aga Khan Museum is definitely a good place to learn about the Muslim civilization and Arabic, Persian, Turkish and African Islamic arts. Even if you are not an art enthusiast, you will still enjoy your time being there.
Goldie Trip - Show and Tell Your Travel Experiences (Part III)
Date : January 28, 2022 (Friday)
Time : 3pm - 4 pm (Toronto time)
Our Goldie friends shared their cruise and boating experiences with us. They specifically pointed out what to expect on a particular cruise line. Also, we learned about the fun of "self-drive" boating vacations and what to prepare for prior to going on a boating holiday. This information will surely make planning for cruising and boating trips much easier.
Language : English and Cantonese
Venue : Online
Cost : Free
Goldie Trip - Show and Tell Your Travel Experiences (Part II)
Date : January 21, 2022 (Friday)
Time : 3pm - 4 pm (Toronto time)
Some of our Goldie friends have previously visited Dubai, which is a wealthy country in the Middle East famous for its luxury shopping and iconic architectural landmarks, such as the crescent-shaped Burj Al Arab Hotel built on a man-made island. In addition to this only 7-star hotel in the world, we were also introduced other top-notch hotels in Dubai. Although the room rates of these hotels are very pricey, their rooms are elegantly designed and the services are world-class. If anyone goes to Dubai in the future, it would be worthwhile to check them out.
Language : English and Cantonese
Venue : Online
Cost : Free
Goldie Trip - Show and Tell Your Travel Experiences (Part I)
Date : January 14, 2022 (Friday)
Time : 3pm - 4 pm (Toronto time)
In addition to exploring other cruise ships, a Goldie friend shared his travel experiences in Iceland, about 5 hours by flight from Toronto and a nation well known for its geysers, hot springs and midnight sun during the summer. We were inspired by its natural beauty. Iceland has definitely been added to our bucket list of travel destinations.
Language : English and Cantonese
Venue : Online
Cost : Free
Goldie Trip - Picking the Right Cruise for Your Next Vacation
Date : January 7, 2022 (Friday)
Time : 3pm - 4 pm (Toronto time)
The suspension of cruise activities in light of COVID-19 has made our Goldie friends long for a voyage across the ocean again. To quench our thirst for travel by sea, we met online and explored the rooms and facilities of major cruise lines by watching videos and photos. As soon as the pandemic is over, we know which cruise to take for our vacation.
Language : English and Cantonese
Venue : Online
Cost : Free