The Anchor Inn Hotel: From Prohibition to Present

The Anchor Inn Hotel: From Prohibition to Present

My first impression of the Anchor Inn Hotel, if I may reference a catch phrase from a well known eighty’s TV sitcom, is “A place where everybody knows my name.” It’s more of a feeling than a fact. After all, I’m just one of a few thousand faces that have visited...
The French River Trading Post – A Northern Ontario Legacy

The French River Trading Post – A Northern Ontario Legacy

When you’re cruising up to cottage country this summer be sure to make a stop at the French River Trading Post, one of Canada’s oldest and most famous gift shops. For almost 60 years, the French River Trading Post has been a must-visit destination where road tripping...
Best Chow on the Trails for Sledders

Best Chow on the Trails for Sledders

Every snowmobile trailblazer knows the satiating feeling of a hot and hearty meal to begin the day, along the way, and to put the icing on your day!  My experience as a winter cook at the Elk Lake Eco Centre had me making gallons of soups, chili, 12-hour whisky pulled...