This August is a bit of a big deal because the bridge community news are launching a travel section in the paper. For its first edition we wanted to start local and share a few ideas for weekend trips in Ontario. I shared a few of my favourite spots in the province, favourite hotels, wineries, and restaurants I cannot wait to return to.
About the newspaper:
“the bridge is a monthly community newsprint circulating in Toronto’s Downtown East area. With a commitment to local coverage, this periodical strives to source up-to-date activity and diverse interests from heritage, planning, culture, development, art, and opinions.”
Find the complete article on page 14 of the August issue of the bridge, available for free across Toronto Downtown East in local business including St Lawrence Market.
“In Ontario, weekend road trips that don’t involve a border crossing come in all shapes and sizes. From wine regions to provincial parks there are many options for short getaways from the noisy city. These four adventures are within a three-hour drive from downtown Toronto.”
I hav written about a few of these places in the past if you are interested in learning more about these wonderful mini-vacation destinations:
Spend a weekend in Grand Bend at the Kiwi Motel
A wine lover’s guide to Twenty Valley: Everything you need to know
Weekend escape: Blue Mountains and Collingwood region
![[Save fir tips] A few shots from Castelo de S. Jorge 🏰
Getting to the castle:
• There’s an elevator from the city centre that takes you to the viewing platform (Elevador Castelo on Google)
• … then the second elevator from a nearby supermarket (Elevador da Baixa)
• Then you’ll have to walk about 15min, uphill wavy roads along narrow signs, there are street signs directing you to the castle.
• The state case in the last frame is optional & leads nowhere from one of the castle walls.
Tip:
Do go into the supermarket & you like to keep snacks & bring food gifts home 🛒
#xoportugal24 #xoeurope24 #potugal #travelportugal #explorelisbon #lisbontravel](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/466816530_591929840021892_3318701203318574033_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=TkTfMZWdWhEQ7kNvgEWCu1v&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=ATTP6bFUWr1vSLL8t_Kjrhs&oh=00_AYDXlqcr6v_CzIHRNOK5iGDdbauLHZ8tqThFh3FUVfdotA&oe=674406D5)
![[Save fir tips] A few shots from Castelo de S. Jorge 🏰
Getting to the castle:
• There’s an elevator from the city centre that takes you to the viewing platform (Elevador Castelo on Google)
• … then the second elevator from a nearby supermarket (Elevador da Baixa)
• Then you’ll have to walk about 15min, uphill wavy roads along narrow signs, there are street signs directing you to the castle.
• The state case in the last frame is optional & leads nowhere from one of the castle walls.
Tip:
Do go into the supermarket & you like to keep snacks & bring food gifts home 🛒
#xoportugal24 #xoeurope24 #potugal #travelportugal #explorelisbon #lisbontravel](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/466814270_812988280847138_1938643600299703833_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=hmLtjhuDDSoQ7kNvgHBYicB&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=ATTP6bFUWr1vSLL8t_Kjrhs&oh=00_AYBWu8g9IkxFShVJpynU3G1z2MFEW1EOivj2Ty-KiLRpEg&oe=6743EAA6)
![[Save fir tips] A few shots from Castelo de S. Jorge 🏰
Getting to the castle:
• There’s an elevator from the city centre that takes you to the viewing platform (Elevador Castelo on Google)
• … then the second elevator from a nearby supermarket (Elevador da Baixa)
• Then you’ll have to walk about 15min, uphill wavy roads along narrow signs, there are street signs directing you to the castle.
• The state case in the last frame is optional & leads nowhere from one of the castle walls.
Tip:
Do go into the supermarket & you like to keep snacks & bring food gifts home 🛒
#xoportugal24 #xoeurope24 #potugal #travelportugal #explorelisbon #lisbontravel](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/466807458_922772863248459_7936754904491242319_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=nykuAoL9xUkQ7kNvgE5w4H9&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=ATTP6bFUWr1vSLL8t_Kjrhs&oh=00_AYC3exNnpieobKJHD35ccRxORTOQn9cf-OZVVwwEaldpYg&oe=67440A55)
![[Save fir tips] A few shots from Castelo de S. Jorge 🏰
Getting to the castle:
• There’s an elevator from the city centre that takes you to the viewing platform (Elevador Castelo on Google)
• … then the second elevator from a nearby supermarket (Elevador da Baixa)
• Then you’ll have to walk about 15min, uphill wavy roads along narrow signs, there are street signs directing you to the castle.
• The state case in the last frame is optional & leads nowhere from one of the castle walls.
Tip:
Do go into the supermarket & you like to keep snacks & bring food gifts home 🛒
#xoportugal24 #xoeurope24 #potugal #travelportugal #explorelisbon #lisbontravel](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/466614941_1226004438626477_6031518133375891303_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=K6b9YCOIFE8Q7kNvgHkgFjW&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=ATTP6bFUWr1vSLL8t_Kjrhs&oh=00_AYARoRyV1aYXaXrrgrrgJmFF9TOnwoi6MqQWz2srfF0_UQ&oe=6743F2CB)
![[Save fir tips] A few shots from Castelo de S. Jorge 🏰
Getting to the castle:
• There’s an elevator from the city centre that takes you to the viewing platform (Elevador Castelo on Google)
• … then the second elevator from a nearby supermarket (Elevador da Baixa)
• Then you’ll have to walk about 15min, uphill wavy roads along narrow signs, there are street signs directing you to the castle.
• The state case in the last frame is optional & leads nowhere from one of the castle walls.
Tip:
Do go into the supermarket & you like to keep snacks & bring food gifts home 🛒
#xoportugal24 #xoeurope24 #potugal #travelportugal #explorelisbon #lisbontravel](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/466666938_1095398455561798_8086221869107634044_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=Bsd7qEgdVs4Q7kNvgFA9g8G&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=ATTP6bFUWr1vSLL8t_Kjrhs&oh=00_AYBSs1ddA4_3zzpwbJ46skh9rvT9th4hgr7wYjZvpUJdbA&oe=6743E39C)
