Sylvia McNicoll
Canadian Author for Young People
Big Horn Sheep and Lussier Hot Springs
We decided to take the hotel manager’s advice and drive up a steep logging road, White Swan Park, and find a natural hot springs. (free) Cattle drifted onto this gravel pathway around a cliff and deer scampered across. Pine trees blanketed the hills as far as the eye…
Working Vacation
Right now we’re in Chateau Europe which has this lovely view from the balcony. We’re waiting for the manager to bring us our restaurant certificate for the Saltzberg. We’re also heading for the hot springs before our dinner. A few blocks away a herd…
My new favourite school: Canadian Martyrs
This week I’m visiting two grade 5 classes at Canadian Martyrs School in Burlington, one in the morning one in the afternoon. These pictures are of my morning bunch as they write character sketches on their stuffed animals. What I love about the students is…
Sandcastle Contest
Just for the record this was the winning sandcastle but all of them were fabulous. I just like digging holes and watching them fill with water.
The summer went by so quickly
It’s now almost October and I haven’t said anything about my great summer. Camping in the rain turned out to be one highlight. Lots of hiking with all of my current grandchildren. (There’s a new baby coming in April. ) Great roasted marshmallows and…
Celebrating 142 years of Canada
Fireworks are such a glorious celebration. It’s difficult not to forget yourself and enjoy them. For Canada Day we met up with friends and walked to Spencer Smith Park. With the rain spitting down, it seemed as though the evening might be a bust. But instead,…
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