We’re lucky living in Michigan – for a bunch of reasons (Oh, hey, Great Lakes) – but another one, is that we are a quick trip over a bridge to Canada. Another country is just a quick drive away.
We’ve gone over for dinners – The Cook’s Shop – is COMPLETELY worth leaving the country for.
Long weekends to Niagara Falls – we’ve done this a few times – as it’s pretty pup friendly. And there is plenty of bizarre amusements. Plus the natural wonder of The Falls. We’re fans of Antica Pizzeria and we’re very picky about our pizza. We also visited Niagara on the Lake. Which is a smaller more quaint experience – fewer crowds trying to see the sights. Perfect for shopping and dining away from bus tours (perhaps). I like Niagara because you can do really touristy stuff (putt-putt, wax museum, Falls tours) – or drive a bit outside and have a small town experience. Either way, Canadians are Super nice. And that’s . . . well, nice.
Another awesome trip was to Tobermory, ON. – This was a complete gift (Literally, it was my bday gift) So my husband and pup and I are pretty into hiking (nothing crazy, like mountains) we just like to get outdoors and see what the nature holds in whatever area we are stopping in. I heard this are was a beautiful gem and upon researching it – it looked stunning. The drive was maybe 4 hours from Detroit and once we arrived – It did NOT disappoint.
Funny story . . . we’re driving and out of the blue my husband goes, “Man, I’m getting hungry – I could go for some cheese” (random, but, ok – who doesn’t love cheese) – all of a sudden in the middle of NOWHERE Canada . . . there appears a billboard for a cheese shop – pull over here. What?! (full disclosure, apparently this was the second billboard and I had missed the first one, my husband had not) – Either way when the universe gives you a sign. . . you better take it. I have no idea where this was or can I link to it. But there was a smoked onion cheese that I honestly still dream about…
We also stayed in one of our top AIRBNB’s and had a relaxing, lovely few days!!! I like Canada, I like Canadians and lastly I very much like Justin Trudeau. 
