Be a tourist in your own city.
kristin 
Jay Perry photo shoot for Hilmer and Himson Note: I participated in this photo shoot on June 20, 2012, and am posting the entry now to coincide with the launch of Jay Perry’s new business, Hilmer and Himson, on September 4th. I keep mentioning all of the full circle moments I’ve been having throughout my … Read more
Ancaster Farmers’ Market 223 Wilson St. East After my delicious Purple Pony ice cream, it worked out perfectly that it was a Wednesday, so I could mosey on over to Ancaster Farmers’ Market. I hadn’t been before and it’s still my quest to hit all of the farmers’ markets in the city. The Market is … Read more
The Purple Pony Ice Cream Shop 346 Wilson Street East, Ancaster Here we go – the third and final stop for Ice Cream Month. At the time I post this, The Purple Pony will be closed (they’re open May – September) so, next year, a month dedicated to ice cream will have to come much … Read more
93.3 CFMU McMaster Campus Radio Gore Park Gunner and Matt Jelly hosted a broadcast of In the Neighbourhood live on location at Gore Park this week. The broadcast was also a food drive and 224lbs of non-perishables were collected for the Welcome Inn. It was so great to see people come out and support the … Read more
Culture for Kids in the Arts Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts 126 James Street South The last time I was at the Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts was in December for kitestring’s Christmas Spectacular, which, needless to say, was spectacular! I was happy to revisit the Conservatory when I was invited to this summer event … Read more
O’s Clothes 8 Cannon Street East Relish 6 Cannon Street East Time for another Crossover post! I ventured back downtown with my friend Seema of This Must Be The Place to do some more exploring. First we returned to where we had our first meet up – AppleBerry Cafe. Owner Opal Osiol was lovely enough … Read more
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Gage Park 1000 Main Street East When I first saw promotion for A Midsummer Night’s Dream pop up a couple months back, I knew it was an event not to be missed. Organizer and founder of Pure Creation Institute, Mark Gowland, described the event as a Peace Festival that combined Holi, … Read more
Dr. Scoop, Icecreamist Tomorrow morning is your last chance this summer to experience Dr. Scoop at Ottawa Street Farmers’ Market! I’m just sorry I didn’t get to try the delicious ice cream and write about it sooner. But I was excited to make it stop number two for my Ice Cream Month. I first saw … Read more
Punch Bowl Country Market 136 Ridge Road, Stoney Creek After my trip to Stoney Creek Dairy and being full from all the ice cream, it was up to the Punch Bowl to have a stretch at the Market. We drove up the steep, winding New Mountain Road to get there. I always seem to forget … Read more
Stoney Creek Dairy 135 King Street East, Stoney Creek It’s the end of an era for a classic Hamilton landmark – the Stoney Creek Dairy. One of the largest ice cream retailers in North America and having remained in its original location since 1929, the ice cream shop is closing on Labour Day weekend (September … Read more