Weekend Plans

Another weekend is fast upon us. Is it me or does 2023 seem to be going by so quickly? It's hard to believe that we're approaching the end of July.

I hope the coming weekend brings you a good balance of productivity and relaxation. I truly hope you find joy over the next few days (and always, of course).

If you don't have any plans for the weekend and you live somewhere between Ottawa and Montreal, might I suggest that you take a day trip to Vankleek Hill, a short detour off the highway that joins these two major Canadian cities?

My Photo Synthesis exhibit is still running strong. Photographs from three Vankleek Hill artists and me show a unique perspective of the world around us, from a cat sitting on a bicycle, a statue blended into waves on water, flowers and birds, to a lone woman walking on a New York City subway platform, the exhibit at the Arbor Gallery is a great collection of eclectic images.

If you're up for a road trip, get to Vankleek Hill for lunch time and stop at The Broken Kettle for delicious sandwiches, lovely pastries and treats, and tasty coffee. From there, drive or even walk (it's less than five minutes on foot) to the gallery, on Home Avenue.

Next to the gallery is the Higginson Tower, an historical landmark that you can climb to gain a unique perspective of your own.

After your visit to Arbor Gallery, head over to Beau's Brewery and pick up a pint or six pack. If you're up for a scenic drive back to Ottawa, take some of the county roads that head west, passing by farms where their silos are painted with various artwork. Take highway 17 through Alfred, Plantagenet, Clarence-Rockland, and follow the Ottawa River back to the city.

If you're heading back to Montreal, head north to Hawkesbury (it's a pretty little town, too) and then take county road 4, following the river toward Voyageur Provincial Park, and then hook back up with the 417.

Photo Synthesis runs until Sunday, July 30. On the last day, the photographers will be there to close out the exhibit.

So... what are your weekend plans?

Happy Friday!