Author Archives: Diane

About Diane

In 2004 my husband and I stepped off the corporate treadmill to pursue a life of travel and adventure. We decided to do this until we weren't having fun any more. Guess what....we're still having fun…summer in Toronto and winters either in the Bahamas or somewhere along the Eastern Seaboard. Join us!

Updated 2013 Toronto Summer Calendar of Events and Festivals

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Diane

I have just update the calendar of events for this summer. More festivals, more free concerts and lots of exciting stuff to do this summer in Toronto. Enjoy Toronto this summer! For reservations please see our calendar. Like this article? … Continue reading →

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Best Baked Oatmeal Recipe

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Diane

Baked Amish Oatmeal This is the best baked oatmeal recipe I have ever tasted and it is a huge hit with our Boatel guests. It only takes 5 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to bake. Super easy and super good. … Continue reading →

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Toronto Urban Strolls

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Diane

This is the first in a series of guest bloggers who provide us with a unique approach to the many sights and sounds of Toronto. This week we are thrill to have Nathalie Prezeau, author of Toronto Urban Strolls as our … Continue reading →

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Easy Breakfast Recipe – Baked Puff Pancake

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Diane

Baked Puff Pancake Recipe Sometime you don’t have a lot of time and you want to prepare a quick, easy and healthy breakfast. Here is one of my favorite breakfast recipes that I have shared many times. Unfortunately I have no … Continue reading →

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New location at 539 Queens Quay West

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Diane

Effective May 2013 we are very pleased to announce the move of Toronto’s only boat bed and breakfast to Marina Quay West, at 539 Queens Quay West in Toronto. This is truly a magical location with the city of Toronto in … Continue reading →

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2013 Toronto Summer Calendar of Events and Festivals

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Diane

It’s going to be a fun-filled summer in Toronto this summer and fall with another exciting lineup of things to do in Toronto. There is also a full calendar of events at the Harbourfront Centre which are all free such as the concert pictured here on the Redpath Stage. … Continue reading →

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Chinatown in downtown Toronto

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Diane

This is the first in a series of posts about Toronto’s many culturally diverse neighbourhoods. Toronto is a melting pot of nationalities and culture and no where is this more evident than in Chinatown. Surprisingly, there is not one but six … Continue reading →