Around 200 years ago there was a rebellion in Ontario to reform Upper Canada. It started with a Scotsman, Robert Gourlay who came to Canada and saw a need for big changes. He began organizing supporters who could create change in their community. How can we improve the province? How can land be distributed fairly? […]
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Adventures are good for you! Here are six great adventure benefits.
If you’re not sure whether an adventure drive is for you, here’s a quick overview of who goes on an adventure to have the time of their lives. Family adventurers Our number one group on an adventure drive are families. What makes an adventure drive different is our missions that are designed for all group […]
On the 7th of April, 1868 Thomas D’Arcy McGee was walking home after delivering a rousing speech in Parliament. Originally from Ireland, He was one of the founding father’s of confederation but also a sworn enemy of the Fenian Brotherhood. They were a group of irish terrorists intent on independence from Britain. They saw D’Arcy […]
The year was 1812 and Canada was at war with the United States. Joseph Willcocks lived in the Niagara area and was a loyalist to the British Crown. He was well known throughout Upper Canada and had many connections. At one point he was the Sheriff for his district although he was fired for notoriously […]
Preparation is the key to success. Here are the top five ghost busting tips on how to emerge victorious from your ghost busting adventure. #1 Get Good Ghost Busting Gear Having the right equipment makes all the difference. At Adventure Drives ,we will supply you with a number of useful tools. Our EMF reader […]
An adventure drive has elements of a scavenger hunt, rally drive, and pokemon style exploration. It’s a country ramble, all ages, outdoor event. Although prizes are awarded for winning teams, the emphasis is on creative submissions at each stop. There is usually three to four different locations in the adventure. Upon arrival, participants are greeted […]
Thomas Jones of Delaware was by all accounts not a nice person. It was said he would double cross anyone. He would often convince his First Nations Oneida warriors they could make easy money by crossing the Detroit River and joining the US Army. He would then wait for the first paycheck, and take all […]
The year was 1812 and Canada was at war with the United States. Although most of the population was loyal to the British Crown, some believed the Americans would win and they switched sides. One such person was John Dunham. He had a cabin on a plot of land that is now the Nanticoke Generating […]
The Viking people were great explorers and in 1021, they landed on the shores of Newfoundland, Canada and created a settlement. Not many people realize, that later on, they sailed up the St Lawrence River to Ontario with their treasure, looking for a passageway to China. Recent discovery of a new saga found in Norway […]