Ontario continues to amaze us. We took the scenic route via Manitoulin Island and the ferry to Tobermory. If you ever get a chance to visit the Bruce Peninsula, jump on it! It's one of the last large wilderness areas in Southern Ontario with untouched tracts of forest overlooking crystal clear waters which are host to a number of shipwrecks and reportedly amazing diving.
We arrived in Tobermory early enough to take a dip in the waters off the lighthouse, grab a fish taco, and look around the bustling town before heading to the gorgeous Parks Canada Centre for our screening. Despite a conflicting environmental meeting, we had a great turn out with some passionate audience members. Afterwards one of them even took us home with them! Thanks to Tom for making it all happen.
The next day we rode towards Collingwood, stopping at the amazing Harvest Moon Bakery for enticing organic baked goods. The owners had seen our movie the night before and baked us a loaf of bread in the shape of a recycle symbol! If you are anywhere close to the Bruce Peninsula, you MUST go to this bakery (and check out their sculpture garden while you're there).
In Collingwood we shared our story with the local Eco Action Youth who are spending August learning about sustainability. Under the guidance of Douglas, they are starting a community garden, installing clotheslines, and learning how to reduce their carbon footprint. Pretty sweet summer job for a teenager eh?
We didn't have an official screening planned for Collingwood (that will come in the fall), but our amazing host Shelby (you rock Shelby), organized a pot luck and living room screening for a few people. We spent the evening eating and swapping garbage stories, health tips, and favorite recipes with new friends.
The next morning, we hit the farmers market where we spent way too much time cruising the stalls and picking up snacks for the road, loading our bags with a few veggies and baked goods and some soapnuts for doing laundry.
We continue to be overwhelmed by the warm welcomes in each community and by the individuals who do so much for us without asking for anything in return.