One of my goals this summer is to take day trips or mini road trips to explore spots in Ontario that are new to me. There is so much to see in our beautiful province. On Canada Day, I started on my quest and decided to visit sites in and near Ayr, Ontario.
Summer Day Trip #1
My friends and I took a picnic lunch to Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area and enjoyed the sun and beach for the afternoon. It was a great place to visit as the parking lot and beach area are very close together, important when you’re hauling folding chairs, beachwear, and picnic baskets and bags. The water was a perfect temperature for swimming and there were lots of trees and picnic tables for shade.
We packed up and toured the pretty little village of Ayr looking for a place to have dinner. It’s changed so much since I lived there fifty years ago but the Green Garden Chinese Restaurant was still there after all these years. The decor and ambience are a little to be desired but the food was hot and tasty, the staff were friendly and accommodating, and the price was excellent.
We left there and drove out to the outskirts of town for the Canada Day Fireworks. My brother was chief pyrotechnologist and put on an amazing show for the community. A great way to celebrate Canada Day!