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CANADA FALL VIBES VLOG!

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Fall vibes + travel days

  • The vlog opens with a road-trip feeling: the creator is driving with fall/Halloween “fall vibes” and is excited to see leaves already changing.
  • She’s temporarily out of Canada, but still tries to soak up fall while spending time in Ontario.

Country drive highlight

  • A calming return to her roots: Cornwall, Ontario (“country roads take me home…”).
  • She emphasizes that these country drives feel relaxing and are a great way to enjoy the season.

Food stops + what to try

Lunch in Cornwall: Ou Duth Greek restaurant

  • She ate with her aunt and enjoyed the cozy interior and comfort-food vibe.
  • Recommended items:
    • Spanakopita / spinach pie (she rates it 10/10)
    • Tzatziki (great with the spanakopita)
    • Homemade bean soup (creamy and comforting; likened to split pea soup)
    • Diet Coke
  • She notes the menu also has classic Greek options (like souvlaki), but she specifically went with spanakopita.

Apple orchard + snacks + gifts: Marlin Orchards (outside Cornwall)

  • She visits for fall apple season and checks the family-run farm gift shop.
  • She mentions that apple-picking happens on specific dates/weekends, and the day she goes isn’t one of the official pick days—though the shop is still open.
  • Gift shop highlights/products:
    • Cozy seasonal decor and handmade-type goods (often pricey, but handmade)
    • Homemade/handmade beauty products
    • Drink flavors she’s drawn to: bergamot raspberry lemonade and spiced pear
    • A maple syrup corner (maple-themed items and supplies)
    • Apple varieties:
      • Lobo
      • Macintosh (and others)
    • Apple cider
  • Future cooking idea:
    • Planning to make an apple crisp, with Macintosh apples for their tartness.

Another meal mention: Felos (Cornwall)

  • She says they had the best chicken parmesan there.

Nature + local attractions: Upper Canada Village + nearby areas

Upper Canada Village

  • The group visits Upper Canada Village, described as a pioneer-style area with lots of cute shops.
  • They also enjoy:
    • Scenic views and parks/green light areas
    • Changing fall colors
    • Cloudy, picturesque weather

Train ride attempt / on-site logistics

  • They notice a “horse and buggy only” sign and briefly get turned around.
  • They try to find the small train that gets people to Chrysler Beach, but it appears not to be running (closure/last ride around 4:30), likely due to weekday/September hours.
  • They end up spending more time in the village and shops.
  • They note the train is a paid attraction and runs on a loop (roughly every 15 minutes when operating).

Discovery Center / village stores

Inside the village shops, they explore:

  • A “pioneer days” style village store
  • Old-fashioned sweets like licorice and rock candy
  • Stuffies and a kids/farm-animal themed section
  • Natural products: laundry products, hand creams, natural deodorants, soy candles
  • Artwork/decor (including cow and sheep paintings)
  • A mention to “screenshot the bread recipe” (referenced, but not shown in full)

Health / “better for you” food & drink opinions

  • Her aunt orders unsweetened matcha from Tim Hortons, and the creator doesn’t like it:
    • She describes it as tasting like spinach (spinach/spinach and kale) and says she won’t buy it again.
  • They discuss the tension between health vs. taste:
    • Adding vanilla sugar could make it taste better, but then it’s less healthy.
  • Apple choices tie into “healthier cooking at home,” including the plan for apple crisp using tart apples.

Notable lifestyle notes

The creator frames the trip as:

  • Quick, cozy family time
  • Enjoying favorite places before it’s time to move on
  • Getting out for nature and seasonal food experiences

Locations / Products / Named Places Mentioned

Locations

  • Cornwall, Ontario
  • Marlin Orchards (just outside Cornwall, Ontario)
  • Ou Duth Greek restaurant (Cornwall)
  • Felos (Cornwall)
  • Upper Canada Village
  • Chrysler Beach (access via a small train)

Products / Food items

  • Spanakopita (spinach pie), tzatziki
  • Homemade bean soup
  • Diet Coke
  • Apple varieties: Lobo, Macintosh (for apple crisp)
  • Apple cider, maple syrup
  • Old-fashioned licorice, rock candy
  • Natural deodorants, soy candles
  • Tim Hortons unsweetened matcha

Notable person

  • The creator’s aunt (main companion throughout the vlog)

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