top of page


Welcome to "The after_ Party”, a blog where we run-down some on and off the beaten path places and experiences around Ontario that we enjoy. Hopefully our passion for everything local will inspire you to look closer to home for your next family outing, date night, solo adventure and everything in between!


Volume 5: Fall Hiking at a Hidden Gem
Although fall brings shorter days and cooler temperatures, new opportunities for outdoor adventure reveal themselves. One of our favourites is exploring hiking trails with the full complement of fall colours lighting up the trees. That being said some more popular spots such as Mono Cliffs provincial park can get extremely busy. But what if I told you there was a place you can go to see incredible fall colours without the crowds? Awenda Provincial Park is located about two h
Dale Hoyano
3 days ago


Volume 4: Kale Retreat at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley
Running a business selling sustainable Canadian-made comfies and working full-time jobs as well, leaves us exhausted from time to time. That’s why I was ecstatic to see an email land in my inbox advertising Fall Stay and Play deals at the brand new villas of TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley . After an online inquiry and a phone call, the details were confirmed and the Kale Retreat at Osprey Valley was born! For those who are unaware, Osprey Valley began as one humble 18 hole cour
Dale Hoyano
Nov 12


Volume 3: A Lake Erie afternoon in Port Burwell
What led us to Port Burwell on an unseasonably warm fall weekend is a story with a few twists and turns. As a casual golfer, I sometimes find myself going down internet rabbit holes of increasingly obscure golf related content. On one such internet journey, I noticed that our favourite golf facility, TPC Toronto , is building a putting course. While looking at other projects done by the putting course design company, I noticed a mysteriously named “Port Burwell Mini-Putt”. No
Dale Hoyano
Oct 29


Volume 2: St. Jacob’s Farmer’s Market Deep Cuts
The Farmer’s Market at St. Jacob’s, just outside of Waterloo, has always been a popular destination for food lovers and urbanites wanting a taste of rural life. With livestock auctions during the summer and the region’s Mennonite heritage, it becomes easy to imagine a simpler time. That being said, the market is usually packed on summer and fall weekends. To help you cut through the crowds, here are some of our most unique finds from our latest trip. Hopefully you will be ins
Dale Hoyano
Oct 14


Volume 1: The County
View of Bay of Quinte from Prince Edward County Prince Edward County, just off the 401 between Toronto and Ottawa has emerged over the past several years as one of Southern Ontario’s hippest destinations. If you are entering the County from the western end, just past Brighton, stock up at the Fawn Over Market . With tons of pantry goodies you can purchase enough things here to last you a weekend. Call ahead to order one of their pizzas, with gourmet toppings and a soft fresh
Dale Hoyano
Sep 25
bottom of page
