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St. Adèle Murals – Day Trips from Montreal

November 8, 2022 by Margarita Ibbott
Village dAntan 2008 Gilles Bedard St Adele Quebec Day trips from Montreal

You’ve been to Old Montreal, you’ve walked St. Laurent to the Plateau, and enjoyed bagels at Fairmont. You’ve visited the lookout from Mount Royal and decided you want to consider day trips from Montreal. Should … Read more

Excellent plays to see at Stratford

January 12, 2023October 21, 2022 by Margarita Ibbott
Optimized William Shakespeare at The Stratford Festival DownsiftingPRO

Plays to see at Stratford Without a doubt, it has been a great season to be back seeing live theatre. We have been fortunate to get tickets for five different plays and they vary from … Read more

What’s on at The Stratford Festival in 2023

April 25, 2024September 21, 2022 by Margarita Ibbott
Stratford Festival Gardens 2022 @DownshiftingPRO

The Stratford Festival in 2023 With the 2022 Stratford Festival starting to wind down, it was a pleasure to receive notice of what to expect for The Stratford Festival in 2023. Filled with classic Shakespeare … Read more

My Kingdom for a Horse… Outstanding Richard III at The Stratford Festival

December 27, 2022September 11, 2022 by Hayden
The Tom Patterson Theatre of The Stratford Festival @DownshiftingPRO

Ah, it’s good to be back.   Back to the Stratford Festival!  This yearly event graces southern Ontario every summer with productions of plays old and… older… that delight and astonishes the fair-weather crowds of … Read more

What is playing at the Stratford Festival in 2022?

May 5, 2022April 28, 2022 by Margarita Ibbott
Festival Theatre 2003 Richard Bain

Are you wondering what is playing at the Stratford Festival in 2022? Stratford is back and it’s better than ever. After a two-year hiatus from performances inside the theatres, we are being welcomed back with … Read more

12 Free Museums in Toronto with the Toronto Public Library

April 25, 2024April 6, 2022 by Margarita Ibbott
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Did you know if you are a member of the Toronto Public Library you can access free museums in Toronto? Whether you have a local library membership or you buy an annual non-resident pass, there … Read more

Quebec Maritime Itinerary – Your Epic 12-Day Road Trip

January 10, 2023February 14, 2022 by Margarita Ibbott
Bonaventure Island National Park Looking towards Perce Rock @DownshiftingPRO

There is no question you will never regret visiting La Belle Province – Quebec. Although you start in the capital – Quebec City – you will quickly find yourself in rural Quebec on this epic … Read more

Where to go Whale Watching in Quebec

March 24, 2023November 15, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
Islet Point in Tadoussac looking towards Pointe Noire Interpretation and Observation Centre 1

This was my fourth trip on a whale watching tour and it just never gets old. It never does. One of my big goals of this family trip was to show my children the wonders … Read more

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DOWNSHIFTING: a movement to voluntarily simplify your life (slow down, minimize, review priorities). I am all about less stuff and more travel.

DownshiftingPRO is where seasoned travel wisdom meets authentic adventure for the 50+ traveler hungry for luxury, culture, and meaningful experiences. I’m Margarita —a storyteller, organizer, and passionate explorer who blends solo escapes, trips with my husband, and multi-generational family adventures.

Whether I’m savouring exquisite culinary delights, wandering through world-class museums, connecting with Indigenous cultures, or indulging in luxury stays, I go beyond the surface to bring destinations alive.

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