Another breakfast with our hosts
Though I knew we were going home and had a good time, I looked forward to that last breakfast at Between the Maples. Gord and Maggie had such interesting experiences in their lives that it was good to chat with them. They asked about us too. And our breakfast was delicious. I could have sat longer to talk, yet we had a few places we wanted to see before we left Owen Sound.
Maggie and Gord, an unbeatable team
While we said our thank yous, Maggie handed me a small envelope. Gord helped us carry our things to the car and we were on our way. I had to check what was in the envelope. It was a little note handwritten by Maggie, wishing us a happy anniversary and wishing us well. That was sweet. And she’d bought a copy of Harry’s Trees for their small grandson.
Tom Thomson art on display at this time
First to the Museum, but it wasn’t open yet. No problem, we went to the library next door to discover that part of it was the original Carnegie Library. I was intrigued also by the decor by the stairs, what looked like a shelf of books was actually placecards for donors who contributed to updating the children’s library.
Such an appropriate way to recognize donors
The children’s area showed great thought and appreciation for children’s literature and for those who spend time in this place. Certainly inviting.
The library had received permission for an artist to create a stained glass piece on art by Marie-Louise Gay, a Canadian artist and book author. Love her stories about Stella and Sam. This was perfect for the children’s area
We looked around a little more in that area before heading downstairs. Whoever had designed the changes had young children in mind too.
I had permission of the parents to take this photo. This is just one example of a kid-friendly library.
I spoke to a librarian sharing my delight in their space and how it was so inviting for children and their parents.
The original Carnegie library kept as it was. I could have spent more time here.
Needs no further explanation
We headed over to the art museum next door. I didn’t take photos of the art for obvious reasons, but we did take time to look through the selection of Thomson’s art and pieces by other artists inspired by Thomson and the Group of Seven.
By this time we had some rain and wind. We’d decided to go to Harrison Park, just to see it, before we headed home.
A family bought this land and dedicated it for a park
One of the children’s play areas
A well kept park near the end of season
We left this pretty park in drizzly and windy weather and began our drive homeward. We’d stop in Varney for lunch at Pebbles Restaurant and go on home from there.
It was good to get away for a few days and we certainly enjoyed our stay.
If you have the chance to go to Owen Sound for a holiday, check in with Between the Maples B & B and enjoy some time with Gord and Maggie.