Welcome to Places Magazine!
Winter is just around the corner and we have some great stuff to tell you about to help you plan your own Winter Wonderland. Simcoe County is one of the most exciting places to live and work, but this is the season that makes our home really come alive. With the Holiday season upon us we get front row seats to all that make us all feel like kids again!
The Huronia Symphony is starting an exciting new season, one of my favorite date night destinations so get ready to see some truly gifted artists bring you closer to the music than ever before. And don’t forget to burn off some holiday cheer by hitting the Scenic Caves for a Nordic Skiing adventure! Krazy Karl is back to guide you through the trails as he scouts his way into the unknown.
We would also like to introduce two new additions to our editorial conspirators, Rod Kitchen and Ahmad Nasri. Rod is an avid outdoorsman and conservationist, and has been teaching hunters the ropes for almost 30 years. Ahmad is a Homeopathic Doctor & Biofeedback Therapist who is a renowned speaker both nationally and internationally and is a specialist in cancer therapy, anti-aging and women’s health to name a few.
This issue of Places also gives you a look at Simcoe’s past, with a personal introduction to Bayfield. I am very excited about this article and not just because it was written by my Dad ( Hi Dad! ), but because the story behind Bayfield has all the makings of a Hollywood movie…but I won’t ruin the surprise.
I truly hope you enjoy our Winter issue of Places Magazine and I wish you all the best for the Holiday Season! Happy Holidays everybody, get out there and enjoy Simcoe’s winter wonderland!






- Elissa Balfour