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Post in your cityMissed connection in Hamilton, Ontario - Webster's Falls
Webster’s Falls mistTuesday, June 30 - 2:03 PM
At Webster’s Falls you waited so a kid could get a clear photo, then waved me into the next clear gap. We traded waterfall rankings for the region. Your list was longer. I want the annotated version.
Let’s do something in Hunter River, Prince Edward Island - Hunter River
Village loop, show me the hall and stopFriday, July 3
Drive me through Hunter River and stop at whatever you think is the actual centre, not what a map would pick. I have an hour and a bad sense for villages. If the answer is “the hall and then go home,” I will respect it. I bring doughnuts as a bribe, not as a personality.
Looking for… in Burlington, Ontario - Mapleview Centre
Looking for a stargazing nightFriday, July 3 - 2:54 PM
Looking for a clear-night hang near Mapleview Centre in Burlington (or just outside town if you have a darker spot). Thermoses, apps that name stars, zero expertise required.
Looking for… in Nanaimo, British Columbia - Departure Bay
Looking for a cycling loop of NanaimoFriday, July 3 - 2:37 PM
Looking for a weekend cycling loop starting near Departure Bay in Nanaimo. Lights, bells, coffee stop. Not a race. Message your usual distance.
Looking for… in Sarnia, Ontario - Centennial Park
Looking for a pickup soccer extraWednesday, July 1 - 10:17 AM
Looking for one more for casual soccer in Sarnia near Centennial Park. Rec pace, mixed levels, we just need even numbers. Bring a water bottle and a sense of humour.
Missed connection in Georgetown, Ontario - Downtown Georgetown
Old downtown bookstore findMonday, June 29 - 2:44 PM
In the downtown used bookstore, you insisted the local history shelf was “dangerously interesting.” We browsed dangerously. Checked out separately. Mistake.
Let’s do something in Surrey, British Columbia - Guildford Town Centre
Used-bookstore wanderWednesday, July 1 - 2:36 PM
Let’s wander a used bookstore near Guildford Town Centre in Surrey and impose a two-book cap we will probably break. Coffee after to justify it.
Missed connection in Brampton, Ontario - Heart Lake Conservation Area
Heart Lake ConservationSunday, June 28 - 3:49 PM
Heart Lake trails, you offered bug spray and unsolicited but excellent opinions on which loop was quieter. Quieter loop found. Quieter exit too.
Looking for… in Toronto, Ontario - TTC at Bloor-Yonge
Looking for a running buddy near TTC at Bloor-YongeThursday, July 2 - 5:22 PM
Looking for a running buddy around TTC at Bloor-Yonge in Toronto. Easy pace, early-ish. I am tired of looping alone and talking to squirrels. Beginners welcome.
Missed connection in Milton, Ontario - Rattlesnake Point
Buffalo Crag lookoutSaturday, June 27 - 8:24 AM
At Buffalo Crag lookout on Rattlesnake Point, you offered trail mix when I was clearly under-snacked. We watched turkey vultures and talked about how small the 401 looks from up there. Descent got busy. Moment got away.
Missed connection in Milton, Ontario - Mattamy National Cycling Centre
Milton Velodrome spectator seatsTuesday, June 30 - 7:58 PM
Watching a track session at the Mattamy velodrome, you explained banking physics with napkin diagrams. I pretended to understand and absolutely enjoyed the lesson. Coffee after the races should have happened.
Missed connection in Markham, Ontario - Pacific Mall
Pacific Mall weekend chaosMonday, June 29 - 3:02 PM
Pacific Mall weekend chaos, you helped me find an exit that was not a labyrinth. Guide fee: one conversation. Unpaid.
Let’s do something in Brandon, Manitoba - Downtown Brandon
Ferry / lookout afternoonTuesday, June 30 - 9:36 AM
Let’s do a lookout or ferry-adjacent afternoon from Downtown Brandon in Brandon. Wind, snacks, no tight schedule. Message if you have a favourite direction.
Missed connection in Oakville, Ontario - Oakville Harbour
Harbour festival crowdSunday, June 28 - 2:49 PM
During a harbour festival, you shared an umbrella when the sky opened with no warning. We huddled and laughed at how fast Oakville weather flips. Umbrella returned. Courage not deployed.
Missed connection in Milton, Ontario - Nassagaweya Canyon Trail
Nassagaweya Canyon trailSaturday, June 27 - 1:44 PM
On the Nassagaweya Canyon stretch between Rattlesnake and Crawford, you warned me about the muddy patch like a trail angel. We hiked twenty minutes overlapping. At the junction you went canyon-long. I went regret-long.
Missed connection in Teulon, Manitoba - Main street
Main street, you returned the gloveWednesday, July 1
Wind took a work glove off the box of my truck on the main street and you chased it farther than I would have chased a twenty. You handed it back dusty and said “these cost more than people think.” You were not wrong. I did not get past thanks.
Lost & found in Niagara Falls, Ontario - Niagara Parkway
Lost headphones at Niagara ParkwayMonday, June 29 - 10:43 AM
Over-ear headphones left at Niagara Parkway in Niagara Falls. Ear pads are a bit worn on one side. Describe that wear if you have them.
Let’s do something in St. Catharines, Ontario - Downtown St. Catharines
Open-mic moral supportSunday, June 28 - 11:44 AM
Let’s go to an open mic near Downtown St. Catharines in St. Catharines. I am not performing. I am clapping. You can clap too. That is the whole plan.
Looking for… in Saguenay, Quebec - Downtown Chicoutimi
Looking for a book-swap in SaguenaySaturday, June 27 - 9:29 AM
Looking for a book-swap at Downtown Chicoutimi in Saguenay. Bring one finished paperback, leave with someone else’s problem (in a good way). Paperbacks only so bags stay light.
Missed connection in Oshawa, Ontario - Tribute Communities Centre
Tribute Communities CentreMonday, June 29 - 2:20 PM
Tribute Communities Centre after a Generals game, shared high-fives with strangers that turned into a real chat. Second period of conversation missing.
Let’s do something in Drummondville, Quebec - Village Québécois d'Antan area
Plant-store restraint testSunday, June 28 - 8:00 AM
Let’s walk into a plant shop near Village Québécois d'Antan area in Drummondville and attempt to leave with one plant. Accountability buddy needed. I am the problem.
Missed connection in Markham, Ontario - Markville Mall
Markville Mall bookstoreTuesday, June 30 - 2:19 PM
Markville bookstore quiet corner, you were building a poetry stack with zero shame. I said that was correct behaviour. You laughed. Cash desk intervened.
Missed connection in Pickering, Ontario - Pickering Town Centre
Pickering Town CentreSaturday, June 27 - 10:17 AM
Town Centre rainy Saturday, you held the door long enough for a parade of strangers. I was last. Should have been first to say hi properly.
Missed connection in Milton, Ontario - Area 8 Milton
Area 8 skate afternoonFriday, June 26 - 11:03 AM
At Area 8 watching skaters, you explained a trick I definitely will never attempt. We cheered the same kid’s landing. High-fived. Then the crowd shifted and so did my chance.
Let’s do something in Thunder Bay, Ontario - Sleeping Giant lookout lot
Skate then hot chocolateSaturday, June 27 - 10:36 AM
Let’s skate near Sleeping Giant lookout lot in Thunder Bay then immediately justify hot chocolate. Beginners fine. Falling is part of the itinerary.
Lost & found in Ottawa, Ontario - Westboro
Lost headphones at WestboroFriday, June 26 - 2:08 PM
Over-ear headphones left at Westboro in Ottawa. Ear pads are a bit worn on one side. Describe that wear if you have them.
Looking for… in Montreal, Quebec - Old Port
Looking for a plant-swapSaturday, June 27 - 2:14 PM
Looking for a cuttings swap in Montreal at Old Port. Bring a healthy cutting, go home with a new problem. Label your plants or we will invent names.
Missed connection in Oakville, Ontario - Shell Park
Shell Park shorelineThursday, June 25 - 4:40 PM
Evening at Shell Park, you were skipping stones and actually getting them to skip. I was not. You coached me through three better throws. Coach, I still need your name.
Lost & found in Medicine Hat, Alberta - Medalta
Mug I bought and then leftSunday, June 28 - 5:15 PM
Cream stoneware mug on the picnic table outside Medalta. There is still kiln grit on the foot. I had owned it for about twenty minutes. I can name the stall. I would like the mug more than the story.
Lost & found in Rothesay, New Brunswick - Renforth Wharf
Renforth wharf, one black sneakerMonday, June 29 - 12:20 PM
One black sneaker, left foot, on the Renforth wharf. I know how it sounds. The dog got the lace, I got the lecture from my own brain, and the shoe stayed. If it is still there or you grabbed it, the insole has a torn heel pad. I only need the one. The other one is being smug at home.
Lost & found in Brampton, Ontario - Bramalea City Centre
Found gloves at Bramalea City CentreFriday, June 26 - 9:17 PM
Black gloves left on a bench at Bramalea City Centre in Brampton. One has a repair on the thumb. Describe that and I will bring them back.
Missed connection in Markham, Ontario - Milne Dam Conservation Park
Milne Dam Conservation ParkSaturday, June 27 - 4:17 PM
Milne Dam paths, you pointed out a heron I would have walked past. Shared quiet. Shared zero contact info.
Lost & found in Fort McMurray, Alberta - MacDonald Island Park
Found bike lights at MacDonald Island ParkMonday, June 29 - 3:01 PM
Pair of bike lights sitting on a rack at MacDonald Island Park in Fort McMurray. Still blinking when I got there. Tell me the brand colour combo and they are yours.
Let’s do something in Cochrane, Alberta - Downtown Cochrane
One coffee, then you can leaveSunday, June 28
Six weeks in Cochrane and I still take the cup to the truck. If you will sit for one coffee on the main street and tell me which river path does not ice in the shoulder months, I will pay and I will not stretch it past an hour.
Looking for… in Montreal, Quebec - Mount Royal lookout
Looking for a cooking swapSaturday, June 27 - 5:17 PM
Looking for one person in Montreal to trade a homemade dish once in a while, pickup at Mount Royal lookout. I make too much soup. You might make too much of something else.
Missed connection in Stoney Creek, Ontario - Confederation Beach Park
Confederation playground shipTuesday, June 23 - 12:03 PM
Shipwreck playground area, you were helping a kid invent a pirate story and invited me to be “the unreliable narrator.” Best casting of my week.
Looking for… in Placentia, Newfoundland and Labrador - Castle Hill
Castle Hill, I want the story from someone bored of itFriday, June 26 - 1:40 PM
I am going up to Castle Hill and I would rather hear it from a person who has stopped performing the story. If you have taken too many cousins and you can do the short version with the wind included, I will drive and I will not add a drone.
Missed connection in Halton Hills, Ontario - Olde Hide House
Olde Hide House mazeFriday, June 26 - 8:59 AM
Lost in the best way at Olde Hide House, you pointed me toward exits and leather care tips. Tour guide energy. Tip jar: one conversation, unpaid.
Let’s do something in Toronto, Ontario - Harbourfront
Weeknight trivia team needs oneSunday, June 28 - 1:05 PM
Let’s do trivia in Toronto near Harbourfront. We know just enough to be dangerous and not enough to win. Need one more who does not mind being wrong out loud.
Let’s do something in Saint John, New Brunswick - Reversing Falls
Reversing Falls, one look, then we leaveSaturday, June 27
Stand at the Reversing Falls long enough to see which way the water means it, then go get something warm. I have done the long version and my face hurt. If you want the short version with a person who will not narrate geology, I am free after work twice this week.
Lost & found in Digby, Nova Scotia - Digby wharf
Wharf, navy scarf that smells like bait nowWednesday, June 24 - 3:55 PM
Navy scarf on a piling at the wharf. It already smelled like the harbour before I lost it, so do not lead with that clue. There is a white thread darned near one end, done on a ferry. If you have it, I can meet by the fundy display and I will not pretend it is a nice scarf.
Lost & found in Winnipeg, Manitoba - Osborne Village
Found bracelet at Osborne VillageSaturday, June 27 - 8:47 AM
Delicate bracelet under a chair at Osborne Village in Winnipeg. Clasp style is the giveaway. Describe it without posting a photo here.
Let’s do something in Kingston, Ontario - Queen's campus
Ferry / lookout afternoonThursday, June 25 - 5:18 PM
Let’s do a lookout or ferry-adjacent afternoon from Queen's campus in Kingston. Wind, snacks, no tight schedule. Message if you have a favourite direction.
Missed connection in Burlington, Ontario - Burlington Performing Arts Centre
Burlington Performing Arts CentreMonday, June 22 - 7:13 PM
Intermission at the BPAC, you were debating the first act with a friend and I chimed in from the next cluster of seats. We agreed the lighting was half the story. House lights flickered and the conversation ended mid-sentence.
Lost & found in Iqaluit, Nunavut - Downtown Iqaluit
Lost umbrella at Downtown IqaluitTuesday, June 23 - 7:28 PM
Left a sturdy umbrella at Downtown Iqaluit in Iqaluit after the rain. Handle is not plain. Tell me what is unusual about it.
Lost & found in Halifax, Nova Scotia - Public Gardens
Found scarf at Public GardensSaturday, June 27 - 9:16 AM
Wool scarf left on a chair at Public Gardens in Halifax. Pattern is distinctive. Describe the colours and it is yours. Happy to meet at a busy café.
Missed connection in Milton, Ontario - Crawford Lake
Crawford Lake boardwalkTuesday, June 23 - 9:23 PM
Quiet morning on the Crawford Lake boardwalk, you stopped to point out a heron and we both just watched it for a while. No words really, then you smiled and moved on. Wish I had walked with you.
Missed connection in Burlington, Ontario - Royal Botanical Gardens
Royal Botanical Gardens, lilac timeMonday, June 22 - 10:36 AM
Lilac season at the RBG and you were photographing the Lilac Dell. We kept ending up on the same path and finally laughed about it. I went one way, you went the other. I wish I had just turned around.
Looking for… in Ottawa, Ontario - Lansdowne Park
Looking for a quiet morning coffee regularTuesday, June 23 - 6:47 PM
Looking for a fellow early person at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa who does not need to talk before the first cup. Nodding is a full conversation. If that is your style, say hi in a message.
Missed connection in Halton Hills, Ontario - Acton Farmers' Market
Acton Farmers’ Market mapleTuesday, June 23 - 8:56 AM
Acton market maple syrup tasting, you ran a blind taste test on me. I failed proudly. Prize should have been exchanging Instagrams. Was not.
Let’s do something in Toronto, Ontario - The Annex
Easy bike loop + bakeryTuesday, June 23 - 6:25 PM
Let’s bike an easy loop in Toronto starting at The Annex, bakery tax at the end. Lights on, no drop-the-hammer energy.
Let’s do something in Toronto, Ontario - Distillery District
Community rec class, first-timersFriday, June 26 - 7:57 PM
Let’s try a rec class at Distillery District in Toronto so neither of us has to walk in alone. Stretch, dance, whatever is on this week. Laughing allowed.
Missed connection in Georgetown, Ontario - Halton Hills Public Library
Georgetown library, quiet cornerMonday, June 22 - 5:09 PM
In the quiet corner of the Georgetown library branch, you were studying with about nine highlighters. I was at the next table. We swapped tired smiles over the printer jam. I would love to interrupt you properly sometime.
Missed connection in Burlington, Ontario - RBG Rock Garden
RBG Rock Garden stepsSunday, June 21 - 8:21 AM
On the terraces at the RBG Rock Garden, you offered me your spare water bottle when mine was empty. We talked about the best overlook for photos. You headed down the steps and I froze. I still have your kindness and no name.
Missed connection in Oakville, Ontario - Oakville GO Station
Oakville GO, westboundTuesday, June 23 - 2:56 PM
Westbound platform at Oakville GO around 6pm, you were laughing at something on your phone and it was contagious. We sat across from each other and you made room when it got busy. Small thing, big smile.
Looking for… in Kingston, Ontario - Princess Street
Princess Street show, I clap earlyThursday, June 25 - 7:10 AM
Looking for someone who goes to the small rooms off Princess and does not mind that I clap at the wrong time. I can do this month’s folksier bill. I buy the first round of water, which is a thrilling offer. Tell me if the room is standing-only so I wear the shoes that forgive me.
Lost & found in Brampton, Ontario - Mount Pleasant GO
Lost umbrella at Mount Pleasant GOThursday, June 25 - 8:31 AM
Left a sturdy umbrella at Mount Pleasant GO in Brampton after the rain. Handle is not plain. Tell me what is unusual about it.
Let’s do something in Drummondville, Quebec - Downtown Drummondville
Casual tennis or catchTuesday, June 23 - 6:37 PM
Let’s hit a few balls near Downtown Drummondville in Drummondville. Rec only. I will not keep score unless you make me. Bring a racquet if you have one; we can figure it out.
Let’s do something in Surrey, British Columbia - Guildford Town Centre
Community rec class, first-timersMonday, June 22 - 8:50 AM
Let’s try a rec class at Guildford Town Centre in Surrey so neither of us has to walk in alone. Stretch, dance, whatever is on this week. Laughing allowed.
Missed connection in Milton, Ontario - Campbellville
Campbellville coffee stopSaturday, June 20 - 10:00 PM
Sunday coffee stop in Campbellville after trails, you recommended the pastry that “looks boring but isn’t.” Correct again. I paid forward poorly by not asking your name.
Missed connection in Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario - Stouffville
Community theatre nightSunday, June 21 - 10:13 AM
Community theatre night, intermission opinions aligned too well. House lights returned too fast.
Missed connection in Markham, Ontario - Markham GO Station
Markham GO platformMonday, June 22 - 4:06 PM
Markham GO platform dusk, you shared an umbrella when the sky flipped. Transit weather is a personality test. You passed.
Lost & found in Toronto, Ontario - Harbourfront
Found keys at HarbourfrontSunday, June 21 - 9:26 AM
Found a set of keys at Harbourfront in Toronto. Black fob, a couple of house keys, and a small charm. I am holding one identifying detail back so I can make sure they go to the right person. Describe them and we can arrange a public handover.
Lost & found in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories - Downtown Yellowknife
Lost prescription bottle at Downtown YellowknifeTuesday, June 23 - 6:29 PM
Pharmacy bottle (label partly worn) left at Downtown Yellowknife in Yellowknife. Privacy first - tell me the pharmacy name on the label, not the medication.
Let’s do something in St. Catharines, Ontario - Port Dalhousie pier
Waterfront sunset, no rushSaturday, June 20 - 1:59 PM
Let’s sit the sunset at Port Dalhousie pier in St. Catharines. Bring a layer. Leave when the streetlights win. That is the event.
Lost & found in North Shore, Prince Edward Island - Dalvay beach
Dalvay stretch, sandal that lost the argumentSunday, June 21 - 9:35 PM
One sandal on the sand by the National Park beach, the Dalvay side. The other is in the car, smug. Blue strap, broken buckle. It is not worth a search party. It is worth a message if you kicked it above the tide line, because I will come back for it and also for the humiliation.
Missed connection in Georgetown, Ontario - Main Street Georgetown
Main Street gelato debateFriday, June 19 - 8:27 AM
Gelato debate on Main Street: you were team pistachio, I was team dark chocolate. We agreed to a diplomatic second cup someday. Someday needs a calendar invite and a name.
Let’s do something in Edmonton, Alberta - Old Strathcona
Casual tennis or catchSaturday, June 20 - 12:35 PM
Let’s hit a few balls near Old Strathcona in Edmonton. Rec only. I will not keep score unless you make me. Bring a racquet if you have one; we can figure it out.
Let’s do something in Brandon, Manitoba - Assiniboine river path
Saturday hike, anyone in Brandon?Tuesday, June 23 - 7:47 PM
Anyone in Brandon want an easy-moderate hike this weekend? Meet near Assiniboine river path, back by lunch. Bring water and a layer. Message if you are in - we can pick a trail that matches the weather.
Lost & found in Regina, Saskatchewan - Wascana Centre
Lost transit pass at Wascana CentreMonday, June 22 - 9:20 AM
Monthly transit pass missing after Wascana Centre in Regina. If you found a pass, tell me the last 4 digits. Happy to replace a coffee for the trouble.
Missed connection in Georgetown, Ontario - Mill Street
Mill Street café crosswordMonday, June 22 - 10:32 AM
Café on Mill Street, you asked if 14-across was a Canadian river. It was. We finished three clues as a team. Puzzle incomplete. Introduction incomplete.
Let’s do something in Montreal, Quebec - Jean-Talon Market
Neighbourhood history loopSaturday, June 20 - 5:57 PM
Let’s walk a history loop around Jean-Talon Market in Montreal. I have a couple of stories; you can fact-check me in real time.
Lost & found in Toronto, Ontario - St. Lawrence Market
Found toque and gloves set at St. Lawrence MarketSunday, June 21 - 5:14 PM
Matching set left at St. Lawrence Market in Toronto like someone stood up too fast. Pattern is the ID. Describe it.
Let’s do something in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island - Peake's Wharf
Skate then hot chocolateMonday, June 22 - 9:09 AM
Let’s skate near Peake's Wharf in Charlottetown then immediately justify hot chocolate. Beginners fine. Falling is part of the itinerary.
Lost & found in Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labrador - Arena lobby
Arena lobby, black glove, left handMonday, June 22
Left-hand black glove on the radiator in the arena lobby. The right one is in my pocket, judging me. Wool, not the thin driving kind. There is a hole starting at the thumb which I keep meaning to fix. If you turned it in, the thumb is the password.
Let’s do something in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario - Boardwalk
Picnic backup plan at BoardwalkSunday, June 21 - 1:45 PM
Let’s picnic at Boardwalk in Sault Ste. Marie if the sky behaves, café if it does not. I can bring fruit. You can bring whatever counts as a side. Message for the weather call.
Lost & found in Hamilton, Ontario - Hamilton Farmers' Market
Found dog leash at Hamilton Farmers' MarketFriday, June 19 - 11:40 AM
Nice leash clipped to a post at Hamilton Farmers' Market in Hamilton, no dog attached. Name tag charm still on it. Say the name and we can meet in public.
Missed connection in Caledon, Ontario - Forks of the Credit Provincial Park
Forks of the Credit lookoutFriday, June 19 - 12:55 PM
Forks of the Credit lookout, you offered trail mix and strong opinions on which valley photo was least cliché. Both of ours were cliché. Fine by me.
Looking for… in Kitchener, Ontario - Kitchener Market
Looking for a disc-golf extraThursday, June 18 - 7:19 PM
Looking for a rec disc-golf round in Kitchener near Kitchener Market. I lose discs with optimism. Teach me or lose them with me.
Missed connection in Halton Hills, Ontario - Olde Hide House
Olde Hide House, ActonSunday, June 21 - 10:18 AM
Wandering the Olde Hide House in Acton, we both reached for the same jacket on the rack. You insisted I try it. It fit. I should have asked if you did too.
Missed connection in Stoney Creek, Ontario - Devil's Punchbowl
Devil’s Punchbowl sunriseThursday, June 18 - 5:43 PM
Sunrise at Devil’s Punchbowl, you offered a hand-warmer pack from your pocket like a legend. We watched the gorge light up. Coffee after felt obvious. We made it non-obvious by leaving separately.
Looking for… in Regina, Saskatchewan - Cornwall Centre
Looking for a weekday lunch walkFriday, June 19 - 7:14 PM
Looking for a 20-minute lunch walk from Cornwall Centre in Regina. Weather is a suggestion, not a veto. Work-adjacent, then back to desks.
Looking for… in Whitby, Ontario - Downtown Whitby
Looking for a knitting/crochet tableFriday, June 19 - 4:32 PM
Looking for crafters in Whitby who want a make-and-chat table at Downtown Whitby. Beginners included. Yarn talk encouraged, life talk optional.
Missed connection in Milton, Ontario - FirstOntario Arts Centre
FirstOntario Arts Centre lobbySunday, June 21 - 12:34 PM
In the lobby of the FirstOntario Arts Centre before a show, you were reading the program like it was a novel. We traded predictions about the second act. Yours were better. Encore conversation overdue.
Let’s do something in Whitby, Ontario - Whitby waterfront
Golden-hour photos at Whitby waterfrontFriday, June 19 - 8:12 PM
Let’s catch golden hour at Whitby waterfront in Whitby. Phones welcome. We can pick a bench after and delete the blinking shots together.
Missed connection in Burlington, Ontario - Kerncliff Park
Kerncliff Park escarpmentWednesday, June 17 - 8:05 PM
At Kerncliff Park you pointed out a turkey vulture circling the quarry cliffs like it was no big deal. We hiked the same loop and traded trail tips. At the lot you waved. I waved back and somehow did not ask a single useful question.
Missed connection in Mississauga, Ontario - Erindale Park
Erindale Park river pathTuesday, June 16 - 1:42 PM
Erindale Park river path, you pointed out a deer I would have missed. Shared quiet for a full minute. Shared names: zero minutes.
Looking for… in Montreal, Quebec - Berri-UQAM
Looking for a running buddy near Berri-UQAMWednesday, June 17 - 12:26 PM
Looking for a running buddy around Berri-UQAM in Montreal. Easy pace, early-ish. I am tired of looping alone and talking to squirrels. Beginners welcome.
Missed connection in St. Stephen, New Brunswick - Chocolate Museum
Chocolate museum, you took the plain squareSunday, June 21 - 7:05 PM
In the chocolate museum shop you took the plain dark square and said the fancy one was “a dare, not a flavour.” I had the dare. You were right and you did not gloat, which is how I knew I wanted to keep talking. I followed the wrong group out to the sidewalk.
Lost & found in Calgary, Alberta - Inglewood
Found wallet at InglewoodThursday, June 18 - 6:11 PM
Picked up a wallet at Inglewood in Calgary. No cash missing on my end; I just want it home. Tell me the first name inside and one other detail. Meet somewhere public.
Missed connection in Ancaster, Ontario - Ancaster Memorial Arts Theatre
Memorial Arts Theatre showThursday, June 18 - 4:05 PM
At the Memorial Arts Theatre for a community show, you laughed at all the same lines I did, two seats over. At intermission we agreed the lead was incredible. The house lights dimmed before I could say more. Encore?
Looking for… in Sherbrooke, Quebec - Lac des Nations
Looking for a stretch/yoga rec class palFriday, June 19 - 8:28 PM
Looking for a rec stretch or easy yoga person in Sherbrooke at Lac des Nations. Mats, no matching outfits required. After-class tea if the vibe is right.
Missed connection in Hamilton, Ontario - Bayfront Park
Bayfront Park sunsetFriday, June 19 - 6:12 PM
Sunset at Bayfront Park, you were skipping stones off the pier like a pro. I tried and embarrassed myself and you laughed (kindly). We watched the water for a bit. I left without asking your name and I regret it.
Missed connection in Ancaster, Ontario - Ancaster Mill
Ancaster Mill staircase photoFriday, June 19 - 5:51 PM
On the stairs by the Mill falls, you offered to take a photo for a couple and then asked if I wanted one too-solo, less awkward than it sounds. We talked shutter speed like experts. Experts at missing chances.
Missed connection in Vernon, British Columbia - Polson Park
Polson park, the paddle boats were a noSunday, June 21
You talked me out of a paddle boat at Polson with one sentence about the wind and I have never been so grateful to be managed. We walked the loop instead. You knew the names of the flower beds and pretended you did not. I left when the parking meter story in my head got loud.
Missed connection in Ancaster, Ontario - Wilson Street
Wilson Street, downtown AncasterSaturday, June 20 - 5:16 PM
Walking Wilson Street in old Ancaster, you were peering in the window of the same shop I was. We laughed about both being nosy. You went into the café and I kept walking, and I have regretted every step since.
Missed connection in Caledon, Ontario - Inglewood
Inglewood general store vibeWednesday, June 17 - 4:50 PM
Inglewood stop for water and postcards, you recommended a quiet side road “if you like trees more than traffic.” I do. Guide wanted.
Looking for… in Peterborough, Ontario - Little Lake
Looking for a disc-golf extraFriday, June 19 - 9:11 AM
Looking for a rec disc-golf round in Peterborough near Little Lake. I lose discs with optimism. Teach me or lose them with me.
Missed connection in Markham, Ontario - Markham Pan Am Centre
Markham Pan Am CentreWednesday, June 17 - 4:03 PM
Pan Am Centre after swim, locker-room hallway small talk about lane hogs. You had a better backstroke opinion than me. Rematch requested.