OAKLEY... Their PRIZM technology and sunglasses revolutionized our adventures!

We have heard so much about the new Oakley Prizm lens technology over the past months. In each of editorial realms we feature with Canadian Destinations we believe that having the right gear is essential to maximize the experience. We believe it is the same for eyewear. Oakley's Prizm line seems to have lens for every sport. So we contacted Oakley and said we wanted to test the Prizms out and we are grateful that we had the opportunity to do so. Whether camping, mountain biking, golfing,
sailing, motorcycle riding, etc., Oakley’s Prizm eyewear not only met our expectations but surpassed them. Canadian Destinations love and endorse the product line. Oakley made the summer great!

SLIVER PRIZM GOLF
A timeless sleek design made even more lightweight with sculptural reliefs on the earstems, Sliver takes advantage of our durable yet gravity-defying O Matter frame material while letting innovative technologies like XYZ Optics throw their weight around.



PRIZM DAILY POLARIZED
The innovation behind a comfortably secure fit, Unobtainium is integrated into the classic styling of this O Matter frame inspired by Oakley Crosslink, blending sculpture with versatility that keeps up with active lifestyles.


EVZERO PATH PRIZM ROAD
Built for speed and engineered to be the ultimate multi-sport sunglass for training, running and beyond, EVZero Path is Oakley’s lightest performance frame and features a toric shield of Plutonite® in a rimless design for an unobstructed view.

SLIVER PRIZM SHALLOW WATER POLARIZED
A timeless sleek design made even more lightweight with sculptural reliefs on the earstems, Sliver takes advantage of our durable yet gravity-defying O Matter frame material while letting innovative technologies like XYZ Optics throw their weight around.

FLAK JACKET XLJ PRIZM DEEP WATER POLARIZED
World-class athletes have driven us to create innovation after innovation, and Flak Jacket takes that to the next level with the latest in performance technology. The frame offers O Matter and Unobtanium® components for a comfortably secure fit and pure Plutonite lenses to filter out 100% of all UV rays.


================ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY=============================


PRIZM is a revolution in lens optics built on decades of color science research. Prizm lenses provide unprecedented control of light transmission resulting in colors precisely tuned to maximize contrast and enhance visibility.



HIGH DEFINITION OPTICS is a collection of patented technologies that allow Oakley eyewear to meet or exceed the testing standards of the American National Standards Institute for optical clarity, visual fidelity, and impact resistance.



more on these products and the technology visit OAKLEY.CA

Let's Talk Mountain Biking Gear! Our FAV's!

Often when we are out mountain biking we connect with other bikers and we usually end up talking gear. As you know we, at Canadian Destinations are gear-heads and we do our best to demonstrate that the choosing the right gear and equipment maximizes the experience. The wrong gear can lead to frustration and injuries. So, I thought I would let you know the mountain biking gear we love the most.

As far as mountain bikes, we have riden a variety of them over the years. However the one we love most is the TREK STACHE! No question. The Stache is an all-new species of 29+ mountain bike performance. The wide 3" tires grip relentlessly, amplifying all the benefits of 29ers, while remarkably short chainstays deliver a fun, lively ride. The Stache offers the capability of a full suspension trail bike in a simple hardtail package, plus the extra benefits of 29+ tires are many. You'll be amazed at how the capable, unshakable 29+ tires allow you to corner harder and faster without breaking loose.  The new lightweight carbon svelte carbon frame with complementary lightweight components make it easy to get in and out of tights spots



. The wider 148mm rear and 110mm front hub spacing on 29ers creates stronger, less flexy wheels and allows for wider tires, shorter chainstays and more chairing options. These and other options makes the TREK Stache a no brainer for us! For more on this visit www.trekbikes.com.

I like the OASIZ MIPS MTB helmet. The winner of the 2011 Eurobike Award is packed full of features and technology. It has the Rollsys Retention System with Adjustable Head Basket for an easy to adjust and perfect fit. On the inside it has the Rigidity Brace System for lightweight performance while still offering superior resistance again multiple impact crashes. The clever Multimount system allows for the direct installation of a GoPro camera or headlight mounting adapter onto the helmet. Learn more at www.lazersport.com.

The shoes we ride with are the FIVETEN Impact VXi.  They were designed for flat pedal riders who want the benefits of riding platform pedals without giving up the gripping performance of clips. The new synthetic upper dries overnight so you will always be ready to ride. With compression molded insoles and a reinforced toe cap, it is one of the most protective and supportive shoes in the line.

We ride the trails using Oakley PRIZM sunglasses. The Prizm is a revolutionary lens technology that fine-tunes vision for specific sports and environments. The lenses enhance performance of traditional lenses, touch your cheeks and help extend the upper field of view. The Plutonite® Lenses offer top UV Protection filtering 100% of all UVA, UVB, UVC and harmful blue light up to 400nm Switchlock™ interchangeable lens technology makes lens changing lenses fast and secure O-Matter™ stress-resistant frame material is both lightweight and durable for all-day comfort and protection. Learn more at www.oakley.com.

Why we love Port Stanley

Our mini vacation spot less than an hour from London

The almost shy little harbour village of Port Stanley is a refreshingly slow paced beach town with fresh fish daily, lazy little coffee shops, thriving ice cream parlours, and even a bit of a night life.

Spend a weekend here and you will want to come back every weekend. It's your quick and easy vacation spot only 45 minutes from London and 2.5 hours from Toronto.

Everything in Port Stanley is on either Main Street, Colbourne Street, or Bridge Street, and yes there is a bridge on Bridge Street. The bells ring every thirty minutes at the King George VI bridge to warn pedestrians to halt, and to alert the sailboats below that they may proceed.

Every thirty minutes Bridge Street splits as
the boats pass underneath

Fishing boats line the river that takes them to Lake Erie for their day's catch. You will find them there periodically throughout the day as the seagulls loudly declare their favourite spots on each boats' deck.










Make sure you grab a specialty coffee from the family owned and operated Village Square Coffee House, and spend a leisurely two hours watching the to-ing and fro-ing along the water. Park benches are dotted along the waterway for this very reason.

Don't forget to get a treat at Broderick’s Ice Cream. We love to stroll around the main streets with our sweet delights! 









You may catch views seagulls chasing the fishing boats. If you are fortunate you will see the epic sunset, then moonbeams dancing on the wavy waters.

Follow the signs to rent a SeaDoo and speed around the gorgeous blues of the lake for a while! There are many cool spots along the shores to discover that are only accessible by water craft. Another option is to make friends with someone who sails. That's what OUR friends have done! 

It's easy to find the rental for SeaDoos. Just follow the signs!

If you want something a little more lively try GTs on the beach - they have bands, drinks, and truly great food. You can park your motorcycle or car, enjoy walk on the beach, play some beach volleyball, even catch some rays on the awesome patio! 

Lots of motorbikes cruise through the main streets of 

Port in a consistent stream, nothing says summer

 like the vroom vroom of the two wheeled wonders.

The ride from London is lovely and the traffic is often very light

Festival Theatre in Port Stanley

There are lots of conveniences and luxuries as well in the Port, such as a hardware store, fresh fish shops, art stores, B&Bs, motels, restaurants, patios, a live theatre, and clothing shops to name a few.

Captain Chris on his Morgan 28

Visiting Port Stanley is absolutely worth the 

short drive from London on a week night. 

It truly feels like a mini-vacation.

We dare you to get up at 5:30am while you are there and enjoy the sunrise off of the new pier. This is one of our all time favourite memories of the Port. 

Finally the gorgeous new pier is built, ready to enjoy at sunrise if you dare...