There were many beautiful campground sites in Ontario, but none of them were the right fit for Agnes and Ray. “We started searching outside of Ontario, which was a tough decision to make because we would move away from our family and friends,” Direnzo said. They began to narrow down their search for properties on the east coast. In 2021, Agnes and Ray chose to move to Smiths Cove, Nova Scotia, and begin their new business venture. “We’ve been to Nova Scotia numerous times and absolutely loved it here,” she said. “We’ve been to Nova Scotia numerous times and absolutely loved it here,”
Agnes Direnzo was born in Europe but immigrated to Canada at a very young age. She grew up in Ontario and met her husband, Ray. They worked as civil servants in the city of Toronto for many years, and Agnes also worked in bartending and management in the hospitality industry. As a people person, working with the public and being surrounded by people was fulfilling for Direnzo. Agnes and Ray both enjoy social interaction, being outdoors in nature, and travelling. When the time came close for Ray to retire, Direnzo said they discussed potentially opening a restaurant or buying a campground. They purchased a motorhome to travel around in comfort and realized during their travels that being outdoors and camping is what brings them the most joy. “Just the thought of doing what we enjoy, and how much joy it brings to people to let them get away from the chaos of everyday life, we decided to look for campgrounds,” Direnzo explained.“
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