Discover the Journey

Welcome to Matthew's Life

A living archive of daily life, local history, and community change in Oshawa and the Durham Region — as seen through the lens of Matthew Dykstra.

Meet the Dykstra Family

L to R: Siebolt (Dad), Dina (Mom), Matthew, (Brother & Uncle) Ivy-Maria (Niece), Lillian (Niece) & Christina. (Sister & Lillian & Ivy-Maria’s Mom)

Join Matthew Dykstra and his family as they welcome you into their world of adventure. From epic travels to everyday joys, the Dykstras live life with heart, curiosity, and connection. Follow their journey and find inspiration in the stories they share.

L to R: Jade, Zachary, Dina, Siebolt, Ivy-Maria, Aviah (Dog), Lillian, Ethan

Photos © 2022-2023 Christna-Maria Dykstra

Recent Journeys & Highlights

Happy Birthday (30th) DutchHoney81

My Sister Dutchhoney81 feels old on her Birthday. Listen to her thoughts on being old. But on the bright side, she is camping and she loves thatYou May Also Like...

Darlington Provincial Park

My Family and I all Got Together at My Parent's Camp Site at Darlington Provincial Park For A Day of FunYou May Also Like...

Minnesota Dykstra’s Visit Lake Ontario

The Minnesota Dykstra’s Visit Lake Ontario at Darlington Provincial Park.

When Will The Corn Be Ready?

Lilly and Her Cousin Emma came up With The Song When Will The Corn Be Ready?

The Dykstra’s Get Ready To Rumble

The Durham Region Dykstra’s Take On The Minnesota Dykstra’s in a Game of Ball

Ivy-Maria Puts Up A Tent

Ivy-Maria Helps Mommy Put Up A Tent

Embassy Sr High

Here at Embassy Student Ministries which was later renamed to Relentless Student Ministries.You May Also Like...

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The Turkey Bowl

Guest Vlogger Ron Prestige Take Over This Fine Canadian Thanksgiving to Film Some of The Embassy Church's Annual Turkey BowlYou May Also Like...

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HTC Android Phone

I was getting my niece Lillian's phone backed up but it took me like 2 hrs to figure out how with this stupid HTC phone to Work With Microsoft Windows 7You May Also Like...

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Snapshots of Our Journey

Explore Our Family Adventures

The Family Minus Lillian & Ivy-Maria As We Take Photos at Lakeview Park in Oshawa
Mom and Dad's Dog Benny Taken By Christina-Maria Grooming
In Edmonton International Airport in Alberta on My Way Home to Oshawa, Ontario
Foxy at the Russell Inn in Russell Manitoba on our way to Edmonton, Albera in 2017

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