Monthly Archives: June 2010

It seems my well-laid plans for entitling the initial blog entry for each province we enter have encountered a glitch. PEI has several sub-titles for its license plate, depending on the era, the language and an Islander’s choice. The old … Continue reading →

Some people think a trip across Canada must be intolerable. “Driving, driving, driving!”Yes, some days are like that and these past 3 days certainly have been. The photos represent some of the surfside scenery that lies along the St. Lawrence … Continue reading →

The Saguenay Canyon runs east-west at the mouth of the St. Lawrence just south of the port town of Tadoussac. It’s a popular spot with the outdoorsy-types for hiking, kayaking, skiing, snowmobiling, fishing, etc. We decided to camp at the … Continue reading →

Enchantingly European and yet quintessentially Canadian, Old Quebec is one of those places where I happily lose myself. Entering through the grey stone gateway brought back sweet memories of our last visit here and this time the sun is shining, … Continue reading →

The Quebecois may state the importance of looking back and remembering their roots, however, they sure know how to live in the present. Mont Tremblant is a perfect example of joie la vive with its half a dozen golf courses, … Continue reading →

Our attempt to live on a low travel budget has often meant living in closer community and it’s been a great way to share information and hear travel stories. It also means that we are exposed to others’ gremlins. After … Continue reading →

The Rideau Canal is even more beautiful than it is famous. It winds a crooked country path some 200 km from Kingston to Ottawa and was originally used for shipping. It is now a National Heritage Site and one of … Continue reading →