Storyline: Westward Ho!
Jun 22 – Jun 24
This post is mainly a photo essay.
Driving through the Canadian Rocky Mountains is spectacular. Continue reading “The Icefield Parkway and Jasper”
Lake Louise
Storyline: Westward Ho!
Jun 18 – Jun 21
We approached the foothills of the mountains shortly after we merged with TransCanada Highway 1 at Seebe. Continue reading “Lake Louise”
A month on the road
Storyline: Westward Ho!
(Hmmm… This was supposed to be posted a long time ago but somehow got lost in the winds and wildfires. I guess rushing back home we didn’t have lots of spare time or wifi for that matter) Continue reading “A month on the road”
In dinosaur land
Storyline: Westward Ho!
Wed, Jun 14
The morning rain settled the dust and brought fresh coolish air (24C in comparison to scorching 33C yesterday) and a nice breeze. Continue reading “In dinosaur land”
Medicine Hat Alberta and the end of a griddle saga
Storyline: Westward Ho!
Fri, Jun 9 – Sun, Jun 11
To get ahead of the severe thunderstorms forecast for Saskatchewan we left the eerie Grasslands a day earlier. Continue reading “Medicine Hat Alberta and the end of a griddle saga”
The Grasslands, SK
Storyline: Westward Ho!
June 7: Entering the badlands of the Canadian prairies. After a searing hot few days we drove through slightly milder but threatening weather from Moose Jaw SK to Grasslands West Block Continue reading “The Grasslands, SK”
From Moose Jaw to The Grassland National Park, SK
Storyline: Westward Ho!
The idea of boondocking at Moose Jaw’s information centre was thwarted by the extreme heat and our propane griddle malfunction. Continue reading “From Moose Jaw to The Grassland National Park, SK”
Entering Saskatchewan
Storyline: Westward Ho!
June 2 – June 9
Although I have been in a few cities out west I have never driven (or sooner been driven) through the prairies before. We entered the prairies in Manitoba. However, Continue reading “Entering Saskatchewan”
Boondocking in front of a hospital’s emergency department
Storyline: Atlantic Canada, Take 2
July 5
This morning we head north for the most advertised Newfoundland (NL) attraction – L’Anse aux Meadows. Continue reading “Boondocking in front of a hospital’s emergency department”
Mosquitoes, hairpin turns, and oysters
Storyline: Atlantic Canada, Take 2
When I booked Chéticamp Campground and planned our trip around Cape Breton and its famous Cape Breton Highlands National Park I had no idea what I was getting into. Continue reading “Mosquitoes, hairpin turns, and oysters”
Prince Edward Island (PEI), the smallest Canadian Province
Storyline: Atlantic Canada, Take 2
Tue, June 7 – Thu, June 8
It is the smallest province of Canada in terms of land (only 5,600km2) and population (about 166,000) which is less than the 30 most populous cities in the country. Continue reading “Prince Edward Island (PEI), the smallest Canadian Province”
It’s not all gourmet meals
An impromptu video while fixing a quick meal on a rainy day at Cheticamp Campground in Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
Shediac, our last stop in NB for now
Storyline: Atlantic Canada, Take 2
Note: I’ve written many posts, and Alex has some videos to upload. They may be posted closer to each other when we have Internet connectivity. Continue reading “Shediac, our last stop in NB for now”
Montmagny to Le Bic, QC
Alex’s take on our last stops in QC for now (because we still have to come back
): Continuing our leisurely journey towards Newfoundland: after a wet couple of nights in Montmagny, Continue reading “Montmagny to Le Bic, QC”
Crossing to New Brunswick (NB)
Storyline: Atlantic Canada, Take 2
Sat, June 4
Driving through NB from Campbellton to Miscou Island wasn’t as picturesque as driving through QC, but has its own beauty. Continue reading “Crossing to New Brunswick (NB)”
