After a delay of 4 months, here’s our glimpse of the Cabot Trail, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. We were favoured with blue skies Continue reading “Cabot Trail”
On hunt for the Ontario staycation tax credits – Palmerston and Blyth
Storyline: Advantures in our back yard
Ontario is big. It is the second largest province in Canada and has almost 40% of the country’s population. There was a time when trains were everything. Continue reading “On hunt for the Ontario staycation tax credits – Palmerston and Blyth”
On hunt for the Ontario staycation tax credits – Elora
Storyline: Advantures in our back yard
About 2 years ago I started a storyline Advantures in our back yard. (This reminds me that Doranya is now 2 years old, since we bought it, that is). We define our back yard as Continue reading “On hunt for the Ontario staycation tax credits – Elora”
Heading home
Storyline: Atlantic Canada, Take 2
Jul 8 – Jul 20
In my last post we were still in Newfoundland, boondocking in front of St. Anthony’s hospital emergency department after Alex had Continue reading “Heading home”
Pugwash and Tatamagouche
This video was shot on June 10 almost 3 months ago. It is Alex’s vlog that complements the Box Car Jimmie blog post.
Prince Edward Island
This video complements the Prince Edward Island blog post. We spent a few days in Cavendish and North Rustico on the Atlantic coast of Canada’s smallest province. Continue reading “Prince Edward Island”
Newfoundland didn’t start on the right foot
Storyline: Atlantic Canada, Take 2
June 27
Newfoundland didn’t start on the right foot. (And posting this about 3 weeks later I can say it didn’t end well either.) Continue reading “Newfoundland didn’t start on the right foot”
From wilderness to Cape Breton history
Storyline: Atlantic Canada, Take 2
June 18 – June 24
Temporarily bidding adieu to the wilderness to touch on some history. And perhaps bidding adieu to fresh seafood, too. Continue reading “From wilderness to Cape Breton history”
Box Car Jimmie
Storyline: Atlantic Canada, Take 2
Yes, tonight June 10, we are staying in Box Car Jimmie.
Almost forty-eight years ago, an 18 yr. old, Jimmie LeFresne, from Tatamagouche Continue reading “Box Car Jimmie”
Campbellton, Miscou Island and Shediac
Alex’s take on the New Brunswick part. (Videos take more work and come a bit later.)
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”
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)”