Tag: Exploring Canada
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Our Cross-Country, International Journey… The Wrap-Up Post
Our recent 82-day journey from southern Oregon to the easternmost point in North America (and back) was exhilarating—and exhausting. The highlight, besides joining our other children at our son Chris’ wedding in West Virginia with our new daughter-in-law Gail, was eastern Canada, especially Newfoundland. We also prioritized two days to visit our neighbors from Mariposa, California, who now…
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Icons of the Atlantic Provinces
Nothing symbolizes vacation relaxation more than an iconic Adirondack chair. As we explored Canada’s Atlantic Provinces, red ones kept popping up in the most surprising locations. Often they were placed several miles from a trailhead, inviting us to sit, but leaving us wondering who had wrestled them through trees, over rocks and up and down…
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The Apple Core Challenge
Described as an “apple core” because of the unique shape, the Cape Forchu Lighthouse soars 98 feet above Yarmouth Harbor.Energetic visitors are challenged to climb the 77 steps to the top for a 360° view. We chose to pass on the invitation, opting instead to enjoy the views from ground level. Information boards posted along…
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Lined With Rainbows
No visit to the southern coast of Nova Scotia would be complete without a stop to explore the port town of Lunenburg. As one of only two urban communities in North America designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we knew we were in for a treat. As we’ve come to expect from Nova Scotia,…
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Scooting Through Nova Scotia
A few days in Nova Scotia will wrap up our time in Canada. What an adventure our journey has been. Our first three days were spent near Halifax at one of the most chaotic campgrounds, in terms of campsite arrangements, we’ve ever seen. A day touring downtown Halifax with its history and vibrant waterfront raised…
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Safe Landing In Gander
After safely landing our trailer into our designated “runway,”we had just one day to explore Gander. Guidebooks insisted we visit the International Departure Lounge at Gander International Airport. We thought that was a quirky suggestion, but surprisingly, it took up a good part of our morning. The historic lounge serves as a museum of sorts.…
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Damn The Bell…
Terra Nova was established in 1957 as the first National Park of Newfoundland and Labrador. Located on the northeast coast, it was our destination for the next three nights. We left the west coast behind and settled in for the drive, noting the many roadside moose warnings. The tiny fishing village of Salvage was one…
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Stuck In The Mud
Like so many Canadian trails, the Bakers Brook Falls path has hundreds of yards of boardwalk designed to protect the environment and to keep feet dry across the bogs. I think they might create a false sense of security, lulling walkers into believing the coast is clear when in fact, muddy sinkholes await. An accidental…
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Prince Edward Welcomes Us
A borrowed view of Canada’s 8-mile long Confederation Bridge presents a much more spectacular view than what we saw on our rainy day crossing. Open year-round, weather permitting, Canada’s longest bridge was a bit of an adventure for us with our trailer in tow. But the payoff of five nights spent on beautiful Prince Edward…
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