Tag: Travel in Canada
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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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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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Fjords, Golf Carts And Spoons
Fellow travelers raved about Newfoundland’s rugged beauty, encouraging us to spend as much time as possible exploring all the island’s nooks and crannies. We dedicated two weeks, reserving campsites months ago in the west, central and eastern portions of the island and thought we had it covered. Once off the ferry we drove up the…
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Cape Breton – Now And Then
Eager to visit another Canadian National Park, we had reservations for a 3-night stay at Cape Breton Highlands National Park. After we ferried from Prince Edward Island the drive was a long one, made longer by the unexpected mountain road. Originally, we had thought the semi-circular drive through the park might be something fun to…
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