Storyline: Advantures in our back yard
(Perhaps the last of the staycation tax credit series)
A few photos from our last fall trip. Continue reading “Farm structures and morning mist”
On hunt for the Ontario staycation tax credits – Point Pelee National Park and area
Storyline: Advantures in our back yard
Our trip started with visiting the Toronto Fall RV Show and Sale (part Ontario’s RV Shows) with our own RV Continue reading “On hunt for the Ontario staycation tax credits – Point Pelee National Park and area”
Cabot Trail
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”
Chéticamp
A short video that Alex put together on getting to Chéticamp campground of the Cape Breton Island National Park in early June this year. Continue reading “Chéticamp”
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”
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”
Fossils, Fog and Strong Winds
Storyline: Atlantic Canada, Take 2
July 4
We only had about two hours to drive to our next destination: Port au Choix. Left the beautiful beaches of Shallow Bay and continued north. If you ever visit the Gros Morne area in the summer, put Shallow Bay on your list. Continue reading “Fossils, Fog and Strong Winds”
Tablelands, fjords, white sandy beaches, we are in Newfoundland
Storyline: Atlantic Canada, Take 2
July 3
A week in Newfoundland already. The weather so far has been fantastic. And even today, after heavy rains overnight, it was a good day. Continue reading “Tablelands, fjords, white sandy beaches, we are in Newfoundland”
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”
