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”
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”
From the ferry
Storyline: Atlantic Canada, Take 2
10:46pm, June 27. It’s still half an hour before departure. I’ve found my reserved seat. There’s a reasonable distance between seats, but not 6’ (2m). Only about 25% of the passengers in here are masked. Continue reading “From the ferry”
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”
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)”
