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Honorary Newfies
Prior to becoming part of the 10th province of Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador in 1949, Newfoundland was an independent Dominion. For this reason, Newfies, (the common name for people from...
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The Ocean Train
Last weekend we traveled from Moncton, New Brunswick to Montreal, Quebec by VIA’s The Ocean Train. It is Canada’s longest continuously running train and it’s full journey goes from Halifax, Nova...
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Dog Sledding
Yesterday, although Quebec has a lack of snow, my husband and I had an amazing experience. We went dog sledding. Despite it being in jeopardy initially, luck was on our side. A light snow fall...
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Quebec’s Holy Door
On our recent trip to Canada I passed through Quebec’s Holy Door at the Bascillica of Notre-Dame de Quebec. The Holy Door was granted to the people of Quebec by the Pope to celebrate the 350th...
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I – Inukshuk #A – Z Challenge
An inukshuk is a human-shaped man-made stone landmark built by the Inuit people of the Artic region. Traditionally they are built to assure the newcomer to the area that they are on the right path and...
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Q – Quebec City #A – Z Challenge
Christmas Day last year my husband and I spent in Quebec City. According to Google—it was the 2nd most guaranteed place in the world for snow to fall on Christmas Day as well as be on the ground. We...
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CN Tower’s Glass Floor
For 36 years between 1976 – 2010, CN Tower was the tallest tower in the world at 553 metres in height. So last year when my husband and I visited Toronto, I was excited to reach the top and cross off...
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Mallard Cottage
It is 12 months ago today that my husband and I accidentally discovered Mallard Cottage, Quidi Vidi, Newfoundland, Canada. We were walking in the snow enjoying the picturesque scenery as the city...
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Life Imitates Art
Old Quebec City has many murals however the first created, known as the mural of Quebecers is very special. It depicts life through the history of Quebec and its citizens. I could have looked at it...
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Colourful memories
One of my favourite things when we visited St John’s Newfoundland was its colourful houses. They popped up everywhere, matching in style and blending in colour. Also known as Jelly Bean Row houses as...
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