A world away from the capital of Canada, but right within the Ottawa city limits – there is Mer Bleue Bog. A strange and out of place ecosystem, more common in the Artic than in Ottawa Valley. Over a dozen trails snake through the conservation area, but the boardwalk, not […]
Monthly Archives: October 2017
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There is nothing more Canadian than eating a lightly fried beavertail. They are so good, even vegetarians are doing it! No, I’m not talking about the dam building semiaquatic rodent that happily makes its home throughout the country – but the delicious pastry that resembles its flat tail. It’s a […]
Ottawa is the capital of Canada and home to Parliament Hill, its political center. Centre Block contains the Senate and House of Commons chambers, Library of Parliament, and the Peace Tower – buildings that are done in the Gothic Revival design complete with gargoyles and unicorns. Stop by to take […]
Public art, the sprinkles of life. Colorful, merry, and often free. A little park on the Brasserie Creek, right by the Theater of the Island, and Soif Bar a vin holds a surprising little gem. The Odyssey [7 Rue Montcalm, Gatineau, QC J8X 4B4, Canada] is a larger than life […]
I am no sommelier, but thankfully our waiter at Soif Bar a vin [88 Rue Montcalm, Gatineau, QC J8X 2L7, Canada] was. There are small plates and boards locally sourced and seasonal – but the emphasis is absolutely on wine. Cork walls and maps of wine regions set the scene. […]
Only 15 minutes from downtown Ottawa–Gatineau there is a sprawling natural playground that is a retreat for those living in the capital region. Gatineau Park boasts over 100 miles of hiking trails, 50+ miles of mountain biking routes, multiple lakes for swimming and kayaking, and much history. The many trails […]
There is something endless magical about a topiary garden, nature springing into imaginative forms. Seeing images of MosaiCanada [Jacques-Cartier Park, south end 164, Laurier street, Gatineau (Quebec) J8X 3V8] sparked my intrigue to visit the Ottawa/Gatineau area – and a lovely long weekend blossomed from there. Canada is celebrating its […]
Vegetarian or not, you don’t want to miss a meal at Calactus [125 Church St, Moncton, NB E1C 4Z8, Canada] when in New Brunswick. Local and organic ingredients are prioritized in the tantalizing menu featuring bites from around the world, pakoras, nachos, falafel – oh my! Our night seemed to […]
Twice a day, every day, the tide comes in and out of Fundy National Park. This is no normal tide, but a 50+ foot wave, the biggest of its kind on earth. You can experience the changing of the tides over a course of six hours in the park and […]
Dining out throughout life I’ve always noticed PEI mussels on menus. Back then, I never gave the item an extra thought. I’d never even heard of Prince Edward Island all those years ago. As my interest in travel and Canada grew, I put two and two together and eating PEI […]
Prince Edward Island National Park is clustered into three segments on the north shore of the island: Greenwich, Cavendish, and Brackley-Dalvay. Driving to and from the part property it is easy to enjoy the rural beauty and rolling hills of PEI, if you’re lucky you will pass canola and potato […]
The perfect grab and go bite just as you cross of the Confederation Bridge to Prince Edward Island is without a doubt a savory pastry from The Handpie Company [105 Abegweit Blvd, Borden-Carleton, PE C0B 1X0, Canada]. You don’t have to grab and go, you’re more than welcome to sit […]
The red sandstone cliffs eroded away leaving an odd and magical geological formation on the north shore of Prince Edward Island at Thunder Cove Beach. Well off the beaten path, but a must for tea lovers – the hike to Tea Cup Rock [226 Thunder Cove Rd, Kensington, PE C0B […]
If you’ve ever read the epic poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Evangeline, you will know the plight of the Acadian people. If you are not familiar or you are interested in learning deeper about the topic, Grand Pre National Historic Site [2205 Grand Pre Rd, Grand Pre, NS B0P 1M0, […]
Undoubtedly my favorite meal in Nova Scotia, where every bite was an absolute pleasure. La Cuisine Robicheau [9651 Nova Scotia Trunk 1, Saulnierville, NS B0W 2Z0, Canada] is worth going out of your way for. Before you sink your teeth into anything at all, it is just a delight to […]