Category: East
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Camping on a Cliff at Hole in the Wall Campgrounds – A New Brunswick Experience
Looking out from the edge of a cliff, I watched as the Grand Manan ferry sails over the horizon, off in the distance to my right is the Swallowtail Lightstation, shining light on it’s tiny corner of the Bay of Fundy. My eyes wander down from the horizon to my footing. A jagged 15 meter…
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A Weekend on New Brunswicks Grand Manan Island
Hopping onto the massive Grand Manan Ferry from Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick – it’s hard not to anticipate what lies on the the largest island in the Bay of Fundy. A light fog had settled over the water, limiting visibility. We overheard from some locals that it would open up by the time we got…
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Ottawa Celebrates Canada’s 145th Birthday
On Parliament Hill, thousands gathered to celebrate the birth of Canada. Flags were raised high, red & white was plastered on everything and everyone, and rowdy screams declaring their love for this country filled the streets. Musicians performed on every other corner, patios herded thirsty customers in and the free events at Confederation Park, Major’s…
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Happy Canada Day! Follow Along for the Nations 145th Birthday!
Happy Canada Day! For those who follow me on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, no doubt you’ve figured out that I’ll be celebrating Canada Day in our nations capital – Ottawa, Ontario. Needless to say there has already been plenty of celebrating this weekend, but tonight is the grand finale! Between the live music (including Simple Plan,…
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A Half-Day in Downtown Saint John, New Brunswick
The port city of Saint John, New Brunswick is one of Canada’s oldest cities, and the largest city in New Brunswick. With over 70,000 residents, this maritimes city is also home to a thriving downtown area with plenty of sights and sounds to take in for the budget traveler. On my recent trip to Grand…
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Sunday Canadian Travel Video: Muskoka Ontario Timelapse
Queue an epic track by Sigor Ros, throw in some dramatic sunsets, moving time-lapses and one of Canada’s most serene regions, and you have one of my favourite Sunday Canadian Travel Video’s yet. Created by the incredibly talented MILapse, this video will blow the socks off you. Muskoka, Ontario boasts over 1,600 lakes, and some of…
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Cross Canada Video Tour: Halifax
Filming has always intrigued me. There’s some superb travel bloggers and travel vloggers out there shooting their travels, and coming back with some incredible footage. Kinda makes me wonder, if a picture is worth a thousand words, what’s the going rate for video? Unfortunately, video has never really been something I’ve put a lot of…
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Remembering the Victims of the Titanic in Halifax Nova Scotia
100 Years ago the Titanic hit an iceberg that caused the deaths of over 1,500 lives. While many seem to only remember the event through the romantic movie, friends and family of victims, survivors, and rescuers continue to honour the event, and with it being the 100th anniversary many history lovers found themselves in a…
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The Best Poutine I’ve Ever Had – Chez Ashton’s in Quebec City
I eat a fair amount of poutine. Not like daily or anything, that would be dangerous. Foolish even. (Plus poutine goes right to my thighs) To me, poutine is something you indulge in every once in a while. A brief meal (typically enjoyed inebriated) to remind you and those around you about your thoughts on…