Author Archives: Sean
That’s a Beauty!
Alright, he probably really isn’t interested much in politics, but even Don Cherry would be taken aback by the grandeur of Parliament Hill. While the the exterior of the buildings are certainly a sight to see, the interior is where … Continue reading
Haida Collection Highlight of Museum
Like Dave says, going through the Museum of Civilization is an exhausting experience. There is just so much to see and read (and hear) after awhile your brain starts turning off. So it’s no surprise we spent out most time … Continue reading
Old Montreal Finds New Life
While walking through Old Montreal, I found myself snapping pictures on every block. Coming from Vancouver, it’s a treat to see a city that has a few hundred years behind it versus our quaint little coastal fishing village. OK, so … Continue reading
Where the Streets Have Rue Names
Alright, I’ll promise to stop exploiting classic rock songs for my cheesy (fromagey?) article titles. But you’ll have to have suffer through one more post. As you probably know, street names in Quebec are often preceded by the french word … Continue reading
This Old House Built Canada
You’re looking at Province House, the national historic site that now houses the P.E.I. provincial legislature. It is more well known for being host of the Charlottetown Conference back in the early 1860s, a series of meetings that eventually led … Continue reading