Monthly Archives: July 2008
Ottawa
Ottawa: Did you know the Parliament Buildings are right in the downtown core, parking is mainly underground and depending on the parking garage the maximum height is somewhere between 6’2” and 6’6”? I didn’t and the truck needs at least … Continue reading
Posted in Ontario
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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
Technology Failure
Visited the Museum of Civilization this morning. All I can really say is wow… if you’re in Ottawa this is a must see. The museum is very large and a has a lot to offer. Expect to spend at least … Continue reading
Posted in Ontario
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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
PEI
Prince Edward Island started by driving across Canada’s largest Bridge, at 12KM long it took about 10 minutes to drive across. We stayed at the campground at the PEI Provincial Park, once again we were attacked by mosquito’s. Our campsite … Continue reading
Posted in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island
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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
PEI to Atlantic Marine Ferries
Yet another wet morning, so after a quick camp tear down we headed to a restaurant for breakfast. Maid Marian’s was a Robin Hood themed hot spot that seem was overflowing with locals and tourists. With items on the menu … Continue reading
Posted in Prince Edward Island
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How many days? With or without sleep, still driving…. FIN
That’s 10 Provinces in 14 days … We managed to get to St John’s Newfoundland tonight. I am going to have to look at the data from the photo’s to even try to figure out how we got here. Sometime … Continue reading
Posted in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia
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