Tag Archives: Gulf of St. Lawrence

Gaspé, Québec: Exploring islands in the St. Lawrence

A cruise around the Gaspé Peninsula and up the St.Lawrence River with whales, dolphins, gannets, monoliths, fishing communities, canyons and waterfalls on the agenda. … Continue reading

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Prince Edward Island – Confederation Circus, Green Gables and White Sands

A real live circus nearly scuppered the ambitions of politicians when they sailed into PEI and tried to negotiate Confederation – but booze and … Continue reading

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Nova Scotia – Tales and Trails

Rugged highlands, lobster traps and bagpipes. Tales and Trails reveals the history behind some of the major attractions in the Province of Nova Scotia … Continue reading

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Québec, Canada: Snowmobiling in the Gaspé Peninsula

The Province of Québec in Canada covers an area almost as big as Mexico and with the long, snowy winters, much of this part … Continue reading

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Magdalen Islands #3: Adventures with wind and water

Les Îles de la Madeleine are located in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Twelve islands make up the archipelago and along with their magnificent … Continue reading

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Les Îles de la Madeleine: Île d’Entrée

  Tall, athletic and very, very, fit, Gaston led the way across the top of the cliffs striding through the high dune grasses and … Continue reading

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Railway Adventures across Canada: Vikings and Gros Morne, Newfoundland and Labrador

Revelations on location at L’Anse Aux Meadows, a base for the early Vikings, plus the geological diversity of the World Heritage site of Gros … Continue reading

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