Tag Archives: sand dunes

Spain: Canary Islands – The Galapagos of the Atlantic

While exploring the beautiful beaches and secluded coves of the Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago, we discover a unique microclimate and a paradise for … Continue reading

Posted in International Features | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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

Posted in Railway Adventures across Canada | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Ontario: Long Point World Biosphere Reserve – Bird Observatory & Forest

Our exploration of Ontario’s Long Point World Biosphere Reserve continues with a visit to the Bird Observatory where the health and behavior of over … Continue reading

Posted in Railway Adventures across Canada | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Ontario: Long Point World Biosphere Reserve – Park & Wetlands

Long Point Provincial Park straddles Lake Erie and while it is one of Ontario’s lesser-known parks it has gained international recognition as a World … Continue reading

Posted in Railway Adventures across Canada | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Kouchibouguac, New Brunswick

) We explore Kouchibouguac on the south east coast of New Brunswick, a national park established to protect the environmentally fragile areas of the … Continue reading

Posted in Railway Adventures across Canada | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Manitoba: Legacy of a Lake

Thousands of years ago, what is now the province of Manitoba in Canada was covered by the world’s largest fresh water glacial lake. When … Continue reading

Posted in Railway Adventures across Canada | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Argentina: Patagonia

En route to the glaciers, we travelled the road between Rio Gallegos and Calafate. This route is often overlooked by travellers because of its … Continue reading

Posted in International Features | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Les Îles de la Madeleine

Situated in the heart of the Gulf of St. Lawrence is a small group of islands, Les Îles de la Madeleine, known in English … Continue reading

Posted in Destinations | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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

Posted in Railway Adventures across Canada | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Magdalen Islands #1: Culture and cuisine

An introduction to the history, culture and cuisine of Les Îles de la Madeleine, a relatively unknown group of islands belonging to Quebec and … Continue reading

Posted in Railway Adventures across Canada | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment