Too Square to be Hip
A narcissist's guide to travel and culture
High up on a Laurentian Mountain peak, you will find a concrete ruin layered in graffiti and shrouded in mystery. The folk in rural Canada gossip, especially when the Canadian army installs a massive base up on a mountain at the height of the Cold War. This facility generated rumors of underground bases, missile defenses …
Quebec’s maritime towns are small, full of charm, and tend to be quite lively in the summer months. Montmagny is not exception to this rule. Ideally located near the Berthier-sur-Mer ferry, it can make for a good place to stay overnight on your way up to Grosse-Île or a last resort stop if you don’t …
Lying south of the city of Magog are a trio of worthwhile attractions, the most stunning of which is a 20th century Art Deco Abbey surounded by lush forests, a picture perfect lake and an imposing mountain in the backdrop. Welcome to the southern extent of Lake Memphremagog This article is a stub of a …
I came upon this beautiful little stone church and cemetery by chance while commuting from Ottawa to the Adirondaks, crossing in Cornwall. I had noticed the little hamlet of St. Andrews West before and had though of stopping but never bothered, allowing its fleeting silhouette to leave my memory. Yet that saturday morning something came …
Located in the Chaudière-Appalaches, not far from the town of Berthier-sur-Mer, this lovely 300 year old estate with a beautiful mansion house makes for a gorgeous stop-off for lunch. Pointe-de-Saint-Vallier A long road will take you into the complex from the main road, roadway 132, where you will pass beautiful heritage barns. It is a …
The border between Israel and its neighbours is one of the most militarized ones in the world. You may think that it is imposible to cross and and that a flight would be preferable… but you would be wrong. This is an often forgotten way to travel between both countries. Note: This Border Crossing Operates …
Emerging from the mercurial waters of the St. Lawrence river like the back of a great humpback whale, this famed quarantine island has seen many travellers come and go, leaving their fare share of stories and ghosts. Now in tatters, the ruins of the facilities once so proudly built up are now interpretive centres open …
Overlooking one of the most impressive natural features in Canada, the Fjord-du-Saguenay National Park (National Parks are the Provincial Parks of Quebec) is a sight to be seen. This park is a truly stunning way to spend a day! Geography This section of the park, containing the Statue of Our Lady of Saguenay, is located …
The rugged Saguenay region is a breathtaking natural area and a refuge for those who love the outdoors. Escaping the summer heat in their sweltering cities, thousands of Quebecers (Québécois) make a pilgrimage north to enjoy the fresh air and landscapes. Geography The urban metro of the Saguenay is actually composed of three distinct cities …
On the southern side of the Saguenay Fjord lies a land of calm bays looking out at a glorious landscape of tall rock walls. This land is rugged, and possibly because of this, its sea-life has been conserved. This article should be read in conjunction with the nearby one of the Saguenay Fjord National Park. …
