Too Square to be Hip
A narcissist's guide to travel and culture
Please see the following posts for more information on the different geographical areas of the Eastern Townships: Geography Located in the eastern reaches of Quebec, where the border almost touches upon Maine and New Hampshire. It is geographically similar to the northern reaches of those state, being part of the Appalachian hills system that runs …
On my way up to spay lake I encountered a few mountain goats roaming the landscape, As well as partially blocking the road!. The mountain runoff contained in Spay lake is controlled via a series of reservoirs and channels. These in turn are managed by a series of weirs and intake channels. Make sure to …
Depot Harbour How do you feel about ghost towns? If your answer to this question is positive, make your way out to one of Canada’s lost industrial gems – a port that once could have put most others to shame! To get here you will have to drive around the southern end of the city …
On a frosty fall day, I made my way out to Lake Minnewanka. This is an unfortunate time of the year where the glacial lake is not yet frozen for recreational use nor is it warm enough to swim. What this time of year does provide is the beginnings of frost on the glacial tips …
Exploring Decew Falls Growing tired of the commercial attractions in Niagara Falls (there is only so much money you can gamble away!), we headed out for a hike in St. Catherine’s. You will likely have a hard time finding parking nearby due to the popularity of this attraction so you may have to drive up …
History and Geography During the early British colonial period, Central Canada was was split between Upper Canada (Ontario) and Lower Canada (Quebec). While Lower Canada was mostly composed of french catholic settlers, Upper Canada was filled with Protestant English settlers. Naturally this created a certain level of discord nevertheless Canada repelled American invasion during both …
One of the most recognizable regions of Eastern Canada, is perhaps its most overrated. In winters people flock to the Mt. Tremblant ski resort when much superior slopes exist in similar proximity, yet I find that the region still holds its charms. Geography The mountainous Laurentide region of Canada are located just north of the …
As a traveller, I often forget how beautiful places around my own home can be. It usually takes a friend visiting from out of town or a push from a relative to rediscover and reclaim my kingdom. This brings me to Upper Canada Village. I had the fortune/misfortune of visiting this attraction so many times …
