We got a relatively early start yesterday, since it was a fairly long drive that also included a time zone change. The drive across New Brunswick was very picturesque, with several long downhill stretches that afforded a great view of…
Province #4: Prince Edward Island
Province #3: New Brunswick
Day Eleven: Carleton-sur-Mer (Carleton) Québec
We started yesterday in the city center of Rivière-du-Loup and a visit to a little bakery called Boulangerie Artisanale Au Pain Gamin for coffee, tea and croissants. Then it was a drive up the coast mostly along the Route des Navigateurs, before turning at…
Day Ten: Rivière-du-Loup, Québec
We awoke much earlier yesterday than intended, as the alarm in our room was set to 5 AM (not by us!). We did manage to sleep a little more, but that was not a great start to the day. We…
Day Nine: Montréal, Québec
I had to leave very early to get to the Montreal airport in time to pick up Amy – so early, in fact, that the parking garage wasn’t open yet. Thankfully, when I pushed the call button, someone opened the…
Day Eight: Toronto, Ontario
Short update, as I have had difficulty with wi-fi today. The drive from Sudbury to Toronto was pretty similar to previous days, and again very beautiful. Of particular note was the area by the French River (including a hiking trail…
Province #2: Québec
Day Seven: Sudbury, Ontario
I’m one week into my trip, and still haven’t shaved, nor checked my work email! Also back to feeling pretty good, so I was able to get a run in yesterday. It was quite a bit cooler – 45 degrees…
Day Six: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Started feeling much better by yesterday evening, despite such a long leg. Pretty much the entire leg was on the Trans-Canada Highway, which was mainly rugged, wooded terrain with a lot of little lakes. There weren’t that many places to…