In The Footsteps Of Captain Cook

Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Come explore the beautiful Bay of Islands, charted by Captain James Cook in the late 1700s. The local mountain chain is part of the Appalachian Mountains that start in the Southern U.S. and these rocks are more than a billion years old. Small coastal communities such as Little Port, Lark Harbour, John's Beach and York Harbour will welcome you.

Gros Morne National Park & World Heritage Site

At Gros Morne, learn about the collision of the continents and the geology of this unique land that contains rock that is over a billion years old. Re-live the past through archives dedicated to Eskimos, Maritime Archaic Indians, Beothuck Indians and early Europeans, and see how they lived and survived in this beautiful and harsh land.

 

Lac Le Jeune Canada

Posted on Monday, August 31, 2009

Located south of Kamloops, Lac Le Jeune is a lake and park known for its abundance of wildlife. Established as a provincial park in 1956 and operated by the British Columbia Ministry of the Environment, it provides habitat for beaver, moose, birds and other wildlife. The lake is a popular spot for fly-fishing and fighting rainbow trout. The shoreline and park are surrounded by hill terrain and forests.

With over 100 campsites in the park, it is an excellent location to enjoy the great outdoors and nature in the summertime.

 

Things to do in Halifax

Posted on Friday, April 17, 2009

Halifax, Nova Scotia is a modern port city teeming with culture and heritage and the perfect place for your next holiday vacation. The entire Halifax region delights visitors and citizens alike with its impressive array of entertainment, museums, galleries, historic sites, fine restaurants, colorful gardens and lively nightlife. Explore charming seaside towns, sun-drenched beaches, sparkling coves and miles of rugged shoreline guarded by graceful lighthouses. Imagine the vivacity of city living, the charms of small town life and the pristine beauty of nature - all in one place!

If you are only stopping for the day on a Canada/New England cruise, consider a city tour that includes a visit to St. Paul's Church, the Titanic Burial site, the Citadel National Historic Park and the Victorian Public Gardens. This tour takes 3 to 4 hours.  If you are looking for a full-day tour, many visit Green Gables, the fabled farmhouse made famous by L.M. Montgomery in her stories about Anne Shirley, stops also include Prince Edward National Park, Kensington Towers and Water Gardens or the Lucy Maud Montgomery Birthplace in New-London. Whale watching is also popular in this port.

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