Canada

A country of diverse landscapes from the largest mountains of the Rockies to the endless plains of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and quaint fishing communities of the Atlantic provinces.


The great land of Canada - a vast country covering an area of 3,511,000 sq miles (approx 9,093,500 sq kilometres) and occupying a major portion of northern North America. Canada shares borders with 13 US States in the south (including those fringing the great lakes), plus the State of Alaska which borders both British Columbia and the Yukon Territory.

Canada has ten provinces namely: British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, and three territories: Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. Canada is the largest country on the North American continential plate. It has the longest coastline in the world at 243,000 kilometres (approx 151,000 miles) bordering with the Pacific Ocean, Arctic Ocean, and the Atlantic Ocean.

The largest city, Toronto is situated in the province of Ontario and holds a current population of approximately 2,503,281. Although the capital city of Canada as a whole is Ottawa, each Province or Territory also has its own captial city, namely:

  • British Columbia - Victoria
  • Alberta - Edmonton
  • Saskatchewan - Regina
  • Manitoba - Winnipeg
  • Ontario - Toronto
  • Quebec - Quebec City
  • New Brunswick - Fredericton
  • Nova Scotia - Halifax
  • Prince Edward Island - Charlottetown
  • Newfoundland Labrador - St John's
  • Yukon Territory - Whitehorse
  • Northwest Territories - Yellowknife
  • Nunavut - Iqaluit


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photo of Halifax City Nova Scotia Halifax City Nova Scotia
A walking tour in the city of Halifax the capital of Nova Scotia, Canada.
August 19, 2007:
Our second visit into the city of Halifax consisted of a walking tour,...
photo of Halifax Citadel National Historic Site Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
The massive Halifax Citadel was the crown jewel of the Halifax defense system and is now a popular National Historic Site.
August 16, 2007:
Over the course of nearly two weeks while staying in Halifax we visited the...
photo of Sherbrooke Village Nova Scotia Sherbrooke Village Nova Scotia
Colourful costumed and informative guides in Sherbrooke Village Nova Scotia.
August 13, 2007:
The next morning, after taking care of the usual housekeeping involved with...
photo of Coast And Rivers Of Marine Drive Nova Scotia Coast And Rivers Of Marine Drive Nova Scotia
A dose of history and scenic vistas in Cape Breton and along the Marine Drive in Nova Scotia.
August 12, 2007:
We left our ocean front campground and headed straight for the town of...
photo of Long Finned Pilot Whales Cape Breton Nova Scotia Long Finned Pilot Whales Cape Breton Nova Scotia
It was a mixed bag of activities today from hiking to waterfalls, scenic vistas, and whale watching from Pleasant Bay in Nova Scotia.
August 11, 2007:
Since we're lagging behind with blogs, the next few are the abridged...
photo of Bumpy Roads Of Cape Breton In Nova Scotia Bumpy Roads Of Cape Breton In Nova Scotia
After spending three nights in Louisbourg we head off towards Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Nova Scotia.
August 10, 2007:
Before heading out of Louisbourg, we drove over to the Louisbourg Light on...
photo of Fortress Of Louisbourg National Historic Site Fortress Of Louisbourg National Historic Site
An afternoon spent wandering the streets of an 18th century French fortified seaport - the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site in Nova Scotia.
August 07, 2007:
We finally arrived on Cape Breton in Nova Scotia. The ferry arrived in...
photo of Northern Gannets Cape St Marys Newfoundland Northern Gannets Cape St Marys Newfoundland
Today was the day we left Newfoundland, but before we did we took a trip out to The Cape St Mary's Ecological Reserve to see the colony of Northern Gannets.
August 06, 2007:
Well today we basically leave Newfoundland after staying more than 10...
photo of Irish Loop Around The Avalon Irish Loop Around The Avalon
After spending a week in St John's, a little longer than originally planned, we headed off to explore the Irish Loop, a scenic drive on the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland.
August 4, 2007:
It was a little late in the morning when we said our farewells to our...
photo of The Royal St Johns Regatta The Royal St Johns Regatta
North America's oldest continuously running sport is the annual Royal St John's Regatta.
August 2, 2007:
We're two months into our Honeymoon Canada production, and still we're...
photo of Tattoos Lighthouses And Ships Of St Johns Tattoos Lighthouses And Ships Of St Johns
The city of St John's sure has a lot to offer the visitor from the famous Signal Hill Tattoo to Lighthouses at the most easterly point of North America!
July 28, 2007:
After a leisurely late breakfast, we cruised across town in the small car...
photo of St Johns The Capital City Of Newfoundland St Johns The Capital City Of Newfoundland
Colourful icons and tall ships in Newfoundland's captial city of St John's on the Avalon Peninsula.
July 26, 2007:
We set out from Winterton this morning along Highway 80, in the pouring rain....
photo of Beached Fish And Telegraph Cables In Newfoundland Beached Fish And Telegraph Cables In Newfoundland
We're on our way to the Avalon but study the kamikaze behaviour of capelin fish enroute, then check out where history was made in the world of communications.
July 25, 2007:
At the end of the road where we camped last night is the Admiral's Point...
photo of Iceberg Ahoy In Old Bonaventure Iceberg Ahoy In Old Bonaventure
Historic Trinity then an iceberg alert! An iceberg stranded at the entrance to the Old Bonaventure harbour for two months is a lucky find in Trinity Bay, Newfoundland.
July 24, 2007:
We finally left the northern tip of Bonavista Peninsula but not before one...
photo of Atlantic Puffins At Cape Bonavista Atlantic Puffins At Cape Bonavista
Puffins, lighthouses, dramatic coast and history to boot - what else could you ask for during a visit to Bonavista in Newfoundland?
July 22, 2007:
Yesterday we spent most of the day in the internet cafe again to catch up...
photo of Exploring Cape Bonavista In Newfoundland Exploring Cape Bonavista In Newfoundland
History abounds at Cape Bonavista on the northern tip of the Bonavista Peninsula of Newfoundland.
July 21, 2007:
After a decidedly restless night last night during the Bird Island Puffin...
photo of History In Newtown And A Festival In Bonavista Newfoundland History In Newtown And A Festival In Bonavista Newfoundland
A day of extremes, from the historic Barbour Living Heritage Village in Newtown to loud rock bands at the Puffin Festival in Elliston on the Bonavista Peninsula of Newfoundland.
July 20, 2007:
Yesterday was grey and dull, and today was all that plus wet! Despite the...
photo of Twilight In Twillingate Newfoundland Twilight In Twillingate Newfoundland
Sunset and twilight at the Long Point Lighthouse near the town of Twillingate along the Kittiwake Coast of Newfoundland.
July 18, 2007:
After browsing through the exhibits at the Fleur-de-Lys Museum, which...
photo of Fleur De Lys Baie Verte Peninsula Newfoundland Fleur De Lys Baie Verte Peninsula Newfoundland
Taking the Dorset Trail to Fleur de Lys on the Baie Verte Peninsula of Newfoundland.
July 17, 2007 (Part Two):
Time to 'check-out' of Gros Morne National Park and leave the...
photo of Tablelands In Gros Morne National Park Newfoundland Tablelands In Gros Morne National Park Newfoundland
A look at the earth's mantle, a geologists paradise in the Tablelands of Gros Morne National Park on the Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland.
July 17, 2007 (Part One):
Another glorious bright and sunny day dawned and we were eager to...
photo of Historic Communities Of Gros Morne Historic Communities Of Gros Morne
Another day in Gros Morne National Park, to the southern section including the community of Woody Point.
July 16, 2007:
Unofficially, Gros Morne National Park is naturally divided into two parts by...
photo of Cruising Western Brook Pond In Gros Morne NP Cruising Western Brook Pond In Gros Morne NP
Exploration in the northern parts of Gros Morne National Park and the awe inspiring Western Brook Pond.
July 15, 2007:
We packed up our camp site and drove just a few metres to the start of the...
photo of Sunset In Gros Morne National Park Newfoundland Sunset In Gros Morne National Park Newfoundland
Thrombolites on the Northern Peninsula and sunset over Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland, Canada.
July 14, 2007
We made a move today after spending a month and a half on the Northern...
photo of Vikings And Sunset At L Anse Aux Meadows Vikings And Sunset At L Anse Aux Meadows
We hit the road again for an overnight trip to the top of the Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland where Vikings used to roam.
July 9, 2007:
We decided to head off for a break for a couple of days (overnight) and...
photo of Magic In The Mealy Mountains Of Labrador Magic In The Mealy Mountains Of Labrador
Flying high above the boggy landscape and into the Mealy Mountains of Southern Labrador, Canada.
July 4, 2007:
We packed up today to leave the banks of the Eagle River and Rifflin'Hitch...
photo of Another Day At Rifflin Hitch Lodge Labrador Another Day At Rifflin Hitch Lodge Labrador
A full day of activity lined up during our stay at Rifflin'Hitch Lodge in Southern Labrador, Canada.
July 3, 2007
With the toll of the breakfast bell we were soon hovering around the Eggs...
photo of Fishing And Fire At Rifflin Hitch Lodge Labrador Fishing And Fire At Rifflin Hitch Lodge Labrador
A busy day photographing with the staff of Rifflin'Hitch Lodge ends with a gathering and drinks around the firepit.
July 2, 2007
Breakfast is served each morning in the dining room of Rifflin'Hitch Lodge at...
photo of Marshlands And Waterfalls Of Labrador Canada Marshlands And Waterfalls Of Labrador Canada
A journey from "The Rock" to the diverse landscape of marshlands, waterfalls, and mountains of Southern Labrador, Canada.
July 1, 2007:
Another month has rolled around which means we've been on "The Rock" for a...
photo of Fly Fishing In Salmon River Main Brook Newfoundland Fly Fishing In Salmon River Main Brook Newfoundland
A little bit of leisure time and fly fishing on Salmon River near Tuckamore Lodge in Main Brook, Newfoundland.
June 28, 2007:
We could tell you that we caught a huge salmon but it got away ... I'm sure...
photo of A Step Back In Time To Battle Harbour Labrador A Step Back In Time To Battle Harbour Labrador
Visiting Battle Harbour, a historic island based settlement which was the capital of Labrador during the 18th and 19th centuries.
June 21, 2007:
The day dawned a tad on the grey side but we were excited about our trip...
photo of Pinware River Provincial Park Paradise In Labrador Pinware River Provincial Park Paradise In Labrador
The Labrador Coastal Drive is a spectacular driving route which passes by the beautiful sandy beach of Pinware River Provincial Park.
June 20, 2007:
What a paradise! We woke this morning to a blanket of eerie fog surrounding...
photo of Lighthouses And Icebergs Along The Labrador Coastal Drive Lighthouses And Icebergs Along The Labrador Coastal Drive
Our next adventure starts as we travel across the Strait of Belle Isle and along the Labrador Coastal Drive taking in Lighthouses and icebergs as we go.
June 19, 2007:
After yet another scrumptious breakfast at Tuckamore Lodge and catching up...
photo of Inukshuk And Pack Ice On The Northern Peninsula Inukshuk And Pack Ice On The Northern Peninsula
An insight into the 'real' Newfoundland culture in Sandy Cove on the Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland.
June 14, 2007:
Another pretty heavy day of 'office' work, but later we volunteered our...
photo of Iceberg Alley Newfoundland Iceberg Alley Newfoundland
Iceberg watching from the shore near the town of Great Brehat in Newfoundland.
June 10, 2007:
Besides doing more 'office' work today - we did head to St Anthony in the...
photo of Towering Icebergs Of Newfoundland Towering Icebergs Of Newfoundland
Out onto the chilly Atlantic waters and into Iceberg Alley, a boat trip from St Anthony in Newfoundland.
June 3, 2007:
After a delicious breakfast at Tuckamore Lodge in Main Brook, we decided to...
photo of Tuckamore Lodge In Main Brook Newfoundland Tuckamore Lodge In Main Brook Newfoundland
Situated along Highway 432 on the Great Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland is a slice of heaven known as Tuckamore Lodge in Main Brook.
June 2, 2007:
Thank God it's morning!! Our neighbours at the Pineridge Campground decided to...
photo of A Peek At Part Of The Viking Trail A Peek At Part Of The Viking Trail
From fishing dinghies, to viking huts we explore a small section of the Viking Trail on the Great Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland.
June 5, 2007:
Another gorgeous day in the wilderness of Newfoundland. After catching up with...
photo of Exploring The French Shore Of Newfoundland Exploring The French Shore Of Newfoundland
The quaint communities of the French Shore on the Great Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland.
June 4, 2007:
We headed off today to explore the communities of the French Shore on the...
photo of A Day In Corner Brook Newfoundland A Day In Corner Brook Newfoundland
An eventful day spent in the metropolis of Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada.
June 1, 2007:
Today was spent waiting ... mostly! We had two major things to attend to in...
photo of Nova Scotia To Bottle Cove Newfoundland Nova Scotia To Bottle Cove Newfoundland
From a cool Nova Scotia to a cold Newfoundland - spring has not quite sprung in Atlantic Canada!
May 31, 2007:
The end of the month but the start of an epic journey which will take us clean...
photo of Plains Hoodoos And Lakes Of Alberta Canada Plains Hoodoos And Lakes Of Alberta Canada
A journey through the diverse landscape of Alberta, from its lakes and mountains of Waterton Lakes NP, varying shapes and sizes of hoodoos at Writing on Stone Provincial Park to its vast plains.
May 30, 2007:
Well we're on our way! Today's entry covers a few weeks of travelling since we...
photo of Control Centre In Victoria BC Canada Control Centre In Victoria BC Canada
Holed up in a basement flat for a month and a half in Victoria, BC, Canada.
An ultra quick update ... we are still in Victoria developing software for the websites. We will be...
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