48.6667° N, 65.8333° W Gaspe driving map. google.com I have been wanting to go to the Gaspesie area as long as I can remember. I tried twice; once in early 90's. It was late in the fall, maybe even early December. I remember it was cold, snow was collecting on the road and my inner... Continue Reading →
Philomene's Falls, QC
Once upon a time there was a lady named Philomene Dube. Her husband, Francois Gauthier, had died in an accident, leaving her to raise her family on her own, on the the land at the crossroads near the falls. It is said that her home was always open to travelers on their way to and... Continue Reading →
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Falls Brook Falls
I finally got to visit New Brunswick's, disputed highest waterfall. Falls Brook Falls, is 70 meters high. Having been to the other two contenders for highest, Walton-Glen-gorge-ous falls, and Third-vault-falls, I can attest this one is higher. My friends Laura Harris, at Explorenb.ca/blog/fall-brook-falls. Has written a post about her experiences there. I though I would... Continue Reading →
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Saint Alphonse, QC
Pulling out of the campground is no easy feat; these tourist are hard core. I put on my game face, squinting to pick up on the timing between vehicles as they whizz by. My internal stopwatch takes note that the next car approaching is moving a little slower. I jam the pedal down, the engine... Continue Reading →
