Finding Canada I found strength in British Columbia Among the high mountain tops in the deep valleys I found memories in Alberta With friendly faces And open arms I found singing in Saskatchewan Alone in the wide open spaces I found family in Manitoba Where I never thought there was I found kindness in Ontario […]

Route: Transcanada to Dartmouth then $2 ferry to downtown Halifax Campground: Inge’s apartment 3 amazing things: I finally used my uncles high visibility vest and my rain pants while biking I tried mussels, lobster, digby scallops, beaver sausage, freshly smoked Atlantic salmon, fire roasted bannock. I finally made it to Halifax. 1 lesson: Determination is a […]

Route: Ferry to Digby – Sandy Cove – Greenwood – Melanson – Halifax Campgrounds: Whale Cove Campground in Sandy Cove – Warmshowers in Greenwood – Joanne’s magical historic house in a cute Acadian community, Melanson – Inge’s apartment in Halifax 3 amazing things: Meeting climbers in Dibgy, who convinced me to derail my plans and […]

Route: Quebec City – Rivière Du Loup – Edmunston – Woodstock – Fredricton 3 amazing things about New Brunswick The New Brunswick trail is perfect. It connects you all the way from Edmunston and down to Saint John. Specifically just after Florence Ville, you come into a trail that puts you right beside the rivers […]

While in Quebec City, I melded into a friend group quite quickly. We danced, laughed and teased each other. They were each so much fun and welcoming that I felt inspired to write poetry about them, specifically the three new friends I have. Bea The marmot princess watches over her kingdom Takes care of her […]

Small towns in Quebec are sweet like strawberries Route: Montreal – Chez Denise – Batiscan – Quebec City Campground: Camping chez Denis and Marina au Batiscan 3 Amazing things: These past few days, I successfully brought up my average to 19kms/hr and felt comfortable doing it. It means I got to places faster and I […]

Route: Oka – Montreal via La Route Verte Campground: Couchsurfing in Montreal – stayed with a Columbia man named Juan – a delight! 3 amazing things: La Parc Fountaine – my new favourite place. Hands down. Best adult playground. #TamTams Squeaky cheese is the best cheese, especially when it is drowned in gravy atop of […]

Route: Ottawa – A random village 70 Kms outside of Ottawa – Oka Campground: Whispering Pines, or as I like to call it, Hippy Haven. 3 Amazing things: The route was really pleasant heading out of Ottawa, it is a must see – Prescott Russell Trail. This was a really nice trail to take out […]

I must say I never thought that I would make it to the capital in time for Canada day, and for those who don’t know – July 1 is also my birthday. This was the peak of my trip, and by peak, I mean what I had been looking forward to for years. To be […]