Bar Harbor and Portland – The Two Main Ports of Maine

 What brings people to the coastal towns of Bar Harbor and Portland, Maine? To get closer to the answer, head onto the water there. In Bar Harbor, there’s a buzz going on that’s been charming people since Champlain’s days. Yes, our own Samuel de Champlain scouted these waters and coined

Cycling Quebec’s Laurentian Mountains: Miles of Smiles

 I was forced to smile every time I saw a ‘Maximum 22 km/h’ sign while cycling along the historic ‘P’tit Train du Nord’ trail, thanks to the Great Canadian Trails Company. It links two important towns in Quebec’s Laurentians, namely Mont-Laurier and St. Jérôme. I smiled since checking my speed

The Anniversary of the ‘Roaring Lion’ Portrait

 It’s easy for pedestrians on Wellington Street to journey from the Château Laurier past the Parliament Buildings blissfully unaware of the direct connection between the two edifices and the most iconic photograph of the 20th century. On December 30, 1941 Ottawa photographer Yousuf Karsh captured the wartime spirit of Sir