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Birders’ Paradise

Long before there were parks, there were places of such great natural value that citizens and organizations sought to protect them. The nesting site of the gannets on […]

Parks Born in Controversy

The creation of a park is usually greeted with enthusiasm by the local population – but not always. The creation of a national park at Forillon was painful […]

Bathing

One of the key reasons to travel east from Montreal in the 19th century was to “take the waters”. Doctors prescribed sea bathing as a tonic and a […]

Train Travel – A Technological Leap

Railways changed everything. Train travel was a technological leap, moving goods and people quickly, safely and efficiently. The Intercolonial Railway began regular service from Lévis to Halifax in […]

The Gaspésie on Foot

Travelling to the Gaspésie often meant doing it the old-fashioned way – on foot. A handful of travellers have left written accounts of their experiences, providing a record […]