We just got back from a trip to the east coast of Canada. I was there for a trades conference and Erin came along to take advantage of the free hotel and because it is a bit off the beaten path.
Newf dogs in Newfoundland
Kissed the cod and got screeched in
Quidi Vidi
Up on signal hill, sight of the first trans Atlantic wireless communication signal.
Signal Hill
St. John's from Signal Hill
Masonic Temple, St. John's. The Spirit of Newfoundland.
The temple is now a theater, but this was still part of the original architecture
Descendants of Eric the red.
St. John's, Newfoundland from our hotel window of the harbor
Farthest eastern point of North America about a 20 minute drive outside of St. John's
Cape Spear, the farthest eastern point of North America
Lobster at my buddy Mikey's house in Nova Scotia
Just over the hill from Mikey's house is the Bay of Fundy. Largest tides in the world of a typical range of 56 feet but has been measured as much as over 70 feet.
The Blue Nose II mid refit.
The original Blue nose on the dime and its replica in the background.
"Dedicated to the memory of those who have gone down to the sea in ships and who have never returned and as a tribute to those who continue to occupy their business in great waters."
Halifax Citadel, built to protect the harbor.
Pier 21 in Halifax where the vast majority of European immigrants first set foot in Canada
Halifax sea bus
We both got matching Jolly Roger towels for the boat while in Halifax
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