When I want to go on a holiday I think how far away from Canada and how exotic of a place can I visit? While traveling abroad I talk to many people from around the world and they ask me about Canada. They speak about their experiences in Canada with such passion. They genuinely enjoyed the scenery, the people and the vastness of this land. I start to think to myself...wow I am lucky to live in such a wonderful place and it deserves more of my attention. Have I seen the midnight sun yet in the Arctic? The Northern Lights? The Grizzly Bear reserve near Prince Rupert? Haida Gwaii? The Polar Bears? The rolling hills of Saskatchewan?
I am grateful enough to have attended university on the East Coast of Canada in Nova Scotia. Many Canadians do not get a chance to visit the Maritimes which is unfortunate because there is tremendous beauty and history there. The people are incredibly friendly and hospitable. Each of the 4 Maritime provinces offer something different. New Brunswick is Canada's only officially bi-lingual province. It is located next to Quebec and the Bay of Fundy. The Bay of Fundy is world famous for its rapidly changing tides. Many people "ride the tidal bore" as an adventure expedition. Nova Scotia is home to the largest city in the Maritimes, Halifax. In Nova Scotia you can go to Cape Breton and drive along the Cabot Trail, go to the Annapolis valley and visit the vineyards or take a bike tour along the south shore to see Lunenburg, the home of the Blue Nose. Prince Edward Island, PEI, is know as the gentle isle. It is famous for its red dirt, Anne of Green Gables and its seafood! Finally, Newfoundland has a special energy to it. It has very harsh winters where it pours snow. While in the spring/summer months you can visit Gros Morne National Park to hike, see the icebergs, see the puffins and experience the Celtic inspired city of St. John's. Again the people are overwhelming friendly.
Next time you decide you want to travel, perhaps it should be in your own country!..Or just come to Canada
I am grateful enough to have attended university on the East Coast of Canada in Nova Scotia. Many Canadians do not get a chance to visit the Maritimes which is unfortunate because there is tremendous beauty and history there. The people are incredibly friendly and hospitable. Each of the 4 Maritime provinces offer something different. New Brunswick is Canada's only officially bi-lingual province. It is located next to Quebec and the Bay of Fundy. The Bay of Fundy is world famous for its rapidly changing tides. Many people "ride the tidal bore" as an adventure expedition. Nova Scotia is home to the largest city in the Maritimes, Halifax. In Nova Scotia you can go to Cape Breton and drive along the Cabot Trail, go to the Annapolis valley and visit the vineyards or take a bike tour along the south shore to see Lunenburg, the home of the Blue Nose. Prince Edward Island, PEI, is know as the gentle isle. It is famous for its red dirt, Anne of Green Gables and its seafood! Finally, Newfoundland has a special energy to it. It has very harsh winters where it pours snow. While in the spring/summer months you can visit Gros Morne National Park to hike, see the icebergs, see the puffins and experience the Celtic inspired city of St. John's. Again the people are overwhelming friendly.
Next time you decide you want to travel, perhaps it should be in your own country!..Or just come to Canada
