Month: October 2019

Very cold and windy with some snow in higher pass on our way to Riviere de Loup – first day for a long time using the Trans Canada Highway. Drove along the south shore of the St. Lawrence but not on the scenic route as we wanted to get to North Hatley to visit Jane and Jean. Interesting to see the “long lots” coming off the river.

Saw a very large flock of snow geese on a very green field before we detourd into the countryside through Victoriaville – famous for hockey sticks – and along the St. Francis River.

Arrived to a great welcome from our friends and just in time for a live concert given by their band. Jane plays cello, Jean plays guitar, Paul plays base and Martin bangs the drums.

Fabulous cassolet for dinner, drinks and bed.

Norma’s birthday with clouds and rain in the forecast. Left Quispamsis and headed through St. John and then north along the St. John River all the way to Fredericton. Elegant mansions along the river on our way to the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. Very good permanent collection of Canadian and Maritime artists including the Pratts, Colville, Tom Thompson, Kreighoff, Emily Carr, Lauren Harris and a collection of photos by Ned Pratt.

Set off for Edmundston by way of Heartland, where we drove accross the longest covered bridge in the world at 1282′, and then proceeded to Grand Falls.

The Gorge is a natural wonder which was used to float logs down river to St. John before a dam was constructed.

Poured for the last hour into Edmundston and had pizza delivered for a late dinner.