Innocuous In Innisfil 🇨🇦Good Morning #Canada
We're starting our #TravelCanada series in Saskatchewan. The Wanuskewin National Historic Site is located 15 km north of Saskatoon in the broad Opimihaw Creek valley near the South Saskatchewan River. The 56.7 hectare site contains archaeological and physical evidence of significant pre-contact Indigenous habitation on the Northern Plains, with 19 archaeological sites identified to date.
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Another popular #DayTrip close to a major city is Grouse Mountain. Located in the District Municipality of North Vancouver, just minutes from downtown, Grouse Mountain has an elevation of over 1,200 m and first attracted crowds with an alpine ski area (4 chairlifts servicing 33 runs). Today it's a year round recreational playground with multiple activities for all ages.
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https://www.grousemountain.com/summer-activities
One of the most locally famous and popular activities is the Grouse Grind. It's a 2.9 km hike that rises 853 m, and the site of regular races and competitions.
Grouse Grind record-holder shares why he loves the tough hike
My wife and I visited Grouse Mountain at the beginning of October 2017. On a guided tour at the top we came across several deer and a movie production spreading fake snow for a Hallmark Christmas movie. But we also saw several of these guys behind a huge fence that protected their section of the mountain from dumb humans with an urge for selfies. The picture is zoomed in and doesn't do justice to the massive size of this Grizzly.
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If you're going to #TravelCanada then stopping at unique out of way places needs to be an objective. Visiting the Highlands Cinema Museum in Kinmount Ontario is a great example. It's a multiplex theater (5 screens, 550 seats), a museum of movie memorabilia from across North America and a cat rescue caring for 50+ abandoned and feral kitties. It's also the subject of a documentary called "The Movie Man".
#CanadaIsAwesome #Museums #CatsOfMastadon
https://explorefenelonfalls.com/news-archive/highlands-cinemas
Some bonus #TravelCanada content for today. Experience a drive through the Rockies through the eyes of some British tourists.
We Drove Across the Canadian Rockies to Reach This Beautiful Town 🇨🇦
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Today we return to the province with a large number of #BigStuffInSmallTowns attractions. Peace River Alberta is home to 12-Foot Davis, who made his mark in Canada before we adopted the metric system. Henry Fuller Davis, who inspired the 12-Foot Davis statue, was a legendary figure who was born in 1820 in Vermont. His nickname comes from his success in mining a gold claim that was 12 feet wide.
Gold Rush Legend Henry Fuller Davis
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One of the smallest municipalities in Canada, with a population of 241 living in just 6 hectares, is also one of the oldest. Notre-Dame-des-Anges, established in 1620, is a parish municipality enclaved within Quebec City and home of the General Hospital of Quebec. It has no mayor but has been governed for decades by an administration of Nuns.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notre-Dame-des-Anges,_Quebec
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If you're going to #TravelCanada then PEI is a great destination because it has the world famous Canadian Potato Museum. Located in O'Leary PEI, it showcases the history of the potato as a crop and has a large collection of antique farming equipment. Check off another #BigStuffInSmallTowns when you take a selfie with the Big Potato out front and hit the restaurant to sample some potato fudge. Mmmmm.... potato fudge.
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The ultimate #RoadTrip is driving 15 hours to the end of a northern road and basking in the journey. And then remembering you have to drive back...
Highway 138 in Quebec, also known as Quebec’s Whale Route, is calling road warriors who love open roads and rugged remote scenery. The 1,420 km route travels the north shore of the St. Lawrence.
If you're serious about making this trip, here's the ultimate guide.
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https://offtracktravel.ca/whale-route-quebec-highway-138/
Québec's Whale Route: Highway 138 Road Trip Guide [Waterfalls, Coastal Views & More!] | Off Track Travel
Discover Quebec's Whale Route with this comprehensive guide featuring all of the best things to do, places to stop and viewpoints you cannot miss, all based on our first hand experiences.
Make sure you have an awesome playlist to accompany you on this trip...
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If you're in The Peg and looking for an awesome #RoadTrip then the Pinawa Dam should be on your list. Just a 30 minute drive from Winnipeg is the Pinawa Dam Provincial Park which contains some of the most impressive ruins in Canada. The dam began operating in 1906 but was closed in 1951, and parts of the dam were later used for demolition practice by the Canadian Armed Forces, and were thereby destroyed.
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https://wanderingcanadians.com/2025/01/20/pinawa-dam-provincial-park/
Pinawa Dam Provincial Heritage Park - Wandering Canadians
Pinawa Dam is located on the Winnipeg River and was Manitoba’s first hydro-electric generating station. It ran from 1906 to 1951 until it was replaced by the nearby Seven Sisters Generating Station downstream. Pinawa Dam Provincial Heritage Park contains the ruins of the former dam, along with a couple of hiking trails to learn more about the history of the area.
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I'm feeling lazy this morning so I'm stealing this post from Daily Hive to continue the #TravelCanada series. Located roughly midway between Calgary and Edmonton, just north of Hanna, lies Antelope Hill Provincial Park. The 380 hectares was previously in private hands and was donated to Alberta, officially designated as a park in 2014. It is an important bird sanctuary and limited to low impact activity.
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https://dailyhive.com/calgary/alberta-provincial-park-antelope-hill
More #RoadTripMusic to help build your travel Playlist.
This was a favourite of our daughters and I. Driving to an adventure, windows down, volume turned to 11, and arms waving while we danced in our seats.
Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Official Music Video)
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Halifax is an awesome #TravelCanada destination, especially if you're a fan of military history. The British Royal Navy used Halifax as a base starting in 1749 and Canada's Navy continues to use the dockyards as their Atlantic base. The Citadel in downtown Halifax is the big draw but numerous fortifications along the harbour channel also give you a sense of how heavily defended this area was throughout its history.
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https://discoverhalifaxns.com/halifax-history/halifaxs-military-past-and-present/
Halifax’s Military Past and Present
Halifax boasts a rich maritime heritage, spotlighting key historic sites like the HMCS Sackville, York Redoubt, and Halifax Citadel. These landmarks offer visitors a chance to explore Canada’s naval legacy, military evolution, and significant historical events while celebrating the resilience and ingenuity of the nation’s armed forces. Author Katie Conklin View all posts
My son-in-law and I posing with some old ordnance at The Citadel in Halifax in 2023. I don't like to brag but my cannon is bigger.
lopta@PaulBusch Let's pray we never have to use those again.
We're talking about the cannons, right?
@PaulBusch Yes. Always fun to see them when we visit old forts and castles but back home there were Napoleonic (and perhaps Roman) defenses that were rebuilt and rearmed during WWII.
Javensbukan@PaulBusch It's actually pretty wild how many defensive structures there were/are in Halifax. Point Pleasant Battery, York Redboubt, Mcnabs Island, Yorkshire Battery, Devils Battery *and then also* the Citadel.
https://discoverhalifaxns.com/things-to-do/attractions/the-halifax-defence-complex/
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We visited most of them when we were there. It was interesting that some of the 18th century fortifications were upgraded in WWI and WWII as Halifax became a vital port for resupplying Europe and Britain during both conflicts.
Halifax was also the port that Loyalists retreated to when British forces were forced out of the American Colonies in the Revolutionary War.
Amazing local history.
We visited most of them when we were there. It was interesting that some of the 18th century fortifications were upgraded in WWI and WWII as Halifax became a vital port for resupplying Europe and Britain during both conflicts.
Halifax was also the port that Loyalists retreated to when British forces were forced out of the American Colonies in the Revolutionary War.
Amazing local history.
@PaulBusch Hopefully they never have to be reactivated again 😬
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Selkirk Manitoba is the Catfish Capital of the World. The interwebs don't lie. It is also home to a #BigStuffInSmallTowns legend, Chuck the Channel Cat, a 7.6 metre long fiberglass catfish. In 2025, Chuck was named one of Canada’s best roadside attractions by The Globe and Mail, and he turned 40 this past May. The statue was named after local sport fisherman Chuck Norquay, who drowned while fishing in the Red River.
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https://selkirkmuseum.ca/news/cherishing-chuck-the-catfish-selkirks-beloved-icon-celebrates-40-years/
If you're going to Selkirk then this is a mandatory addition to your #RoadTripMusic. Awesome musician William Prince was born in Selkirk.
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A #RoadTrip to Moose Jaw is always a good idea but the city's biggest attraction lies underground. The Tunnels of Moose Jaw is a bit of history surrounded by theater so you might be confused about separating fact from fiction. It's believed that Chinese immigrants built the secret tunnels around 1908 to escape persecution from the government and citizens and then used them for bootlegging in the prohibition-era.
North America's First Underground City Started With ONE Secret Tunnel in 1900
Here's a long read where the journalist tries to pin down the facts about the Tunnels of Moose Jaw.
#FactorFiction
https://www.canadashistory.ca/explore/politics-law/moose-jaw-s-urban-legend
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When we visited the east coast in 2023, one of our favourite #TravelCanada experiences was Peggys Cove. Just 30 people live in this rural community located on the eastern shore of St. Margarets Bay, just over 40 km from downtown Halifax. Peggys Cove Lighthouse, established in 1868, ranks high on the list of most photographed lighthouses on the planet, and the area attracts 700,000+ tourists annually.
Small Town Canada Spotlight: The Lighthouse of Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia
From our east coast trip, an iconic Canadian moment - listening to the bagpipes while we strolled the rugged Peggys Cove shoreline. Awesome.
Chris Mackay 🇨🇦@PaulBusch @bonaventuresoft Did you get to see anyone swept out to sea? If not, I’d ask for a refund. 🤦♂️😜
@PaulBusch Can’t help noticing that you’ve covered Québec, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. Surely you’ve at least *driven through* New Brunswick?!? #DavidMyles https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=VyK0pdL6-lA
David Myles - Drive Right Through
@tantramar I've never visited New Brunswick (or P.E.I. or Newfoundland). But I've flown over it several times.
Next #TravelCanada installment will feature the largest of the maritime provinces.
@PaulBusch NB, PE, & NL are all gorgeous. Not to be missed. 😎👍
blancnoir165@PaulBusch @tantramar good morning we went to all 3 provinces. All different +interesting. NF by boat. PEI by car over the bridge+boat return, NB by car is a nice journey from Halifax in summer.
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I heard that EV charging stations in Quebec are much better than in Ontario. That trip would be a good test
I heard that EV charging stations in Quebec are much better than in Ontario. That trip would be a good test