Category Archives: Canada

Canada and Nova Scotia

Rocky Mountaineer

Posted on August 4, 2026 by steve

In July 2026, we took off on a Tauck tour of the Canadian Rockies. The tour consisted of 42 people and turned out to be a great group of congenial and interesting traveling companions. Our tour director, Lionel Nadon, was … Continue reading →

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West Coast Cruise

Posted on October 3, 2025 by steve

In October 2025 we took a spur of the moment cruise from Vancouver down to San Diego and back. Since a lot of Canadians are not visiting the US these days it was a good deal. It was the first … Continue reading →

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Okanagan Valley

Posted on July 25, 2025 by steve

Ever since Linda and I discovered wines in the early 1980s, we’ve been passionate about visiting wineries. With our move to Vancouver, BC of course we wanted to explore Bc’s prime wine region of the Okanagan Valley. Our trip was … Continue reading →

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Victoria, B.C.

Posted on September 5, 2024 by steve

Have I mentioned we’re moving to Canada? The combination of our daughter and her wife living in Vancouver, the politics of the US, and the heat and humidity of Florida have all combined to prod us to make some big … Continue reading →

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St. John, New Brunswick (Bay of Fundy)

Posted on October 14, 2014 by steve

  As we arrived in Saint John New Brunswick we were greeted by a tug spraying water jets and turning pirouettes, which produced a continually animated rainbow.   Our ship looked pretty tiny as it nuzzled the rear end of … Continue reading →

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Halifax

Posted on October 13, 2014 by steve

After a week at sea it was nice to stretch our legs in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We were greeted by a bagpiper and drummer, who filled the space between the ship and the terminal building with a rather impressive amount … Continue reading →

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St. John’s, Newfoundland

Posted on September 14, 2010 by steve

We awoke to find our ship had somehow managed to either back into or turn around in The Narrows that fronts State Street, the main street of St. John’s, and North America’s oldest commercial street. One of the oddest things … Continue reading →

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Canadian Capitals 2000

Posted on August 26, 2000 by steve

Montreal, Quebec, Ottawa, Toronto Monday On August 21st, 2000 we set out for a tour of Canadian Capitals. We selected Tauck Tours, because of their reputation for a hassle-free experience, with deluxe accommodations and no restrictions on dining choices. Departing … Continue reading →

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