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Île-aux-Lièvres: Hiking Québec’s Quiet Island
Key Takeaways It’s Canada Day and we’re off on another mini adventure. This time I picked Rivière-du-Loup, a small town on the eastern shore of the Saint Lawrence river. Usually we stop there for the night on our way to Gaspésie, but not this time. The plan was to hike Île-aux-Lièvres. I had this island…
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New Brunswick Road Trip: 7 Days of Water Adventures (Even When the Fires Had Other Plans)
New Brunswick is the Maritime province a lot of people skip. They drive through on the way to Nova Scotia or PEI. That was exactly why we wanted to give it a proper week. We had one week and big plans: summit the province’s highest peak at Mount Carleton, sea kayak Hopewell Rocks, and hike…
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Mini Adventure in Parc des Sept Chutes – Hiking Mont Brassard in a Heat Wave
We love discovering places where adventure meets tranquility, and this time, we headed back to Parc des Sept Chutes. The plan? A mini adventure to hike the Mont Brassard loop, known for its scenic viewpoints. But this wasn’t going to be a breezy walk in the park – an extreme heat warning was in full…
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A Hidden Gem in Sutton: Hiking the Lake Mohawk Loop in Full Fall Glory 🍁
We spent a spontaneous weekend at Sutton Nest, and for once—I didn’t plan anything in advance. That’s rare for me. But sometimes, letting go of the plan is exactly what adventure needs. The timing couldn’t be better: the trees were glowing in peak autumn colours, and the mountains were calling. We’ve hiked many trails around…
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Rustic Camping at Lac du Sourd: Our Family Adventure in Papineau-Labelle Park
If you’re looking for a true rustic camping experience in Quebec, Lac du Sourd in Papineau-Labelle Wildlife Reserve offers just that. It’s remote, peaceful, and full of those little surprises that make camping trips unforgettable. Packing Dilemmas and a Bumpy Start I’m standing by the car, trying to fit one last bag into the trunk.…
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A Valentine’s Adventure Interrupted
Day 1: Beating the Storm to Quebec City It’s Wednesday evening, and we’re settling into our hotel room in Quebec City. But why are we here? Simple—tomorrow, we’re supposed to be in Monts-Valin National Park for a long-planned Valentine’s adventure. Of course, nature has its own plans. A major snowstorm is rolling in, with forecasts…