by ronmitchelladventure | Sep 29, 2024 | Canada, Newfoundland
Live music fills the streets and pubs of downtown St. John’s as if it is the Austin, Texas of far northeast Canada. Day or night, music rules this city. How far northeast is it? The most easterly point in North America. From this point, if you stand at the lighthouse...
by ronmitchelladventure | Sep 16, 2024 | Canada, Labrador, Newfoundland
We have neither seen nor eaten Cod Tongues for seven years, the last time we ventured into Labrador. It is one of the food treats we look forward to revisiting. Let us celebrate completing the roughest part of the Trans-Labrador Highway with a three-night stay at the...
by ronmitchelladventure | Sep 4, 2024 | Canada, Quebec, Trans-Labrador Highway
Time for a “Canadian bucket-list” adventure. Drive the Trans-Labrador Highway, an epic road trip that promises “unparalleled wilderness, persistent bloodsucking insects, and moose hell-bent on suicide by automobile.” We cannot wait, but first we must gear up in...
by ronmitchelladventure | Sep 10, 2017 | Canada, Newfoundland, North America
We hit it lucky. Had no idea that Canada was celebrating its 150th anniversary. That means free admission to all National Parks and National Historical Sites all year. Our costs have been cut in half.Upon our return from Labrador, we backtrack to Gros Morne National...
by ronmitchelladventure | Sep 9, 2017 | Canada, Labrador, North America
Our guidebook describes the Labrador Straits as cold, wet, and windy. Even so, we could not drive this far north in Newfoundland without seeing it.After a turbulent ferry ride, thanks to remnants of hurricane Harvey, we can’t wait to drive off the boat. Bring on the...
by ronmitchelladventure | Sep 3, 2017 | Canada, Newfoundland, North America
The NFLD Ferry swallows our Toyota Pick-up for a smooth, six-hour ride to Channel-Port aux Basques, Newfoundland.We waste no time finding a Provincial Park, and light a campfire before dark. Brrr…, taking a pee under the stars in the cold night reminds one that...
