Eastern Canada Trip Advice
Jun 14, 2018 11:17:49 #
Basilica of Ste. Anne de Beaupré and Montmorency Falls near Quebec City; lots of places in Maine (Owles Head, Rockport, Camden, Mount Battie, Belfast, Bucksport/Fort Knox, Bar Harbor, Cadillac Mountain, Arcadia park).
Jun 14, 2018 11:30:02 #
In addition to all above suggestions, if you have the time, I found taking the Ferry (with your car) out of Sidney to Newfoundland and touring it to be an extremely rewarding experience!
Jun 14, 2018 13:24:48 #
Lubec Maine has been mentioned, across a bridge from Campobello, NB, CA. If you get to this coastal town, don't miss West Quoddy Head Light House, situated at the Easternmost point in mainland USA.
Jun 14, 2018 20:21:29 #
chemdoc wrote:
My wife and I are heading to Montreal in a couple of weeks and will be driving across eastern Canada to Prince Edward Island and then down the coast of Maine to Portland. Any suggestions for good photo opportunities along our route would be welcome. Thanks.
In Maine, Acadia National Park, Buckport with the cable stayed bridge and fort, just about any back road will be scenic.
Jun 15, 2018 15:23:01 #
Jun 15, 2018 15:41:16 #
Al K wrote:
Thank for the tip. I will visit this Island come this summer. CAMPOBELLO ISLAND. It is a US/Canada park which was a summer home for FDR.
I looked it up on Google map and it appears that the entire park/Island belongs to New Brunswick, Canada.
Jun 15, 2018 16:39:29 #
Montreal!
The oldest and most picturesque part of the city is called "Old Montreal" In that sector is the Old Port, The Mariner's Church, The Notre Dame Basilica, The Bonsecours Market, many interesting stores, boutiques and restaurants in ancient buildings- there are great scenes and subjects on just about all the narrow streets- artist working and street performers at times.
St. Lawrence Street is the dividing line between the East and West sectors. There are many ethnic neighborhoods, a vast "Chinatown", old fashioned delicatessen restaurants (Schwartze's for Smoked Meat is a must) cool pubs and brasseries. Go up and down the side streets- a mix of French, English, Scottish, architecture not seen anywhere else.
Other recommendations: St. Joseph's Oratory, The "Cross" atop Mount Royal, Beaver Lake, The Montreal Botanical Gardens, The Big "O", that is the Olympic Stadium, The Metro (Subway) Station at Place Des Arts, The Bagg Avenue Synagogue (one of the oldest in North America, Westmount, Sherbrooke Street West (The Million Dollar Mile), Rene Levesque Blvd., St. Catherine Street & Peel Street is the "typical downtown area". Most of theses places are within in walking distance. Bus service is good and the Metro is extremely clean and fast. Some of the (ordinary car and taxi) drivers are insane- you might hear some rather interesting French expletives!
It's almost endless- theses, however are the places that illustrate the contrasts of the very old and the new, the French and English cultures and their unique multiculturalism in the city.
Official Language is French but most folks are bilingual and very accommodating.
The people are great! The food is excellent and as for PHOTOGRAPHY- it can't be beat! lived and worked there for many years.
Photo supplies- L.L. Lozeau on St. Hubert Street- BIG STORE good selection and prices!
The oldest and most picturesque part of the city is called "Old Montreal" In that sector is the Old Port, The Mariner's Church, The Notre Dame Basilica, The Bonsecours Market, many interesting stores, boutiques and restaurants in ancient buildings- there are great scenes and subjects on just about all the narrow streets- artist working and street performers at times.
St. Lawrence Street is the dividing line between the East and West sectors. There are many ethnic neighborhoods, a vast "Chinatown", old fashioned delicatessen restaurants (Schwartze's for Smoked Meat is a must) cool pubs and brasseries. Go up and down the side streets- a mix of French, English, Scottish, architecture not seen anywhere else.
Other recommendations: St. Joseph's Oratory, The "Cross" atop Mount Royal, Beaver Lake, The Montreal Botanical Gardens, The Big "O", that is the Olympic Stadium, The Metro (Subway) Station at Place Des Arts, The Bagg Avenue Synagogue (one of the oldest in North America, Westmount, Sherbrooke Street West (The Million Dollar Mile), Rene Levesque Blvd., St. Catherine Street & Peel Street is the "typical downtown area". Most of theses places are within in walking distance. Bus service is good and the Metro is extremely clean and fast. Some of the (ordinary car and taxi) drivers are insane- you might hear some rather interesting French expletives!
It's almost endless- theses, however are the places that illustrate the contrasts of the very old and the new, the French and English cultures and their unique multiculturalism in the city.
Official Language is French but most folks are bilingual and very accommodating.
The people are great! The food is excellent and as for PHOTOGRAPHY- it can't be beat! lived and worked there for many years.
Photo supplies- L.L. Lozeau on St. Hubert Street- BIG STORE good selection and prices!
Jun 15, 2018 20:23:33 #
Yes, Campobello is part of New Brunswick, across the US border from Lubec, Maine. The park is an International park, but is entirely in Canada.
Jun 16, 2018 06:28:15 #
Dsquared wrote:
Yes, Campobello is part of New Brunswick, across the US border from Lubec, Maine. The park is an International park, but is entirely in Canada.
Thank you the comment. Cheers.
Jun 16, 2018 23:58:52 #
chemdoc wrote:
My wife and I are heading to Montreal in a couple of weeks and will be driving across eastern Canada to Prince Edward Island and then down the coast of Maine to Portland. Any suggestions for good photo opportunities along our route would be welcome. Thanks.
Don't forget Nova Scotia..... To many ops there to list..... Take the cat across to bar harbor. Acadia national Park is there. Too many light houses to post on the coast. Old Town Portland. Boston.
Jun 18, 2018 09:27:13 #
frankraney wrote:
Don't forget Nova Scotia..... To many ops there to list..... Take the cat across to bar harbor. Acadia national Park is there. Too many light houses to post on the coast. Old Town Portland. Boston.
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, is a must.
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