Timeless Canada

November 18, 2008

Amherst

Kategori: Attractions, Maritime Provinces — Etiketler: , , , , — cemsarak @ 12:29 am

A BUSY COMMERCIAL and agricultural town right in the center of Atlantic Canada, Amherst overlooks the world’s largest marsh, the beautiful Tantramar. Along its edge, hayfields grow on land reclaimed by Acadian dikes during the 18th century. (daha fazla…)

November 16, 2008

Fredericton

STRADDLING THE Saint John River, Fredericton is New Brunswick’s provincial capital. (daha fazla…)

Saint John

Kategori: Canadian Cities — Etiketler: , , , , , — cemsarak @ 10:24 am

NEW BRUNSWICK’S largest city, Saint John, still retains the charm of a small town. In 1785, 14,000 loyalists escaping the turmoil of the American Revolution built Saint John in under a year. (daha fazla…)

Nain

TRAVELING NORTH, Nain is the final community of more than a few hundred people. The town can be reached by a coastal boat service that carries passengers and freight, but no cars. (daha fazla…)

Bouctouche

A SEASIDE TOWN with a strong Acadian heritage, Bouctouche is home to Le Pays de la Sagouine. This theme village is named for La Sagouine, the wise washerwoman created by Acadian authoress Antonine Maillet (b. 1929). Theatrical shows here act out her tales. (daha fazla…)

Village Historique Acadien

Kategori: Attractions, Maritime Provinces — Etiketler: , , , , , — cemsarak @ 9:33 am

AFTER THE TRAGIC deportation of 1755–63, Acadians slowly returned to the Maritimes, clearing new farmlands and rebuilding their way of life. The Village Historique Acadien portrays a rural Acadian community between 1770 and 1939. The village’s 45 restored historic buildings, including several working farms, cover 364 ha (900 acres). (daha fazla…)

November 9, 2008

Atlantic Canada

Kategori: About Canada — Etiketler: , , , , , , — cemsarak @ 8:12 pm

Atlantic Canada is renowned for rocky coastlines picturesque fishing villages, sun-warmed beaches, cozy country inns, and friendly people. (daha fazla…)

Halifax

Kategori: Canadian Cities — Etiketler: , , , , , , , , — cemsarak @ 10:47 am

Nature has blessed this region with sandy shoreline, rugged coastline and colourful gardens. This fine place was the location of the first British town in Canada, founded in 1749. Since then, the region has progressed to be home for a various mix of people. Delightful fishing villages, farming communities and Atlantic Canada’s biggest city await you. (daha fazla…)

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