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30 by 30 Wrap-up – No. 1 – Canada

This is it! In just under a month, I will stop being a fun-loving 20-something year old and start a new decade in my life. It will also mark the end of my travel goal. Here’s a quick recap of the countries I visited in my pursuit to visit 30 countries by my 30th birthday. COUNTRY No. 1 – CANADA. Learn why you should go to my home and native land.

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British Columbia – “The Best Place on Earth”

Since the West Coast of America, San Francisco to be exact, lived up to my expectations, I was sure the Canadian side of the border would do the same. And it did! A true Montrealer, I don’t think that I could ever relocate to Vancouver, but a visit was just the vacation I needed. Discover why British Colombia refers to itself as “the best place on earth”.

Parc-des-Hautes-Gorges

Charlevoix – a weekend with whales

I would never have thought that in all my travels so far, a beautiful area just 4.5 hours from my house would be a place I would long to visit again and again. A little off the beaten path, about two hours east of Quebec City, you’ll find one of my favorite places on the planet. Beluga whales, delicious cuisine, stunning fjords, and emerald green pastures are but a few things that make me dream of the Charlevoix region.

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La Route des Vins – Quebec

We left at 9:30 am to head out towards the Eastern Townships for the day.  It took about an hour to do the pick-ups, coffee run and general organization before we could get onto the highway.  The Champlain Bridge was packed with people trying to get out of the city.  It was the construction, however, that really slowed the drive.
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