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Eastern Canada Road Trip with a Mazda CX9

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Lesley | 0 Comments

Our recent eastern Canada road trip from Montreal, Quebec to North Sydney, Nova Scotia was one heck of a ride. With icy roads, below freezing temperatures, and long, windy highways, the drive was part of the adventure. Luckily, we had the Mazda CX9 to get us there safely. Follow along on our 6,000 km journey into a wintery Eastern Canada….

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Rappelling at Cape Enrage, New Brunswick

Cape Enrage, New Brunswick Takes Me To The Edge

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Lesley | 19 Comments

When I’m standing on the edge of a cliff, I dream of rappelling down it or climbing up it. When I’m high atop a building, I envision a zipline to whisk me down to the ground. My mind is always focused on adventure and pushing the limits; I feel most at home when my adrenaline is pumping and my heart…

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Bennett Lake, Fundy National Park, New Brunswick

A Family Trip to Fundy National Park

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Lesley | 41 Comments

I never spent more than a couple hours in Fundy National Park, New Brunswick. Even when I lived in the province for two years, I never had the pleasure of staying the night in Fundy. With Athena at a really fun age and an extended stay in the province, we decided to spend a day hiking and the night camping…

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Family Fun in Shediac, New Brunswick

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Lesley | 23 Comments

Shediac, New Brunswick is a family vacation paradise nestled along New Brunswick’s spectacular eastern seashore. It’s known as the Lobster Capital of the World for lobster fishing, live-lobster tanks and the Lobster Festival. It’s also where you’ll find The World’s Largest Lobster. But lobster isn’t the only thing you’ll find in Shediac. You can take a dip in the warm saltwater…

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Comfortable in Chaos

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Lesley | 10 Comments

When I’m standing on the edge of a cliff, I dream of rappelling down it or climbing up it. When I’m high atop a building, I envision a zipline to whisk me down to the ground. My mind is always focused on the extreme adventure; I feel most at home when my adrenaline is pumping and my heart is racing….

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Calm Enough for Her; Active Enough for Me

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Lesley | 1 Comments

Finding family-friendly destinations that offer something for everyone is difficult. Someone always has to compromise. But at Bennett Lake in Fundy National Park, New Brunswick, there is something for everyone. Kayaking, canoeing and paddle boating, hiking trails, swimming, and barbecuing are part of the experience at Bennett Lake. My in-laws, Darren, Athena, and I all found something fun to do…

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An East Coaster’s Feast

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Lesley | 0 Comments

Situated in the center of the city, Centennial Park in Moncton, New Brunswick is a 230 acre playground for all ages. We took advantage of one of the free, sheltered picnic areas for a family reunion this evening and we couldn’t have found a better spot. At covered picnic tables, surrounded by an umbrella of trees, we enjoyed a local dream-come-true…

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