The final leg of our Canadian East Eats journey had us tasting our way through the nation's capital. Staying in the lovely Fairmont Chateau Laurier, located along the Rideau Canal and just steps from Parliament Hill, we were in the perfect location to checkout all the city had to offer. While … [Read more...]
Canadian East Eats: Travelling with Kids
Travelling over 5000 kilometres in 18 days with kids was definitely the biggest hurdle on our Canadian East Eats trip.Things that I never have to think about at home were suddenly at the forefront: laundry, clothing, bathroom breaks for girls and boys. All of these combined made travelling … [Read more...]
Canadian East Eats: Moncton to Montreal
We crossed Confederation Bridge from PEI towards New Brunswick and began our trip home for Canadian East Eats. We still had plenty to see and do ahead of us, but would now be following back along the original route that brought us to the East coast. Our first stop was in Moncton, NB. We … [Read more...]
Canadian East Eats: Prince Edward Island
Before turning our car around to head back towards home our Canadian East Eats trip had us on the beautiful Prince Edward Island for three and half days. My wife Ali flew out to join us for the weekend, and we didn't slow our pace down for her one bit. After coming across on the ferry from … [Read more...]
Canadian East Eats: Nova Scotia
Following a wonderful time in New Brunswick, we boarded the Princess of Acadia in Saint John for a three hour ferry ride to Nova Scotia to continue with our Canadian East Eats journey. Arriving in Digby on the north-west corner of the island we had a bit of a drive ahead of us towards Halifax. … [Read more...]
Canadian East Eats: New Brunswick
Our Canadian East Eats road trip keeps its pace eastward into the province of New Brunswick. Nestled between Quebec and the maritime island provinces, this beautiful part of Canada often falls victim to being a drive-through province. What a mistake! I highly recommend, you take the time to explore … [Read more...]
Canadian East Eats: Quebec City
Before we set off for this trip I had never been east of Montreal in Canada, so was not sure what to expect in Quebec City. I was definitely charmed by its historic beauty, and the kids were captivated by the constant entertainment in this tourist hub. Founded over 400 years ago by French … [Read more...]
Canadian East Eats: Montreal, Part I
Due to the logistics, our Canadian East Eats itinerary has us splitting our time in Montreal in two. Our first pass through the French-speaking city was so much fun! The kids were so excited to check-in at the palatial Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth and begin our day in the city. … [Read more...]
Canadian East Eats: Prince Edward County
When your home province is the size of some countries, it is nearly impossible to have visited all of its hidden gems. That does not excuse that it has taken me 36 years to get to beautiful Prince Edward County (PEC)--the first stop on our Canadian East Eats and Ontario's crown jewel of culinary … [Read more...]
Canadian East Eats: Packing with Kids
With much of our immediate family spread out around the globe, our kids have been traveling often since a young age. As such, we've learned important rules such as: If you pack 3 diapers for a one hour flight to Milwaukee. Your new baby daughter will poop four times in said time span. If … [Read more...]