Ruth: With all the beautiful places in Quebec, Gord wanted to go to Asbestos. Not one to deny him this dream, we spent much of the day taking side roads up to the giant town-swallowing hole.  I am not exaggerating, the rock seam they were... Read More

Ruth: The towns and countryside of the Eastern Townships are so pretty. Today we left the flat riding behind as we cycled up into Mont Orford National Park. We have been following the Route Verte # 1 right from Montreal. Today it swung us up... Read More

Gordon:  We spent three busy but very enjoyable nights in Montreal with Ruth's cousin Rod and his wife Elena.  They put their time and detailed knowledge of Montreal at our disposal, providing us with an outstanding opportunity to visit and learn about the city.  They... Read More

Ruth: Our ride into Montreal was blissful after our previous day. Most of the route was on bike paths or bike lanes right into Montreal.  We are spending three nights with my cousins in Montreal West so we can look around and reconnect. They are... Read More

Ruth:  We planned on a long day today so that tomorrow's ride into Montreal would be easier.  The first 40 Kms were beautiful. The Long Sault Parkway enroute to Cornwall links the chain of islands that were created when the area was flooded for the... Read More

Ruth: I loved Kingston and our visit with Gord's cousin  Brittany, her partner Emeric and their new baby Madeline. Kingston certainly has some amazing "Castles."  After Kingston we paralleled the Thousand Islands where high water levels threatened many of the islet homes. Gordon:  The cycle trip... Read More