Seen from the back of our hotel is Signal Hill National Historic Site, with Cabot Tower perched authoritatively on top of the hill and looking out over the water. It’s fitting, as this tower has been an observation lookout and communications centre for St. John’s since the 18th century. It worked as a surveying spot [...]

I had a pretty disappointing time in Sydney, but the unfortunate weather carried over during my time in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, too. I was particularly excited to check out this mining town, as a dear friend of mine was born here and has talked about it since I’ve known him. But as I drove [...]