Project: From Sea To Sea

This page is the author’s personal listing of places visited in his host country of Canada over the next few years; of note is the fact that this list is not fixed – in the sense that the author’s travel goals and visiting plans are subject to change over the years due to the ever-present factors of time, academics, and yes – of course – money.

So keep checking back, reading on, and staying tuned folks! =)

MISSION: ONTARIO

2007 – 2011

- YOURS TO REDISCOVER -

Read about how I rediscovered my host country of four years – just because my significant other came to town.

i.) Ottawa (with Prae), May 2010.

ii.) Toronto (with Prae), May 2010.

iii.) Niagara Falls (with Prae), May 2010.

iv.) The 1000 Islands (with Prae), June 2010.

- ONTARIO GENERAL -

i.) The Town of Cobalt, Temiskaming District (with the Student – Industry Mineral Exploration Workshop).

The cradle of Canadian mining, the town known in its glory days as the Silver City is still an absolute charm. This three hour stop of the author takes you – albeit briefly – around the town of Cobalt and its intricate mining museum.

ii.) National Capital Region and Associated Events:

The heartland and base of operations for Project: From Sea To Sea.

RED BULL FLUGTAG OTTAWA-GATINEAU 2008, CANADIAN MUSEUM OF CIVILIZATION, GATINEAU, QUEBEC.

Read about homemade flying machines hitting the Ottawa-Gatineau skies…and the waters below.

OTTAWA BUSKER FESTIVAL 2008, SPARKS STREET MALL, OTTAWA, ONTARIO.

A limited – but still expository – picture based commentary on the 2008 edition of the annual Ottawa Buskerfest.

BYTOWN MUSEUM, 1 CANAL LANE, OTTAWA, ONTARIO.

The author’s third stopover in the Great Museum Trek – The Bytown Museum of Parks Canada, which provides a truly startling portrait of the early days of the capital of Canada.

CANADA AVIATION MUSEUM, 11 AVIATION PARKWAY, OTTAWA, ONTARIO.

A combined commentary post that deals with both the Canada Aviation Museum at Rockcliffe Airport, Ottawa, and also the Flightworks Classic Air Rallye that was also going on the same weekend that the author visited the museum. Furthermore, as of the 28th of August 2008 this post is also the longest, and most picture intensive – over 100 shots uploaded! – entry ever on this page.

CANADA AGRICULTURE MUSEUM, PRINCE OF WALES DRIVE, OTTAWA, ONTARIO.

Stopover number four in the Great Museum Trek, and definitely the most informative! Click to read about agriculture in Canada, and also for pictures of some really cute sheep!

CURRENCY MUSEUM OF THE BANK OF CANADA, 245 SPARKS STREET, OTTAWA, ONTARIO.

Read about the writer’s personal account (no pun intended) of his late summer visit to the Currency Museum of the Bank of Canada – the first stopover in The Great Museum Trek.

CANADA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM, 1867 SAINT-LAURENT BOULEVARD, OTTAWA, ONTARIO.

The second museum visited as part of The Great Museum Trek.

NATIONAL GALLERY OF CANADA, 380 SUSSEX DRIVE, OTTAWA, ONTARIO.

Take a peek at one of the best art galleries in the world here. The author also lists the exhibits available at the Gallery, and provides his two cents worth on the value of a visit to the place for the completely uninitiated.

THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT, 320 SUSSEX DRIVE, OTTAWA, ONTARIO.

The writer’s visit to the Ottawa Royal Canadian Mint facilities.

LA FETE DU CANADA / CANADA DAY, 1ST OF JULY 2007, OTTAWA CELEBRATIONS.

The writer’s first experience of Canada Day, and the nation’s celebrations in the country’s capital of Ottawa.

SOUND AND LIGHT SHOW, PARLIAMENT HILL, OTTAWA, ONTARIO.

The Sound and Light Show – a montage of music, arts, lighting and various imagery – on Parliament Hill; organized by the National Capital Commission.

OTTAWA FRINGE THEATRE & ARTS FESTIVAL 2010.

As the title suggests, this is a performance festival for stage plays and other performance-related items of the fine arts. Although not *technically* a unique-to-Canada/Ottawa event, but still very much fun and a wholly positive experience – so I included it here.

CYCLING IN OTTAWA-GATINEAU #1.

Join the author on his first-ever documentary bike ride in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Destination: Lac des Fees, Quebec.

YES OUI CAN.

President Barack Obama comes to Ottawa, and the author was there to witness it all…somewhat.

THE HAUNTED WALK OF OTTAWA – GHOSTS AND THE GALLOWS TOUR, AT SPARKS AND ELGIN, OTTAWA, ONTARIO.

Already done, but the commentary is still classified as “Coming Soon” – let me recollect my story-telling guts first >.<

LAURIER HOUSE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OF CANADA, 335 LAURIER STREET, OTTAWA, ONTARIO.

Done in Fall 2009; put on hold till a later date – there are other more interesting stories to be told!

iii.) Toronto

The capital and business hub of Ontario. Largest metropolitan and urban area in Canada.

THE CN TOWER/LA TOUR CN.

For 31 years, this was the tallest free-standing structure in the world; and it belonged to Canada.

MISSION: NOVA SCOTIA PROVINCE.

Initial visit March 2008; full tour projected date: Summer 2011.

MISSION: NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR PROVINCE.

i.) PART 1 – Downtown St. John’s – The Battery – Signal Hill and Cabot Tower

MISSION: PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND PROVINCE.

- ALL SILVER AND SHADOW AND VISIONS OF THINGS NOT SEEN: FIVE DAYS ON PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND –

* With Farah Hanani Shamsuddin

i.) PART 1 – Traveling to and arriving at Prince Edward Island – The Province House Sound and Light Show.

ii.) PART 2 - Abegweit Performance – Seal-watching – Charlottetown’s Waterfront Boardwalk.

iii.) PART 3 - Prince Edward Island National Park: North Rustico – Green Gables – Cape Turner – Brackley Beach – The Dunes of Greenwich.

iv.) PART 4 - Going “Up West”: Tignish Demolition Derby – Windmills of the North Cape – The rock reef – Black Marsh Nature Trail.

v.) PART 5 - Founders’ Hall – Victoria Row – St. Duncan’s Basilica – The Last Resort – UPEI.

MISSION: NEW BRUNSWICK PROVINCE.

i.) The City of Moncton: Downtown Moncton + Magnetic Hill.

* With Farah Hanani Shamsuddin

MISSION: MANITOBA PROVINCE.

Projected Date: Winter 2011.

MISSION: SASKATCHEWAN PROVINCE.

Projected Date: Summer 2011.

MISSION: ALBERTA PROVINCE.

Projected Date: Summer 2011.

MISSION: BRITISH COLUMBIA PROVINCE:

- EXPERIENCES FROM MY UNDERGRADUATE (B.SC) THESIS PROJECT -

i.) The town of Valemount.

ii.) The Cariboo Mountains.

A third, non-dedicated summative photo-post can also be seen here.

- WITH GLOWING HEARTS/DES PLUS BRILLIANTS EXPLOITS -

The author’s experiences at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games:

i.) PART 1 – Arrival in Vancouver – Downtown Vancouver – Gastown – The Vancouver Lookout.

ii.) PART 2 – Chinatown – Dr. Sun Yat Sen’s Classical Garden – Stanley Park.

iii.) PART 3 - Day Trip to Victoria, Capital of British Columbia.

iv.) PART 4 – Olympic Event I – Ice Hockey, Canada Hockey Place.

v.) PART 5 – Olympic Event II – Short Track Speed Skating, Pacific Coliseum.

vi.) PART 6 - Winding Down – Heading Home.

MISSION: QUEBEC PROVINCE.

Initial visit August 2007; full tour projected date: Summer 2010/2011.

i.) Quebec City (with Prae), June 2010.

ii.) Noranda (with the Student – Industry Mineral Exploration Workshop 2010).

iii.) The Gaspesie Blurbs – Part 1: Entry to Forillon National Park – Whale-watching trip – Hike to Cap Bon Ami

iv.) The Gaspesie Blurbs – Part 2: Cycling in Forillon National Park – Cap Gaspe

v.) The Gaspesie Blurbs – Part 3: Kayaking in Forillon National Park

vi.) The Gaspesie Blurbs – Part 4: Parc national de l’Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé

vii.) The Gaspesie Blurbs – Part 5: Gaspesian sunrise – Impromptu Geological Excursion around Perce

viii.) The Gaspesie Blurbs – Epilogue: The B-Sides

MISSION: YUKON TERRITORY.

Projected Date: Summer 2011.

MISSION: NORTHWEST TERRITORIES.

Projected Date: Summer 2011.

MISSION: NUNAVUT TERRITORY.

The Canadian Territory most likely to be visited. Projected Date: Summer 2011.

PHOTO COMPENDIUMS

THE SILENT CARTOGRAPHER.

The “Silent Cartographer” posts are compendiums of photos that the author has taken whilst overseas; this is Volume #1.

THE SILENT CARTOGRAPHER RETURNS.

Photo compendium – Volume #2.

THE SILENT CARTOGRAPHER: FOREVER.

Photo compendium – Volume #3.

THE SILENT CARTOGRAPHER: + 26.

Photo compendium – Volume #4.

THE SILENT CARTOGRAPHER: FLEURISTE.

Photo compendium – Volume #5.

THE SILENT CARTOGRAPHER: NOUS SOMMES PERSONNES.

Photo compendium – Volume # 6.

THE SILENT CARTOGRAPHER: ALMOND CHEESE COOKIES.

Photo compendium – Volume # 7.

THE PROVINCES AND TERRITORIES OF CANADA.

A collage of provincial and territorial banners scattered around the Confederation Boulevard in Ottawa.

THE PROVINCES AND TERRITORIES OF CANADA 2.

An updated collage of provincial and territorial banners scattered around the Confederation Boulevard in Ottawa.