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Victorian Drinking Fountain
I enjoyed exploring Saint-Hyacinthe with Erin after teaching in Québec. One of the things we always seem to notice in older towns is their historic drinking fountains. Many are no longer in use, but they tell the story of a time when access to clean drinking water was considered an important public service and a […]
Plains of Abraham
We loved traveling and exploring together as a family. From local historic sites close to home to international adventures, we were willing to go explore someplace new together. Travel became more than simply visiting destinations; it because part of how we learned, shared experiences, and created memories as a family. Quebec City was one of these special places […]
Notre Dame Cathedral
As I have traveled the world, I try to take the time to visit cathedrals, local churches and other places where people worship. All of them are special, but the Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal is one of the most extraordinary churches I have visited. Built between 1824 and 1829, the basilica is a masterpiece of Gothic […]
Cathedral in Saint Hyacinthe
While teaching outside Montreal, we visited the town of Saint-Hyacinthe. I love exploring small towns, and I was not disappointed as we drove into the tree-lined streets, modest homes and then the skyline changed with the cathedral. The Cathedrale de Saint-Hyacinthe dominates its neighborhood. A cathedral of this scale and design speaks to the depth of […]
