Whether you drive, bicycle, or walk (like I did) the 42-mile Chemin Royal (Royal Road) that encircles Île d’Orléans, the landscape will not disappoint! Being an island, there are many opportunities to view the Saint Lawrence River, and the land beyond – Québec City, Canada to the north, and part of the Québec Province to […]
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Woodworking and Blacksmithing on Île d’Orléans
With so many cool ones to choose from, I bought the bracelet that is on the left side of the photo, second row down, the one on the far left. Made of wood, specifically mahogany from Brazil, and maple from Île d’Orléans. Woodworking craftsman Andreï Wyszinski creates his pieces using the natural colors from wood, […]
Parc Maritime de Saint-Laurent and the Maritime History of Île d’Orléans
In some ways it is surprising to me how Île d’Orléans, a small island of only 73 square miles of total surface area near Québec City, Canada, has such a rich maritime history. But then again, it is not so surprising, considering this small island is located in the middle the 1,900-mile long Saint Lawrence […]