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Geocache #2 Chutes de la Chaudière, Lévis, Québec -924km
We've travelled a total distance of 924km, that means we’ve arrived at Chutes de la Chaidere, Lévis, Québec, our second Geocache! Lévis Québec covers a total area of 497 km² and it is located on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River, close to Quebec City. They have a total population of 143,414. The history of Levis Quebec dates all the way back to 1861. A village formerly named Aubigny but was renamed Lévis In 1861 as a tribute to François-Gaston de Lévis. He was a victor of the 1760 Battle of Sainte-Foy. On January 1st 2002, Lévis Québec was merged with ten cities to form the new Lévis Québec.
Lévis Québec is 10% urban, 48% farmlands, 36% forests and 6% wetlands. Which is why there are so many beautiful places to visit. One of the most popular places to visit is the Chute de Chaudière, a 35-meter-high (115 ft) waterfall along the Chaudière River. The Chaudière river is a lovely place to go for a hike, a stroll or even to go swimming. In Lévis, Québec you can also go on a bicycle ride or by foot in the developed trails and cross the 113 metre long suspension footbridge standing 23 metres over the Chaudière river. Another place to visit borders the St. Lawrence River, it’s Saint-Nicolas, a quiet rural area with numerous pick-your- own-fruit orchards, cheese makers, and a fishing pond. And finally while you’re there, be sure to visit the Guillaume Couture monument. Guillaume Couture was a citizen of New France. During his life he was a lay missionary with the Jesuits, a survivor of torture, a member of an Iroquois council, a translator, a diplomat, a militia captain, and a lay leader among the colonists of the Pointe-Lévy.
By the time we arrive in Lévis Québec it will still be winter. Their cold season is December to March and the temperature for March ranges from +1 degrees to -8 degrees.
Though it might be cold, don’t let that stop you from visiting Lévis in the winter because the snow makes the Chute de Chaudière and the other places in Lévis Québec even more beautiful.
Keep up the good work Regals! Levis Quebec is super close to New Brunswick which is our next geocache!
Geocache 3 - Fredericton Boyce Farmer's Market, Fredericton, New Brunswick -1506km
The Mi'kmaq and Maliseet peoples were the first to settle in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The French built Fort Nashwaak in 1692, which marked the beginning of European colonization in that area. The United Empire Loyalists settled Ste. Anne's Point in 1783, and the hamlet was renamed Frederick's Town the following year. In April 1785, the name was shortened to Fredericton.
As of 2021 Fredricton is 133.93 km ^2, and is home to about 63 166 people. New Brenswck is in eastern Canada and is bordered by Quebec (North), Prince Edward Island (East), Nova Scotia (South), and Maine, Usa (West). It also meets the Atlatic sea on it’s West and East borders.
Fredricton has long cold, snowy winters and short warm, comfortable summers. With average low being -14 and the average high of +26. Temperatures never usually go below -23 or above +30. It is partly cloudy almost all year and rains quite a bit even in the driest months. On average Fredericton receives approximately 1 100mm of precipitation a year. The windiest part of the year is from October 19 to May 9. With the average wind speed for those months being 8.7km/hour.
Fredrictons has a humid continental climate that is home to numerous whales, seals, moose, and rare butterflies. There are quite a few forests there, most being coniferous forest to the east and deciduous forest towards the west. There are 3 well known mountains in fredericton, which are Maryland hill, College hill, and rice hill.
Things to do in Fredricton
1. Fredericton Boyce farmers market
2. Art gallery
3. Odel park
4. Garrison night market
5. Historic sites
Fun facts
1. Willy O’ree who was the first black NHL player was born and raised in fredericton
2. Fredericton highschool is the oldest highschool in all of canada (established 1785)
3. The world's longest covered bridge (the kissing bridge) is located in new brunswick
4. The major industries in new brunswick are forestry fishing and mining
Geocache #4 Confederation Center of the Art - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island -1846km
The fourth stop on our journey to the Yukon is the Confederation Center of the Arts, which is located in Charlottetown, the capital of Canada’s smallest province, Prince Edward Island.
The Confederation Center of the Arts is extremely important in Canadian history as it serves as the national memorial to the Charlottetown Conference, which was held in the city in 1864. This conference led to the Canadian Confederation, which was the process by which Canada became a country. The Charlottetown Conference is also why the city is known as the “Birthplace of Confederation”.
Prince Edward Island is the smallest province in Canada with a total area of 5,620 square kilometers and a population of approximately 40,500 people. To put that into perspective, the city of Greater Sudbury has a population of approximately 166,000 people and is around 3,228 kilometers squared. Prince Edward Island is located just beyond Canada’s eastern shoreline, next to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. It is separated from the rest of the country by the Northumberland Strait and is located in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The landscape is made up of tall rolling hills, red sandstone cliffs, enormous forest and of course, incredible beaches.
The wildlife on Prince Edward Island is fairly similar to that of the rest of Canada. When you visit Charlottetown, expect to see animals such as red foxes, red squirrels, snowshoe hares and canadian geese.
Similar to the other maritime provinces, the climate on Prince Edward Island is very mild. On average, the province gets around 890 mm of rain and about 290 cm of snow. During the winter months, the average temperature is around -23°C with the wind and throughout the summer months the average temperature is 21°C. Due to the fact that Prince Edward Island is surrounded by water, there is almost always a breeze and at times it can become quite windy.
Prince Edward Island is a great destination for tourism, with its multitude of historic attractions, such as St. Dunstan’s Basilica Cathedral, and its endless beaches, it is the perfect vacation destination. There are countless things to do on the island, and with its breathtaking scenery even going for a walk is an unforgettable experience.
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/conseil-executif/island-geography
https://www.charlottetown.ca/
https://confederationcentre.com/heritage/
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/executive-council-office/island-nature-and-fauna
Geocache 6 - Gros Morne Mountain Hiking Trail, Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland -2706km
Have you ever been to the Gros Morne Mountain hiking trail, in Newfoundland? Neither have I so we can learn about it together. The grounds were first inhabited by the indigenous peoples. In 1497, European explorers and fishermen from England, Portugal, France, Holland, and Spain (mainly Basques) began exploration. The population is 536,000 which makes Newfoundland the 9th most populated province. Its total area is 405, 720 km2, of which Labrador makes up almost three-quarters (294,330 km2). Newfoundland and Labrador are beside Nunavut and over top of Nova Scotia.
Newfoundland has 15 million acres of forest, and more than nine million acres are considered productive. Most of these are located in the western and central areas of the island, which is 56% of the island's land area. Newfoundland and Labrador are home to native and non-native wild species. They are rare plants blooming on the Limestone Barrens or up-close views of big game in the woods. The climate of Newfoundland is freezing snowy winters and mild or cool summers. The island is located in the easternmost part of Canada.
Interesting facts
St. John's is the oldest city in North America. Not only that but Water Street is the oldest street in Canada.
Newfoundland and Labrador have their dictionary. To help all those visiting around the Bay.
The Royal St. John's Regatta is one of the oldest sporting events in Canada.
Newfoundland convenience stores sell beer until 2 am.
Mining is one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest and oldest industries, and a major contributor to the economy of the province, especially in rural areas. More than fifteen mineral commodities have been produced or mined in the province. Five metal mines currently produce iron ore, nickel, copper, cobalt, and gold.
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