Dictionary of Canadian Biography
One of my favorite internet references.
Christine
Born and raised in Brittany, France, I have lived for 25 years in Montreal, Quebec, 7 months in China, 10 years in the USA, one transition year in France, and I am now back in vibrant Montreal, with the desire to spend some summer time in Brittany. I have a small food consulting business, enjoy the world of explorers, traveling (especially in northern countries), graphic/web design, photography, food... and blogging about it. And I LOVE being snowed in...
I believe that happiness comes from finding joy in a simple life, living every moment at its fullest, reaching serenity by staying positive, even when times are tough, and truly caring for loved ones and strangers.
August 1st – Beaches of Normandy
This is the English translation of the blog post "Plages de débarquement" (see French section of this blog: Harmonie en héritage.)
The Longest Cross-country Ski Trail
The Catamount Trail in Vermont is the longest backcountry cross-country ski trail in North America. It is 300 miles of trails covering the whole length of Vermont.
Ski Resorts Offer Delicious Vermont Farmhouse Chowder
This winter, six Vermont ski resorts (and more to come) are offering something really special on their menus: a hearty Farmhouse Chowder, featuring products locally grown by Vermont farmers.
Burlington – Prettiest Town and Great Food
Sarah Tuff Dunn said: “Burlington has it all… a brick pedestrian marketplace, Vermont's iconic white steeples and rolling hills that spill down toward a lively, green waterfront on Lake Champlain” when she explained Burlington’s selection as one of the 20 Prettiest Cities in America, by Forbes Traveler.
Celebrating Champlain
As we celebrate the 400th anniversary of the founding of Quebec city and of the discovery of Lake Champlain by Samuel de Champlain, a lot is being written and discussed on this subject: conferences, movies and documentaries, books…
Brewpubs of Vermont
The idea of pairing beer with food is perhaps the oldest preoccupation of mankind, but only in Vermont has the art reached its zenith. So if you’re hungry and want some of the best craft beers...
Sunset on Historic Chimney Point
This mid-1780s tavern seems the perfect place for it, with its nice white porch wrapped around the red brick building; and the view on Lake Champlain and the bridge to New York state is superb.
9 Back Road Bike Tours
We've just come across this section of the Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce website which has some suggestions for bike tours, and we thought we'll share it with you because we believe they did a very nice job with it.
Day Hike: Mount Independence
You can hike or have a pleasant walk if you are not eager to tackle the 400 feet of descent and re-ascent to the shore of the lake.