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    • Eastern Townships
    • Gaspesie
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    • Laval
    • Laurentides
    • Monteregie
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    Berry-picking along the Circuit du Paysans in Quebec

    July 30, 2018June 14, 2019Canada, Food, Monteregie, Quebec

    Finding fun, family-friendly outings that are easy on the wallet can sometimes be a difficult task.  One idea that I always recommend to families is to go picking fruits and vegetables at a local farm.  While many people go apple-picking in the fall, berry-picking in the summer is one of my favourite things to do (see where to stop for raspberries on your way to Gaspesie). Why Berry-Picking is a...

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    By carlascanvasblog@gmail.com
  • Learning to Fish in the Magdalen Islands

    December 29, 2015June 21, 2019Canada, Food, Iles-de-la-Madeleine, International, Quebec

    Prior to my fishing adventure in the Magdalen Islands, I had never gone fishing before.  My travel companion on this...

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  • Penny Pincher Tip #6 Meet Chris Myden

    January 15, 2015Travel Tips

    Browsing through an airport magazine a few years ago I came across an article about Chris Myden, founder of a...

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  • Basic Equipment for Summer Camping

    September 17, 2014November 14, 2018Packing Lists, Travel Tips

        Camping Basics by carlascanvasblog featuring Coleman I am a huge fan of camping as a way of keeping...

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  • Stay-cationing in your town

    September 12, 2014Lifestyle

    Yes, it’ s wonderful when you can pack up a suitcase and be whisked off to an exotic destination. For...

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  • Penny Pincher Tip #4 Mix business with pleasure

    September 5, 2014January 4, 2017Save Money, Travel Tips

    You have probably been told a number of times to NOT mix business with pleasure, but hear me out on...

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  • Penny Pincher Tip #3 Sleep in a University Residence

    August 14, 2014January 7, 2016Save Money, Travel Tips

    If you are looking to save a few dimes on accommodations, many people turn to hostels for their inexpensive, laid-back,...

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  • Penny Pincher Tip #2 Check the Classifieds

    July 29, 2014January 4, 2017Save Money, Travel Tips

    When I am thinking about taking a trip the first place I check is the classifieds, like Kijiji.  Not the...

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  • Penny Pincher Tip #1 Go Camping

    July 8, 2014January 7, 2016Save Money, Travel Tips

    Traveling can be a costly hobby, but one of the easiest way to offset the cost is to replace the...

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  • Camping in New York State

    July 4, 2014July 10, 2018Lifestyle

    This past week-end I made my annual trip down to Ausable Point in Plattsburgh, NY for some camping along Lake...

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