The Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Shrine - Québec City Region

The Shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, located only 20 minutes from Québec City, welcomes almost a million visitors annually. For over 350 years, people of all ages have been gathering at this Shrine dedicated to Saint Anne, the grandmother of Jesus. Through the beauty of numerous artistic masterpieces (paintings, mosaics, stained-glass windows, stone and wooden sculptures), discover the extraordinary history of Saint Anne and the important role she played in the faith of our people. Daily Mass, audioguide available in four languages.

For more information: www.quebecregion.com - www.ssadb.qc.ca/
www.sacred-destinations.com/canada/sainte-anne-de-beaupre

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SkyTrek Adventure Park - Revelstoke, British Columbia

We zipped, we climbed, we dropped, we hanged and we swung from tree to tree. We let our inner monkey loose. Our emotions ran the gauntlet from exhilaration to exhaustion and, at times, topping out at pure ecstasy. During our emotional roller coaster ride we were strapped in, hooked up and never felt safer. Yes, our visit to Skytrek Adventure Park was everything we expected and then some.

Today, Skytrek Adventure Park is our “Star of Tourism”. The attraction is located west of Revelstoke, BC and east of Sicamous, BC in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada. The adventure park entertains visitors in the giant cedar trees of the Monashee Mountains. Hanging from the trees are swinging ropes, suspension bridges, scramble nets, swinging logs, high wire cables and zip lines.

SkyTrek Adventure Park, 32km west of Revelstoke, British Columbia, offers exhilarating activities for families, adults, youth, teens and toddlers! Zip lines, giant swing, kids games, aerial trekking courses and many more games in the trees, right in the middle of an enchanting old growth BC rainforest! Come challenge yourself and get high!!

Source and more information: www.skytrekadventurepark.com

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The Fast East of the Western World - Newfoundland/Labrador

One of the must-see places on any visit to them northeast Avalon is Cape Spear National Historic Site, the most easterly point in North America. To reach it, drive west on Water Street, keeping a keen lookout for the small brown Parks Canada sign indicating the road to Cape Spear, Route 11. Keep in the left hand lane. The turn onto Route 11 is just past Victoria Park and goes over a bridge. You'll come to a stop sign at the end of the bridge that says "Welcome to the Cape Spear Drive." Continue straight ahead up the hill, through the neighborhood of Shea Heights and to lighthouse about 8 km from Water Street. Built in 1835, the Cape Spear Lighthouse is the oldest existing lighthouse in Newfoundland. The two-story, wooden structure that served as a marine beacon from 1836 to 1955 is now a lifestyle museum. A modern lighthouse stands nearby.

The first lightkeeper at Cape Spear was Emmanuel Warre. Following his death in 1845, the government appointed James Cantwell to take his place. Members of the Cantwell family have tended the light ever since. World War II saw increased activity at the cape. Two gun emplacements were constructed and underground passages and barracks were built. Most of the installations were demolished after the war, but the gun emplacements still exist and the bunker has been used in summer as an amphitheatre where concerts are staged. Bring a sweater and a cushion if you attend a night time performance.

Source and more information: www.explorenewfoundlandandlabrador.com

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