‘Tis the season for suspense-building lists.
‘Tis the season to be jolly. This year however, it took a long time to come. After 12 months of planning, my husband and I are exploring Canada on our countdown to our first white Christmas.
As Australians, the usual question is “how hot will Christmas day be? or “will the bush fires stay away till at least boxing day?” This year the question is “will it snow on Christmas day and how cold will it be?” As we are having Christmas day in Old Quebec City one of the top places in the world to guarantee snow falling as well as being on the ground, we are hopeful.
Just a week ago we began our grand adventure and countdown to Christmas.
We are fascinated by life in Northern Hemisphere, eating afternoon tea in a house older than our country, adjusting to walking on snow and ice as well as trying and learning about new things.
Our six week Canadian adventure includes visiting:
1. St John’s Newfoundland
2. Halifax, Nova Scotia
3. Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
4. Moncton, New Brunswick
5. Montreal, Quebec
6. Kingston, Ontario
7. Toronto, Ontario
8. Niagara Falls, Ontario
9. Old Quebec City, Quebec
10. Ottawa, Ontario
Whilst we will be missing our usual Christmas traditions, we are proud to be sharing new ones with others half a world away.
View over Quidi Vidi Lake, Newfoundland
Christmas Tree Government House St John’s
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It looks like an awesome Christmas vacation and I’m sure it will be white, cold, and beautiful…here in North Dakota will be the same
I hope you have a wonderful time enjoying a white Christmas!! There is something magical about the snow at Christmas time! Tho after Christmas I am ready for it to leave 🙂 I love to watch it fall, especially the first snowfall! Enjoy the wonder of it and STAY WARM!!
Yes Joy it is magical. We were excited to see it fall for the first time in St Johns and then how long it took to form a blanket on the ground. we have learnt to love the weather channel and dress for it.
I just know that you will have a wonderful vacation. My wife and I have traveled a great deal and we have met many wonderful people from Australia – friendly, accepting of everyone and everything, fun to be around, positive……… and the list could go on and on. With a great attitude, you will enjoy it all. Have a great time!! Your next trip should include the West.
It will. We thought it was best to separate them rather than split the time and not see either well. What time of year do you suggest?
June, July, August and September would be your ideal months.
Thanks will plan around them.
What an amazing adventure. Can’t wait to read more. Here’s to happy holidays.
What a wonderful trip! Quebec is one of the places I’d love to visit someday. Enjoy!
Thanks. Hoping it snows on Christmas day.
The best thing about traditions can be making new ones! Looks like a beautiful place.
I agree, Old as well as new traditions are great.
Welcome to Canada! Quebec City is one of my favourite places. Then again… once you visit Vancouver, you may not want to leave!
Thanks for dropping by my place. Lovely to ‘meet’ you on Canadian soil. 🙂