Katherine Bickford

J. C. Van Horne Bridge

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Katherine

The J. C. Van Horne Bridge is a Canadian steel through truss/steel deck truss bridge crossing the Restigouche River between Campbellton, New Brunswick, and Pointe-à-la-Croix, Quebec.

Built between June 1958 and October 1961, the bridge was opened to traffic on October 15, 1961. As an interprovincial crossing, the bridge was constructed under a three-party agreement between the governments of Canada, New Brunswick, and Quebec.

Measuring 805 m (2641.07 ft) in total length, the bridge consists of four deck-truss approach spans joined in the middle with a cantilever-through-truss structure. The middle structure is composed of two anchor spans and one clear span over the navigational channel measuring 380 m (1246.71 ft). It carries two traffic lanes and two sidewalks.

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Église de Bonaventure

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Katherine

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Église de Bonaventure – one of the numerous Catholic Churches on the Gaspé Peninsula

The Bonaventure Church, listed in the Quebec Cultural Heritage Directory, was the fourth place of worship in the town. Built between 1855 and 1860 at the request of Bonaventure’s first parish priest, Father Jean-Louis Alain, it was designed with monumental dimensions for its time. Sadly, his grand vision was left incomplete when he passed away just three years after its construction ended. Still, the church outlived him and has seen many changes over the years. Quebec.

The Gaspé Peninsula, or Gaspésie, is a stunning and rugged corner of eastern Quebec that stretches into the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Known for its 885 km Route 132 scenic loop, it boasts dramatic coastal cliffs, the breathtaking Chic-Choc Mountains, and charming seaside villages.

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The Train Don’t Run Here Anymore

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Katherine

A few locations on the Gaspé Peninsula where the train don’t run anymore.

Built in the early 1900s, the Gaspé rail line is a 202-mile railway in Quebec running from Matapédia to Gaspé. The last VIA Rail train ran on the track between Matapédia and New Carlisle on August 13, 2013. The service had already been suspended between New Carlisle and Gaspé since December 13, 2011, following an inspection of a railway bridge in Chandler.

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Boulevard Gérard-D.-Levesque Ouest, Paspébiac-Ouest, Paspébiac, Bonaventure (MRC), Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine.

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Route 132, Pabos Mills, Newport, Chandler, Le Rocher-Percé, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine.

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Route 132, Port-Daniel-Est, Port-Daniel-Gascons, Le Rocher-Percé, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine.

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Do Not Feed The Animals

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Katherine

A warning sign on the trail to the 500 m long boardwalk at Kellys Beach, Kouchibouguac National Park in New Brunswick.

I like the dancing shadows cast on the sign.

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Queensland Beach Provincial Park

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Katherine

Aerial views of the beautiful sandy beach at Queensland Beach Provincial Park

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Bayswater Beach Provincial Park

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Katherine

The beautiful white sand Bayswater Beach Provincial Park is located on Sand Bay on the Aspotogan Peninsula.

Across the highway, you can visit the cairn in memory of the passengers and crew of Swissair Flight 111. Inland of the beach, Bayswater Pond is a popular spot for fishing.