My Travels, Part 6: Appalachian Region

Now we have neared the end of our cross Canada tour, and we will conclude it by entering the Appalachian region. This region consists of all the maritime provinces. The Appalachian Mountains (the regions namesake) is made of many ranges across the region, formed 300 million years ago. The mountains here however were low as erosion have worn down what could have been sharp peaks, to just rolling hills. Going for a walk in this region was a tough exercise because houses, stores and restaurants were all at different elevation, owing to the rolling hills established by erosion. The Appalachian Region has an oceanic climate, so meaning the winters here are warmer than usual, and the summer temperatures are cool (in the mid-teens). While we were in the region we stayed a night at the Algonquin Resort, in St. Andrews, New Brunswick. A fine resort with great service, and a bonus was that we had a magnificent view of the Bay of Fundy. We than concluded our tour by reaching Halifax. While we there visited the Citadel Hill Historic Site in Fort George. This fortified summit was built in 1749 by the British to rival establishments built by the French, it was used to protect the English Protestant settlers from attacks by Native and French forces. We also visited Pier 21, which is another heritage site.  Then we headed to the Halifax Public Gardens, and took in one of their concerts that they have on Sunday afternoons during the summer. After that we were finished, we had seen Canada. From Vancouver to Halifax it was a great ride, filled with many great memories. This past month of travelling has really validated in my mind that Canada is the greatest country in the world.

The Citadel Hill

The Various Elevations of the Appalachians