St John in New Brunswick, Canada, isn’t one of the obvious destinations for tourists. It’s a working maritime port, and the largest, and oldest incorporated city in southern New Brunswick. It is full of substantial Victorian buildings, with steep streets heading down towards the port. And it has a unique claim to fame. Its history…
Anne of Green Gables – most recently adapted for Netflix as ‘Anne with an E’ – may be fictional. But Green Gables is a very real place.
Everyone knows the tragic history of the sinking of the Titanic. But few know of the indelible connection with Canada’s east coast.
Victoria is the state capital of British Columbia, on Vancouver Island. But among all the stately Victorian buildings is a surprise. Literally a small surprise. Tucked away underneath the giant – and rather upmarket – Empress Hotel, is Miniature World. Established in 1971, this remarkable museum has been delighting visitors for over 50 years with…
