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Only in Montreal will you find this flavor of potato chips! Montreal Steak Spice is a famous blend of spices that takes steak to a new level, but can also be sprinkled on chicken, pork, hamburgers and now even potato chips. We found this bag at Le Panier, the fabulous gift shop at 300 Bord du Lac (Lakeshore Rd) in Pointe Claire.

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How special to be invited to a reception with The Honorable Terry McAuliffe, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the sumptuous Westmount, Quebec residence of the Consul General of the United States.Yes we met Consul General Nina Maria Fite there, too. Both were amazingly gracious and comfortable people to talk to. Virginia was showing off their Virginia wines and Virginia oysters. Quite a treat.

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The Frog Pond Cafe in Cheticamp, NS has coffee, pastries, snacks, a gift shop and wonderful Cape Breton hospitality.

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Lola is one of the hookers in this hooked rug shop on Cape Breton Island. She has been hooking for 44 years.

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Noisy lobster dinner at Baddeck Lobster Suppers. The fish chowder was loaded with large yummy pieces of every fish you can name.

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Mabel and Alexander Graham Bell relaxing on a park bench in Baddeck, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia.

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This fiddle, the largest one in the world, sits in a prominent spot on the back deck of the Sydney cruise port.

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This gorgeous cat covered with monarch butterflies sits in front of the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design. It was created by Lorlee Cunliffe.

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Do you see a lady applying her makeup or do you see a skull? This piece is called “All is vanity” and is found in the Jost House, one of the historic houses in North Sydney.

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Mabou oysters are the best tasting oysters due to the cold water of Mabou Harbour. Can you tell how old this guy is by his rings?

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