Richelieu and Cornwall Border Regions
The border regions along the Richelieu River (left), and Lake Champlain (right). The centre of the river also divides Vermont and New York States
An abandoned US crossing station on Rang Saint André, East of the Bernard Lacolle crossing
This tree stump marks the border along the Eastern banks of the Richelieu
My travels through the frontier region of Akwesasne, Québec, Ontario, and New York State
Monument to the 45th parallel, off of the Long Sault Parkway, just West of Cornwall, Ontario
Looking South from Cornwall Island, Akwesasne Mohawk land. The sign on the left is demanding the removal of constable Biron of the Mohawk Police, who was nominated for a medal of bravery, despite his involvement in a deadly car chase involving the deaths of two innocent people from upstate New York
The boundary in Akwesasne and Snye is marked less visibly by granite monuments, and more by the division of ‘Stop’ signs in New York, and ‘Tésta’n’ signs in Québec
Many members of the Mohawk communities identify more as being part of the Mohawk Nation. I spoke with people in Akwesasne who had houses on both sides of the boundary
Québec – Vermont Border
I’m gearing up to begin a cross-Canada investigation of the international boundary that separates us from the United States this summer. My interest in the subject began when I was invited to participate in the exhibit Project Stanstead, or how to Cross the Border at the Foreman Art Gallery last year. There are a number of idiosyncratic features along the Québec boundary. With good weather, I decided to check a few of them out in the Eastern Townships.
A section of my route. GPS track in pink, international boundary in yellow
Chemin de la Frontière just outside of Abercorn, Québec becomes the de facto boundary for around a half of a kilometer.
The East Richford Cemetery, in East Richford, Vermont sits smack in the middle of the boundary cutline. E Richford Slide Road that takes you to the cemetery crosses back into Canada for roughly 100 meters, before dipping back into the US.
Boundary marker #603A enjoys a fantastic view of the Green Mountains, including Jay Peak
This monument in Eccles Hill, Québec commemorates the 1870 defeat of the attempted Fenian invasion of Canada.
Raising awareness on the impending closure of the Morses Line crossing, slated to occur sometime in 2012.
White Mountains of New Hampshire 2011
We spent a week in a chalet in the White Mountains of New Hampshire between Christmas and New Years. The weather (freezing rain, and eventually just rain) discouraged hiking on the bigger peaks, so Mount Chocorua was the most ambitious summit of the trip. We mainly stuck to valleys and notches; hiking into the Greeley Ponds and up to Nancy Pond were the highlights. Hopefully winter shapes up in the Whites in 2012, so that we have another opportunity at bagging some peaks in the snow in February or March. Have a great start to the new year everyone!
The route up Chocorua (Piper Trail)
Approaching Chocorua's summit ridge, this was the best snow we had during the week!
Magnificent view of the Presidential Range from Chocorua's summit
It is a wonderful craggy peak, but beware of the ice
Our next outing was the Boulder Loop trail off of the Kancamagus Highway
The forest had some icing sugar on it near the bluffs
Heading down
The afternoon of our third day was spent adjacent to North Conway Village on the White Horse & Cathedral Ledges
The crux (hee hee)
Enjoying the view of North Conway from White Horse Ledge
A short walk into the Greeley Ponds trail is wonderful in winter
The outlet of the lower pond
Looking North from the lower pond
A stop at Sabbaday Falls is always a treat in winter, especially with digital tilt-shift!
Our final hike was up to Nancy Pond, just South of Crawford Notch
This is the cascade along the Nancy Brook, just before the uphill battle begins
We made it up to Nancy Pond just in time for the sun to duck behind the trees
Mont Royal Walk
Beautiful mid-December day in Montreal. Winter is still yet to set in. Took the metro to station Édouard-Montpetit and walked over the three summits back to NDG.
The route
Old ski lift, brush, and U de M sports field
They're still building them big in Westmount
And a little video, click to link to Vimeo and watch in HD:
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