Montmorency Falls
Just a few minutes from downtown Québec City. The waterfalls are 83 m (272') tall, 30 m (99') higher than Niagara Falls.
Summer Vacation in Québec City – Explore the Great Outdoors
This summer, visit Québec City and Area! With this video, discover the beautiful nature of the city center and the many green spaces surrounding the capital, including Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier, Montmorency Falls Park, Mont-Sainte-Anne, Canyon Sainte-Anne and Baie de Beauport.
Experience various outdoor activities that both high adventure fans and relaxation lovers enjoy, such as smooth walks and bike rides in the Old Québec or for more intensity, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, rock climbing, trying zip line and mountain biking! Enjoy a walk at the Plains of Abraham, a beautiful historic urban park located in the heart of Old Québec.
From the Quai des Cageux’s observation tower or aboard of the AML Louis Jolliet cruise ship, admire the majestic St. Lawrence River. Five minutes from downtown, find out Québec City’s sandy beach at the Baie de Beauport where beach volleyball, kayaking, sailing, kitesurfing, paddle boarding, windsurfing and zodiac excursions are just waiting for you.
This summer, choose Québec City as your vacation destination!
To learn more:
WEBSITE
quebec-cite.com/en/
BLOG
blogue.quebec-cite.com/en/
SOCIAL MEDIAS
Facebook: facebook.com/QuebecRegion
Twitter: twitter.com/QuebecRegion
Youtube:
Instagram and Pinterest: @quebeccite
Brink of Death on the Brink of Niagara's Horseshoe Falls
Suicide rescue - Brink of Death on the Brink of Niagara's Horseshoe Falls (Canadian Falls) on the American side next to Goat Island - the rescuers are the daredevil heros.
This is actual footage captured by tourists and amateur photographers on 19 March 2003, of a 48 yo man from Buffalo, NY, at the brink of Niagara's Horseshoe Falls along Terrapin Point of Goat Island, NY. Earlier that day he lost thousands (borrowed from his father) at newly opened Seneca Nation casino, and was already $600,000 in debt to Casino Niagara in Canada. He was overcome with despair, and left a carefully written note behind saying, Please tell my parents I'm sorry. The shock of the cold water and swift current jolted him to realize he wasn't ready to die - commonly said by survivors of dramatic suicide attempts, i.e., at the Golden Gate Bridge. At the very last moment before the falls brink, he wedged his feet in a crevice and held on for hours before rescue.
How was he able to stand there or stop his body from advancing to the edge? Rapids above the falls reach a speed of 25 mph / 40 kph. The bottom is jagged and worn slippery smooth (walk on the rocks at three sisters' islands to see how slippery, even when dry). The water at the spot where the man stood was thigh high. At night and in winter 75% of the water is diverted for power (in summer daytime 50% is diverted). At 5:00pm in Summer there is twice as much water, deeper and more violent. How he withstood the water pressure, even reduced, on slick rocks, even jammed in a crack, in ice cold winter temperatures is hard to fathom.
Rescuers approached from an ice shelf jutting over the water. Hightly decorated helicopter pilot, Capt. Kevin Caffery, was known for taking extreme measures to save people in many river and lake rescues (aka, ice fishermen stranded on a breakaway ice flow, landing on a submerged rock to save a woman). Here, Caffery pushed the limits of the single engine helicopter in blinding mist and unpredictably updrafts from the releasing energy of the falling water.
In the water were police Sgt. Pat Moriarty and firefighter Gary Carella. They strained against the current to save him from drowning when he was pulled under the ice shelf by the water. He said to his rescuers, Let me go, don't kill yourselves, too. He said over and over, I'm sorry. They managed to pull him to safety. He was admitted to hospital for his injuries and psychiatric help. He refused reporters interview requests. The tape of his rescue is used for training.
Stunters are finned and charged for their rescue. Depression and other illnesses which induce suicide are not illegal and not fined.
*** 4 July
Through a contact, I was told that the rescued man continues to get support (GA) for his gambling addiction.
***
This event was reported by many local and national news outlets: AP, CBS, Time Magazine, and others. The man's name was not released.
-------------- Suicides at Niagara --------------
Niagara Falls is a very beautiful place on earth. The power and the magesty of the Falls is overwhelming. You can get up close and personal with the Falls in many safe ways. The Maid of the Mist (US and Canada), the Cave of the Winds (US), and Journey Behind the Falls (Canada) are amazing.
Unfortunately, some people go there for other reasons. Every year there is an average of 12 to 18 known suicides at Niagara Falls (not all bodies are recovered) and about 25 a year at the Golden Gate Bridge. Awareness, proper help and the support of friends and loved ones could prevent a vast number of these deaths.
The lure of the Falls for suicide is well documented, but in recent years, the publicity is presumed to inspire more people to choose the Falls as a means to their end. It begs the question, why more isn't done to curb suicide at it's source, and to offer more mental health services - this queston was raised after the college shooting and suicide in VA.
At the Falls, many people, both men and women, have gone into the rapids quietly, calmly, and often without witnesses. Due to the rocks at the bottom of the American (Rainbow) Falls, there is a lure to the expectation of a quick finality and a hope that their body won't be found - although many are pushed out by the force of the water. Often the only facts of the suicide are notes, letters, personal belongings, and clothes left behind.
Over the past 100 years, several people were rescued from the water or rapids between Goat Island and Prospect Point. Usually they were within 100 feet of the shore and 100 to 500 feet from the edge of the Falls. Police, firefighters and friends, used a combination of rope, ladders and wading into the less rough part of the water to get within rescue reach. In recent years, there were several daring rescues, using police and tourist helicopters, from areas not safely accessed any other way.
Dirt Cheap - Toronto, Canada
Cheap things to do in Toronto!
Follow Chas on Facebook!
Instagram: @chasbruns
SnapChat: chasbruns
Twitter: @chasbruns
Follow the escapades of filmmaker Chas Bruns as he travels the world in search of the cheapest tours, food, hotels, hostels and transportation. If you're living on a budget, Chas can show you how to travel for pennies on the dollar. Chas will show you where to go sky diving, waterfall hiking, shark diving and more!
This episode takes Chas to Toronto where he explores High Park, Dundas Square, Toronto Waterfront, Woodbine Beach and Niagara Falls. He stays at Planet Traveller and gets a sweet deal on an Airbnb. He dines and drinks at Feed It Forward, Ronnie's Local 069,
Kensington Pop Up, Hemingways, SushiHWA, Patties Express, St. Lawrence Market, Bulk Food, Cruda Café, The Distillery District,
Spirit of York, El Catrin, Mill Street Brewing, Pho Orchid, Pho Pasteur, Hacienda Las Americas, Crepe It Up, Not Just Noodles, Salty Dog, Davids Tea, Sobeys, Wilbur Mexicana, Sidestreet, Three Hands, The Owl, El Furniture, Sneaky Dee’s, Mullin’s, The Dakota Tavern, The Lakeview Restaurant and Harry’s. He visits Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto Harbor Tours, Allan Gardens, The Riverdale Farm, The CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium, Casa Loma, Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto Blue Jays, BG Niagara Tours, Hornblower Niagara Cruise . If you're considering traveling to Toronto, you can't miss this!
Music: “Sun Spots” by Silent Partner
Artist: YouTube Audio Library
Music: “Ditch Diggin” by Jingle Punks
Artist: YouTube Audio Library
Music: “Go To Town” by Silent Partner
Artist: YouTube Audio Library
Music: “Walk With Me” by Silent Partner
Artist: YouTube Audio Library
Music: “Brontosaurus” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena
Artist: YouTube Audio Library
Music: “DC Love Go-Go” by Silent Partner
Artist: YouTube Audio Library
Music: “Road to Moscow” by Jingle Punks
Artist: YouTube Audio Library
Music: “Sugar Zone” by Silent Partner
Artist: YouTube Audio Library
Music: “Funk Down” by MK2
Artist: YouTube Audio Library
Music: “Stalling” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena
Artist: YouTube Audio Library
Music: “Pushing The Stone” by Silent Partner
Artist: YouTube Audio Library
Music: “Next Funk” by Everet Almond
Artist: YouTube Audio Library
Music: “Windows Rolled Down” by the 126ers
Artist: YouTube Audio Library
Music: “Lets Learn French Together” by Union House Band
Artist: unionhouseband.com
Music: “Lau Tzu Ehru” by Doug Maxwell
Artist: YouTube Audio Library
Music: “Here We Go Again” by Silent Partner
Artist: YouTube Audio Library
Music: “Beach Disco” by Dougie Wood
Artist: YouTube Audio Library
Music: “Salgre” by Jimmy Fontanez
Artist: YouTube Audio Library
Music: “Back And Forth” by Silent Partner
Artist: YouTube Audio Library
Music: “Together Witb You” by JR Tundra
Artist: YouTube Audio Library
Music: “Acid Jazz” by Kevin MacLeod. Acid Jazz by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (
Source:
Artist:
Music: “Jon’s On Fire” by Silent Partner
Artist: YouTube Audio Library
Music: “I Gotta Get Mo’” by Union House Band
Artist: unionhouseband.com
Oost Canada camper reis 2015
In 2015 hebben we met een huur camper door Oost Canada gereden. De route die we hebben gereden: Toronto, Niagara Falls, Algonquin Provincial Park, Parc de Bic, National Park de la Gaspesie, National Park Forillon, Perce, Kouckibouguac National Park, Hopewell Rocks, St, John, Grand Falls, National Park de Luc Temiscouata, St. Laurence River, National Park du Ford-de-Gaguenay, National Park des Grande Jardins, Canyon St. Anne, Baselique Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Quebec, National Park de la Mauricie, Killarney Provincial Park, St. Jacobs Mennonites, Toronto.
Welcome to: 1000 Islands, Ontario, Canada and Upstate New York, United States (Part II)
The view of the spectacular 1000 islands, located at the border between Canada and United States, can be truly appreciated on a boat. Many tour options are available and here you can enjoy a glimpse of the beautiful scenery you will find on the Saint Lawrence River.
If you liked this video, please support the growth of my YouTube channel by giving me a thumbs up, sharing my video on other social media platforms, leaving a comment, clicking on the bell for new video notifications, and most importantly SUBSCRIBING!
Blessings and peace to you as you find a way each and every day to follow your bliss!
********************************************************************
*TODAY'S VIDEO JOURNEY*
Autumn is lovely in Southern New Mexico, so I spent a Saturday afternoon hiking in the Organ Mountains Desert Peaks National Monument with a full-timing RV friend.
It was the first time using my new knock off GoPro action camera - GitUp Git2P. It's a bit of a learning curve for me!
It was a perfect autumn day to follow my bliss!
********************************************************************
*ABOUT ME*
One woman's journey on the road of life. Life is a journey. Sometimes the journey is smooth - other times extremely rocky. I'm trying to authentically live my life - second by second, minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day, year by year.
I'm retired from the field of education where I worked as an Assistive Technology Specialist. I spend my time equally at my home base in Las Cruces, New Mexico and traveling in my Lazy Daze Class C RV Milagro with my malti-poo Luna.
Come share my journey as I attempt to follow my bliss by finding the extraordinary in the ordinary. It's my hope to travel and record “snapshots” of daily life.
I welcome your company as I journey...
********************************************************************
*WHERE TO FIND ME*
MY WEBLOG:
FACEBOOK:
TWITTER:
AMAZON.COM AFFILIATE LINK :
(I have not (nor ever plan to) monetize my videos. For me,
vlogging is a way to share my life and experiences with the
world. However, I am an Amazon Associate and part of the
Amazon Affiliate Program. If you shop at Amazon.com and use
my link to click through to the site, I earn a small percentage
from your purchase. You are NOT charged any more but it gives
me a small way to earn extra money which I plan to use toward
creating better videos for you to enjoy. As a retired person, this
gives me a way to eventually purchase better equipment for
vlogging. Thanks!)
********************************************************************
*VLOGGING EQUIPMENT*
VIDEO CAMERAS::
GitUp Git2P
Canon Powershot SX280 HS with CHDK (Canon Hack Development Kit) installed.
Canon VIXIA HF R500 Camcorder (link to newer HF R800)
VIDEO EDITING:
Corel VideoStudio X9
********************************************************************
*MUSIC FOR THIS VIDEO*
Artist: Nicolai Heidlas
Title: A Way for Me
Artist: Иван Кельт
Title: Autumn
A Visit to Slide Rock Park Near Sedona, Arizona
Watch HD clips from Slide Rock Park, named after the famous Slide Rock, a stretch of slippery creek bottom including a natural water chute. Filmed on a balmy Arizona day in April 2013, this video shows the chute as well as deeper pool areas where swimmers can jump off short cliffs into the water. The water temperature the day this was filmed was a chilly 52F, but that didn't stop most vacationers have jumping in and having fun.
Some Spring Wildflowers along Rock Creek Falls Trail
This video is on the Spring Wildflowers that bloom along the Rock Creek Falls Trail from April into May. Rock Creek Falls Trail can be hiked from Rock Creek Rec Area which is located in Cherokee National Forest in Unicoi County, Tennessee, just on the outskirts of Erwin. Further information on Rock Creek Falls Trail can be found at:
Over Yonder in the Grave is performed by Ola Belle Reed that I uploaded through YouTube.com. Ola Belle Reed is a legendary performer who lived on the other side of the mountains in North Carolina.
Wildflowers pictured in this video slideshow are:
Canada Mayflower,
Gaywings,
False Solomon Seal,
Smooth Solomon Seal,
Fleabane,
Showy Orchids,
Foamflower,
Squawk Root,
Umbrella Leaf,
Wild Iris,
Indian Cucumber Root,
Star Chickweed,
Red Trillium,
Faerie Bells,
Dog Hobble,
Wild Ginger,
Violets,
Periwinkle,
Speckled Wood Lily,
Southern Blackberry,
White Baneberry,
Jack in the Pulpit.
Great Swiss Train Rides
Switzerland has the world’s best railroad system, as we demonstrate here, taking you on the great train rides of Switzerland. Come along as we ride the most spectacular rail routes through this mountainous country and provide you with lots of train travel tips.
Subscribe now:
Switzerland playlist
With brief highlights in each town, this is also a summary of our entire 15-movie Swiss series taking you from one end of the country to the other.
01:41 Lugano to Lucerne
05:33 Lucerne, Titlis, Rigi, Pilatus, Burgenstock
08:30 Zurich
12:08 Brunig Pass, Lucerne to Interlaken
17:04 Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, Jungfrau
18:36 to Zermatt
23:32 Zermatt
25:40 to Locarno via Centovalli
36:30 Lugano
37:58 Basel
42:08 to Lausanne, Lake Geneva
46:06 Lausanne
48:24 Glacier Express
51:02 Bernina Express
This scenic journey is also a practical guide to help you plan your own vacation. We present scenery to die for out the windows: snowcapped mountains, majestic rivers, rolling pastures with cows and sheep, and small villages as you roll along.
This is a longer, more complete version of some of my existing shorter train movies.