We have had the most beautiful October, and the longest colour festival for fall in a long time. Every drive, walk, hike, train ride, I think, "this is it, it's going to be over", and then I find another tree in all its yellow, orange, red, and purple glory.
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| View from the Sanctuary |
Last week I hiked the summit of Rigaud's
Our Lady of Lourdes Sanctuary Hill, and it was stunning. At the peak of pilgrimage, the sanctuary must draw incredible crowds. We were just a few cars that day, but hundreds could park in the lot below. My dear friend made the longer trek to meet here from Ottawa, but was happy for the experience. I was relieved, as it was competing with a bakery in Cornwall and the Gatineau Hills! We were niced fueled by sandwiches, salads and baked treats from Croissant 21. We made our way to the cross from trails that led through the granite rubble of an old quarry, and got lost around the back for a while before backtracking to the summit. Next time we will try the hiking trails that actually have a map for it! It was overcast, but just the right time for the fall colours.
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| The Cross with a gaggle of students at the lookout |
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| From the lookout. My pictures don't do it justice. |
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| If the path feels like you are walking on sand, you have gone too far ! |
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