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Ambroise Abraham Richard, born in 1815 in a French-Canadian community in Québec, faced significant choices shaped by political unrest and personal circumstances. His decision to migrate for land and opportunity in Ontario led to cultural adaptation and the anglicization of his surname to Richards, impacting his descendants’ identity and legacy profoundly.

The blog details a journey from Big White to Greenwood, BC, passing through Beaverdell, Rock Creek, Midway, and other notable spots. Beaverdell, known for its…

Yesterday, I checked out the BC Copper Company Smelter Ruins in Greenwood, BC which has been abandoned for over a century! Planned a trip to…

The post describes a walk around Kelowna, BC, in search of the legendary Ogopogo, a creature said to reside in Lake Okanagan. Ogopogo is often…

This week’s update shares a positive twist on a canceled travel adventure due to COVID-19. Despite setbacks, I make a bold move to British Columbia,…

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