After a nine-hour drive, our group of six Airstreams was thrilled to reach the tiny coastal village of Red Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But the biggest surprise was the enormous iceberg grounded just offshore.

If you haven't been following my Labrador travel story, you can catch up in my previous post, Our Labrador Adventure From Churchill Falls to the Coast.

Red Bay was one of the highlights of our Expedition 51° Airstream camping tour. Although temperatures hovered just above freezing and the winds were fierce, the community gave us a wonderfully warm welcome.

After searching for the authentic Labrador experience I had been hoping to find, Red Bay felt like the place where everything finally came together.

Before the Trans-Labrador Highway was finished, Red Bay's supplies came in by sea or by air. The town very kindly allowed us to park our rigs for free on the former airstrip, which was also used by the locals to process and store their winter firewood.

Our group was the first organized caravan of travel trailers the village had hosted. We arrived early in the tourist season, just as things were opening after the long winter, and the town had even regraded the airstrip access road to make our arrival easier.

Our row of trailers is visible on the far right, within easy walking distance of the harbour, a great restaurant, a brand-new café and several excellent museums. With full tanks of fresh water and propane, plus solar panels, batteries and generators, we were well equipped for about ten days of dry camping.

The next day was calm with a sun/cloud mix, just perfect for some iceberg viewing. We walked down to the harbour to board the little cruise boat that would take us out to sea.

The red building housed the new café and a whaling exhibit.

The café became a gathering place for locals and tourists, and we spent many happy hours there listening to stories of daily life, past and present.

Bundled in all our winter clothing, we enjoyed several hours of comfortable iceberg viewing.

The huge iceberg had been grounded in 120 feet of water for four days, but it would disappear by the next morning.

We were incredibly lucky to see it up close during its brief layover in Red Bay.

Here is a video I made from our cruise. Turn on your speakers and enjoy!

Back at the docks, the boat crew hosted an outdoor lobster boil for us, with grilled scallops. Shown below is Captain Rick doing the honours at the barbeque. He grilled scallops in their half shells with seasoned butter. They were the best scallops we've ever tasted, and we even ate the roe and frills along with the main muscle. Absolutely delicious!

Afterwards, a local Parks Canada guide took us on a fascinating tour of historic Saddle Island, where we saw archaeological evidence of the Basque whalers who processed whale oil here in the 1500s. The remains of the Red Bay Basque Whaling Station were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013.

The site includes rendering ovens, cooperages for making barrels, wharves, temporary living quarters and a cemetery, along with underwater remains of vessels and deposits of whale bones. In the photo of Boney Beach, those grey rocks in the foreground are actually 500-year-old whale bones.

Standing among these remains, it was astonishing to realize that Red Bay once supported the world's largest whaling operations.

Red Bay became the primary source of whale oil, which was shipped to Europe for lighting and manufacturing. By the 1570s, an estimated 2,500 men arrived each spring from Spain and France to work in seasonal whaling stations along the Strait. As many as 15 galleons used Red Bay to hunt bowhead and right whales, with each ship capable of carrying 1,000 barrels of oil, the harvest from about 20 whales.

Red Bay ranks among the major archaeological properties of the world and we felt incredibly privileged to experience this extraordinary piece of Labrador's history.

As memorable as Red Bay was, our upcoming stay in historic Battle Harbour would become our favourite experience in Labrador. Stay tuned for the next chapter!

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My husband and I love camping in our travel trailer whenever we can during Canada's warmer seasons. Some years, our adventures add up to several months on the road as we explore different regions of this beautiful country.

This spring, I completed four small paintings in my traveling studio, also known as the dinette in our travel trailer, while exploring northeastern Quebec and Labrador on a guided Airstream caravan.

Pictured above is Summer Magic, varnished watercolour on 5 x 5 inch panel. While cruising on Lake of the Woods in northwestern Ontario several years ago, I noticed these interesting trees silhouetted against a puffy cloud. In my imagination, the two tall trees are reaching out to each other like friends being reunited.

Evening Magic, varnished watercolour on 5 x 5 inch panel, captures an island seemingly suspended in time as the sky blushes with the final colours of sunset. This tiny painting is a tribute to those fleeting moments when nature offers its most peaceful embrace.

This new collection of little gems was perfectly suited to being created in such a tiny space. 

I sketched all four compositions onto watercolour paper before leaving home and brought along the reference photos I needed. With the prep work done, I could easily start painting whenever a morning or afternoon opened up during our travels.

The four-barrel swimming raft depicted in Lake Magic, varnished watercolour on 5 x 5 inch panel, is wrapped in a veil of mist.

In this tranquil scene, the solitary raft becomes a place of anticipation, where calm waters and quiet skies invite the imagination to wander. 

The painting honours the timeless beauty of Canada's cottage lakes.

Quiet Majesty, varnished watercolour on 6 inch diameter panel, captures the gentle glow of evening as weathered granite, still water and a venerable white pine create a scene of quiet strength. It celebrates the restorative calm found in Canada's rugged landscapes.

These four new lake paintings are included in my Artist Feature collection at Meta4 Contemporary Craft Gallery in Port Perry, Ontario. Throughout August, visitors can enjoy 10% savings on all of my paintings currently on display at 200 Queen Street, near the shores of Lake Scugog. View the entire feature collection in my previous post August Feature Artist at Port Perry Gallery.

I look forward to creating more new paintings during our camping adventures this summer and sharing the results with you. I wonder what the next one will look like... Stay tuned!

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In my last post, Crossing Western Labrador on the Trans-Labrador Highway, I shared the start of our early spring journey through the vastness of Labrador.

Before continuing east from Churchill Falls, I'd like to share this short video of the magnificent canyon on the Churchill River. Although most of the river has been diverted through the underground hydroelectric generating station, the remaining falls are still beautiful, and the rugged landscape is breathtaking.

Click the image below, turn up your speakers, and enjoy a few minutes of Labrador's spectacular scenery.

After soaking in the beauty of Churchill Falls, it was time to continue east.

HAPPY VALLEY GOOSE BAY

We had an easy three-hour drive on good pavement to Happy Valley Goose Bay and settled in for three nights at Gosling Lake Campground with full services. 

Of course my husband soon found his happy place… helping a fellow Airstreamer fix his heat pump and entry door latch.

Happy Valley Goose Bay is Labrador's largest town, with about 8,000 residents, and has modern services, stores, and restaurants. Goose Bay is home to Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Goose Bay, while Happy Valley is the neighbouring civilian community.

We enjoyed our stay, but I still hadn't experienced the authentic Labrador I had been hoping to find. Having toured Newfoundland twice, we'd fallen in love with its unique stories, music, humour, and the resilience of people whose families had lived there for generations. We expected to find something similar in Labrador.

All the towns we had visited since crossing the border were established relatively recently, and, being so far inland, had no historical connection to the fishing industry that had shaped coastal culture so profoundly.

Many of the people we met working in cafés, grocery stores and gas stations were friendly Filipinos. We learned this reflects longstanding labour shortages, with Labrador communities recruiting overseas workers for decades to fill essential roles in healthcare, retail, trades and other services.

Our first glimpse of the Labrador I'd been hoping to experience came during a side trip to North West River and the Labrador Heritage Museum. It was housed in the former Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) store that is pictured here.

Inside was an impressive collection of artifacts from the 1800s and 1900s, including beautifully preserved coats once worn by Indigenous peoples and fur trappers.

Our docent, a former mayor, told us an amazing story. Donald Smith established this HBC post in 1852 and spent 21 years in Labrador trading furs, salmon, sealskins and seal oil while also farming and building roads. He later became Lord Strathcona and drove the ceremonial Last Spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885. I was amazed to learn that such an important figure in Canadian history began his career here in Labrador.

THE LONG DRIVE TO RED BAY

Before heading southeast to take Hwy 510 towards the coast, we made sure to have a spare 20 litre (5 US gallon) gas can on board. After filling up at North West Arm, our next fuel stop would be about 550 km (340 miles) away at Port Hope Simpson.

For seven hours we drove through eastern Labrador, passing endless forests, hills, rivers, and lakes. Hour after hour we watched the gas gauge creep lower. Eventually the truck stopped estimating our remaining range altogether and simply displayed: "LOW".

I breathed a sigh of relief as we crested a hill at Port Hope Simpson and the gas station came into view.

We pumped 88 litres (23 US gallons) into our 90.8-litre (24 US gallon) tank. We had arrived with less than three litres remaining, plus our untouched emergency can.

We continued south on Hwy 510 over higher elevations and encountered snow, sleet, rain, wind, and sunshine. Ninety minutes later we reached the windswept coast and the charming UNESCO World Heritage Site of Red Bay. Best of all, a huge iceberg was grounded just offshore!

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I have been proudly represented by Meta4 Contemporary Craft Gallery in Port Perry, Ontario since they opened their storefront in a historic building in 2005.

Over the past 21 years, it has been a pleasure to work with this wonderful gallery team, who have built Ontario's premier destination for fine craft, original art, and studio programs, featuring the work of more than 100 talented Ontario artists.

I am honoured to have been selected as Meta4's Featured Artist for August. Throughout the month, visitors can enjoy 10% savings on all of my artwork currently on display at the 200 Queen Street location.

This photo, taken inside the gallery, shows me holding my painting Love Changes Everything (varnished watercolour on 24 x 24 inch panel), the largest work in my August feature, valued at $2,900.

Recently, this painting of a delicate dragonfly resting on colourful beach pebbles won Third Place in the Animal & Wildlife category of the 7th Annual Women in Watercolor International Juried Competition. Read about that exciting win here.

This collection of miniature landscape paintings is also included in the August sale. Each varnished painting is mounted on a wood panel and can stand on a shelf or hang on a wall.

Top left: Evening Magic, 5 x 5 inches, $130
Bottom left: Finding Peace, 5 x 5 inches, $130
Centre: Quiet Majesty, 6-inch diameter, $200
Top right: Lake Magic, 5 x 5 inches, $130
Bottom right: Summer Magic, 5 x 5 inches, $130

Here are the other paintings featured at Meta4 Gallery. (To see framed views and more details, click on each image.) 

Close to My Heart

Varnished watercolour on 12 x 9 inch panel

Value: $650.

I love exploring pristine northern wilderness, and those restorative moments inspire my work. A secluded island drifts through mist beneath a sky filled with countless stars, inviting stillness, reflection, and wonder. 

Living the Dream

Varnished watercolour on 12 x 12 inch panel

Value: $950.

My ideal life includes quiet moments beside northern lakes, taking in the splendour of the seasons. Places like this, where I slow down and reconnect with nature, replenish my soul.

Witnessing Wonder

Varnished watercolour on 12 x 9 inch panel

Value: $650.

During a visit to Churchill, Manitoba to see polar bears, I was fortunate to witness spectacular northern lights on three occasions, each displaying different colours. This painting celebrates those unforgettable memories with prismatic aurora dancing across the night sky.

Silent Fire

Varnished watercolour on 10 x 10 inch panel

Value: $600.

Nothing compares to seeing the aurora in person, as luminous ribbons drift across the night sky like vast curtains of silent fire. In this imagined scene, their brilliant colours ignite a frozen river.

Canada Rocks! #5

Varnished watercolour on 6 x 12 inch panel

Value: $500.

My husband and I have explored every province and territory in Canada, collecting beautiful stones along the way. Those warm-hued pebbles inspired this rustic Canadian flag.

Port Perry is a wonderful day-trip destination, with charming shops, excellent dining, and a scenic waterfront along Lake Scugog. If you're visiting in August, I hope you'll stop by Meta4 Gallery to see my Feature Artist collection and experience the beauty of handmade Ontario art.

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Summer has arrived in full force, bringing some wonderful news from the art world.

Today I learned that three of my paintings received awards in the 7th Annual Women in Watercolor International Juried Competition. It is an honour I never imagined and one that still feels almost unbelievable.

This year's competition attracted 1,750 submissions from artists in 59 countries. Only 254 paintings were accepted into the exhibition, making these awards especially significant.

My winning paintings are shown below.

Love Changes Everything
Varnished watercolour on 24 × 24 inch panel
Currently available at Meta4 Gallery, Port Perry, Ontario

Simply Amaizing
Watercolour, 21 × 14 inches
Private collection

And Nothing Else Matters
Varnished watercolour on 16 × 20 inch panel
Private collection

Receiving recognition in three different categories made the news especially noteworthy, as it reflects the diversity of subjects that have inspired my work, and acknowledges technical skills honed over decades of practice.

If you browse this year's award-winning paintings, you'll quickly see the extraordinary level of creativity and technical skill on display. Seeing my work recognized alongside so many exceptional artists from around the world makes these honours even more meaningful. Click here to view all the winning paintings. 

I am grateful to Women in Watercolor, an organization founded in 2020 to encourage, support and promote women watercolour artists around the world through international exhibitions and competitions. They awarded me Signature Member status in 2023. My sincere thanks also go to the nine international judges whose expertise made these awards possible.

After decades of navigating the ups and downs of an artist's life, moments like this still fill me with the same excitement I felt as a child. I never take them for granted. Sometimes I simply have to stop and think, "Pinch me, somebody!"

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This week I was thrilled to learn that the largest landscape painting I ever have created has been accepted into the 58th National Juried Exhibition of the Society of Canadian Artists.

I Think I Found One, a varnished watercolour on a 28 × 40 inch panel (pictured above), is one of only 91 paintings selected for the exhibition. The jurors chose these works from 554 submissions by 223 Society of Canadian Artists members from across Canada.

The theme of this year's exhibition was Home, and this is the story that accompanied my entry:

"Home is more than a house. It is a place that shapes who we are. This large watercolour of my husband on Pebble Beach along Lake Superior near Marathon, Ontario celebrates my love of travelling and exploring with him, my fascination with the timeless beauty of stones, and my lifelong connection to the Canadian Shield. While growing up in northern Ontario, I learned to love this rugged landscape. Whenever I return to the shores of Lake Superior, I feel a profound sense of belonging. It is, and always will be, home."

To have my work included in this prestigious exhibition is truly an honour. I send warm congratulations to my fellow SCA members whose beautiful paintings and sculptures were also selected. I invite you to explore the exhibition online from July 17 to August 31, 2026 at Society of Canadian Artists 58th Juried Exhibition.

The SCA was founded in 1968 and is a respected national organization that promotes excellence in Canadian visual art through juried exhibitions and professional membership. I achieved elected member status in 2025.

Crossing into Labrador felt like entering another world. Ahead of us lay more than 1,100 kilometres of wilderness, where black spruce forests, rocky rivers, and endless lakes stretched to the horizon. It was time to experience the legendary Trans-Labrador Highway.

In my last post, Our Labrador Adventure Caravan Begins!, I described the start of our Expedition 51° Airstream camping tour that took us through the wilderness of northeastern Canada this spring. 

That post ended at the Labrador border, after two challenging days on a mix of gravel and paved roads in the mountains of northern Quebec.

CROSSING LABRADOR

The next leg of our journey took us across the immensity of Labrador from west to east, along Hwy 500 and Hwy 510, collectively known as the Trans-Labrador Highway.

Labrador City and the adjacent town of Wabush were built in the 1950's and 60's as work camps for nearby iron ore mines. Serving a population of about 9,000 is a Walmart and our two favourite stores (Canadian Tire + Marks), as well as gas stations, grocery stores, restaurants, and a pharmacy.

We had stayed in Lab City in the winter of 2016, for a fantastic snowmobile trip, and we were looking forward to feasting on the legendary seafood chowder served at the Two Seasons Inn (named after Winter and Last Winter).

Sadly, the restaurant had run out of chowder earlier that day. Hopefully we will enjoy some on our way back to Quebec next month.

After our overnight stay with full utility hookups in Lab City, we topped up on propane, gas, and fresh water, and headed east towards Churchill Falls, about three hours away. 

The route was hilly and the road curved through wetlands and forests, around ice-crusted lakes, and over countless rocky streams.

The scenery reminded me of Ontario's northernmost routes. Early spring meant colours were understated: dull evergreens, pale granite, bronze shrubs, and lingering patches of snow. I found myself mentally mixing paint colours as we travelled.

The Trans-Labrador Highway is a remarkably recent achievement. Construction began in the early 1980s and wasn't completed until 2009. Between 2015 and 2022, the remaining gravel sections were paved, creating today's smooth, modern route stretching 1,149 km (714 miles) across Labrador.

With so little traffic, it often felt as though we had the entire highway to ourselves.

We often saw evidence of extensive forest fires from previous years.

Charred black spruce tree trunks still stood on boulder-strewn hillsides; the turf had been burned away, revealing the rocky skeleton of this land.

CHURCHILL FALLS

Churchill Falls is a tiny, modern company town of 700 people, established in 1967 to support the build and operation of the huge hydro-electric generating station there. 

The powerhouse of the station is located roughly 300 meters (about 900 to 1,000 feet) below the ground. It is carved out of solid granite and is considered one of the largest underground hydro-electric facilities in the world.

We parked overnight for free beside the municipal arena and enjoyed dinner at the only restaurant, which was in a multi-purpose indoor town complex. The building also housed the pool and fitness centre, municipal offices, school, library, hotel, and grocery store.

We drove up to see the earthen dam above the town site. Standing atop the dike, it was almost impossible to comprehend the scale of the Smallwood Reservoir.

Instead of using a single large dam, the reservoir relies on a massive network of 88 dikes to contain the water. 

The Smallwood Reservoir spans an immense surface area of 6,527 km² (2,520 square miles), making it the fifth-largest reservoir in the world by surface area.

Below the dike, we hiked along the shore of the Churchill River to see Hamilton Falls (pictured here), which is 75 metres (245 feet) tall. With much of the water flow diverted to feed the turbines of the power station, this section of the river is almost dry.

Observing how the river had carved a path through solid bedrock over millions of years was fascinating. 

Imagine the power of the Churchill in its unfettered heyday, especially during spring runoff. It must have been incredible to witness!

In this view, the brink of Hamilton Falls is shown in the lower left, and beyond it is the canyon carved by the river. The Churchill River is 856 km (532 miles) long, making it the longest river in Atlantic Canada.

Labrador is not a place of dramatic tourist attractions every few kilometres. Its beauty lies in its vastness, solitude, and rugged resilience. As we travelled through this immense landscape, I gained a deeper appreciation for just how wild and untouched much of Canada still is.

We spent a cold, rainy night sheltered in our cozy Airstream cocoon, before travelling three hours eastward to Happy Valley Goose Bay, following the immense Churchill River valley much of the way. Our next day's drive across eastern Labrador would become the most anxious stretch of the entire crossing, when our fuel gauge dropped lower and lower with no service station in sight. I'll share that tale in my next post.

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Early this spring, my husband and I joined five other couples, each towing an Airstream travel trailer, on a grand adventure to the wilds of northeastern Canada.

Our route would follow the famous route called Expedition 51°, which is pictured in the first two photos of this post.

We timed our trip to be early enough to avoid black fly season and forest fires, and to see some spring icebergs, but late enough that night time temperatures would be above freezing and gravel roads would have firmed up after spring thaw.

THE ROUTE:

This is a remote 1,700-kilometer (1,050-mile) road trip and tourist route that takes drivers through some of the most rugged and remote wilderness in Quebec and Labrador.

The epic loop spans from Baie-Comeau, Quebec, on the St. Lawrence River, up through Fermont, and traverses Labrador from west to east along the Trans-Labrador Highway before ending near Blanc-Sablon on the Lower North Shore, overlooking the Strait of Belle Isle and the island of Newfoundland.

The route features a mix of raw boreal forests, untamed rivers, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and remote coastal villages. 

Because of the vast distances between amenities (up to 400 km or 250 miles between gas stations), travelers are advised to heavily prepare with spare tires, emergency supplies, and satellite phones.

Ten percent of the journey is on gravel roads, all of which lie between Baie-Comeau and Labrador City.

GETTING THERE:

First of all, our group had to get from Ontario to Baie-Comeau. On May 18 we set off on an easy 1,300 km (800 mile) journey that we spread out over the course of a week.

We enjoyed visiting Peterborough, Montebello, Trois Rivieres, and Tadoussac along the way.

After crossing the Saguenay River by ferry at Tadoussac, we camped in a beautiful spot overlooking the river (shown here), and enjoyed a whale watching cruise.

The north shore of the St. Lawrence River is gorgeous and the curvy highway swoops over and around rugged, rocky hills.

One afternoon, we took a side trip in our truck up along the Saguenay River and really enjoyed seeing the Laurentian Mountains in their spring finery (pictured here).

THE EXPEDITION:

We headed north from Baie-Comeau on Hwy 389, into the wilds of northern Quebec, passing several hydro-electric projects including Manic 5. This photo of our truck and trailer approaching the famous structure, the world's highest multiple-arch-and-buttress dam, was taken by a friend on the caravan. 

Standing 214 meters (703 feet) tall and stretching 1,314 meters (4,311 feet) long, the colossal engineering marvel creates a massive reservoir inside a 214-million-year-old meteorite impact crater.

As we crossed the Hart-Jaune River, I took this photo from the truck. We saw countless lakes, rivers, rapids, and waterfalls during our trip.

Seeing these water systems made me realize the Canadian Shield is a massive, impermeable rainwater collector, funneling water toward the oceans. It is easy to understand why northern Quebec and Labrador have so many hydro-electric dams.

On Hwy 389, which is a mix of paved and gravel sections 565 kilometers (352 miles) long, there were no campgrounds in which to stay. 

Shown here is our group parked for the night at a truck stop called Relais Gabriel, near the half way point.

Being without utility connections or cell service, but with full fresh water tanks, propane tanks, and batteries, we all spent a comfortable night. Our Starlink Wi-Fi service was invaluable - providing internet access to upload my photos to secure cloud storage, work on emails, and watch our favourite YouTube channels. This was the first of many cozy 'boon-docking' experiences on this trip. 

At the end of the second day of travel on Hwy 389, we were excited to reach the Quebec/Labrador border, where the Trans Labrador highway begins. The sign reads "Welcome to the Big Land".

Even though we drove carefully at 35 to 50 kph (20 to 30 mph) on the 150 km (95 mile) long gravel sections of Hwy 389, we still had some wear and tear to repair on the Airstream when we reached Labrador City. My husband refastened our under mount kitchen sink to the countertop, re-secured our microwave oven into its cabinet, and reattached our lower kitchen cupboard to the wall. We were all set for the road again!

Stay tuned for the next phase of our adventure as we journey across the vastness of Labrador and witness the unique beauty of The Big Land.

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This spring, I was thrilled to learn that two of my watercolour paintings featuring rocky subjects were selected as Finalists in two separate Richeson75 International Art Competitions.

Each of these prestigious competitions typically attracts entries from more than 3,500 artists representing over 70 countries. To have my paintings that were inspired by my country's iconic Canadian Shield selected by the jurors is an incredible honour.

My stone circle painting, We Are All Connected (varnished watercolour on a 24 × 24-inch panel), shown here, was chosen as one of only 75 Finalists in the Still Life & Floral competition held in April. The Finalists' and Winners' paintings are now on permanent online display here. There are some truly outstanding works in the exhibition, so I encourage you to have a look!

Then, in May, The Windy Shore (varnished watercolour on a 20 × 16-inch panel) was selected as one of 75 Finalists in the Richeson75 Landscapes, Seascapes & Architecture competition. This impressive online exhibition will open on July 3 and will remain permanently available to view here.

Artists selected for these two competitions come from Canada, the United States, Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Poland, England, New Zealand, Malaysia, Australia and China. It is both humbling and rewarding to have my work exhibited alongside so many exceptional artists from around the world.

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