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26 THE INTERCOLONIAL RAILWAY.

HE construction of the Intercolonial, and the connection of the

’ Upper and Lower Provinces by a direct line of Railway, has of late years opened up a new route for the tourist as well as the man of business. Each year its advantages are becoming better known, and each season sees an increase in the tide of travel upon it. Leaving Quebec, this road takes its course along the south shore of the lower St. Lawrence. Here the picturesque French villages, the lordly river dotted with sails, and the bold and often beautiful scenery of the shore combine to make the beginning of an evenvarying panorama of which the eye never wearies. Beyond lies the Metapedia valley,the Switzerland of this country, with its mountains of green, and its “musical waters” where the salmon have their home. Entering New Brunswick, skirting the shores of that vast and tranquil natural harbor, the Baie des Chaleur, the traveller is borne rapidly onward, through the famed valley of the Miramichi, thence to Moncton,

the headquarters of the Intercolonial. , Starting from St. John the Intercolonial route is through a settled and

beautiful country to Moncton. From this place one may either cross the Strait to Prince Edward Island, “the Garden of the Gulf,” or continue on to Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia. The scenery en route to the latter places is varied by hill and dale, lake and stream, with towns and villages, in which the evidences of prosperity and plenty meet the eye at every point. At Halifax, with its splendid harbor yachting and bOating, ships of war, naval and military attractions, its fortifications, beautiful public gardens, royal park, delightful Bedford Basin, its delicious and stimulating sea air from the Atlantic, its sea-shore and inland drives, its bathing in-pure sea water on smooth and sunny beaches, its peaceful and enchanting North- west Arm, one may spend day after day of genuine pleasure. and return to his home, invigorated, refreshed and fitted anew for the routine of- daily life. Pictou with its views of land and sea, its ships and its mines; Cape Breton dotted with delightful summer resorts incomparable for their rare beauty and attractiveness, ideal spots in which the pleasure and health‘ seeker will find needed rest and change. -

The glories of Cape Breton and the sunsets on the Northwest Arm are scenes that will ever hold a sweet spot in the memory. Historic Louis« bourg, or Sydney with its coal mines reaching far into the earth, may all be

visited with pleasure and profit. . Within a few hours of Halifax are also such Watering places as Chester

and Mahione Bay, while in another direction lies the luxuriant Annapolis Valley, the scene of the never—dying story of Evangeline. » Sportsmen will find the rivers, lakes and woods along the Intercolonial

unequaHed.

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‘J. H. WALKER

WOOD ENGRAVER ' - an DESIGNER

181 ST. JAMES STREET

' “MONTREAL

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