GERN F.’ S FAVOURITE SPOTS IN CANADA:

Favourite small town — Thunder Bay:

“The heart of the country, where I happen to know 11 people who always make me feel at home.” Favourite big town — When not in Montreal, St. John’s: “The nightlife, the bars, the buzz, the crazy people.”

Favourite honky-tonk — The Apollo in Thunder Bay: “Best bar to play and to see shows.”

Favourite greasy spoon — Restaurant Thunder Bay: “Damn, back in Thunder Bay again. I think it’s closed now, but they made the best pannukakkus — Finnish pancakes — anywhere.”