Gopherlands, Saskatchewan

Gopherlands, Saskatchewan is the home of Otto, Etta, and Russell. They grew up there, attended school there, and lived their adult lives there.

Prince Edward Island

Etta's sister, Alma, moves to a convent far away from home on Prince Edward Island so she can have her illegitimate baby.

Europe

Otto is sent overseas to Europe when he serves in the military during World War I.

Otto and Etta's house

Otto and Etta live in a farmhouse in rural Saskatchewan. Otto holds vigil here while Etta is on her trek to the ocean.

Russell's farm

Russell obtains a farm during World War I when most of the men were away at war. He continued to live there the rest of his adult life.

Atlantic Ocean

Etta's quest to see the water is finally realized when she reaches New Brunswick and the ocean shore.