Irshad Manji’s book Don’t Label Me recommends stopping to listen
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View ArticleCanlit: The Ice Chips and the Invisible Puck, Chicken Girl and more
April is the coolest month to check out new releases for young readers. It kicked off with International Children’s Book Day on April 2, and closes with the 100th anniversary of Children’s Book Week,...
View ArticleBest vegan dishes in Halifax
This North End institution is known for attracting meat eaters as well as vegans and vegetarians. EnVie a Vegan Kitchen has a strong vegan ethic but is not preachy, and their Brussels sprouts appetizer...
View ArticleThings you should do at the West Edmonton Mall
No trip to Alberta is complete, without a visit to the West Edmonton Mall. From premier shopping to top of the notch entertainment, this mall has it all! Don’t believe us? Check out our list of things...
View ArticleGet your art on: 6 must-see Vancouver galleries
Art surrounds us, and sometimes it's worth a day to explore entire collections or exhibits. Vancouver is home to numerous galleries, so we've narrowed the scope to six favourites that continue to...
View Article8 things to love about Iqaluit
When I first flew north to Iqaluit, it felt like landing on the moon. It was June but Baffin Island’s rocky tundra was dusted with snow and much of the nearby Arctic Ocean was frozen. Then the compact...
View ArticlePlanning a Calgary shopping spree
One of the advantages of visiting a city with a population of over a million people is the variety of shopping opportunities. Calgary is big enough to be home to all of the major retailers that fashion...
View ArticleDude Chilling Park and 9 other cool Metro Vancouver claims to fame
Greater Vancouver is routinely ranked as one of the top places to live. It is, after all, a beautiful metro area with the mildest climate in Canada and some unique claims to fame — and some of them may...
View ArticleCraig Kielburger: Who are the most generous Canadians?
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View Article5 hiking trails — for all levels — in Alberta
If you're in Alberta and someone tells you to "take a hike," thank them for the reminder! Alberta is full of amazing hiking spots for those who indulge, so if you're thinking of travelling to the...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Toronto Visitors Guide
There’s a reason when you say “Canada” to travellers they immediately think of Toronto. Canada’s largest city is the hotbed of multiculturalism, the epicentre of culture and is home to the country’s...
View ArticleOceania Cruises offers healthy cuisine for travellers
Cruise news comes across my desk all the time, but announcements that truly catch my eye are few and far between. This is particularly true of cuisine; as I wrote a few columns ago, cuisine on cruise...
View ArticleThe ultimate Toronto bar crawl
I’ve always maintained that a bar crawl is an excellent way to explore a city, meet locals, and get insider information from bartenders who, next to concierges, are the most informed people anywhere....
View ArticleTake a tour of Alberta’s craft breweries
The craft beer scene in Alberta has absolutely exploded in recent years — bouncing from brewery to brewery can be a fun hobby and a great excuse to visit different communities throughout the province....
View ArticleBanff encouraging use of public transit to explore its National Park
Leaving the car at home has never sounded so appealing. Parks Canada and the Town of Banff have been working to enhance public transit to Banff National Park and surrounding natural hot spots as a way...
View ArticleJoy Fielding’s novel All The Wrong Places explores online dating
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View ArticleTravel wear: Look like a million bucks in these B.C. creations
Looking great while schlepping through airports with your luggage in tow can be a challenge. Most of us opt for the most comfortable garb, from yoga pants or sweats, to T-shirts and hoodies. But...
View Article6 great workout classes in Toronto
We all know the benefits of working out. However in a society that praises unrealistic body goals the impetus to head to the gym can be almost nil. Luckily several workout classes in Toronto are...
View ArticleVisiting PEI? Here’s how to plan an Anne of Green Gables-themed trip
If you're one of the many who has grown up with L.M. Montgomery's heroine Anne Shirley, you know how central PEI is to her story. The next time you take a visit to the gorgeous province, why not plan...
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