Lakes, mountains and a ghost town on B.C.’s magnificent Kootenay loop
It’s a special place where you can meander the highway alongside beautiful lakes, spend a day windsurfing or biking, and get a rich historical fix. Add to that some unique restaurants, museums and even...
View Article5 amazing Prairie restaurants hidden in strip malls
Car-friendly and affordable to build, strip malls sprung up across Canada in the 1950s — and with them, countless convenience stores and greasy spoons. Some see them as a scourge, representing lazy...
View ArticleLaugh and cry: Indigenous tourism delivers a range of enriching experiences
A couple of guys from downtown Toronto are asking the young Dene guide about his drumming group, moose hunting and the spirits dancing in the sky known the world over as the Northern Lights. Randy...
View ArticleFree Summer events in Toronto you won’t want to miss
The summer in Toronto is the perfect time to get outside and experience the diversity, festivals and events the city has to offer. Not looking to spend a fortune? You don’t need to break the bank to...
View ArticleVisit these 8 fantastic Canadian film festivals that aren’t TIFF
There’s no denying that the Toronto International Film Festival is one of the biggest and most important movie events in the world, but there are dozens of cities and towns across Canada that boast...
View Article5 things to do in Ottawa
Sure it’s our country’s capital city and you can be forgiven for assuming it's full to the brim with policy wonks and other people walking around downtown wearing grey suits. But Ottawa also has plenty...
View ArticleCraig Kielburger: Save the naked mole rat — and the pandas
Not every cause is created equal. Some issues don’t get the attention they deserve because — in marketing terms — they aren’t “sexy.” Read More
View ArticleThe views from Whistler’s Umbrella Bar will make you want to order another round
Canada is full of interesting bars with unique menus and interesting designs, but Whistler’s Umbrella Bar might be the country’s coolest for its epic views alone. Read More
View ArticleGuy Gavriel Kay’s A Brightness Long Ago delves into fantasy, myth
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View ArticleHead to this Toronto pop-up to watch the Game of Thrones finale
This Sunday night will be one of the most anticipated nights in television history — HBO's hit show Game of Thrones finally concludes, and viewing parties will be happening in living rooms all over the...
View ArticleA checklist for taking safe selfies while traveling
Are you practicing safe selfies? It might be time to examine your photo-clicking habits and put caution first. In late March, a man visiting the Grand Canyon from Hong Kong tripped while taking a...
View ArticleThe Nanaimo Bar Trail is a sweet way to explore the city
If you find yourself in Nanaimo, B.C. — one of Canada’s quirkiest cities — you have to go on the Nanaimo Bar Trail. It’s an experience that’s designed for sweet-tooths who want to explore the city...
View Article8 Things to do on the Toronto Islands
Whether you’re looking to beat the heat this summer or escape the concrete jungle of downtown Toronto, enjoy some fun in the sun on the Toronto Islands. A short 15-minute ferry and you’ll feel miles...
View ArticleA stay at Disney World rounds out magical cruise
Awhile back, I wrote about my quick getaway to the Bahamas aboard Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Dream . Read More
View ArticleCraig Kielburger: Why is parenting advice so culturally limited?
When I learned I was going to be a father, first I celebrated with my wife, then I beelined for the bookstore. Read More
View Article4 travel scams and how to avoid them
By now, you know not to transfer money to a Nigerian Prince who emails you out of the blue in broken English. But some travel scams online are less obvious. We put a lot of trust in the websites we...
View ArticleHow to plan an Okanagan wine tour
While other provinces are starting to dabble in wine production (looking at you Nova Scotia!), Canada’s two main wine regions are, without doubt, Niagara wine country in Ontario and, over on the...
View Article5 reasons to tour B.C.’s beaches by stand up paddle board
As more people embrace stand up paddle boarding (SUP) and new models of these boards become increasingly versatile, there are few limits as to where you can go. This is an economical activity because...
View ArticleCuba the most affordable overseas destination for Canadians
A recent survey by finder.com shows that most Canadians think their vacation plans will be affected by the weakened dollar and 47 per cent of them say their out-of-country vacations will be more...
View Article6 tricks I learned as a frequent flier
I went from being a typical Canadian who gets on a couple of planes a year to being a full-time travel writer who's on at least 50 annual flights. Not only that, I went from having a mild fear of...
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