Here is your Whistler summer survival guide
The resort community of Whistler really ramps up in summer, which is now busier than the winter season. There are several lakes for swimming and paddle boarding, a full-on yoga weekend with Wanderlust,...
View ArticleCraig Kielburger: Save the whales by thinking of it as saving yourself
When I was in school, the Save the Whales campaign was in full swing. Kids wore pins. Posters lined the halls with slogans about magnificent creatures needing our protection. Read More
View ArticleVisit 6 of the best hot springs in British Columbia
The pressure was on. I was trying to impress a visiting Australian friend when I suggested we visit the Lussier Hot Springs in the East Kootenays. It would be beautiful British Columbia at its finest —...
View ArticleRoyal Caribbean’s Oasis set to be sail again
Visit Portsandbows.com, sponsored by Expedia CruiseShipCenters, 1-800-410-4744, www.cruise.center, for daily updates on the latest cruise news, best deals and behind-the-scenes stories from the...
View ArticleDawson City strikes gold with tourism initiative and one-of-a-kind events
Dawson City has created a novel approach to get tourists to this Klondike gold-rush location with its endeavour called Gold Rush 2. Read More
View ArticleYour rideshare is dirtier than a bathroom: study
You might want to reconsider where you touch the next time you hop in the back of a rideshare. Apps like Uber and Lyft make it easy to travel within certain cities around the world, but the inside of...
View Article10 things to love on a cargo cruise through northern Quebec
The Bella is in a class of her own. Her full name is Motor Vessel (M/V) Bella Desgagnés and she is a mixed cargo and passenger ship which provides an essential service. The cargo she delivers to...
View ArticleFill up your tank for 11 of Canada’s most scenic drives
Canada is blessed with natural beauty at every turn and while it’s great to hike in the wilderness to enjoy unspoiled vistas, there are plenty of views that you can appreciate from the comfort of your...
View ArticleTravel like a pro with these amazing carry-on pieces
Savvy travellers have packing down to a science. They employ rolling or bundling techniques; go the extra mile by investing in packing cubes or compression bags; and can survive a week away with just...
View ArticleFive countries the Canadian government doesn’t want you visiting right now
Holding a Canadian passport means you can travel quite freely around the world, hopping from one country to the next without having to go through extensive visa processes or waiting periods. But just...
View ArticleNational Selfie Day June 21: Will you be in Paris, Greece, or swimming with a...
National Selfie Day is June 21, which has been celebrated since 2014. Selfies rule, it seems, as travel destinations and scenic venues are the most popular. Read More
View ArticleAlberta Food Tours’ Calgary Inglewood tour has been named a Canadian...
When you roll into a given city for the first time you may have a list of “must-do” things to tick off, be it visits to museums, meals at top restaurants or activities to try out. To make things easier...
View ArticleDiscover these 5 incredible Indigenous experiences in Canada
Canadian travellers will cross oceans to experience aboriginal traditions in Australia, meet with Maasai warriors in Kenya or visit tribal people in the Amazon, but they can learn about traditional...
View ArticleSee, Skip or Save: Vancouver Attractions Edition
In this, the third installment of canada.com’s See, Skip or Save series, we head to the third most livable city in the world — Vancouver . There isn't a shortage of things to do in this breathtaking...
View ArticleGiddy-up: 4 ranches to get your ride on in B.C.’s backcountry
Booking a few days at a ranch for some horseback riding in British Columbia's beautiful backcountry is a wonderful adventure, particularly for children. Read More
View ArticleHere are 7 fairy tale castles you can visit in Canada
Whether you’re hoping to vacation like a king/queen, or are in search of your happily ever after, you’re destined to find a majestic castle that suits all your desires. Skip the trip to Europe and...
View ArticleEnjoy these breathtaking hikes in Banff National Park
Banff National Park is not only Canada's most-famous national park, it's also its most-visited, attracting millions of tourists every year. Maybe that's why it can feel a bit crowded at times, even...
View ArticleThese are the 4 things you must eat next in St. John’s
Every time I go to St. John's on route to adventures in Newfoundland and Labrador, I crave the same four things. This is what I order when I get a chance to feast at Mallard Cottage, Chinched...
View ArticleFamily outing: Berry-picking etiquette for B.C.’s summer bounty
British Columbia’s farms and orchards are ripe for harvesting and you can even do the picking yourself. If you've never given it a try, here are a few points to know about picking your own fruit. Take...
View Article3 ways hackers can steal your personal info while you travel
Nobody wants to get scammed, especially when on vacation, and while the thought of being wronged while abroad usually evokes images of street pickpockets lurking in the shadows or hotel staff with...
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