Discover the charm of a PEI road trip with our comprehensive guide! Uncover hidden gems, scenic routes, and must-visit attractions for an unforgettable drive through Prince Edward Island. Canada’s smallest province has it all – gorgeous beaches, blazing red cliffs, drifting sand dunes,postcard fishing villages, fresh-from-the-boat seafood, lighthouses galore, and Anne of GreenGables. The history […]
Author Archives: Robin and Arlene Karpan
Alberta Travel
The Ultimate Jasper National Park Itinerary: Tips for Visiting in Fall (Or Any Season)
02
Jan
Jan
Welcome to the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies! Its size can be a bit overwhelming at times, but Robin and Arlene Karpan have created the ideal Jasper National Park itinerary to help you make the most of your visit, especially if you’re aiming for autumn. Jasper is the largest of Canada’s Rocky Mountain […]
13
Apr
Apr
When people first think about Banff in winter, their minds might be drawn to the nearby slopes – but this piece is all about expanding our mindset as to what’s possible in winter here. Even if you’re not a skiier, Banff is a place worth visiting in colder climes because it’s a mecca of outdoor […]
13
Feb
Feb
Visiting Parc National d’Aiguebelle is a way to form a connection with the precious clay belt of the the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region and the Abijévis hills. And, as contributors Robin and Arlene Karpan note, it’s a national park that is often not on the radar for Canadian outdoor enthusiasts – but, as you’ll find out, it […]
Saskatchewan Travel
Prince Albert National Park: Experience Saskatchewan’s Accessible and Stunning Wilderness
30
Jan
Jan
Prince Albert National Park has almost 4000 square kilometres that it calls its own, and that means it’s very much a transitional landscape where you can see pockets of grasslands, aspen parkland, and boreal forest – as well as more water coverage than any other national park. Robin and Arlene Karpan walk us through how […]
New Brunswick Travel
Your Guide to Fundy National Park in New Brunswick: Experience Nature at Its Best
22
Jan
Jan
Fundy National Park, as you might have gathered, is a national park that’s located on the Bay of Fundy, not far from Alma, New Brunswick. It showcases the rugged and raw beauty of the region and features more than 25 waterfalls, as well as having the highest tides on the planet. Robin and Arlene Karpan […]
Quebec Travel
Quebec’s Stunning Gaspé Peninsula Road Trip: Welcome to One of Canada’s Most Scenic Drives
03
Jan
Jan
To put in perspective, the Gaspé Peninsula is slightly larger than Belgium, meaning there is a remarkable amount to do and appreciate. Robin and Arlene Karpan are intimately familiar with this region, and they’re here to let you know how to make the most of a road trip there. Driving the coastline of Quebec’s Gaspé […]
14
Dec
Dec
You’ll find Whiteshell Provincial Park roughly 120 kilometres east of Winnipeg, and Robin and Arlene Karpan are here today to help you figure out exactly what you’re going to do in this famed provincial park to make the absolute most of your visit. Manitoba excels when it comes to nature and wilderness destinations, with one […]
06
Dec
Dec
Grasslands National Park is one of the most unique national parks that we have in Canada. It aims to protect and showcase one of the few remaining areas of undisturbed dry-mixed grass/shortgrass prairie grassland, and for that we should be very grateful. Longtime visitors of the park Robin and Arlene Karpan walk us through how […]
New Brunswick Travel
St. Andrews by-the-Sea, New Brunswick: Welcome to Canada’s First Seaside Resort Town
22
Nov
Nov
It’s not a mistake that St. Andrews-by-the-Sea is known as Canada’s first resort town, and that’s because it’s a supremely idyllic place, and regularly considered one of the most charming towns in Canada. Robin and Arlene Karpan share all we need below to make the most of our visit! With its idyllic setting on the […]