Parliament Hill is one of the most iconic places in Canada, especially if you’re spending Canada Day there. Hans spent the day there with his daughter, and his experience was nothing short of unforgettable. On Canada Day, there is no place I’d rather be than packed like a sardine into the tumultuous, exuberant crowd on […]
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When we first heard that Moncton, New Brunswick, would co-host the 2023 World Juniors hockey tournament from December 26, 2022, till January 5, 2023, along with Halifax, Nova Scotia, the staff at We Explore Canada was pumped! New Brunswick is one of the hockey capitals of Canada. Not only does the town of Plaster Rock, […]
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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 […]
Indigenous Tourism, Saskatchewan Travel
Wanuskewin Heritage Park: An Intriguing Showcase of Northern Plains Indigenous Culture
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Wanuskewin is a cultural complex that honours the history and artwork of First Nations People, with no shortage of exhibits and events. It’s an archeological site and non-profit cultural and historical centre just outside Saskatoon that We Explore Canada contributor Hans Tammemagi visited to help you do the same! Three bison, large and fearsome, charge […]
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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 […]
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Squamish, BC is often considered the outdoor adventure headquarters of Canada. Hans Tammemagi walks us through exactly why that is, and how to make the most of your visit! A giant rock, called the Stawamus Chief, towers over Squamish, dominating and massive. Standing 700 metres high at the southern entrance to the town on the scenic […]
Prince Edward Island Travel
Fireworks Feast on Prince Edward Island: Enjoy Chef Michael Smith’s Farm to Fire to Fork Extravaganza
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The Fireworks Feast on Prince Edward Island is one of the best culinary and gastronomic experiences on the island. When it comes to fabulous food and unique experiences, Canada’s tiniest province is (pardon the pun) no small potato. Outside of PEI’s capital of Charlottetown, life slows down to a glacier’s pace. For the most part, […]
New Brunswick Travel
St. Andrews by-the-Sea, New Brunswick: Welcome to Canada’s First Seaside Resort Town
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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 […]
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These fun and exciting things to do in Charlottetown will help you plan an exciting visit to the capital of Prince Edward Island. Don’t let the diminutive size of Canada’s smallest provincial capital fool you. The city of Charlottetown is among the most exciting places to visit on Prince Edward Island. This vibrant city is […]
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Dawson City, officially the City of Dawson, is a town in the Yukon that was the headquarters for the Klondike Gold Rush (1896-1899). We Explore Canada contributor visited during Discovery Days to share what you need to prioritize on your next visit to Yukon’s second largest city. As my mind filled with visions of gold, […]