The Royal Tyrrell Museum might just be the most famous dinosaur museum on the planet, and we’re fortunate that it’s in Canada! Hans Tammemagi walks us through what you can expect from your visit, and how learning about the past might offer some insight into the present and future. After an hour of driving through […]
Nova Scotia Travel
Things to do in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia: How To Experience One Of Canada’s Most Picturesque Towns
14
Sep
Sep
These exciting things to do in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, will help you experience the birthplace of the Bluenose for yourself. With colourful buildings, an idyllic maritime atmosphere, and the joyful waft of east coast music in the air, it’s hard to imagine that Lunenburg was once a hotbed for pirates, rum runners, and gangsters. Throughout […]
New Brunswick Travel
Things to do in Saint John, New Brunswick: 10 Fun-Filled Experiences in the City by the Bay
07
Sep
Sep
These exciting things to do in Saint John, New Brunswick, will help you plan the most incredible visit for a weekend or longer in the only city on the Bay of Fundy. As the only city that lies on the shores of the epic Bay of Fundy, Saint John, New Brunswick, is already a destination […]
Ontario Travel, Quebec Travel
Interzip Rogers: Fly From Ontario to Quebec on the World’s First Interprovincial Zip Line
06
Sep
Sep
Interzip Rogers is an attraction in the National Capital Region that’s relatively new, but is poised to leave an indelible mark. Simply put, taking a zip line from Ottawa to Gatineau is truly unforgettable. The moment we heard that a zip line was in the works to connect Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, Quebec, it was […]
British Columbia Travel, Indigenous Tourism
Exploring British Columbia’s Broughton Archipelago: A Region Rich in Indigenous Culture
25
Aug
Aug
We Explore Canada Contributor Hans Tammemagi recounts his experience in British Columbia’s Broughton Archipelago, and specifically the sights and sounds that resonated with him in his quest to learn more about the rich Indigenous culture and history in the area. A rusty, derelict boat barely visible through a tangle of weeds lies next to a […]
Nova Scotia Travel
Things to do in Halifax, Nova Scotia: An Inside Look Into The City’s Unmissable Attractions
22
Aug
Aug
These exciting things to do in Halifax, Nova Scotia, will help you plan the most incredible visit for a weekend or longer in Nova Scotia’s capital. When it comes to the coolest cities in Canada, Halifax, Nova Scotia ranks among the top. Halifax may be the largest city in Atlantic Canada, but it still maintains […]
Quebec Travel
Train de Charlevoix: Experience Small Towns and Scenic Views On Quebec’s Most Stunning Train Journey
15
Aug
Aug
The Train de Charlevoix connects Quebec City to the town of La Malbaie along one of the most scenic rail journeys in eastern Canada. Winding along the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, the Train de Charlevoix explores some of Quebec’s most spectacular and often inaccessible viewpoints. The 125-kilometre journey, which bridges the towns […]
New Brunswick Travel
Things To Do In Fredericton: 10 Great Ways To Experience The Capital of New Brunswick
11
Aug
Aug
These exciting things to do in Fredericton, will help you plan the most incredible visit to New Brunswick’s capital. Lying on the banks of the scenic St. John River, Fredericton, New Brunswick, seems like an unassuming location for the province’s capital. But if you take more than a glance at this laid-back city of 100,000 […]
04
Aug
Aug
Located in the Salish Sea, right between Vancouver Island and the mainland of British Columbia, are the Gulf Islands. We Explore Canada contributor Hans Tammemagi walks you through how to make the most of the famous Southern Gulf Islands, one island at a time. Trying to look like Easy Rider, I revved the motor and […]
Yukon Travel
A Flight in the Yukon’s Saint Elias Mountains: Setting Eyes on Mount Logan, Canada’s Highest Mountain
18
Jul
Jul
We Explore Canada contributor Hans Tammemagi paints a vivid picture of an unforgettable flight in one of Canada’s most striking and beautiful areas, the Saint Elias Mountains. I’m nervous as we bump onto the dirt runway of Icefields Discovery Tours, who will take us on a flight over the immense icefield of southwest Yukon. While […]