A Bird Watcher’s Guide to Alberta’s Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park

A song sparrow pauses between songs next to a spider's web at Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park

Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park is located nearly in the heart of the province of Alberta, about a 3 hour drive northwest from Edmonton. It’s known for its natural beauty, and the Marten Mountain Viewpoint, but it’s known best for being one of Canada’s most remarkable birdwatching locations. Our resident birdwatching expert, Carol Patterson, is […]

Staying at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac: The Most Photographed Hotel in the World

Staying at the Chateau Frontenac

The Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, regularly called simply “Château Frontenac,” was completed in 1893, and is the most famous of Canada’s grand railway hotels. Not only is it the most photographed hotel on the planet, but it’s also one of Canada’s great architectural treasures, and staying here is a bucket-list worthy Canadian travel experience. Hans […]

Exploring Armstrong, British Columbia Through Agritourism: Home of Flower Festivals and Farmers’ Markets

More than 25 tulip varietals are on display at the spring Bloom Flower Festival

Armstrong’s population is only about 5000 strong, but when it comes to agritourism, they know how to pack a punch. Carol Patterson visited to check out the Bloom Flower Festivals, farmers’ markets, as well as shops and cideries. Read all about how you can embrace this growing city, where they clearly know how to grow. […]

Exploring Saint Boniface, Winnipeg: Discover One Of Manitoba’s Most Exciting Neighbourhoods

The Saint Boniface Winnipeg cathedral facade among trees

The Saint Boniface Winnipeg neighbourhood is one of the most culturally-rich and beautiful areas of the city. Here’s everything you should see. An old friend of mine recently sent me a message asking for a favour. Friends from Quebec were embarking upon a cross-Canada road trip and aimed to spend a few days exploring the […]

Salmon Fishing on Vancouver Island: A Dream Fishing Trip For Fishers of All Types

Salmon Fishing on Vancover Island

It’s a dream trip for almost anyone who knows and loves fishing – a few days of salmon fishing on Canada’s Vancouver Island in British Columbia. It’s a good bet it’s on many dedicated fishers’ bucket-lists, no matter where on this globe they happen to find themselves. Ron Pradinuk tells us how to make the […]

The Ultimate Guide to the Limestone City: How to Spend a Weekend in Kingston, Ontario

Weekend in Kingston, Ontario

Kingston is one of Canada’s great cities whether you’re looking at it historically as Canada’s first capital or as a brilliant to place to plant yourself for a few days a get a real taste of the Limestone City. Kingston, in our humble opinion, is one of the most underrated cities in this nation. You’ve […]

Nova Scotia Uncovered: Fascinating and Fun Nova Scotia Facts To Fuel Your Curiosity

An antique Dodge truck sits on the side of the road amidst colourful buildings in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia Facts

Nova Scotia offers a world of delight. These fun and incredible Nova Scotia facts will help fuel your curiosity as you travel the province. Nova Scotia, where breathtaking landscapes, maritime culture, and warm, smiling locals seem to be around every corner. This charming province is nestled on the southern edge of Canada’s East Coast and […]

Driving to the Arctic Circle via The Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway (and Dempster Highway)

The drive from Dawson City, Yukon to Tuktoyaktuk, NWT is one of Canada's best road trips.

Driving to the Arctic Circle is one of Canada’s great adventures (and road trips)! Carol Patterson walks us through what you need to do to prepare for the trip, and where to stop along the way. My hands grasped the steering wheel so tightly my knuckles turned white. The road was a twisting, gnarly swirl […]

Visiting Winnipeg, Manitoba? Explore The City Properly With These Amazing Attractions

Things to do in Winnipeg

From incredible landscapes to magical museums, discover why there are more things to do in Winnipeg than meets the eye. Sitting snugly in the heart of the Canadian prairies, Winnipeg, Manitoba is a city that defies expectations. Known as the “Gateway to the West”, this hub of transportation and commerce has been the butt of […]

The Top Things to Do in Steveston, British Columbia: A Fishing Village With Many Stories to Tell

Masts at Sunset in the Steveston Historic Fishing Village.

Steveston, British Columbia is much more than just a cute and photogenic fishing village. It has a rich, important history that visitors would be wise to dive into when they’re visiting. In this article, Hans Tammemagi tells you the story of this village, and lets you know how you can access it on your own […]