Canada
Oh the places you’ll go…in Canada. Full of humour, whimsy, and sexual innuendo, Canadian place names are arguably some of the best in the universe. For all you wild toponymists out there, this one’s for you: 1. Flin Flon, Manitoba Flippin’ A, where is Flin Flon? This Canadian mining city is in two places… Continue reading Weird Canada: Town Names
From a pastry named after river creatures to a cocktail that’ll have you wearing your warmest woolly socks this winter, Canadian eats can get weird. They say if you want to learn more about a culture, start at the dinner table. Well, to learn some strange facts about Canada, start with dessert…or a stiff drink.… Continue reading Weird Canada: Food
The new year is here – put down that last sugar cookie and start filling your calendar! If your resolution was to do more travelling in the Great White North, you’re in luck. There are loads of intriguing destinations awaiting your arrival, from British Columbia to Newfoundland and Labrador. Whether you want to make use of… Continue reading 10 Canadian Cities You Must Visit in 2016
You’ve always wanted to feel the sprays of Niagara Falls hitting your face, and witnessing a Toronto sunset unfold from atop the CN Tower is on your bucket list. There is perhaps no better home base for exploring these Ontario attractions and more than Hamilton, which has its own rich assortment of sights and sounds.… Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Hamilton
The capital city of Quebec is none other than Quebec City, a charming and historic destination packed with attractions and landmarks. French speakers abound, the city is an official UNESCO designated World Heritage Site, and visitors can still stroll along the original city walls. Travellers planning to visit the area who are wondering what to… Continue reading 36 Hours in Quebec City
Culture Days is an ideal time to dive into art, good food, and new cultural experiences. During this much anticipated celebration each autumn, venues across the country invite you to tour their galleries and learn about everything from Japanese tea ceremonies to henna art. But you don’t have to wait for this special event to… Continue reading Enjoying Culture Days Year Round
Though the year’s longest days are behind us, taking with them afternoons spent in sun-drenched bliss, the idea of enjoying the outdoors doesn’t have to be put to bed. You can still climb into your thermals and set out adventuring in the Pacific Northwest. Rent yourself a comfy cabin or lodge, and soon you’ll be… Continue reading Get Outdoors this Winter in the Pacific Northwest
With winter on the horizon, we have skiing on the brain, but we may still be at bunny slope level. That’s why we asked the Canadian Freestyle Ski Association to help us discover Canada’s best mountains to get our schussing on. X-Games and Olympic Bronze Medalist Kim Lamarre, World Championships Silver Medalist Cassie Sharpe, Olympian… Continue reading Learning the Slopes with Four of Canada’s Champion Skiers
It doesn’t matter how much you’ve heard about them or how many photos you’ve seen, one glimpse of the Northern lights and your jaw will be on the floor. The dancing colours across a pitch black sky isn’t the sort of thing you’ll be able to keep your cool about. How you see them and… Continue reading Nightlife – Best places to see the Northern Lights