Category: Canada
Ministers Island – Crossing the ocean floor and stepping back in time
While staying in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, a local was telling me about nearby Ministers Island, a 500-acre part-time island that sounded like a place I needed to visit. What makes Ministers Island fascinating, and part-time, is the fact that it can only be accessed a few hours a day...
Read morePeggy’s Cove is a kaleidoscopic setting not to be missed
Peggy's Cove and its lighthouse in Nova Scotia, Canada is probably one of the most popular places in the province to visit, and for good reason. The idyllic village is utterly charming and the photographic opportunities are boundless. From the lighthouse itself, to a bagpiper playing in a Scottish kilt,...
Read moreThe Gathering: A kindred social creative conclave
Fire, Food, Music and Comedy at The Gathering in Burlington, Newfoundland The Gathering is a fire, food and music festival located in rural Central Newfoundland where painting-inspired scenes make it difficult for artists to capture as the setting continuously changes—it's an area that must be witnessed first-hand to appreciate the...
Read moreQuebec City Music Festival
In the summer of 2013, I road tripped from Arizona all the way to Québec. I had never been to the province or the city of Québec, so I really did not know what to expect. What I discovered was a part of Canada rich in its European roots...full of...
Read moreSudbury secedes from its past; presents a new history
This past summer, while attending a travel blogger conference in Toronto, Canada, I had an opportunity to take a trip to Sudbury—a community located in the northeastern part of the Ontario province. As I would soon learn, Sudbury is working its way out of a negative impression that rests in...
Read moreCN Tower provides view to behold
This past summer, I found myself in Toronto, Ontario for a travel blogger conference. It was actually my first time to both the city of Toronto, as well as the province of Ontario. The most iconic landmark of the city, and certainly one of the most recognizable in the world,...
Read moreThe Greatest Road Trip in the Rockies
Guest Post by: Sharon Mason The Greatest Road Trip in the Rockies – Tips for Driving the Icefields Parkway The amazing Icefields Parkway is one of the most jaw-dropping roads in the Rockies, and possibly one of the best drives in Canada. Along the way you will see turquoise mountain...
Read moreAlice Lake Park
Alice Lake Park is located just north of Squamish, B.C. and is surrounded by towering mountains, dense forests and plenty of grassy areas to kick back and relax. This provincial park is a wonderful recreational area for, fishing, kayaking swimming, biking, camping and a whole more. I spent the afternoon...
Read moreVancouver Convention Centre
I attended a travel blogger's convention this past summer, which was held at the Vancouver Convention Center located right on the waterfront of downtown. I've been to a number of convention centers and was really impressed with the one in Vancouver...with its innovative design and beautiful setting right on the...
Read moreSea to Sky is one Scenic Stretch of Highway
The "Sea to Sky" highway (technically highway 99) is one of the most picturesque stretches in North America. Sea to Sky runs from greater Vancouver to the mountains of Whistler, with the Howe Sound on one side and forested mountains on the other. Thanks to the 2010 Winter Olympics, this...
Read moreFinn Slough’s Patina Gives it Charm
Finn Slough is an old fishing village situated along the banks of the Fraser River in the southern parts of Richmond, British Columbia. Despite its blighted appearance; Finn Slough has become a popular tourist destination among artists, photographers, and the curious. Finn Slough has not aged gracefully, however it’s hundred+...
Read moreQueen Elizabeth Park
Queen Elizabeth Park is the second most popular park in Vancouver, next to Stanley Park, and is home to some of the most beautiful public gardens seen anywhere in the country. At the center of the park is the Bloedel Conservatory, which is filled with exotic plants, tropical flowers a...
Read moreVancouver Harbor
I often tell travelers that if you visit a destination with a harbor, canal system or other waterway...be sure to take a cruise. When you get off the shore, it's a whole new perspective. The Vancouver Harbor is no exception—with wonderful mountain views (often with snow-capped peaks), spectacular skyline, and...
Read moreWindsurfing at Jericho Beach
Located right in the heart of Vancouver, B.C. is a sandy beach popular among wind sport enthusiasts—Jericho Beach is a large park that combines lots of activity choices with the natural beauty of treed copses and ponds. This area was once the site of Vancouver's first golf course, but was...
Read moreWhistler: ‘World Class’ for Good Reason
Whistler is a well-known destination for many reasons...first, it's the largest ski resort in North American. Second, it has been a host venue for the winter Olympics, most recently in 2010. The resort community has so much to offer, be it winter, summer, or anytime in between. From skiing, snowboarding,...
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