Bookstores, Food, and Nature: It’s Time to Book a Trip to Sidney
Growing up in Victoria in the 1980’s, Sidney-by-the-Sea, as it is endearingly nicknamed, was just the place where my family occasionally drove to buy kippers … Continue Reading
British Columbia
Dog Sledding Holidays in Canada
There’s no getting around it—the Canadian winter is usually a good half year long in most of the country. That’s a lot of time, and … Continue Reading
Treat Yourself: The Best Chocolate Shops Across Canada
My chocolate-tasting career has taken me all over the world. I’ve toured the original Hershey’s Chocolate World in Hershey, Pennsylvania and completed a chocolate-making course … Continue Reading
Two for Harrison Hot Springs
Nestled on the edge of the southernmost shores of Harrison Lake is the sleepy village of Harrison Hot Springs. Fittingly, the roots of this historic … Continue Reading
Canada’s Coolest Record Shops
According to Billboard, 2017 was the 12th year in a row of growth for vinyl record sales. And so far, this year hasn’t been any … Continue Reading
A Grown-Up Getaway in British Columbia’s Gulf Islands
Despite travelling across Canada several times, I’d neglected the Gulf Islands since my 1990’s high school camping trips. It was time for new … Continue Reading
Haunted Canada: A Ghost Hunter’s Guide to Scary Destinations
If you’re too old to trick or treat but you still love a good scare, there are more than enough haunted destinations in Canada to give you goose bumps, wherever your travels take you. Whether you’re looking for somewhere to visit, dine, or stay this Halloween—with the possibility of a ghostly encounter—we’ve got a cross-country list of suggestions. Enjoy your trip—see you on the other side?