Spend the Night in Val-Jalbert, Canada’s Best-Preserved Ghost Village
I’m spending the night with the ghosts of Val-Jalbert, in Quebec’s Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, and I’m running late. I promised friends I’d … Continue Reading
Eating & Drinking
Sustainable Craft Beer in British Columbia
During my 1980’s childhood in Victoria, I thought my dad’s cans of Molson Old Style Pilsner epitomized beer greatness – mostly due to the colourful … Continue Reading
Exploring Toronto’s Roncesvalles Neighbourhood
This cozy west-end neighbourhood has one of those Toronto place names (like Etobicoke and Strachan) that can get your tongue tied at … Continue Reading
Day Tripping to Wakefield, Quebec: Iconic Canadian “Must-Sees” Minutes from Ottawa
Since moving to Ottawa last year, my husband and I have explored Old Hull, Chelsea and other … Continue Reading
A Baie-St-Paul getaway on the Train de Charlevoix
When the starting point for your train ride is right by cascading waters even higher than Niagara Falls, you take it as a sign of … Continue Reading
What to do in Amherst, a town on the upswing
Like many small towns in Nova Scotia, Amherst is going through a bit of a revival, with fun new businesses opening up and a growing … Continue Reading
Discover a different side of Gaspésie
Gaspésie is famous for its striking landscapes: Percé Rock, the sea extending out to the horizon, the beaches, crystalline rivers and imposing mountains—breathtaking views are … Continue Reading