The Perfect Small Town Getaway in Port Hope
Recently, I travelled to Port Hope, Ontario, about an hour east of Toronto, to participate in a community-based initiative for VIA Rail’s 40th … Continue Reading
Eating & Drinking
A Local’s Guide to St-Henri, Montreal
Montreal’s St-Henri neighbourhood often gets its borders confused with neighbouring Griffintown and Little Burgundy, but the bustling area very much has its own … Continue Reading
Why The Forks in Winnipeg has it all this winter
In the mountains you après-ski. On the prairies, you après-skate.
And you do so at The Forks, Winnipeg’s winter epicenter.
Here, mountains are replaced by chic ice surfaces, while a … Continue Reading
Hamilton in Fall and Winter
So many of the popular things to do in Hamilton—from the annual Supercrawl street party to the Festival of Friends carnival in Gage Park—are primarily … 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
Unexpected Moncton: Different Ways to Explore the City
As New Brunswick’s biggest city, it stands to reason that there are plenty of things to do in Moncton. If you’ve visited the city before, you’ve probably enjoyed the usual spots like the waterpark, the zoo, or some of the great places to eat and drink.
The Best of Brockville
“When was the last time you had a sister-bonding weekend?” asked my boyfriend. Though we are close, I realised, “We’ve never had one.” Our first weekend away had to meet certain criteria: lots of fun activities, in a place we’ve never visited – and not too far. Enter Brockville.