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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.

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?

The Best Fall Day Trips from Montreal

I hate to break it to you, but summer will inevitably be coming to a screeching halt any day now. Soon, Canadians will solemnly trade in their iced coffees for a regular hot cup of java and start draping themselves in oversized scarves. And while I apologize in advance for the overused Game of Thrones reference (RIP Hodor), we Montrealers can relate all too well to that sinking feeling that winter, is in fact, coming.

Eat Your Way Through Edmonton

In my experience, the best way to get to know a city is through its culinary scene. When I moved to Edmonton from Vancouver nine years ago, I set out to discover Alberta’s capital bite by bite. What I discovered was a city vibrant with culture and bursting with great food.

Journeying Through Quebec City’s Changing Food Scene

Following their fantastic first trip to Ottawa, Passion Passport joined us for another ride – this time to Quebec City. They toured the city with their stomachs, simultaneously taking in the culinary delights and the sights. With a passion for travel (as their name suggests), camera in hand and an empty belly, PP member Camille’s journey began…

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