Thousand Islands Islands National Park (Canada) is a group of 21 islands along the 1000 Islands Parkway, Ontario, that are open to the public. Not Just 1000 Islands In fact, there are actually 1,864 islands that make up this region. Some are small rocky shores, while other are very large. The largest are Wolfe Island, […]
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When you think about the Canadian Rockies and the national parks that make up most of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, you’re probably thinking about Banff and Jasper. But what about Yoho National Park? Along with Kootenay National Park, which sits to the southwest of Banff, Yoho is one of the four Canadian Rocky Mountains […]
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Quebec food is heavily influenced by the cuisines of France and Ireland, as many immigrants from these countries settled in Quebec starting in the 1800s. These influences led traditional Quebec food to be hearty yet sophisticated. More contemporary Quebec food has global influences but draws from the flavors of local organic fare. Quebec Cheeses One […]
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Photographer Richard Main of Thunder Bay, Ontario, digs deep to discover the hidden joys of winter. Winter wonderland Winter—sigh. What can I say? My initial thoughts turn to the cold, lack of light and, yes, the snow. Even the cheerful lights on the back of the snowplow fail to lighten my mood. They say that […]
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Canada is the second-largest country in the world and has no shortage of amazing sights and beautiful landscapes. There are lots of places you must see in Canada, and while it is impossible to cover every attraction in the country, this is merely a small sample. Canada is known for its vast diversity of landscapes. It […]
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Aurora Borealis or the Northern Lights is one of the most beautiful sights in the world. This natural phenomenon is considered to be a transformational bucket-list experience. Many people wait years—even a lifetime—to witness this unique celestial display, since the weather conditions need to be perfect for it to take place. This dramatic and brilliant […]
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Canada is famously known as a beautiful country. From the thundering waters of Niagara Falls to the rugged peaks of the Canadian Rockies natural beauty exists in the nooks and crannies of the country. Today however we would like to introduce to you some of Canada’s best beaches, which will not fail to delight you. […]
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About a five-minute walk from Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver lies the one-of-a-kind Pink Alley. If you’re from Vancouver, you’ve probably heard of Pink Alley, or at the very least have seen pictures of someone you know there. It’s a colourful alley, to say the least, covered in soft pinks and vibrant yellows. There’s even […]
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During my visit, the temperature will drop as low as negative 25, then inch up to a bearable five below zero. Equipped in heavy winter gear, we explore Quebec City in fits and spurts. We walk past rows of small shops on rue Saint Jean until the cold is almost unbearable, then dart inside the […]
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anada may be one of the best countries in the world to go off the grid. With most of the population living 150 kilometers (93 miles) from the United States border, that leaves a lot of open countryside and Arctic wonderland to explore. Here are all the ways you can go off the grid in […]
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