1 August, 2019 The best road trip in the Maritimes in Eastern Canada is definitely the route between New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island (PEI), and Nova Scotia – Canada’s Maritime provinces. All three provinces are surrounded by water and connected by the Trans-Canada Highway, ensuring that the majority of your trip is in full […]
1 July, 2019: There is no better place to celebrate Canada Day than in the national capital, Ottawa. As the capital of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, is unsurprisingly the most pull-out-all-the-stops-energetic celebrator of Canada’s national day. Before you head over to celebrate Canada Day in Ottawa, it is important to realize that, unlike in many other […]
16 April, 2018: If you are ever in the vicinity of Quebec City, the capital of the province of Quebec, in Canada, then I recommend you take a couple of hours to visit Montmorency Falls, which is just a mere 10-minute car ride from downtown Quebec City. You will not regret it. Montmorency Falls or […]
12 March, 2018: If you are planning a trip to Québec, the French-speaking province of Canada, do not miss a chance to visit Quebec City, the provincial capital. The city has a population of half-a-million residents and lies along the Saint Lawrence River, two-and-a-half hours northeast of Montréal. Quebec City is also the oldest city in […]
22 January, 2018 This timely winter survival guide – written in the middle of the Canadian winter season – is inspired by the rampant fearmongering and often inaccurate notions that circulate around this time of year about the Canadian winter being the epitome of one’s worst winter nightmares. Surviving winter in Canada – both mentally […]
27 November, 2017 I went road tripping through Nova Scotia not too long ago, as part of a grand tour through the Canadian Maritimes, and I loved it. My only regret is not being able to stay longer and see more of the province. My road trip to Nova Scotia took me to the capital […]
3 July, 2017 Vancouver is a beautiful and an amazing city to visit. Blessed with the trifecta of mountains, sea, and forest, it is an unbeatable destination for la dolce vita in Canada. Here are my top 15 recommendations for things to do and my top 15 recommendations for places to eat in the city […]
26 June, 2017 Prince Edward Island (PEI) has been on my bucket list for a very long time. So, in 2015, when I finally decided to make the trip happen, I was psyched. Particularly since, for me, as for many others around the world who grew up reading Anne of Green Gables, PEI […]
24 April, 2017 So you would like to visit Montreal but are wondering which month you should come here? Well, that all depends on your tolerance for heat or for the cold. But more importantly, everything hinges on the type of outdoor activities you are planning for your trip. Read on to discover the typical […]
24 April, 2017 If you are planning to move to Montreal, there are a few things you might want to be aware of in advance. These are things that will quickly become apparent once you actually start living here, for better or worse. Fear not––they are not deal-breakers; so if you’ve already decided to make […]
17 April, 2017 If you don’t have much time during your trip to Montreal and just need to know what you absolutely need to do while you are here, then this article is for you. In no particular order of importance (this really depends on your personality) here are the top 10 things […]
10 April, 2017 If you visited Montreal and loved it so much that you’ve decided to move here, you may be looking for some advice on how to get set up…. The most popular time to fall in love with Montreal is during the summertime––the city just explodes into a frenzy of festivals, […]
4 April, 2017 It’s springtime in Québec. And that means, among other things, that the cabane à sucre (sugar shack) visiting season is open. What is a cabane à sucre? It is simply a seasonal restaurant, housed in a large log cabin, that serves an all-you-can-eat buffet of all things maple syrup: maple baked […]
20 March, 2017: Vancouver Island is an island west of mainland Vancouver that houses several cities, including Victoria––the capital of the province of British Columbia. Introduction: There are two Vancouvers on the Pacific coast of Canada: the city of Vancouver on the mainland, and the island of Vancouver, which comprises several cities including Victoria, the provincial […]
27 February, 2017: Arguably the most beautiful city in Canada, Vancouver is a must-see for visitors to Canada and Canadian residents alike. The city has a lot of offer, including some of the mildest weather in the country. It is true that it rains a lot and is often so foggy that you cannot make out […]
4 May, 2012 Rachel Rachel, a small it-bar appropriately located on Rachel street (corner Berri) in the Plateau neighbourhood of Montreal, is usually packed to the limit, with a line winding down the sidewalk and around the corner by 6 p.m. on weeknights. Passersby stare and drivers glance back for a second look at this […]
20 April, 2012: What does it mean to be an ecotourist in Montreal? Ecotourism is defined by the International Ecotourism Society as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.” Ecotourism doesn’t always have to involve traipsing through large national parks, going on safari, or braving old rainforests. […]
20 April, 2012 Visiting Montreal Québec, the only province in Canada that adopts French as its official language,* is often described as “Europe in North America,” and in many ways, it offers the best of both continents. Montréal, its largest city and the former centre of activity for Canadian commerce, is an island close […]
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