There are so many Rocky Mountaineer packages, side trips and excursions to choose from in addition to the train journey itself, so how do you narrow it down? Here’s a guide that breaks the process down into 5 easy steps and helps you choose the package that’s right for you. Just FYI: I’m a […]
Why love Canada? Let me count the ways
Do we take Canada for granted? I’m guilty, but I plan to change. Here on Canada’s 151th birthday, is a reminder of why I love Canada, and why you might, too. Oh, Canada, forgive me Look Canada, I’m sorry I’ve neglected you. Yes, I’ve been taking you for granted, assuming you’ll always be there […]
Best foodie places in Toronto
Toronto is famed for its range of restaurants. To help you plan your trip, here are some of the best foodie havens in Canada’s largest city. Best foodie places in Toronto for visitors Toronto is delicious, there is no doubt about that. And one of the best ways to devour Canada’s largest city is […]
Apple Pie Trail – Things to do in Collingwood
If you’re looking for fun things to do in Collingwood, Ontario, the year-round Apple Pie Trail is a delicious way to explore the Blue Mountains region and Southern Georgian Bay. For a review of this self-guided driving tour read on. For essential travel tips scroll down. Following the Apple Pie Trail I’m fantasizing about […]
Canadian Rockies train journeys: Rocky Mountaineer destinations
Canadian Rockies train journeys are not just about where you go, they’re about where you stop. As a Rocky Mountaineer brand ambassador, I’ve had plenty of experience. If you’re thinking of taking this luxury train through the rockies, here are some of the top Rocky Mountaineer destinations in Canada. Disclosure: As a Rocky Mountaineer […]
Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain
If you’re looking for a relaxing getaway in Ontario, a trip to Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain, just two hours north of Toronto, makes a serene stop. Is it romantic? That depends on who you ask. For all the essential information on how to visit and what to do there, read on. A Blue Mountain getaway […]
The wild Zoo sauvage de Saint-Félicien, Quebec
Welcome to the Zoo sauvage de Saint-Félicien – the Wild Zoo – where the animals roam free and you’re in a cage (or at least in a caged train). Managed by the Centre for Conservation of Boreal Biodiversity, the zoo’s Nature Park Trail train is the Canadian version of an animal safari, and one of […]
The amazing village of Val Jalbert, Saguenay, Quebec
A visit to the historic village, Val Jalbert, in the Saguenay region of Quebec, is a step back into the fascinating world of an abandoned mill town. Paradise to its residents, it died an untimely death in 1929. Do I need to explain why I was dancing barefoot in the middle of a deserted street at […]
Canada fishing trips in Quebec, an adventure
If you’re interested in Canada fishing trips, here’s an outdoor adventure with Pouvoirie du Lac Blanc, an outfitter in the Mauricie region between Montreal and Quebec City. Whether you’re a skilled fisherman or a beginner, a fishing trip in Quebec may just take soul searching to a deeper wetter level. Canada fishing trips […]
Quebec road trip from Montreal to Quebec City
This 3-day itinerary from Montreal to Quebec City will show you a world of spectacular nature, outdoor adventure, great restaurants and places to stay in the gorgeous regions of Lanaudière and Mauricie. Road trip, Montreal to Quebec City Sure, Montreal and Quebec City are great destinations, but everyone knows that. What is less known […]
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