A visit to the Canadian Rockies is one of those top life experiences not to be missed, especially if you travel by rail. Here is my Rocky Mountaineer train review from Vancouver to Jasper on the Journey through the Clouds route. Disclosure: As a Rocky Mountaineer brand ambassador, I was hosted on this trip. All opinions, weird […]
Spa La Source in Rawdon, Quebec: a relaxing day trip from Montreal
Spa La Source – La Source Bains Nordiques – just outside Rawdon, Quebec, is a tranquil nordic spa in the heart of nature. If you’re looking for a relaxing day trip from Montreal where you can soak, sit and soothe your muscles, this one-hour drive into the beautiful Lanaudiere region of Quebec will give your mind – and […]
Montmorency Falls, Quebec City adventure
Montmorency Falls, Quebec, is one of Quebec City’s top attractions. From a quick sightseeing visit to an extreme adventure such as a via ferrata climb, this Montmorency travel guide explains the best ways to experience Quebec’s natural wonder. Montmorency Falls Quebec City Adventure I’m caught between a rock and a high place. Or is that […]
20 things to do in Quebec City – a fun travel guide
If you’re planning a trip to Quebec City in Canada, winter or summer, boredom will NOT be on your itinerary. For a list of the top things to do in Quebec City, from active adventures, good restaurants, scenic walks and choice bits of (non boring) history, this comprehensive travel guide will help you plan your itinerary. The […]
Hotels near Canada Place: Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver
If you’re looking for hotels near Canada Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, you won’t get closer than the Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver, which is part of the Canada Place complex itself. A luxury hotel in downtown Vancouver, the Pan Pacific Vancouver offers stellar views, a convenient location and access to all the sights. To bump […]
Viamede Resort Ontario, a Kawartha Lakes getaway
If you want a weekend getaway, Viamede Resort, Ontario, two hours northeast of Toronto, promises a ‘boldly different’ experience. Sitting on the shores of Stoney Lake in the Kawartha Lakes district, this 4-season destination is a unique trip into Ontario cottage country. Visiting Viamede Resort, Ontario I’m looking out at Stoney Lake, stretching and yawning after the 2-hour drive […]
Love affair with oysters in PEI
Are oysters in Prince Edward Island, a shellfish-rich province on Canada’s East Coast, the best in the world? Call me crazy, but I say yes. Here’s why my love affair with oysters in PEI continues. Canada is a lucky country. The Canadian province of Prince Edward Island has the best oysters in the world. Yes, yes, […]
Celebrity gossip at The Fairmont Macdonald in Edmonton
Heading to Edmonton, Alberta, in Canada? If you want to stay where the superstars stay, check out (or into) the luxurious Fairmont Macdonald in Edmonton. To whet your appetite and to stoke those tabloid fires, here is all the celebrity gossip I could dig up. Celebrity gossip at The Fairmont Macdonald in Edmonton While Smudge, the resident yellow lab at the […]
Beluga adventure in Churchill
For the ultimate beluga adventure in Churchill, head to northern Manitoba in Canada, where wildlife and adventure meet In the future please address me as Beluga Whisperer. After two days in Churchill, Manitoba, high up north in the Canadian tundra on the lonely shores of Hudson Bay, I’ve kayaked with, boated around, sang to, spied upon and […]
Saskatoon restaurants, Saskatchewan terroir
Are you heading to the Canadian prairie province of Saskatchewan? Looking for Saskatoon restaurants that offer a true local experience? From hemp bread to aged silver ribeye, here’s where to savour some superb Saskatchewan terroir. Saskatoon restaurants, Saskatchewan terroir It’s official. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a prairie city in Canada’s midwest, has become a culinary destination. BECAUSE THERE IS STUFF HERE TO MAKE […]
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