Worlds Away: Unique Cultures and Far-Off Lands to Explore from Canada
There’s no denying that Canada is gorgeous and often underrated. As the second-largest country in the world by landmass, it’s teeming with endless natural beauty that even most locals haven’t explored yet. But what if you’re a resident of the Great White North and are looking for a bit of culture shock far away from home? Canada is rather cut off from the rest of the world, which means travelling abroad can often be a large undertaking and financial commitment. But with savvy budget travel tips and thoughtful planning, Canadians can start exploring some incredible places far beyond just its large neighbour to the south.
read moreBest Time to Visit Canada: Seasonal Highlights and Travel Tips
Planning a trip to Canada but unsure when the best time to go is? The honest answer is that any season can be a perfect time to visit Canada and will ultimately depend upon what kind of experience you’re after. Each of Canada’s four seasons offer up different sights and attractions. Whether you’re a fan of snowy adventures like skiing in Whistler, lush valleys ablaze with colourful springtime wildflowers, sun-soaked summer days spent kayaking on idyllic lakes, or viewing the fiery autumn foliage of Algonquin Park, Canada offers a year-round travel destination eager to be explored. Canada is a country that transforms dramatically with each passing season, offering you a chance to experience its natural beauty in different ways throughout the year. Join us as we explore what each season has to offer and help you decide when to embark on your Canadian getaway.
read moreSurprise Your Adventurous Travelling Friends: How Canadian Flower Delivery Can Brighten Their Day
Surprise your adventurous travelling friends with the thoughtful gesture of Canadian flower delivery. This article explores how an unexpected gift of flowers can brighten a traveller’s day and enhance friendships. We’ll also offers tips on choosing the perfect arrangement and navigating delivery logistics.
read moreToronto’s Hidden Gems: Discovering Secluded Spots on a Yacht Charter
Toronto is also surrounded by some lovely natural attractions, such as Niagara Falls which is just a daytrip away, and the lovely Toronto Islands closer to home on its doorstep. In fact, beyond Toronto’s bustling downtown and its iconic landmarks exists a vibrant yachting community with several yacht clubs and marinas located along the shores of Lake Ontario. Toronto’s yachting culture draws in not only locals but also international visitors who wish to see the city and its natural surrounds in a unique way. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a curious newcomer, setting sail in Toronto unveils a side of the city that few get the chance to experience.
read moreMore Reasons to Move To Canada
Canada. It’s one of the friendliest countries on the planet, and it’s definitely earned this great reputation.
Aside from being one of the friendliest places on Earth, statistically, it’s also one of the safest. These are just two of the many reasons why people immigrate to the Great White North – but what are some others?
In this article, we’re going to look at the reasons people move to Canada, which may just convince you to move too!
read more7 Best Things To Do in Banff National Park
Banff National Park is the most visited national park in Canada and one of the most beautiful places on Earth. I’m going to share with you the 7 best things to do here, including hikes, lakes, waterfalls, glaciers, wildlife, and a fantastic road trip on Icefields Parkway considered one of the most beautiful drives in the world.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a first-time visitor or have been to Banff already; this is an excellent place to start planning your itinerary. I’ve enjoyed these activities several times during my decade living close to Banff National Park because every season offers different views and experiences.
read moreThe Most Beautiful Lakes in the Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies are well-known for their abundant wildlife, bustling waterfalls, towering mountain peaks and breathtaking turquoise lakes. Whether you love hiking, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding or wildlife watching, visiting alpine lakes gives you all these experiences.
I’ve been living near the Canadian Rockies for eight years and seen only a fraction of the lakes in the Canadian Rockies, despite being in the mountains every weekend. There are just so many of them.
This post compiles the most beautiful lakes you can visit in the Canadian Rockies, which are easily accessible by car.
read more6 Things You Need to Know For Your First Trip to Ontario
After Russia, Canada is the largest country in the world, and spans over 3.8 million square miles in total. Each region offers a wide variety of different landscapes to see and experience, so choosing a particular Province to visit is always a difficult choice!
That said, if you’re looking for the chance to visit a big city (Toronto), while still being able to experience Canada’s famous nature, you can’t go wrong with Ontario.
With globally recognized landmarks, a multicultural landscape, and one of the best sports scenes in North America, Ontario has something to offer no matter what type of traveler you are! First time visiting? Here are a few quick things you need to know.
read moreToronto Tourist Trail: Don’t Miss These Most Famous Attractions
We’re very big fans of off the beaten path experiences, discovering destinations like a local, and really diving beneath the skin of a city.
And while we typically aim to avoid the crowds, and to blend in as a local, there’s defintely something to be said about the most touristy attractions – after-all, they’ve become so famous for a reason!
Toronto is Canada’s most popular city; it’s a sprwaling metropolis with an energetic spirit, and a global personality. There are vast green spaces to explore by day, and a buzzing nightlife to hit up at night.
And when it comes to culture & entertainment there’s an eclectic shopping scene, multicultural restaurants, sports, theatre, concerts, galleries, museums, festivals; Toronto is cultured, dynamic, creative, and fun.
If you’re hitting up the city there’s plenty to pack an itinerary, though consider sprinkling in some of these most famous attractions; even if you’re after the local experience, can you really say you’ve visited Toronto without having checked out these sites?!
read more7 Things to Avoid Doing in Canada: Weird Canadian Laws!
Canada is one of the world friendliest countries; Canadians themselves have a well earned reputation for being friendly and polite, and the country is one of the most welcoming and safest places for travelers.
Being a laid back nation, there are many freedoms in Canada which can’t be enjoyed just south of the border; the drinking age is 19, unlike 21 in the USA, and there’s publicly funded health care.
But there are a few weird laws.
We’re not sure of the reasoning behind each of these, but some of them are so bizarre that we would definitely love to hear the story! Note that some of these are province / town specific.
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