Every year lots of people make a road trip around Canada by car or campervan. Most people choose to visit the West Coast and while British Columbia has Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Whistler, and more) and Alberta has its stunning National Parks around Banff and Jasper, it’s a shame not many people visit Saskatchewan. While it …
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Vancouver is located in British Columbia and is surrounded by beautiful mountains as well as the Pacific Ocean ocean. Often the starting point of a Canada (road) trip many people spend a few days in Vancouver. Any Vancouver itinerary should at least include a visit to Gastown, Granville Island, and Stanley Park. That being said, …
If you are planning a trip to Canada, you may worry about your travel budget since Canada isn’t exactly known as a cheap destination. But don’t despair, I wrote this post to show you exactly how much we spent on our budget road trip to Canada. Canada on a budget How to save money when …
Jasper National Park is one of Canada’s most popular destinations and rightly so. This stunning National Park has lots to offer, from gorgeous blue lakes to amazing hiking trails, thundering waterfalls, and relaxing hot springs. Jasper may be small but the town itself is lovely as well. With a selection of excellent restaurants and accommodations …
British Columbia is a beautiful part of Canada with green forests, impressive mountains, and a long and rugged coastline. While you should definitely spend a couple of days in Vancouver, there are lots of great day trips around Vancouver. It doesn’t matter if you are looking to spend some time at a lovely lake, overcome …
Canada is a very large country (the second biggest in the world) with only 33 million people and a population density of just 3.7 people per square kilometer! This results in many small and close-knit Canadian towns, villages and communities, whose residents stick together and often have know each other for generations. These Canada small …
Calgary is the biggest city in Alberta and a great city to visit, especially in winter! As the location for the 1988 Olympic Winter Games, it’s clear Calgary in winter is an excellent place to be. While it can definitely be cold, the people living in this Canadian city make the most of their Calgary …
Toronto is the capital city of Ontario and a great place to expose your children to Canadian life. This busy city is full of attractions and events for families with children to explore. You could easily spend weeks or even months discovering all of the different things to do in Toronto. However, if you only …
One of Canada’s most charming and beautiful cities, Victoria on Vancouver Island has always been a beloved vacation destination for both Canadians and tourists alike. Pair a gorgeous downtown that borders a stunning harbor with the green foliage and distinct west coastal flair that permeates the city and you’ll see why so many people …
Canada is full of rivers, lakes, and bordered by oceans that are just waiting to be explored. One of the most intimate ways to explore them is with a kayak or canoe. This list includes some of the best places to kayak in Canada for whitewater, flatwater, or in the ocean. While this list is …