Nova Scotia’s Scottish history is well documented. Its name literally means New Scotland in Latin and its flag is a mash-up of the saltire and the Royal Arms of Scotland. It was back in 1620 when the first group of Scots arrived in the province. Though it wasn’t until the Highland Clearances in the 18th […]
6 must-visit spots in Vancouver’s Davie Village
It’s June and that means it’s Pride month! To celebrate we’ve decided to take you on a tour of Davie Village, Vancouver’s LGBTQ+ neighbourhood. Technically, Davie Village is the stretch of Davie Street between Burrard and Jervis Streets – but good things come in small packages! Here are the top six spots to visit in […]
10 photos that will make you want to visit Lake Louise immediately
Canada is home to more lakes than any other nation – but Lake Louise is undoubtedly it’s best. Not only is she snuggled into between the peaks of the Rocky Mountains, she’s unmistakenly beautiful in her own right. Always calm and an ethereal azure colour – she needs to be seen to be believed. Trust us when […]
A beginner’s guide to Toronto’s Koreatown
It is already known that Toronto is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world. But did you know that 50,000 residents are Korean-born or have Korean heritage? The Korean community is so large in Toronto that it boasts its very own Koreatown. You’ll find it along Bloor Street between Christie and Bathurst […]
A beginner’s guide to Canadian Ice Hockey
Ice Hockey is the national sport of Canada. It is the most popular sport played at youth level and the National Canada Ice Hockey Team is one of the best in the world (with Russia and the USA as its main rivals). Ice Hockey is so popular that when lakes freeze over in winter – […]
5 Chinese historical sites in British Columbia
Chinese immigrants have been integral to the development of British Columbia. Travellers from the Far East started arriving in 1788, and these days there are more than 40 historical sites connected to British Columbia’s Chinese community (as well as a Chinatown in both Victoria and Vancouver). Forty sites might be too much to get through […]
7 items to pack for a Canadian Motorhome Holiday
Motorhome holidays over a unique way to discover Canada. Not being restricted by pre-booked hotels, you can literally wake up every morning and decide where you want to drive to next. The road is truly open. If it’s your first Motorhome holiday you might be unsure of what you need to pack. While there are […]
10 pictures of Manitoba looking beautiful in the summer
Manitoba is known for being home to Churchill aka the polar bear capital of the world. The most popular time to visit is during the winter – when the polar bears are frolicking in the snow. However, Manitoba is still a beautiful place to visit in the summer – these photos prove it. 1. This […]
20 festivals taking place in Toronto during summer 2018
Toronto is a large, multi-cultural city – so it’s no surprise that it loves a festival. No matter what time of year you visit you will find one. But if you’re heading there in summer 2018, we have rounded up some of the best between the months of May and September. This list isn’t exhaustive […]
10 cultural experiences in Fredericton
Fredericton is the cultural and artistic capital of New Brunswick. It is home to many of the provinces most notable painters and was where many of Canada’s most renowned historic artists were born – including Goodridge Roberts, and Molly and Bruno Bobak. If it’s culture you’re looking for, you’ll find plenty of it in Fredericton. […]