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 – …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
We’ve already written about the delectable selection of wineries in the famous Okanagan Valley. While it is undoubtedly British Columbia’s top wine region, Vancouver Island shouldn’t be forgotten about either. The island is home to 37 licensed wineries, many of which offer tours and boast their own restaurants. Most of the wineries are located north …
When you think of Alaska you probably think of outdoor adventure, scenic peaks and wondering moose – rather than tasty food. But the Final Frontier definitely has plenty to offer the foodie traveller who lets their taste-buds pick their travel destination (especially if they like seafood!). While visiting the various ports of call on an …
If you’re visiting British Columbia then you need to pay a visit to its capital, Victoria. Perched on the southern end of Vancouver Island, the city is a delightful mix of Victorian architecture, public gardens and outdoor activities. Many travellers prefer to treat it as a day trip from the sprawling Vancouver (the ferry takes …
When you think of romantic holiday destinations, you probably don’t immediately think of Canada. But with its medieval cities, charming seaside towns and unbeatable landscapes – you start to wonder why. The city of Quebec, in particular, is the perfect spot for a romantic anniversary, honeymoon or surprise proposal. A cosmopolitan combination of Parisian charm …
