One of the world’s larger fjords is not only in Canada but is also easily accessible as part of a scenic road trip.
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Saguenay Fjord worth the road trip
Road tripping through Quebec is a great way to experience the most southerly fjord in North America
Saskatchewan ranch offers cowboy hospitality
The historic operation, which was founded in the Cypress Hills more than 100 years ago, offers history and dramatic scenery
The Reesor Ranch in the Cypress Hills combines history with heritage, hospitality and a chance to explore the natural prairie amid jaw-dropping landscapes.
Visitors have a whale of a time in Mexico’s Baja California
Scientists think gray whales approach boats to connect with people because they see people as neither prey nor threat
Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula has a reputation for the best whale watching in the world.
Canadian-American disputed island where puffins rule
Recent rhetoric about the United States taking over Canada reminds us that we have been through this before. Border conflicts that erupted over the years were resolved long ago — except for one.
Experience winter in Sask.’s Prince Albert National Park
Prince Albert National Park ranks as one of the top holiday destinations in Saskatchewan, so much so that it’s often hard to find accommodation or even a campsite in mid-summer. Winter brings a welcome change. The wilderness scenery and much of the wildlife are still there, minus the crowds and busyness. While we have fewer […] Read more
Spain’s easy-to-visit Cordoba offers blooms and history
Of the places we visited on a trip to southern Spain this year, Cordoba stands out as a favourite. It offers a combination of world-famous historic sites, ease of getting around and an all-round pleasant place to spend a few days. While Cordoba has slightly more than 300,000 people, it doesn’t feel like a big […] Read more
Osoyoos attracts summer visitors and winter snowbirds
As you drive into Osoyoos, B.C., signs at the edge of town proclaim “Canada’s Warmest Welcome.” The town of 5,000 on the southern end of the Okanagan Valley boasts having the warmest annual temperature, the warmest freshwater lake and the lowest annual precipitation in Canada. Snowfall averages slightly more than five centimetres per year. This […] Read more
Crowsnest Highway great way to explore the Kootenays
Highway 3, the Crowsnest Highway, is a great alternative to the busy Trans-Canada Highway when travelling through the Rockies. This southerly route takes us from the Crowsnest Pass on the Alberta-British Columbia border through non-stop mountain scenery and a series of interesting towns and small cities in B.C.’s Kootenay Rockies. First is Sparwood, with a […] Read more
Grasslands park features three stunning scenic drives
Few places in southern Saskatchewan can match Grasslands National Park for scenic driving routes. Fall can be a great time to go, with fewer visitors and less busy campgrounds. We have also had some of our best wildlife sightings in the fall. The park has two blocks — the West Block dominated by the Frenchman […] Read more
Taking the pulse on dulse on Grand Manan Island
Grand Manan Island sits at the western end of the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick. Ninety minutes away from the mainland by ferry, the island has long depended on the sea with fishing and aquaculture the economic mainstays. Tourism is also important as visitors come for the dramatic scenery, picture-perfect lighthouses and fishing villages, […] Read more
