For dramatic scenery combined with breathtaking numbers of wildlife and a colourful history, it’s hard to beat Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula. It covers the eastern end of the island and is home to St. John’s, the provincial capital. Among the oldest cities in North America, St. John’s grew into a centre for the fishing industry after […] Read more
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Enjoy a drive among the wildflowers in the Cypress Hills
If you enjoy prairie wildflowers, this is the summer to visit the Cypress Hills. When we went in early June, the flowers were some of the best we’ve seen this early in the season, thanks to ample spring moisture. While conditions can change, this may be a banner year. Cypress Hills stands out for wildflowers […] Read more
This is definitely the year for northern lights photography
If you enjoyed the recent dazzling northern lights displays, watch for more on the horizon because 2024 may well be the best year in the past two decades. As a result, there is no better time to grab your camera and get ready to capture one of nature’s greatest spectacles. The night of May 11, […] Read more
Tourists can ham it up in this part of southwestern Spain
Europe is famous for its cured hams, such as prosciutto from Italy or serrano from parts of Spain. But for serious ham aficionados, the cream of the crop is Iberian ham from southwestern Spain. And the best of the best is 100 per cent Jamón Ibérico de Bellota — ham from acorn-fed Iberian pigs. Ham […] Read more
Moose Mountain Hills offer surprising scenery, history
The Moose Mountain Hills are among the more unusual landscapes on the Prairies. The hilly terrain with thick forests, lakes and seemingly endless wetlands stands in stark contrast to the mostly level farmland of southeastern Saskatchewan that surrounds it. Most of the hills are preserved in Moose Mountain Provincial Park, where visitors come for the […] Read more
Cross-Canada road trip needs planning and flexibility
Everyone should drive across Canada at least once. There’s no better way to appreciate Canada’s tremendous scope and diversity from mountains to prairie, Great Lakes, forests and coastlines, plus different ways of life. Here are a few lessons we’ve learned from our long-distance trips. The first is to plan but don’t over-plan and lose all […] Read more
Banff provides opportunities for fun winter biking
An important part of travel is trying new things that are beyond your normal comfort zone. That was the case for us earlier this year when we tried e-fat biking in the Rocky Mountains – in the middle of winter. We see a lot more winter cyclists these days, not just urban commuters who do […] Read more
Golden is British Columbia’s outdoor adventure centre
Golden, B.C., is the only town in the world to be within a two-hour drive of six national parks — Glacier, Mount Revelstoke, Yoho, Kootenay, Banff, and Jasper. Add a few nearby provincial parks, wildlife areas, plus attractions in and around town, and it’s easy to see why Golden has become a popular destination. The […] Read more
Colourful lakes, high peaks, and rolling uphill
The Duck Mountain Highlands form the highest part of the Manitoba Escarpment near the Manitoba-Saskatchewan border. The hills were once the western shore of ancient glacial Lake Agassiz. Today they rise high above the surrounding plains and are covered in forest and lakes. Provincial parks in Saskatchewan and Manitoba preserve parts of the hills and […] Read more
Road trip through Souris Valley rich in history and scenery
The Souris Valley in southeastern Saskatchewan offers great road trips. The most convenient starting point is Estevan, known as the Sunshine Capital of Canada, said to have more hours of sunshine than any city in the country. It’s also considered the Energy Capital of Saskatchewan because of the importance of oil and gas production and […] Read more
