Located on the eastern tip of North America, this part of Nova Scotia feels as wild as the Northern Atlantic Ocean. It draws its heritage from Scotland, and in many ways, it feels like Scotland. One of the top places…
Located less than 10 miles from Quebec City, the Isle of Orleans is a charming day trip. Top sites like the Montmorency Falls and a winery, visitors can explore the French-inspired countryside. Also known as the L’Ile d’Orleans is a…
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Quebec City has a reputation as the most European-like city in North America. From the French explorers who settled it to the Bonjour, Hello greetings to the food, Quebec and Québécois love to share…
Located in Eastern Canada’s Maritimes, Prince Edward Island is a summertime destination centered around the ocean. From its lighthouses to its PEI mussels to a world-famous redheaded orphan, there is lots to do. It is an easy destination to explore…
As the largest city of Quebec in Canada, Montreal offers an urban city center with a French flair. A quick flight from the U.S. to Montreal feels like Europe without the 8-hour flight. Montreal offers expansive museums, urban parks and…
Eastern Canada’s forest offers mountains, lakes and forests to explore. The Laurentian Mountains, between Montreal and Quebec City, were once logged. Now protected, La Mauricie National Park features 150 different lakes and a boreal forest for hiking and camping, with…
Published in 1908, Anne Shirley was mistakenly sent to a brother and sister, Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, on Prince Edward Island. The children’s classic Anne of Green Gables, by Lucy Maud Montgomery, is based on an actual place in Canada.…
The Bay of Fundy boasts the greatest tidal fluctuations in the world, with the water levels up to 40 feet different in a single day. With two parks dedicated to the Bay of Fundy’s tides, visitors can walk on the…
With a favorable exchange rate for Americans and pleasant summer weather, a trip to the Canadian Maritimes offers lots of unique places to explore, like the Bay of Fundy. One of the largest cities in the Canadian Maritimes, Saint John…
With its out-of-this-world scenery and a favorable exchange rate for U.S. travelers, now is the time to plan a trip to the National Parks of Canada. This is the summer to camp at the top of North America. Before recoiling into…
The carful of kids drove over 7,000 miles during our East Coast road trip to get to the eastern edge of North Americafrom Texas. Along the way we lost a SUV and nearly all of our electronic devices but we…
The light peeks through the gap in the drapes, just enough to get my brain spinning. What city am I in and where am I driving to next, are the usual thoughts in the morning when I’m out on the…