I am always blown away by our homelands vastness, Canada’s enormous landscape stretches across six time zones! You can drive for hours in certain areas and see almost no one, of the two-legged variety anyway. Canada's wildlife spotting is for real; majestic moose, bears of all kinds, and whales too. You are almost guaranteed to see some of them if you’re looking. The world’s …
Authentic Toronto: 4 Places You Probably Weren’t Planning to Visit but Should
When was the last time you read about visiting Toronto? Did you totally dismiss the article, bored with the prospect of traveling to Canada’s largest city? Toronto is one of the most multicultural and diverse cities in the world, but most travel articles recommend seeing the same old attractions. This makes it hard to get to know the city's hidden gems. Toronto is definitely …
Calgary: Where to Eat Steak in Cow Town
One of the best parts of travel for us is trying new types of food. We have thoroughly enjoyed the food in every city we've visited. We relied mostly on the opinions of locals and fellow travelers we met in each city when choosing where to eat. Having been so lucky benefiting from their experiences we have rarely been disappointed in a meal. Locals know the best places to eat …
Glamping In Dinosaur Provincial Park
The summer is slipping away, overnight temperatures are almost always freezing. The sun is setting a lot sooner, rising later and I'm hearing rumors the snow is about to fly. As the summer camping season was coming to a close I learned about glamping. Glamping, or comfort camping, is viewed by some as more of a hotel stay than a camping experience. Some campers believe if …
The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth
The biggest outdoor party in Canada begins first Friday in July, annually, in Calgary, Alberta. The Calgary Stampede is touted as “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” with stampede jubilation growing from Stampede Park and spreading out all over the city. The first Stampede was in 1912, it is an annual rodeo, exhibition and festival that now runs for 10 days every July, …