A week-end in Quebec’s Coaticook Valley
When I told my childhood friend in Quebec that we should do something special to celebrate our 40 years of friendship, she suggested Coaticook, an area she knows well. Located in the valley of the […]
Archive for category: Canada
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Free summer events in Toronto
If you’re still using paper guidebooks when you travel, you probably won’t find a mention of most of the following summer events in Toronto, which are either new this year, have a new twist, or have […]
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Friday night jazz at Toronto’s Aquarium
Watching fish glide by in giant water tanks is already pretty soothing, but add to that soft jazz music and a glass of wine, and you may suffer from relaxation overdose. Fortunately, the throngs of […]
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10 things to do in Toronto in May and June
(Updated on April 15, 2018) May and June are two of the best months to enjoy Toronto. The weather is generally nice, the leaves and flowers are in bloom after a long hibernation, and most […]
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7 myths about Canada and Canadians
Now that we have a hot young Prime Minister, eyes are finally turning to Canada! (About time I say.) However during all my years of travelling, I’ve come across many people who knew very little […]
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One day in Montreal, a self-guided walking tour
Despite the fact that I was born in Montreal, grew up in the region, lived there during university, and still visit at least twice a year, I recently realized that, shockingly, BigTravelNut does not contain […]
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Drinking and eating in Prince Edward County
Last week I wrote an overview of Prince Edward County, including practical information as well as things to see and do. This week I want to dig a little deeper into the food and wine […]
