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Post Tagged with: "Canada"

  • Halifax skyline seen from the Dartmouth ferry
     

    Three midsize Canadian cities perfect for solo trips

    28th June 2017 / Canada, Destinations, North America / 7 comments

    My country, Canada, is celebrating its 150th birthday this coming Saturday (July 1), so I thought I would dedicate today’s post to Canadian travel, most specifically to three midsize Canadian cities that may be just […]

     
     
  • Green spaces, Place Ville-Marie, Montreal
     

    What to do in Montreal this summer – its 375th!

    31st May 2017 / Canada, Destinations, North America / 0 comments

    Montreal was founded by the French in 1642, making it one of the oldest cities in Canada. This means that it’s turning 375 years old this year, and it won’t let us forget it. There […]

     
     
  • South of South Brook, Newfoundland
     

    Across Canada by bike: Marcus’ 9000 km journey

    17th October 2016 / Interviews, Solo travel / 12 comments

    Last winter, a reader and fellow Canadian contacted me through the blog, asking if I had visited some countries he was considering for a solo trip. Interestingly, I hadn’t been to any of the countries […]

     
     
  • 7 myths about Canada
     

    7 myths about Canada and Canadians

    19th April 2016 / Canada, Destinations, North America / 8 comments

    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 […]

     
     
  • Sandbanks Estate Winery shop and sampling room
     

    Drinking and eating in Prince Edward County

    15th September 2015 / Canada, Destinations, North America / 2 comments

    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 […]

     
     
  • Sandbanks beach
     

    Prince Edward County: escape from Toronto

    8th September 2015 / Canada, Destinations, North America / 6 comments

    Don’t feel bad if you’ve never heard of Prince Edward County (not to be confused with Prince Edward Island, the smallest of Canada’s 10 provinces). As an up-and-coming tourism destination two hours’ drive east of […]

     
     
  • Main Street, Wolfville
     

    One day in Wolfville

    24th July 2015 / Canada, Destinations, North America / 0 comments

    Most towns in Nova Scotia are small, and many people touring around the province allocate only a day or so to each place. So what should you see and do if you only have one […]

     
     
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