At the Edge of the World: A Floe Edge Safari on Baffin Island
It was all thanks to one Google search. After developing an affinity for the Arctic after trips to Northern Norway and Greenland, and an...
Churchill: The Town that Lives with Polar Bears
In most destinations that you travel to, there's one emergency number that you should know. In the US and Canada it's 911; in Europe...
Alberta Bucket List: 40+ Incredible Things to Do in Alberta, Canada
Chances are you've heard of the Canadian province of Alberta. Maybe you've heard of its Rocky Mountain national parks, or the annual Calgary Stampede,...
What to Do with 2 Days in Edmonton: A Summer Weekend in Alberta’s Capital
Much like Calgary to the south, Edmonton is a city in Alberta that's often treated as just a “pass-through” city by most travelers –...
8 of the Best Things to Do in Calgary in Summer
When it comes to the province of Alberta, Canada, chances are you know about its famous national parks, mountains, and incredible lakes. But what...
How to See Polar Bears in Churchill: A Polar Bear Tour for Your Bucket List
The small town of Churchill, Manitoba, is known as the “Polar Bear Capital of the World.” Each year in October and November, the Western...
A Weekend in Winnipeg: The Best Things to Do in Winnipeg, Manitoba
When most people think about Canadian cities to visit on their travels, they think of the “big ones”: Vancouver and Toronto and Montreal. Maybe...
In the Land of the Ice Bears
I'll never forget the first time I locked eyes with a polar bear. It's a fairly common occurrence if you go to watch these...
Fun Facts: 9 Things You Might Not Know About Quebec City
Most people assume that if you want a taste of Europe, you have to travel all the way to Europe. And while this is...
8 Reasons to Visit Canada This Year
Late in 2016, Lonely Planet released its “Best in Travel” lists for 2017. And at the top of its Top 10 Countries list – claiming...
Everything You Need to Know About Riding the Rocky Mountaineer Train in Canada
I was sure that the extra-tall train car would tip over as every single person on board threw themselves in the direction of the...
27 Photos from Aboard the Rocky Mountaineer
When it comes to modes of travel, I definitely have my favorites. Driving a car gives you the freedom to do and see what...
5 Spots in Alberta That Will Blow Your Mind
If there's one thing I've learned from Instagram and social media lately, it's that the people of the interwebz freaking LOVE photos of mountains. And...
Flying High Over Niagara Falls
You think you know what the sensation of flying feels like. Being pushed back into your seat on take-off; the bounce and squeal of...
A Couples’ Weekend Getaway to Niagara Falls
The last time I was at Niagara Falls, I was about 13 and traveling with my 7th-grade class on a trip to Toronto. I...
BC Wildlife Park: A Zoo That Gets it Right
These days, the word “zoo” doesn't exactly conjure up positive images in my mind. I picture big cats in tiny cages; animals that would...
Highlights from a (Canadian) Rocky Mountain Road Trip
I've always had a thing for mountains. Call it a love, call it an obsession, call it whatever you want — I get SO...
