Escape the 24/7 world of technology that surrounds us & reconnect over something as simple as a game at The Board Room Game Cafe in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Category: Canada
Destination Canada Articles by Calculated Traveller Magazine.
As the largest country in North America and the second largest country in the world, Canada covers a huge geographic area. Each province is unique, as well are the people and the experiences you’ll find there.
From coast to coast, Canada is a country that has it all, from whale watching in Nova Scotia to skiing in British Columbia. From taste testing maple syrup in Quebec to witnessing the awesome spectacle of Niagara Falls, the list of adventures and activities to experience in Canada are endless.
Let us be your travel guide. We’ll help you tour these Canadian attractions one city at a time. We’ve compiled travel tips and travel advice to give you the information you’ll need to discover this vast and diverse country. From the smallest of Canadian cities to the most famous of destinations, we’ve got you covered.
Check out these popular articles on where to go and what to do in Canada:
– Getting Crafty: Exploring the Craft Beer Scene in Western Canada
– Photo Essay: Canada’s Sublime East Coast
– 4 Very Different Restaurants in Montreal Quebec
Hockley Valley Resort – A Mid-Week ME-Time Spa Escape
The rain is gently falling outside the window at Hockley Valley Resort, and I don’t care one bit because I’m sitting warm and cosy next to the fire in the “Whisper Lounge” of the Spa waiting for a bit of a mid-week me-time spa escape.
Even the name “Whisper Lounge” makes me sigh and relax…
4 Very Different Restaurants in Montreal Quebec
Four restaurants in Montreal Quebec that make up the diverse French Canadian culinary scene. Montreal’s restaurants are much more varied than you would think yet they all stay true to their Canadian roots.
Hotel William Gray – An Upscale Boutique Hotel in Old Montreal Quebec
An upscale, elegant boutique hotel stay at Hotel William Gray. Perfect for a weekend visit to Old Montreal Quebec whether visiting for business or pleasure.
Natrel Rink Outdoor Skating at Harbourfront Centre in Toronto
Natrel Rink at Toronto Harbourfront Centre is best when the winter is upon us, holiday spirits run high, and outdoor skating rinks open!
Funky Fresh Affordable Alt Hotel in Griffintown Montreal
Located in the burgeoning recently gentrified area known as Griffintown Montreal is the Alt Hotel. A Le Germain Hôtels property with 12 locations across Canada, this budget-friendly funky fresh hotel was a comfortable place to stay for a weekend getaway in the city with a friend.
A VIA Rail Business Class Adventure from Toronto to Montreal
Travelling VIA Rail Business Class from Toronto to Montreal can be a thoroughly enjoyable experience but there can also be some problems. Read why…
An Autumn Afternoon Treetop Trekking in Brampton Ontario
It’s a cool Friday afternoon, and I’ve found myself standing on a wooden platform high up in a tree in Brampton, Ontario. I’m clipped onto a series of thick wires strung between the two trees. Nervously checking my harness for the second time and fumbling with my GoPro, I step off the platform and rush through the air on my first zip line.
The Chippewas of Rama First Nation Pow Wow, Orillia, Ontario
My experiences at The Chippewas of Rama First Nation Pow Wow Grand Entry August 2015 on a weekend adventure in Orillia, Ontario
Discovering Flyers and History in Dunnville Ontario
On a day trip to small town Dunnville Ontario, an aviation theme emerged as I visited the No. 6 RCAF Dunnville Museum and dined at Flyers Bakery and Café — all without ever leaving the ground.
Glamping it UP at Long Point Eco-Adventures Ontario
We get the full glamping (glamour + camping) experience as we stay in a wilderness suite at Long Point Eco-Adventures on the shores of Lake Erie Ontario.
Local Fare Delights at Ontario’s Southwest City Fare 2016
Organised by the Ontario’s Southwest Tourism and iYellow Wine Club, City Fare 2016 brought together the best of food and drink from Ontario’s Elgin, Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent, Norfolk, Middlesex, Sarnia-Lambton, Oxford, and Haldimand counties.
Guide To Awesome Small-Town Ontario Festivals
Ontario knows its festivals. Ranging from agricultural affairs to massive festivals celebrating music, Ontario’s festival scene has something for everyone.
Mariposa Market – An Orillia Ontario Tradition
For almost 30 years the Mariposa Market has been a regular stop for vacationers, cottagers, and locals to the Orillia Ontario area.
Gone to Pot by Yours Outdoors in Ontario’s Highlands
The clay on the pottery wheel feels surprisingly warm and velvety within my hands as it spins around and around transforming from its original blob shape into a beautiful useable creation.
A Maple Syrup Experience at Deakins Mountainview B&B
In Killaloe Ontario the Deakins Mountainview B&B is a charming yellow house on a hill filled with warmth, sweetness & bunnies – you’ll never want to leave.
A Starry Night with Shine Juice Bar and Streets Alive Orillia
My evening of magic in art & food in Orillia Ont. included a vegan feast at Shine Juice Bar & a stroll through the downtown streets alive with art & music.
Segway of Ontario – Touring Toronto Distillery District in Style
There are many ways to experience the Distillery District – Toronto’s famous historical and entertainment precinct. But I think a unique way of experiencing the Distillery District is in style – by Segway!!
A Gentleman’s Adventure in Vancouver British Columbia
After a day drinking my way through the city and meeting awesome bartenders, getting a great shave and looking through countless boutiques, I had reached the ultimate goal of a gentleman: I felt awesome!
Getting Crafty: Exploring the Craft Beer Scene in Western Canada
We get crafty and examine the microbrew/craft beer scene in Canada with a focus on Jasper Alberta, Vancouver British Columbia, and Winnipeg Manitoba.