Despite the rain, wind, and fog, there were still plenty of picture-perfect moments on the east coast of Canada and New England that prove how gorgeous nature is!
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
A Gentleman’s Adventure in Toronto, Ontario
Learn how to sharpen your skills in this Gentleman’s adventure in Toronto by taking traditional “male” activities & update them for the contemporary man.
Where to Take a Date in Toronto, Ontario
Our recommendations for where to take a date in Toronto; when you want to seduce that special someone Casa Loma, CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium, AGO & ROM.
Running with the Huskies of Winterdance Dogsled Tours
In the brisk cold winter air, there is silence except for the jangle of the collars and the panting of the Purebred Siberian Huskies. No one speaks for fear of ruining the moment as the bright sun shines overhead and the dog sled makes its way down the trail.
4 Girls Go Ice Fishing for the First Time: The Confession
The true story of 4 girls on their first ice fishing adventure to Lake Simcoe, Ontario with a bombardier ride, frostbite, murder, prop fish and an outhouse.
WWOOF-ing it at Scales Nature Park in Orillia Ontario
Mike shares his experience volunteering with WWOOF (World Wide Organization of Organic Farmers) & Scales Nature Park. A great place to be for your next travel adventure.
The Invisible Artist: Graffiti Culture with Tour Guys Toronto
Living in an urban core, graffiti is a normal sight – but did you know that it’s an invisible conversation?
Experience Canada: Calgary Zoo, a must see with the whole family!
Located in Western Canada, and holding over 1,000 animals of 200 different species, you can certainly have an awesome time while learning lots of cool facts about the wildlife of our planet.
Tea for Two – High Tea at the Windsor Arms Hotel in Toronto
My afternoon tea experience at the Windsor Arms Hotel in Toronto Ontario was lovely & it has encouraged me to seek out more high tea experiences around the world as I travel.
5 Reasons to Check Out Toronto’s Festival of Beer
After sampling a satisfying amount of beer & food, Lea and Chris reflect on the top 5 reasons why Toronto’s Festival of Beer is an event you can’t miss!
Sunrise to Sunset. Cabot Trail Cape Breton Photo Essay
The following photos were taken on a recent trip clockwise around the trail. From the starting point near Baddeck we circled the trail over the course of a day July 2013. You might find yourself wanting to follow the same path this summer once you get a sense of the beauty that lies along the way.
Travel Music Playlist – Haliburton Folk Music Camp Ontario
Some folks take it with them Some folks bring it home with them We always spend time before a trip compiling our vacation playlist – some reggae for the beach, some dance to keep us awake, some classical for reading and relaxing, some comedy for the drive. But have you ever brought music home with… Continue reading Travel Music Playlist – Haliburton Folk Music Camp Ontario
Experiencing Winnipeg Manitoba for the First Time
When given a chance to visit Winnipeg Manitoba by train & have a true Canadian adventure, author Michael Sonchy couldn’t say no. Here’s his trip report.
Perspectives Under the Sea: Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
Close your eyes. Picture the most amazing aquarium that you can imagine. Elegant and exquisite fish of every shape, size, and colour, great white sharks swimming by, and perhaps even a giant sea turtle gracefully gliding through the water as you snap photos of it through the glass. Now imagine where this aquarium is located:… Continue reading Perspectives Under the Sea: Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
Via Rail – A Canadian Experience to Get on Board eh?
The Via Rail train experience is seldom thought of by Canadians with the same excitement as places like Europe or Japan. It’s time we changed that…
Creating Beauty out of the Fire – Artech Glass Blowing Studio – Haliburton
We surround the furnace watching instructor Terry Craig teach us the basics of glass blowing at Artech Glass Blowing Studio in Haliburton Ontario.
The Briars Resort and Spa – Review
Located an easy few hours north of Toronto on Lake Simcoe Jackson’s Point; The Briars Resort and Spa is homey, comfortable, welcoming and unpretentious.
EdgeWalk Toronto: Start At The Top, Work Your Way Down
The winter season winding down can only mean one thing in Toronto: The return of EdgeWalk Just as the name implies, EdgeWalk is an “extreme urban adventure” for brave (or crazy) souls who think it would be fun to walk along the edge of one of the world’s tallest free-standing structures on a narrow, steel… Continue reading EdgeWalk Toronto: Start At The Top, Work Your Way Down
Photo Essay: High Park Toronto Through the Seasons
If you’ve been in the US or Canada this past winter, you’ll know how much we got hit by the true nature of the season. Here in Toronto, the ice storm over the Christmas Holidays knocked out the power for more than a week, tore down trees, and put a blanket of ice and snow… Continue reading Photo Essay: High Park Toronto Through the Seasons
Saying AHHH at Scandinave Spa: Switzerland in Ontario
It’s an old cliché, but we did save the best part of our trip for last with a visit to the renowned Scandinave Spa in Blue Mountains, Ontario. The brochure boasted pictures of outdoor baths and waterfalls, complete with steam rising from the water. Not a place to get a facial or a mani-pedi, this… Continue reading Saying AHHH at Scandinave Spa: Switzerland in Ontario