Editorial
Best Art Museums in Canada to Visit
Sep 6th
Canada is a country rich with culture and art. Its various museums display a wide variety of spectacular art pieces, sculptures, glassworks and more. Art binds people across nations and the artistic expressions of Canada are no less. Canada boasts of great museums for the art lovers.
Started in 1880, National Gallery of Canada is a great place to start your discovery of Canadian art. This museum holds many beautiful collections of historic as well as contemporary art pieces which give its visitors a more unique sense of the true identity and beauty of Canada. It’s located in Ottawa and is More >
Hike Canada – The National Trail
Sep 6th
Canada has a National Hiking Trail. Formerly known as the Sentier National Trail, Canada’s National Hiking Trail is planned to stretch over ten thousand kilometers. Although Canada has other trails, like the Trans Canada Trail, that are able to be used for multiple uses, the National Hiking Trail is intended for foot use only.
Canada has been working on this trail since 1971. As of today, only three-thousand kilometers of the trek have ever been completed. This means that the Canadians have still not even finished building half of the hike they envisioned. The sections that are finished differ greatly in More >
The Appeal of B and B Accommodation in Canada
Sep 5th
The incredible natural beauty of Canada has always been a big draw card for international tourists, but there are certain other appealing factors that help make it one of the world’s tourism hot spots.
Over 20 million people visit Canada each year and it’s commonly lauded as one of the world’s most livable countries. Its’ cosmopolitan cities are well known for being clean and safe and its people friendly and multicultural. The majority of Canada’s tourists are American.
With so many tourists arriving every year, there’s subsequently a lot of pressure on the accommodation industry. B and B in Canada is regarded More >
Transcontinental Train Travel Across Canada
Sep 5th
Sometime in the near future make the time and effort to Travel Transcontinental by Train across Canada. It is one of the most memorable and truly spectacular journeys in the world. Plan your trip well and make the most of a journey that will take a minimum of 7 – 10 days or more depending on your stopovers in various cities and locations. It is very likely you will travel at least 5,500 kilometres, covering 5 different time zones.
Canada is the world’s second largest country and yet has a very small population estimated at just over 34 million people (2010 More >
Canada Vacation Rentals – Outstanding Natural Beauty
Sep 4th
The outstanding natural beauty of the Canadian landscape and the supremely multicultural metropolitan environments give Canada vacation rentals holidaymakers a multitude of holiday types to choose from.
Canada is home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World – the Niagra Falls. A visit to the natural phenomenon is a stupendous, breathtaking experience; with attractions present both day and night. The evening illuminations are a particularly spectacular sight. Over 20 million visitors were thought to have visited the Niagra Falls over the course of 2009, underlining its vast appeal to a worldwide audience.
Canada remains a half-English, half-French speaking nation, with More >
What Americans Need to Know to Drive in Canada
Sep 4th
The big cities, mountains and incredible waterways of Canada make this a favorite destination for Americans. Driving across the border, however, does come with its share of precautions. Unlike a few years ago when Americans barely needed to present identification to cross, the rules of the road have changed.
If you plan on driving in Canada and will be bringing your own car or a rental, you will need to be certain to have:
Passports for all passengers – The rules of entry into Canada from the United States have changed. To err on the side of caution, it is a very More >
Escape the Rush, Travel to Canada
Sep 3rd
As a former “Worker bee” I know what it’s like to feel completely bogged down by the stress of everyday life. It’s not a pleasant feeling. I was fortunate enough to realize this early on, and have since made some radical changes into finding out what makes me tick. In general I believe it’s travel, music, family and friends, however I’m sure there’s a few more things in between each of those that helps makes my clock spin.
At this stage in my life I’m trying to see as much of Canada as possible. Over the last couple years I’ve been More >
Finding B and B’s in Canada
Sep 3rd
Are you venturing to Canada for your next holiday? Are you looking for an accommodation option that will immerse you into the Canadian culture and lifestyle? If so, you should look into b and b accommodation. Why? Because the personalised nature of this style of lodging will give you a unique experience unlike other traditional lodging options, such as hotels. Soak up the local knowledge and friendly hospitality renowned from bed and breakfast hosts, whom have either lived in Canada for all, if not a large majority, of their lives.
With over 10,000 b and b establishments spread across Canada you More >
Canada, the Big Country
Sep 2nd
Canada occupies the major part of northern North America and is the second biggest country in the world. Stretching from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic, it shares land borders with the USA, both to the south and north.
Long before the British and French arrived in the 15th century, the land had been inhabited by various groups of Aboriginal people. The name Canada stems from the St Lawrence Iroquoian word Kanata, which simply means village. In 1535, the then inhabitants of present day Quebec, used this term to direct Jacques Cartier, a French explorer, to the village of Stadacona. Cartier More >
Car Travel Tips – Driving to Canada
Sep 2nd
Driving to Canada is a great way to experience the scenic sights and nature up North. Many Americans make the journey to Canada every year. It’s really not all that far and the drive can be beautiful. However, taking your car across the border is not as easy as it used to be. It’s important to be aware of all of the requirements for driving across the border before you set out on your trip. Getting all that way just to find that you are not properly equipped will be frustrating and a huge waste of time and money.
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