Nova Scotia is going Nordic — at least in the spa department. And no wonder, with a booming adventure travel industry fueled by a seafood-focused culinary scene, people need somewhere to blow off steam …or just to steam. The province now has four splashy spots to dip into. We’re partial to the Hydrothermal Spa at Oceanstone Resort, in … Read more
Forget Jimmy Gilmer’s groaner, these crazy little shacks really are sweet — and they’re also Québec’s hottest clubs. They call them “cabanes à sucres,” but if you “ne parles pas Français,” you can just call them sugar shacks. Located deep in the woods, “beyond the tracks” — or sometimes just up a random city street — these … Read more
What a joy it is to see “Something Rotten” transformed into something terrific. The caffeinated comedy, which played New York back in 2015, is the marquee musical of the Stratford Festival in Ontario, Canada, an easy trip for New Yorkers. And before this year, one would have had to search far and wide to find … Read more
Toronto. Montreal. Vancouver and Quebec City — when it comes to Canada, its best-known cities have been thoroughly discovered. But there is a far more rural, small-town and distinctive side to our neighbor to the north — its farther-flung Maritime provinces. French-inflected New Brunswick, colorful Nova Scotia and stark, otherworldly Newfoundland are entire worlds unto … Read more
From the Maritimes to British Columbia, there are nearly 650 First Nation communities in Canada — each with their own distinct indigenous history and traditions. And many are eager to share their unique ways of life with travelers from across the globe. Whether visiting a traditional indigenous heritage site or indulging in an indigenous-based restaurant … Read more
Sure, you’ve been to Montréal, and perhaps Québec City, but here’s a retreat that has likely been flying under your radar: Anticosti Island. Part of the pristine and aqueous Côte-Nord region, Anticosti is located in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, at the mouth of the St. Lawrence River, spanning some 3,000 square miles with only … Read more
A couple and their dog have tragically died after being attacked by a grizzly bear last month while hiking in Canada’s popular Banff National Park. The “tragic incident” was detailed recently on the park’s Facebook page. According to the post, the situation came to light on Friday, September 29 after Parks Canada Dispatch in Banff … Read more