Canada 150 in June: the St. Lawrence Parks
June can be tough for the outdoorsy types. The weather is begging for a bike ride, but the biting bug situation is keepi…
Q&A with Sarah McLachlan
If you happen to get invited to a private concert that Sarah McLachlan is giving on the train (baby grand piano included…
The Best Music Festivals in Canada
I got my first real taste of music festival fever at the 1994 Commonwealth Games in my native Victoria. Nightly, Canadian stars like Jann Arden and Co…
Matapedia: The Best (Secret) Fishing Spot
Renaud Levesque has been fishing this deceptively unremarkable-looking river, with its submerged shelves and terraces, i…
VIA Rail’s Train Travel Tips
Whether it’s your first time taking the train or you’re a seasoned expert, here are some train travel tips to get the most out of your adventure. Book…
Canada 150 in May: Head to Halifax
Let me start this post with a confession: it only took one weekend in Halifax for me to pick up sticks from Vancouver an…