Do you have a family that loves all things spectacularly spooky? The Halloween events across Canada have started, and we’ve got all the details for our ghouls and goblins. From scares and haunts to photo ops to fun for all ages, our Family Fun Team has been working hard to
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🍎 McIntosh, Ambrosia, Granny Smith and Pink Lady, oh my! 🍏 From coast to coast, the arrival of Fall means it’s time to go apple picking in Canada. It’s a great way to enjoy the great outdoors and have a deliciously healthy treat at the same time. So, what are
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With a gust of wind and a passing cloud, summer slips smoothly away. The kids are back in school with new notebooks and fresh pencil crayons, and the autumn colours sweep exuberantly across the land. From the brilliant yellow of golden larches to the robust red maple trees that symbolize
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Oh my Gourd, it’s my favourite season! Pumpkin Patches Across Canada are starting to open, and we’ve got the lowdown on some of the best ones to visit. Why visit a pumpkin patch? It’s a great opportunity to get that picture-perfect moment for your Christmas cards or capture an Instagram-worthy
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Who doesn’t love Canadian Festivals? One of the best things about travelling to other cities is taking in the culture of a new province, and knowing each location has something unique and wonderful to see. Attending a festival helps you discover the best in each city. I live in Saskatoon,
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The Bay of Fundy, with a coast shared by Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, has the highest tides in the world. Small and relatively remote, Brier Island sits at the mouth of the bay, on the tip of a thin spit called Digby Neck. Due to its location and natural
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Originally published April 29, 2019 The beaches of Nova Scotia provide the perfect traditional Canadian summer experience.   Enjoy life at the shore this summer by heading south to the coast along the UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve. Here on the south shore of Nova Scotia, you can relax with
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Originally Published March 19, 2019 Returning to Canada after a lengthy absence, Jennifer Morton discovers the joys of ‘coming home’. When I left Canada on a 12-month working holiday to Australia in 2001, I had no idea that I would end up calling Down Under home. But, like a travel
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“I don’t think I want to go,” our 19-year-old son told us when we excitedly announced we were taking a family road trip to Eastern Quebec and Nova Scotia. “Okay,” I answered, swallowing hard. Even though I knew this day would come, I felt deflated. We’ve been travelling as a
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Founded in 1749 and known for playing a key role during the Titanic’s aftermath and becoming the final resting place to many of her victims, Halifax is home to a rich history, culinary creations and many wonderful discoveries. The Haligonian hospitality is warm and embracing; the welcome you receive upon
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