There’s no shortage of delicious craft beer in Canada. The beer culture here is bigger and better than ever, with microbreweries popping up in every corner of the country. Now that the patio season is in full bloom, here are some suggestions for family-friendly breweries on the Canadian Ale Trails you’ll
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From the grandeur of Rocky Mountains in Jasper to the salmon-filled streams of Gwaii Haanas, Canadian National Parks are natural treasures that draw visitors from around the country and around the world. This year, in honour of Canada 150, Parks Canada is offering free entry into all of these gems. It’s
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The CP Canada 150 Train is coming to a city near you!   If you are familiar with Canadian history, you will know that the railway that linked Canada from sea to sea was a very important part of how Canada came to be. Canadian Pacific Railway wants to celebrate
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Sure, being unique and original and doing things your own way are great ways to live your life, but sometimes it’s A-OK to follow the crowd… like when that crowd is headed to an awesome festival! Whether it’s because most of our country gets too much a whole lot of winter every
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If you and your family want to make the most of Canada’s 150th celebrations this summer, some of the loveliest places to visit are city parks. Whether you’re looking for a fun spot for a picnic; a place for the kids to run around and burn off some excess energy;
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At long last, it’s here. We made it through that ceaseless, long winter and can now enjoy our few months of summer holiday bliss. Whether you’re heading out to the cottage, beach, or packing up for an epic cross-country road trip, be sure to enjoy some of these most Canadian
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The Journey Backpacking and living in Europe in our early twenties created a passion for the trains that has never dulled. The train is romantic, nostalgic and magical. It’s an experience that adventurous spirits can’t resist. Halifax to Toronto takes about 26 hours via train, and the journey from Toronto
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Does anyone else have a Lightning McQueen fan in their house? Disney·Pixar’s beloved “Cars” Canadian fans will have an opportunity to see a life-size five-time Piston-Cup champion when Lightning McQueen’s Canadian Road Trip Turbo Charged by Canadian Tire hits the road making pit stops at eight cities across Canada. The
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These 5 disappearing landmarks deserve a spot on every must-see list! The small island nation of Malta was rocked when the iconic Azure Window collapsed on March 8th, 2017. The rocky arch by the sea was featured in the holiday pictures of thousands of tourists, bright blue sea framed perfectly
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“Un, deux, trois….” a 10 year old girl, her mother, and grandmother counted as they waited for the boiled maple sap poured on snow to harden. I am at La P’tite Cabane d’la Côte, a sugar shack not far from Montreal, about to indulge in a true Canadian delicacy –
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