One of the most vibrant and multicultural cities in the world, Toronto is a fantastic place to visit that boasts a myriad of excellent dining, shopping, and entertainment opportunities. On top of this, visitors will find beautiful beaches and lively neighbourhoods, as well as magnificent museums and famous tourist sights such as the CN Tower …
Sandwiched between the city of Edmonton and the Elk Island National Park, Alberta’s Strathcona County is a specialised municipality that’s part of the Edmonton Metropolitan Area. It’s an area that’s both rural and urban, and is home to under 100,000 people, with more than half of the population living in hamlet of Sherwood Park. Sherwood …
Sitting along the north shore of Burrard Inlet, North Vancouver is just what its name suggests; north of the city of Vancouver. In fact, it’s considered a suburb of the large metropolis, while still having its own city vibe. It’s an urbanised waterfront community that dates back to 1907, with parts of it now being …
The third largest city in Alberta, Red Deer sits midway between Calgary and Edmonton amongst the rolling hills of the aspen parklands. The city is a major centre for oil distribution, as well as being a place that is filled with history and culture. In fact, in 2003 the Department of Canadian Heritage pegged it …
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu sits just 40 kilometres southeast of Montreal, but it’s a city in its own right. The city is dissected by the Richelieu River and was once an important transportation hub. Today, it’s a thriving city with much to offer. The city dates back to 1665, with some remnants of its history still being seen …
Named after a Royal Navy cruiser, Ajax is a town in the eastern part of the Greater Toronto Area and a popular suburb for commuters. For travellers, it is so much more than this, as the laid-back town sits right along Lake Ontario, has numerous walking trails and has a rich culture. Many people visiting …
Although to many Pickering is just a commuter city for Toronto, it is actually quite a fascinating place to visit. Not only does it have an extremely long history, but it also has quite a vibrant arts scene. Still, for some reason it is often overlooked by travellers, even though it has so much to …
This southwestern Ontario city is best known as being the birthplace of the telephone, though it was named after important Mohawk chief Joseph Brant. Brantford is a small, but historic city, as well as a city that is filled with culture. There is much to see and do for a city of its size, attracting …
Banff National Park is one of Canada’s most impressive natural attractions, and it was also the country’s first national park. In addition to the towering Rockies, Lake Louise, and the Icefields Parkway, Banff is known for fantastic cuisine, swank lodging, and exhilarating, year-round outdoor sports that range from golf, fishing, and biking to skiing, rafting, …
The capital city of the province, St. John’s is also its largest city and happens to be the oldest city in North America! As a result, it has a rich history and played an important role in the development of Canada. St. John’s is a cultural hub, and this, combined with its rich history, has …