This Toronto suburb is more than just a suburb. It is a city that sits on the shore of Lake Ontario and is a prominent centre for sports events and entertainment. Oshawa is also extremely rich in culture, as well as having plenty of parks and trails. This makes it not only a lovely place …
Saguenay is somewhat of an oasis, sitting on the Saguenay River in the rift valley of Saguenay Graben. It is quite picturesque that sits in the middle of Northern Quebec, and is an excellent place to get away from it all. The city and its surroundings are made up of lakes, rivers, hills and valleys, …
A suburban town that sits on the north shore of Lake Ontario, Oakville is a lovely place with a small town feel to it. It has been rated as one of the top five places to live in Canada, though also makes for a great holiday destination. Oakville is just 30 kilometres outside of Toronto, …
The largest city in Ontario’s Niagara Region, St. Catharines is nicknamed ‘The Garden City’ dues to its plethora of gardens, trails and parks. In fact, it is home to around four square kilometres of green space. Unfortunately, St. Catharines is often overlooked by tourists that pass through it on route to Niagara Falls. This is …
The coastal city of Richmond is part of the Metro Vancouver area, although it alone is an interesting place. The city, which is made up of four separate islands, is filled with history and culture, and is an overall beautiful place. Farmland, parks and green spaces are part of Richmond’s topography, which has also been …
Burnaby is more than just a suburb of Vancouver, it is also a city in its own right, and a thriving one at that. In fact, it is the third largest city in the province! It is sandwiched between the Burrard Inlet and the Fraser River, with the Canadian Rockies as a backdrop. In short, …
Windsor is a mid-sized city that sits right along the Detroit River opposite the US city of Detroit. It is a city of history and culture, which can be seen at every turn, what with its historic architecture, modern towers and multicultural residents. Tourism plays a big part in Windsor’s economy, as it is home …
Kitchener is a lovely city with a small town vibe that is located in in the Saint Lawrence Lowlands of Southwestern Ontario. The former German Mennonite town is now a thriving city with a lot of European heritage, much of which can be seen today. Kitchener is a culturally rich city with loads to offer …
Northern Ontario’s largest city, Greater Sudbury is a multicultural city, having vibrant Italian, French, Ukrainian, Finnish, Polish and Aboriginal communities. Its core is completely urbanised, with smaller communities scattered around the numerous lakes that surround the city centre. The former mining town is a major retail and commercial centre, as well as acting as a …
Richmond Hill is not only Canada’s largest town, but it is also one of the fastest-growing communities in recent history. With its growth has come numerous new facilities, attractions and shopping centres. The town is predominately made up of residential communities and commercial areas, meaning it is not a known tourist spot. Yet it does …