Canada

From British Columbia to the Maritime Provinces,
you will for sure find something that you like in Canada!
High mountains, crystal clear water, old growth forests, deserts, big cities, there is something for everyone.

Where to go in canada

Vancouver, BC

The Rockies, AB

Okanagan, BC

Vancouver island, BC

Quebec City, QC

ontario

Quebec

PLan your trip

Here are some information you should know before planning your trip

Distances

Even though Canada is only divided into 10 provinces and 3 territories, it is absolutely huge! You would need about 3 days of driving day and night to go from Montreal to Vancouver for example. Plan accordingly!

Money

The currency is the Canadian Dollar. You will find ATMs pretty much everywhere and almost every shop, restaurant and hotel will accept credit and debit cards. I never have any money on me in Canada.

Language

Canada has two official languages: English and French. The first language is English everywhere except in the province of Quebec. You will find that a lot of people speak both official languages.

En français, s'il-vous-plait

Articles about Canada

The first timer's guide to busting snow ghosts in quebec

First things first, I should probably make it clear that this article has nothing to do with paranormal activity and explain what snow ghosts are. Snow ghosts are the result of heavy snow accumulations on tree branches – mostly pine trees. They can easily be confused with snow mummies, which are formed by the cristalization of water droplets on trees in freezing temperatures. Both can be observed in multiple places in the province of Quebec and will make you feel like you just stepped into the movie Frozen. If your goal is to witness these snow formations during your visit to the province of Quebec, here's your guide to optimize your chances.

the complete guide to a weekend in totronto

In June 2023, two of my friends and I had tickets to see Ed Sheeran in Toronto. Since Toronto isn't exactly close to Quebec City, we decided to make a weekend out of it and visit Toronto. I hadn't been since my 5th grade school trip so I was excited to see the city again since I had almost no memory of it. We flew to Toronto on the Friday morning and had a flight back to Quebec on Sunday afternoon, so it was just a short trip and just enough time to see the main sights.

tadoussac: my favorite summer day-trip from Quebec City

Tadoussac is one of my favorite, if not my favorite town in the whole province of Quebec. Unfortunately, or fortunately for me, it is often overlooked by visitors, but the small harbor town has so much charm and so much to offer that I don't think it will take much convincing before you add it to your list of future destinations.

exploring monts-valin and its ghosts valley in the winter

It is no secret that Canada has beautiful winters and that the province of Quebec receives a lot of snow in the winter, but there are places in Quebec that receive just a little bit of extra powder and the Parc National des Monts-Valin is one of those places. Actually, the Ghosts Valley or, Vallée des fantômes, is the place where it snows the most in the whole province, receiving an average or 3 meters of snow each year. This amount of snow offers peak conditions for winter activities such as snowshoeing and cross-country skiing and some of the most beautiful views.

My exeprience sleeping in a dome in st-david-de-falardeau

Sleeping in a dome had been a dream of mine for years, but they are pretty difficult to reserve and ridiculously expensive! But since one of my friends was coming for a visit and this whole staycation in the Quebec area wasn't costing us a dime in accommodation, we decided to splurge for one night of comfort and relaxation glamping in a dome tiny house. Here is what I thought about the whole experience staying at Les diamants de l'Éternel in St-David-de-Falardeau, Canada.

camping in presqu'ile provincial park for beginners

In August 2021, on my way back from a long weekend in Niagara, I decided to cut the road back in two and spend the night in Presqu'Ile Provincial Park, a small protected strip of land on Lake Ontario, in Canada. I spent an afternoon and one night there camping by myself and decided that I would need to come back for a few days and explore the park properly. Then in May 2022, my friend Amy and I were looking for a place to visit during a long weekend at the end of the month and I jumped at the chance to visit Presqu'Ile again. I think it's the perfect camping destination for beginners and it has plenty of fun activities!

7 winter wonderlands to visit around quebec city

To be fully honest with you, I profoundly dislike winter. I hate being cold, wearing so many layers that you feel like the Michelin man and weight twice as much as you usually do, having to shovel your driveway twice a day, walking on ice or in sludge for 3 months, etc. But, having lived in Quebec City almost all my life, winter is part of the deal and I've had to find somethings to like about it. I have to admit that winter has a way of making some destinations just a little bit more magical!

How to spend a long summer weekend in niagara falls

One of the popular tourist destinations in Canada is Niagara Falls and summer is the perfect time to visit. Although you can also visit the American side, the Canadian one is definitely better with its popular Horseshoe Falls. Niagara Falls (the town) is also home to casinos, resorts, multiple restaurants and so many activities. Here is a list of everything you won't want to miss on your long weekend getaway.

6 reasons to visit the Bruce Peninsula

Being stuck in Canada for an undetermined amount of time because of Covid, was just the opportunity I was looking for to discover this area of Canada. Honestly, I should have visited way before and these 6 reasons will convince you to pack your bags and head to the Bruce Peninsula right away!

20 pictures to inspire you to visit the Hôtel de Glace in Quebec City

The Hôtel de Grace is the only hotel made entirely out of ice and snow in America. It is built every year starting in November and it is open to the public from the beginning of January to the end of March. One of a kind, it has been blowing guests away by its ephemeral beauty since 2001. If you haven't seen it yet, here are 20 pictures to convince you that it is worth a trip.

my experience sleeping in the Hôtel de glace

Have you ever seen an activity that people were doing and thought in your head: "I could never do that" or "you would have to be crazy!" On my list of crazy things I would never do there is: swim in shark infested water, jump from building to building, spend more than a week at a time in a place with no electricity, etc. Well sleeping in the Hotel de Glace, was also on my list and it seems I need to stop making a list of things I would never do and switch it to a list of things out of my confort zone. (Maybe jumping from building to building is a bad idea though.)

What to expect on the Odyssey Program

First, I think I need to explain what the Odyssey Program is. It is a government-sponsored program offered to Canadian citizens to promote our national languages: French and English. It works similarly to an exchange program since people from French speaking provinces go live in English speaking provinces and vice-versa. So I, being a francophone from Quebec City, had the chance to go live in Comox, British Columbia. But contrary to regular exchange programs, where you go study in a different country or province, the Odyssey Program is also a job. For a whole school year, you become a language assistant and work 25 hours/week to promote your language (French or English) in a school with children from different grades depending on the school you work at. It is a difficult, but fun and rewarding job, where you also get to learn and travel. But before you embark on this journey, here are a few things you should expect.

Where to stop on a road trip through north america

Last year, I lived in Comox, British Columbia. I spent the whole year working, traveling and having the time of my life. Unfortunately, when June came around, my contract also came to an end and it was time for me to say goodbye and go back home to Quebec City. Goodbyes are always hard, but nothing helps more than a new trip to take your mind off the old one. So instead of driving straight to Quebec, I took the long way home and brought a friend along. And that is how our 26 days of driving through North America started. It was a trip full of ups and down, but we saw the most beautiful places where you should definitely stop on a road trip through North America.

What not to miss on a short trip to VAncouver

Vancouver is a city that I got to visit multiple times in the last year. Unfortunately, all of these trips were on weekends and lasted less than 3 days. How do you visit such a big city in just three days do you ask? The answer is, you probably won’t see everything, but get a walking map right now and start highlighting what you really want to see. And if you are not sure what you should see, here is a short list of what not to miss in Vancouver.

The canadian rockies: from mount robson to waterton

Everyone has heard about Banff and Jasper, and for good reasons, both parks are absolutely magnificent! But the Canadian Rockies also have other areas that are just as beautiful. And since there are still four months to explore Canada’s National Parks for free, I thought I should give you a little peek at the Rockies.

The 7 most beautiful places on vancouver island

I had the chance to live on beautiful Vancouver Island for 9 months while working as a Language Assistant in Comox. This job gave me the opportunity to travel, on the weekends, all around the island and discover some of the hidden, less known, beauties of this region. From white sand beaches to old growth forests, without forgetting the snow capped mountains and the turquoise waterfalls, this island has a lot to offer to nature lovers. 

exploring vancouver

Vancouver has so much to see and do that a handful of days cannot possibly be enough, especially in this weather… Whoever said it never snows in Vancouver is a liar! But even with just a few days and bad weather, we were able to explore most of the Downtown Vancouver area and drive through Burnaby, Langley and Aldergrove. We even accidentally ended up in America!

Why quebec city is the best place to be for christmas

So, maybe I’m a bit biased, being from Quebec City and all. And maybe it’s just because it feels like home and home is where your heart is, especially for Christmas, but I have a feeling you will see it my way before we get to the end of this article. 

How I visited Vancouver in a day

Spoiler alert! I didn’t see everything in one day, that’s impossible. What happened is, my friend offered me to go to Disney on Ice with her on a Saturday night. I work all week so Saturday was perfect, but since she had to work, I couldn’t arrive in Vancouver until 5 PM. So I drove to Nanaimo, took the ferry and made it to her workplace at about 5:30 PM. That night, all we did was go to Disney on Ice (which was amazing by the way) so I didn’t start visiting Vancouver until the next morning at 6 AM when my friend dropped my off at her workplace before going back to work. She works in the middle of town so I was lucky! I had from 6 AM until 11 AM: when I had to take the bus to go back to the ferry terminal.

Weekend getaway in Victoria B.C.

We had driven through Victoria on our way to Seattle a few weeks ago and it had just left us wanting more. British Columbia’s capital is truly a beautiful city that we had the chance to visit during the first weekend of December. From its British architecture to its impressive garden, it certainly did not disappoint.

5 things to see in the alberni valley

Who has heard of the Alberni Valley before? Anyone? I know I hadn’t. But with the biggest trees on Vancouver Island, some impressive waterfalls and stunning scenery, it has quickly become one of my favorite places on this island. So here are 5 things you shouldn’t miss if you are in the area or even if you are just passing through on your way to Tofino.

Staycation in comox

Comox Valley may be my home for the year, but I had never been there before so a little exploring was required. From Cumberland to Courtenay and Comox, the Comox Valley is a vast area that offers beaches, nature parks, waterfalls, mountains and outdoor activities. Needless to say, there is something for everyone and numerous days of fun to be had.

sandy beaches and wild trails: tofino b.c.

When I first announced I was moving to British Columbia, everyone told me: You have to go to Tofino! I had never heard of it before, but when I heard the words sand and beaches, I was officialy interested. I later learned that Tofino is a small village on the west coast of Vancouver island. It is a popular surfing and whale-watching destination. Close to the village is Long Beach, part of the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, and the main attraction of the region… At least for us!