Travel Guides
Where to go, what to see, and why these small towns are worth the drive.
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Winter
Top 10 Canadian Towns for Dog Sledding Adventures
#1000townschoice By Abdulmalik Al-Aghbari | University of Windsor Photo by Rasmus Gundorff Sæderup on Unsplash #1 Whitehorse's Yukon Quest Whitehorse, Yukon It is also…
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Summer
Winter
Top 10 Towns with Unique Festivals
#1000townschoiceBy Scott Opichal | University of AlbertaPhoto: https://hairfreezingcontest.com/ #1Collingwood Elvis FestivalCollingwood, Ontario Starting in 1995, every summer in July, Collingwood did welcome thousands of visitors who…
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Fall
Summer
Top 10 Towns with the Perfect Picnic Spot
#1000townschoiceBy Kaitlyn HuiAs summer is coming to an end, what better way is there to spend your time than by going on a picnic with…
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All-season
Top 10 Towns with Postcard Views
#1000towns choiceBy Scott Opichal | University of AlbertaPhoto: CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4080094 #1Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario Nestled on the southern shores of Lake Ontario, not far from Niagara Falls,…
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Summer
Top 10 Fun Summer Festivals
#1000towns choiceBy Kaitlyn Hui There are many things to do in the summer, and festivals are one of them. They are a great place for you…
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Winter
Top 10 Towns with Exceptional Ski Resorts
#1000towns choiceBy Scott Opichal | University of AlbertaPhoto: Pierre5018 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0 #1Whitewater Ski ResortNelson, British Columbia Nelson and its surrounding areas are…
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All-season
Top 10 Towns with Delightful Cafes
#1000towns choiceBy Scott Opichal | University of AlbertaPhoto: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063607329831 #1Lost + Found CaféElora, Ontario Elora is one of Ontario’s prettiest towns, and this whimsical cafe fits…
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Fall
Spring
Summer
Top 10 Towns with a Magnet For Hikers
#1000towns choiceBy Scott Opichal | University of AlbertaPhoto: S A Hooper from Swansea, Wales - Looking down on a climb from Moraine Lake, Yukon, Canada,…
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All-season
Top 10 Towns with Lovely Seaside Views
#1000towns choiceBy Scott Opichal | University of AlbertaPhoto: IDChris7 - Own work, CC BY 4.0 #1Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador The small fishing town of Twillingate –…
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All-season
Top 10 Towns to See Wildlife
#1000towns choiceBy Scott Opichal | University of AlbertaPhoto: Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=121220913 #1Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Prince Albert National Park in central Saskatchewan embraces a…
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Fall
Spring
Summer
Top 10 Towns to Go Horseback Riding
#1000towns choiceBy Kaitlyn Hui Explore Canada by horseback while experiencing the beauty of nature. Meet new friends that share your passion for the great outdoors, adventure,…
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All-season
Top 10 Towns for Foodies
#1000towns choiceBy Scott Opichal | University of Alberta Photo: Mack Male from Edmonton, AB, Canada - CHG Top Chef Finale, CC BY-SA 2.0 #1Lake Louise, AlbertaSkoki…
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All-season
Top 10 Towns with the Coolest Airbnb
#1000towns choiceBy Kaitlyn Hui When you’re travelling, it is always a plus when you’re able to book a nice place to stay. However, in this day…
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