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Every road tells a story.
The trips you can’t plan from a search engine. One painter’s Ontario. A waterway traced lock by lock. The birthplace of Cirque du Soleil. Curated Canadian stories, mapped for the modern road-tripper — with interactive routes, stop-by-stop plans, and the places search engines miss.
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Cirque du Soleil’s Quebec
The places that painted Canada’s landscape painter — Claremont to Canoe Lake, one small town at a time.
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Trent-Severn Waterway
A lock-by-lock guide to Ontario’s 386 km National Historic waterway — by boat, or visited town-by-town by car.
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Tom Thomson’s Ontario
The places that painted Canada’s landscape painter — Claremont to Canoe Lake, one small town at a time.
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Wellington County guide
Limestone gorges, Scottish stone streets, rich history, and a luxury hotel on the Grand River — two days west of the city.
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Stratford & Mennonite Country guide
Mennonite markets, artisan cheese, and the Stratford Festival — two days west of the city.
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Smith-Dorrien Trail Guide
Seventy kilometres of gravel road through the Spray Valley — the quiet way around the Rockies, with a famous afternoon tea in the middle.
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Kananaskis Country Guide
A slow weekend drive through Canada’s quietest Rockies, ending at the highest paved road in the country.
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Top 10 Lists
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Bonavista, the Most Road-Trippable Town in Canada
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Top 3 Bakeries In Quebec for the Best French Pastries
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Nova Scotia – Sunset, Sky, Animals, Forest, and Diamond Ring
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Top 7 Camping Hacks
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Top 5 Lakes in Alberta
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Top 5 Golf Courses to Checkout
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The Most Beautiful Gardens in British Columbia
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Top 10 Campsites near Canadian Towns
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Top 20 Small Art Towns of Canada
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Top 10 Unexpected Places to Spend Magical Christmas in Canada
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What Should Town’s Nickname Be?
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Small Towns of Canada: What Makes Them Special?
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Top 10 Canadian Towns for Sailing
#1000towns choice By Kaitlyn Hui With summer just around the corner, everyone is itching to get outside and explore the great outdoors. And what…
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Top 10 Picturesque Towns in Quebec
Cobblestone streets, church steeples, and river views — 10 Quebec towns that look like they belong on a postcard from another century.
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Top 8 Places for Biking
#1000towns choice By Kaitlyn Hui We all need exercise, especially considering how the COVID-19 pandemic affected our way of life. With our sedentary behaviour…
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Top 10 Farmers’ Markets in Small Towns
Local produce, artisan crafts, and community spirit — Ontario markets lead the way.
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Top 10 Haunted Locations | Part 2
Welcome back to Haunted Canada Part 2! Get ready to be thrilled by the top haunted locations across Canada. #5 West Point Lighthouse Town:…
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Top 10 Haunted Locations | Part 1
Ghost stories and other urban legends are a staple of most people’s childhoods. Trying to scare friends with terrifying tales of the undead has given…
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Top 5 Hidden Gems in Alberta
In life sometimes we want to search for the unexpected. Now we all know about Alberta’s natural beauty, its most famous lakes, parks etc. However,…
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Lake Louise : Why is It So Popular?
An attraction known for its immense natural beauty (leaving Niagara) is Lake Louise, found in Banff National Park. History Lake Louise is a Glacial Lake…
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Top 5 Golf Courses to Checkout
As more of you are getting vaccinated by the day, it’s time to pack your bags and visit all the top 5 golf courses this…
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The Most Beautiful Gardens in British Columbia
British Columbia is full of amazing outdoor experiences and adventures. From skiing in Whistler to hiking in the ancient forests, there are so many outdoor…
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