Travel Guides
Where to go, what to see, and why these small towns are worth the drive.
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Fall
Spring
Summer
Top 10 Towns with a Magnet For Hikers
Trails are opening up across the country. These 10 small towns are where the best ones start.
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All-season
Top 10 Towns with Lovely Seaside Views
Harbour walks, lighthouse trails, and ocean views that make you pull over — 10 coastal towns worth the drive to the water's edge.
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All-season
Top 10 Towns to See Wildlife
From bison herds to whale pods — 10 small towns where the wildlife shows up without an invitation.
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Fall
Spring
Summer
Top 10 Towns to Go Horseback Riding
Saddle up — 10 small towns where the trails are best explored on horseback.
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All-season
Top 10 Towns for Foodies
Local bakeries, farm-to-table dining, and food scenes you won't expect — 10 small towns worth the drive for a great meal.
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All-season
Top 10 Towns with the Coolest Airbnb
Treehouses, lighthouses, and cabins you won't believe — all in small-town Canada.
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Winter
Top 10 Ski Resorts in Canada
Powder days, charming villages, and runs you won't find in any resort brochure — 10 small towns with exceptional skiing.
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Fall
Summer
Top 10 Corn Mazes & Pumpkin Patches in Canada
Corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and hayrides — 10 small-town farms where fall is a family event.
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All-season
Top 9 Poutine Places in Canada
Squeaky curds, thick gravy, and golden fries — 9 small towns that take poutine as seriously as Montreal does.
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All-season
Top 10 Places to Hike in Canada
#1000towns choice Amina Rizwan The best way to see the beauty of Canada is by hiking through it. We are fortunate enough to live in…
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Fall
Summer
Top 10 Lakes to Visit in Canada
#1000towns choice Amina Rizwan Whether it be summer or winter, lakes can be visited at any time of the year! Canada’s lakes and rivers…
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All-season
Top 8 Small Towns with the Best Drinks
#1000towns choice By Kaitlyn Hui When you’re travelling, you should go to towns with the best tapas and drinks. It can be a great…
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