Travel Guides
Where to go, what to see, and why these small towns are worth the drive.
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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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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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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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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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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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Top 8 Lookout Points in Canada
#1000towns choice By Kaitlyn Hui No vacation is without looking at some of the attractions. We all want to feel like we can see…
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Summer
Top 8 Apple Picking Orchards in Canada
#1000towns choice Amina Rizwan Fruit picking/harvesting is a seasonal journey that usually occurs around the time of harvest. Farms that grow fruit will sometimes…
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Top 7 Zoos to Visit in Canada
Lions, lemurs, and arctic wolves — 7 small-town zoos and wildlife parks worth the detour.
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Top 5 Places to See the Northern Lights in Canada
Dark skies, clear winter nights, and aurora so bright you can hear it — the best small towns for northern lights viewing.
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