Travel Guides
Where to go, what to see, and why these small towns are worth the drive.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Top 9 Poutine Places in Canada
#1000towns choiceAmina Rizwan With poutine being a common dish at both upscale eateries and fast-food chains, it was unheard of in the middle of the…
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Top 10 Places to Hike in Canada
#1000towns choiceAmina RizwanThe best way to see the beauty of Canada is by hiking through it. We are fortunate enough to live in such a…
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Top 8 Small Towns with the Best Drinks
#1000towns choiceBy Kaitlyn Hui When you’re travelling, you should go to towns with the best tapas and drinks. It can be a great way to let…
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Top 8 Lookout Points in Canada
#1000towns choiceBy Kaitlyn Hui No vacation is without looking at some of the attractions. We all want to feel like we can see down below and…
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Top 7 Zoos to Visit in Canada
#1000towns choiceAmina Rizwan Canada has some well-maintained zoos giving us the opportunity to interact with wildlife from all over the world. Zoos are amazing family…
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Top 5 Places to See the Northern Lights in Canada
#1000towns choice Amina RizwanPhoto by Svein-Magne Tunli - tunliweb.no, CC BY-SA 4.0Wondering where to hunt the Northern Lights in Canada? Well, you’ve come to the right…
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Top 7 Best Seafood Towns
#1000towns choice By Kaitlyn Hui Living in Canada, we are next to some of the best oceans around which happen to have the freshest…
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