Travel Guides
Where to go, what to see, and why these small towns are worth the drive.
New interactive guides: follow every route on a live map — tap any stop for what to see, where to park, and how long to stay.
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Wellington County guide
An interactive map of Wellington County, Ontario — Limestone gorges, Scottish stone streets, rich history, and a luxury hotel on the Grand River — two…
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Stratford & Mennonite Country guide
An interactive map of Stratford & Mennonite Country, Ontario — Mennonite markets, artisan cheese, and the Stratford Festival — two days west of the city.
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Top 10 Towns with the Perfect Picnic Spot
From lakeside parks to riverside trails — the best picnic destinations in small-town Canada.
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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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Top 10 Towns to Go Horseback Riding
Saddle up — 10 small towns where the trails are best explored on horseback.
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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 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 10 Canadian Places for Fishing
Lake trout, Arctic char, walleye, and Atlantic salmon — 10 small towns where the fishing is as good as it gets.
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Top 10 Rock Climbing Canadian Towns
#1000towns choice Kaitlyn Hui With summer quickly approaching, what better time than now to get outside and have some fun. Something that everyone has…
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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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