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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Smith-Dorrien Trail Guide
An interactive map of the Smith-Dorrien Trail — Canmore to the Kananaskis Lakes: Seventy kilometres of gravel road through the Spray Valley — the quiet…
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Kananaskis Country Guide
An interactive map of the Kananaskis Country — A slow weekend drive through Canada’s quietest Rockies, ending at the highest paved road in the country.
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Top 10 Towns with Unique Festivals
Elvis festivals, pumpkin regattas, and ice-fishing derbies across small-town Canada.
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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 Fun Summer Festivals
#1000towns choice By Kaitlyn Hui There are many things to do in the summer, and festivals are one of them. They are a great…
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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 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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