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For 50 Years, This Ingenious Train Ferry Connected PEI to the Mainland

Christened the SS Prince Edward Island, it offered a new frontier for train and car travel.

10 Most Famous Shipwrecks in Canadian History

From doomed Arctic expeditions to disastrous maiden voyages, these tragic shipwrecks have become the stuff of legend.


What Happened to the Bluenose?

The popular tourist attraction in Lunenburg Harbour isn’t the Bluenose, but the Bluenose II, which begs the question: What happened...


Cruising the Rideau Canal

Despite a hitch or two, this much anticipated boat trip was all we hoped it would be.


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Secrets of the Royal Yacht Britannia

For more than 40 years, the Royal Yacht Britannia ferried the Queen, Prince Philip and their children around the world....

In the Winter of ’81, Something Strange Washed Up on the Bay of Fundy’s Shores

How one town rallied around an amazing, unexpected visitor.


This Classic Canadian Watercraft is Seaworthy Once Again

It seems amazing that this Gidley survived long enough to cross paths with an old guy who was looking for...

A Two-Day Cruise Along Vancouver Island’s Wild West Coast

On board the MV Uchuck III, the abundant wildlife and breathtaking scenery provide the entertainment.


All Aboard the Union Jack

A certified landlubber discovers the beauty of the B.C. coast aboard a heritage tugboat.


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10 Fascinating Titanic Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About

It's been 110 years since the Titanic sank in the frigid waters of the Atlantic. Although much of its ill-fated...


This is Canada’s Oldest Surviving Warship

Paying tribute to HMCS Sackville, Canada’s oldest warship and the last of its Second World War corvettes.

8 Ghost Ship Mysteries That Can’t Be Explained

These ghost ships aren’t home to phantom sailors, but they are equally mysterious, with crews that seemingly vanished in thin...