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Returning to the Rock: A Love Letter to Newfoundland

This travelling family of four found the people and customs of Newfoundland just as colourful as the scenery.

This 71-Year-Old and Her Son Went on the Kayak Adventure of a Lifetime

Who needs more collectibles as birthday gifts? Kayaking with whales off the northeast coast of Vancouver Island was the best...


15 Amazing Places You’ve Taken Our Canada Magazine

Money, boarding passes, passport, a copy of Our Canada magazine... Have you packed the essentials for your far-flung destination? These...


Road Trip Diaries: A Once-In-A-Lifetime Trip Across Scotland With My Daughters

We were ready for anything when we set out across Scotland by car—except the roads, other drivers and maps!


Pineapple Breeze Torte

"This lovely torte features ladyfingers, a creamy filling and a crushed pineapple topping. It's a special treat for my large...

Frozen Key Lime Delight

"In the middle of summer, nothing hits the spot quite like this sublime Key lime dessert. Cold, creamy and tart,...


Panna Cotta with Papaya Coulis

"Panna cotta is an Italian dessert that means 'cooked cream.' My friend and I developed a tropical version that’s rich,...


Lime Angel Food Cake

"For my husband's family reunion, I took a store-bought angel food cake and turned it into this special dessert with...


Aloha Cupcakes

"A friend asked me to make a coconut and pineapple cupcake for a gathering she was hosting. Everyone agreed that...


Lime & Gin Coconut Macaroons

"I took these lime and coconut macaroons to our annual cookie exchange, where we name a queen. I won the...


Pineapple Upside-Down Muffins

"For a modern version of upside-down cake, we use pineapple and a sweet batter to make fun muffins with a...


11 Things You Won’t Be Able to Do on Cruises Anymore

As cruises do their utmost to avoid a repeat of early 2020, the world of cruising will look quite a...


The 15 Most Crystal-Clear Lakes in the World

These beautiful bodies of freshwater look like the colour of a tropical sea.

12 Things to Consider Before Booking Hotels Again

It’s not just about dates, availability, and amenities anymore.


10 Fascinating Ice Cream Traditions Around the World

Find out how other countries enjoy everyone's favourite frozen dairy treat.


7 Things You Won’t See on Cruises Anymore

Cruises are coming back, but they certainly won't be the same.


10 Things You Won’t See in Hotels Anymore—and 2 Things You Will

As hotels look to welcome guests in a post-coronavirus world, measures to improve cleanliness and limit contact are top of...


Why You Should Still Use Your Vacation Days During Quarantine

By taking time away from work, you take much-needed recovery time for yourself.


13 Bucket List Trips To Plan A Year In Advance

These fabulous bucket list destinations, which span the globe from Asia to Antarctica, have one thing in common: You should...


How to Get a Refund If a World Crisis Forces You to Cancel a Trip

Afraid to travel due to the coronavirus, or any other world event? Here's how and when you can cancel.


12 Gross Things Hotels Do to Save Money

Before you kick off your shoes and relax on that big, comfy hotel bed, you’re going to want to read...


12 New Features You’re Going to Start Seeing in Airports

These new features and technologies can reduce the stress of travel.

21 Beautiful and Wildly Underrated Cities in Europe

There's so much more to Europe than London, Paris and Rome—and sometimes it's the less popular locales that prove the...


The Surprising Reason Canadians Are Flocking to This Tropical Paradise

Long touted as the culinary capital of the Caribbean, the Cayman Islands are boasting a new draw for Canadian travellers:...


12 Tips for Canadians Travelling to East Africa for the First Time

Combining jaw-dropping scenery, fascinating cultures and exotic wildlife, East Africa has it all. This guide will help make your first...


How a Solo Trip to the Azores Helped Me Overcome My Burnout

I arrived in my late-30s feeling burnt-out, anxious and disconnected. Travelling alone to Portugal's Azores helped me get back in...


9 Reasons You Should Still Visit Australia

Australia is extraordinary at all times, but if you need some reasons why you should visit stat, we've got them.


The Best Places to Visit in Japan (Other Than Tokyo and Kyoto)

Tokyo and Kyoto are popular destinations for Canadian travellers, but Japan is made up of more than just bustling cities....