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Getting Around Montreal

Sat, 01 Dec 2018 14:00:42 +0000

Once you know the different ways of getting around Montréal, exploring the city is fairly easy and straightforward. Montréal is often known as the art and culture capital of Canada, blending both historic and trendy emerging neighbourhoods with tons of festivals, shows, exhibitions and cultural events, a really creative food scene, and plenty of fun […]

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11 Things to See & Do in Montreal in Winter

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 14:00:20 +0000

Unlike other cities, Montréal really embraces its winters. Locals make the most of the long cold season by getting active outdoors, cozying up inside, and celebrating all the cultural prowess the city has to offer, no matter the weather. Here are 11 things to see and do in Montréal in winter: 1. Get lost in […]

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The Best Quebec City Neighbourhoods for First-Timers

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 01:04:02 +0000

Old Quebec is at the top of everyone’s Quebec City bucket list, but there are more Quebec City neighbourhoods for first-timers to explore. If you have not visited Quebec City, there is a good chance you have dreamed of visiting (and if you have not, well you may after reading this post). Over 400 years […]

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The Best Montréal Neighbourhoods for First Timers

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 22:54:17 +0000

A vibrant cosmopolitan city, Montréal can feel overwhelming at times. Especially if this is your first visit to the city and you’re not sure which things to see and do in Montréal. The trick to exploring (and falling in love with) the city beyond the usual tourist areas is to choose a couple Montréal neighbourhoods […]

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A Self-Guided Old Quebec Instagram Tour

Sun, 05 Aug 2018 18:12:46 +0000

Québec City, the oldest city in Canada, is a favourite destination among those who want to wander down cobbled streets lined with stone tin-roofed houses. Established in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain, Québec City began in what is now known as Petit-Champlain and Place Royale, before moving up to the top of Cap Diamant — which gave the […]

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Must Do: Ride the Quebec-Levis Ferry

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 00:18:12 +0000

Quebec City should be appreciated from every angle possible, which means you should probably make time to ride the Quebec-Levis ferry. Used by both Quebec City and Levis locals, the Quebec-Levis ferry is a local commuter ferry which crosses the Saint-Lawrence River on a daily basis. It is also one of the top attractions in Quebec […]

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An Insta-Walk in Wychwood, Toronto

Sat, 09 Jun 2018 15:25:29 +0000

Toronto, Canada’s largest city and capital of Ontario, is made up of distinct and diverse neighbourhoods, making it an exciting but manageable place to discover. Some areas like Kensington Market are definite must-sees for visitors, but why not get off the beaten track? Wychwood is a small, mostly residential neighbourhood located in midtown Toronto. It […]

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5 Incredible Ontario Parks Summer Experiences

Tue, 29 May 2018 13:00:39 +0000

Sylvia Plath captured the magic of immersing oneself in nature when she wrote: “I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery—air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, ‘This is what it is to be happy.'” Ontario Parks celebrates its 125th birthday this year. It’s the perfect opportunity get out and be happy in the […]

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Indigenous Culinary Culture Has Finally Found Roots in Toronto

Thu, 24 May 2018 14:52:55 +0000

Kū-Kŭm looks intimate and modest on Mount Pleasant, not far from the busy north Toronto hub of Yonge and Eglinton. Inside you’ll likely find a motley collection of diners who make this small Indigenous restaurant feel very local. A colourful mural wraps around the back walls, framing a glowing window into the kitchen. We drop […]

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Movies, Gelato, and Pinball in Old Ottawa South

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 13:00:53 +0000

The Nation’s capital is made up of so many unique and interesting neighbourhoods. Each has its own claim to fame, its own appeal, it can be hard to choose a favourite. I arrived in Ottawa in 2006, newly married and transported from my native London, UK. My first job was in Old Ottawa South on […]

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