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Your Perfect One-Week Celtic Colours Itinerary: Fall in Love with Cape Breton

by Candace Sampson

If chasing fall colours and fiddles sounds like your kind of holiday, then consider this Cabot Trail fall road trip itinerary your sign to book the trip. The Celtic Colours International Festival is one of the most beautiful ways to experience music, culture, and community in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. With concerts happening in dozens …

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Why Canadians Should Rethink Travel to the U.S. — For Now

by Candace Sampson

Despite declining numbers, far too many of us are still asking (or trying to justify): should Canadians travel to the US? I get it, I do. Old habits die hard. For decades, cross-border trips have been second nature, often feeling more familiar than travel within our own country. But when Trump started to threaten our …

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Touch Grass, Canada! It’s Free This Summer

by Candace Sampson

My favourite four-letter F word? Oh please that’s easy……FREE. You thought I was going to say something else didn’t you, you cheeky thing. I mean who amongst doesn’t love getting something for nothing, especially in this economy? This summer, thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, Canadians can enjoy free admission to Parks Canada 2025 sites—national …

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Travel Here, Not There: 10 Canadian Swaps for Your Favourite U.S. Getaways

by Candace Sampson

A year ago, who would have guessed that so many Canadians would be rerouting their vacation plans away from the United States. But here we are, passports tucked away and travel dollars staying closer to home. And it’s more than just avoiding the border, we’re actively seeking out Canadian travel alternatives to our usual go-to …

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Le Boat House Boat at Bevridges Lock

 Heading Out on a Le Boat Trip? Here’s What to Pack (and What to Leave Behind)

by Candace Sampson

This Le Boat packing list is a little like packing for a cottage—if your cottage could float and had a steering wheel. I’ve been lucky enough to do three Le Boat vacations now, and every time I go, I fall a little more in love with this slow, scenic way to explore Ontario’s Rideau Canal. …

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Plan a Cabot Trail Road Trip: The World’s Sexiest Drive

by Candace Sampson

Some roads are built to get you somewhere. The Cabot Trail? She is the somewhere. Twisting her way around Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, she’s no common thruway. She’s a high-maintenance thrill ride with a flair for the dramatic. To cheapen a Cabot Trail road trip by calling it a “drive” is an injustice. …

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Girls camping in Ontario

Camping, But Make It Fun: The Best Girls’ Trips in Ontario

by Candace Sampson

Girls’ camping trips have evolved—and thank God for that. Gone are the days of sleeping on hard ground, waking up soaked in dew, and hauling gear like a contestant on Survivor. When it comes to girls’ camping trips in Ontario (and yes, I mean women), it’s all about glamping, good wine, great friends, and even …

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My Real Experience Solo RV Camping in Ontario (From Scared to Strong)

by Candace Sampson

When I first planned a solo RV camping trip through Ontario Parks to learn more about our beautiful provincial parks, I was married with a motorhome and had someone to drive it. By the time the trip actually rolled around a few months later, I was down one husband, one motorhome, and one driver (the …

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