Life In Pleasantville
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Free admission to Parks Canada is back for summer 2026. All of it. Every national park, every national historic site, every marine conservation area in the country, from June 19 to September 7, 2026. No pass to buy, no form to fill out, no app to download. You just show up. That’s the Canada Strong …
It has now been over a year since Canadians started rerouting their vacation plans, and the best Canadian vacation destinations have never been more relevant. And the numbers back it up: Canadian trips to the U.S. dropped 25 percent in 2025 alone, while domestic travel surged by nearly 11 percent in the same period. We …
Some roads are built to get you somewhere. The Cabot Trail? She is the somewhere. Looping 298 kilometres around the northern tip of 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 …
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 …
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 …
If you’re looking for the best Parks Canada sites to visit this summer, you’re in the right place. From June 19 to September 7, 2026, every national park, national historic site, and marine conservation area in Canada is free to visit, thanks to the Canada Strong Pass. No pass, no sign-up. You just go. Which …
When Parks Canada asked me to come and experience Beausoleil Island in Georgian Bay National Park, I was thrilled. Aaaand then I found out about the snakes. Look, I’m no chicken; I’ve jumped out of a plane, rafted white water, traveled solo with kids in tow around the world, and even gently rehomed spiders. But …
Wondering where to stay for Celtic Colours? The short answer is: more than one place. Celtic Colours events are spread across the entire island, so the smartest move is to base yourself in two or three different towns rather than committing to one spot for the whole week. I’ve done this festival, I’ve stayed at …
