Travel

While most of us are familiar with the Great Lakes, Canada is home to many other lakes that are worth a visit. From bays, rivers to lakes, there are many beautiful bodies of water right in our backyard.

While the vision of cottage season may still be several weeks away, the gradually warmer days ahead means that Ontario’s Muskoka Lakes region is the perfect place for a springtime getaway. Whether it’s a couple’s retreat, family trip or a weekend with friends, Muskoka Lakes just might offer you the perfect respite from urban life.

When most Canadians think of “Niagara”, attractions like the falls, Clifton Hill and casinos come to mind. However, a few kilometers north of Niagara Falls is the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Nestled where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario, the town is famous for its vineyards and cuisine.

Often found in neighbourhood settings, bed and breakfasts are the perfect way to explore a new city or town with the comforts of being at home. Whether you want to avoid an impersonal hotel or are looking for the comforts of home while away, here are a few Canadian B&Bs to check out.

Filled with farms, vineyards, antique shops and beaches, scenic Prince Edward County has also become a popular culinary and winery destination in recent years. If you’re looking to venture away from hectic urban life for a weekend, here’s our guide to the scenic region and its various intriguing attractions.

For those Canadians who feel like venturing out for a weekend getaway without travelling out of the country, there are various fashionable spots to hit within Canada. Whether you want to escape with your sweetheart for a Valentine’s Day getaway on home soil or you’re planning a vacay with your girlfriends, here are three luxurious Canadian hotels which just might catch your keen sartorial eye.

The idea of exploring close to home must be much more appealing with the Canadian dollar continuing to rise. If you’re looking for a local travel destination, here are three scenic hotspots for a getaway on home soil.

Finding the ultimate spa experience may seem harder than it looks. While there isn’t a master checklist, it’s important to have a perfect balance of ambiance, skilled therapists, all in a relaxing and beautiful setting to create a luxurious escape. Sit back, relax and check out these top spa retreats in Canada for a local relaxing getaway.

Though the slopes of Mont-Tremblant and Whistler tend to get all of the credit, Ontario is home to some incredible ski locations as well. This winter, take a trip a bit closer to home by checking out one of the many ski resorts close by. From prime mountains in Barrie to Sault Ste. Marie, here are the best ski resorts in Ontario to visit this season for the ultimate winter adventure.

In the height of the Klondike Gold Rush, Dawson City became home to 30,000 miners hoping to strike gold in the Yukon terrain. Here are our top picks of what to do in Dawson City, if you want to venture past the typical destinations of Montreal and Vancouver and embark on a unique Canuck getaway this season.

After the winter holidays, it can be hard not to look towards the next vacation or trip under the sun. Rather than board on a plane, why not take a weekend road trip to discover all that Ontario has to offer? From wineries to fashion museums and sculpture gardens to food tours, this province is home to a number of unique attractions that are worth visiting during these colder months.

Besides the region’s famous ski conditions, Mont Tremblant also boasts a number of exciting activities that are sure to delight the both the culture vulture or shopaholic among us. Keep reading for our guide on what to do in Mont Tremblant this holiday season.

Whether you want to take a day trip from the city or make it a full weekend getaway, Niagara Falls is the perfect place to revel in all that the season has to offer. Here are our top picks on what to do in Niagara Falls this winter.

Though the capital city of Prince Edward Island is known for its harsh winters, these colder months are still an excellent time to take in all that Charlottetown has to offer. If you’re exploring this majestic Canadian city this holiday season, take these suggestions into account for the ultimate adventure.

As far as majestic bodies of water go, Lake Louise pretty much takes the cake. With stunning turquoise blue waves and the impressive surrounding mountains, Lake Louise is one of Canada’s must-see destinations.