Fathom Five, Canada’s first national marine park, consists of 20 islands to the north and east of the Bruce Peninsula, 130 square kilometres of surface water, the ecosystem reaching 200 metres below, and the park’s tiny landbase at Tobermory Harbour. Composed of green islands, lake bottoms and clear cold water, it is representative of the Georgian Bay [...]
With the price of basic necessities like food and gas skyrocketing out of control, many budget-conscious families are re-thinking their usual vacation plans. While keeping an eye on your expenses is an absolute must in times like these, there are some fantastic locally-based alternatives to going without a family vacation this year.
Rather than plan a [...]
To outsiders, Newfoundland’s rural roads can be as scary an experience as they are beautiful. Winding beaten roads make every turn an adventure — a sharp turn can reveal another picturesque shot of the province’s breathtaking natural beauty or an ill-placed ditch full of jagged rock.
But this September, those twisted roads become the home of [...]
Point Pelee, a 10-kilometre sandspit with its southern point equal in latitude to the northern border of California, contains one of Canada’s smallest but most unusual national parks.
A thin triangle jutting into Lake Erie at the southernmost point of Canada, the 20 square kilometer landscape boasts a unique blend of vegetation in the marshes, jungle-like Carolinian forest, Savannah grasslands and [...]
The name “Skerwink” is most likely derived from a local seabird, the Haigdown, which the locals called “Skerwingle” or “Scurwink”. Another possibility is that the name migrated with the early English settlers, this coastline resembling that of England.
The coastal features of Skerwink have assumed names applicable to their shape. Sea stacks, particularly on the Port [...]
The Confederation Trail Prince Edward Island’s tip-to-tip trail, was developed on abandoned railway lines and takes you into wetlands and hardwood groves, through quaint villages and along sparkling rivers.
In August, 2000, Prince Edward Island became the first province in Canada to complete its section of the Trans Canada Trail. Since then Island communities have been [...]
The extensive network of trails in the Pacific Rim National Park is provided for hikers only - no bikes or horses are permitted, and motorized vehicles are not allowed on the park’s beaches or trails. The hiking trails are designed to expose visitors to the miles of quiet sandy shoreline and to the truly wonderful forests [...]
Located within the Canadian Shield, Algonquin Provincial Park is Ontario’s oldest and best known, established in 1893. Algonquin comprises more than 7,600 square kilometres and its topography and geography exhibit extraordinarily rich and diverse plant and animal species. The essence of Algonquin Park is the vast interior of maple and pine-clad hills, rocky ridges and [...]
The number of bugs and insects that can be found in Canada may surprise you. Although most are harmless and most humans do not even notice them, a few can be far more annoying and even cause illness or death.
We thought we would give you a quick overview of the most common ones as this [...]
You may not be aware that when you live in Canada as a permanent resident you will still be reliant upon your home country passport for international travel. This means that if you want to travel to the United States you will have to go through the relevant border clearances. If you are a UK [...]
