a staycation at le germain hotel ottawa
Perched on the corner of Daly Avenue and Waller Street, Le Germain Hotel Ottawa is a sleek contemporary hotel. Its lobby is small, grey, and black, with a splash of…
getting from quebec city to nova scotia
Quaint villages and a bustling capital city complement the lush valley, rolling mountains and hundreds of kilometres of coastline. The journey from Quebec City to Nova Scotia is almost as…
new glasgow: a fascinating low-key destination
New Glasgow is an off-the-beaten-path destination, a place that thrives on being subtle and genuine, where tourism is a bonus and not a driving force. New Glasgow, Nova Scotia is…
falling in love with the eastern townships
I’m not the first person to fall in love with the Eastern Townships, and I won’t be the last. Known as the garden of Quebec, the Eastern Townships has verdant…
have you considered sudbury, ontario?
It’s fine if you need to look at a map to find Sudbury, Ontario. It’s generally not the first place one thinks of when planning a holiday. It’s known for…
a comprehensive guide to festival d’été de québec
Whether you’re planning a stopover or a deep dive, here is everything you need to know about Quebec City’s 11-day music festival, Festival d’été de Québec.
a boutique stay at the metcalfe hotel in ottawa
The Metcalfe Hotel is Ottawa’s newest boutique hotel, and one of my favourite places to stay in Canada’s capital city. Have you booked a room here?
eat traditional chinese foods at peking duck ottawa
An exciting new addition to the ByWard Market area has opened, Peking Duck Ottawa – a delicious reason to savor a traditional Chinese specialty dish. Miam!
the best neighbourhoods in ottawa
The best neighbourhoods in Ottawa are filled with music, art, theatre, delicious food, museums, and luscious green spaces. They are the heart and soul of Ottawa.
101 things to do in ottawa
There are a lot of exciting things to do in Ottawa, and most of them have nothing to do with the government (ha!). Here are 101 things to get you started!
getting around ottawa
Getting around Ottawa is not difficult, but may take a little planning, depending on where you stay and the things you want to do. Here are some tips and tricks.
cabanes à sucre: a guide to quebec sugar shacks
Quebec sugar shacks bring to mind red and white gingham tablecloths, wrought iron wood stoves, bearded men in red and black lumberjack plaid jackets, and lively folk music. The cabin…