Local Lifestyle Expert
Sarah Johnson
A Toronto-based lifestyle blogger who shares insider tips on local dining, hidden gems, and the best local events in urban Canada.
- Writing about travel
- 11+ years
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- Local dining, Lifestyle trends, Urban exploration, Local events
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Stories by Sarah Johnson
· 4 min read
Banff Ski Resorts: Sunshine, Lake Louise and Norquay Compared
How Banff's three ski resorts differ in size, terrain and access, and how to plan lift tickets, shuttles and park passes around them.
· 4 min read
Montreal Bagels: St-Viateur vs Fairmount and How to Order
What makes a Montreal bagel different, the history of St-Viateur and Fairmount, and how to buy them.
· 4 min read
The Best Hiking Trails in Banff National Park
Banff's best day hikes by area and difficulty, with Parks Canada distances, elevation gains, access rules and 2026 closures.
· 4 min read
The Best Toronto Neighbourhoods for First-Time Visitors
Which Toronto neighbourhoods to explore and where to base yourself on a first visit, from Old Town and the waterfront to Kensington Market, Queen West and Yorkville.
· 5 min read
Banff in Winter: Skiing, Hot Springs, Ice Walks and Winter Driving
How to plan a winter trip to Banff National Park: the three ski areas, Banff Upper Hot Springs, frozen canyon walks, skating at Lake Louise, park passes and winter driving rules.
· 4 min read
Nova Scotia's Lighthouse Route in Summer: Peggy's Cove to Yarmouth
A practical summer plan for driving Nova Scotia's Lighthouse Route along the South Shore, from Peggy's Cove and Lunenburg to Liverpool, Shelburne and Yarmouth.
· 4 min read
Victoria, BC in Spring: Gardens, Cherry Blossoms and Where to Go
Where to see spring flowers in Victoria, British Columbia, from Butchart Gardens and Beacon Hill Park to Abkhazi Garden and the city's cherry-lined streets, with timing tips.