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Hôtel de Glace 2027: Quebec Ice Hotel Dates, Tickets & Overnight Stays
Quebec City's ice hotel: 2026–27 opening dates, visit tickets, a night at -5°C, the ice bar and getting there
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The Bright Side of Halifax
A 1758 lighthouse, a free press, the Titanic's dead brought home, the 1917 rescuers and a tree for Boston: what Halifax gave the world, and where to see it.
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The Dark Side of Montreal
An enslaved woman hanged, Patriotes on the gallows, ship fever, a burned parliament and the Allan Memorial experiments: the history beneath Montreal's cobbles, and where to find it
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Québec City German Christmas Market 2026: Dates, Hours & Tips
Six free market sites inside the walls of Old Québec, plus skating, the Dufferin Terrace toboggan and where to stay
· 9 min read
Québec Winter Carnival & Winterlude 2027: Dates, Events & Tickets
Bonhomme, the Ice Palace, night parades and the Rideau Canal Skateway: both February festivals in one trip
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What Is New Brunswick Known For? 9 Things to Know Before You Visit
Fundy tides, Hopewell Rocks, Acadian culture, lobster, covered bridges and Canada's only bilingual province
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Stanley Park in Fall: Autumn Colours, Walks and Seawall Tips
Where to find autumn colour in Vancouver's Stanley Park, from Lost Lagoon and Beaver Lake to the seawall and gardens, with timing, routes and rainy-season tips.
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Vancouver Beaches: English Bay, Kitsilano, Spanish Banks and Wreck Beach
Which Vancouver beach suits your day, when lifeguards are on duty, and how to check water quality before you swim.
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Budget Travel in Canada
Practical ways to keep the cost of a Canada trip down, from flights and long-distance transport to beds, food and park fees.
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Canada Visa and eTA Requirements for 2026
Who needs an eTA, who needs a visitor visa and who needs neither to visit Canada in 2026, with the official fees, the conditional eTA list and what to carry at the border.
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Toronto Beaches and Outdoor Pools: A Summer Swimming Guide
Where to swim in Toronto in summer, from the Toronto Island beaches and the ferry to Woodbine, Bluffer's and the city's outdoor pools.
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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.
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