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Travelling Canada by Train: VIA Rail Routes and Scenic Journeys Compared
A comparison of Canada's main passenger train options, from VIA Rail's Quebec City–Windsor Corridor and the Ocean to Halifax to The Canadian across the country and the Rocky Mountaineer.
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Eastern Canada Road Trip: 7-Day Itinerary from Toronto to Quebec City
A seven-day driving plan through Ontario and Quebec, from Toronto and Niagara Falls to Kingston, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City, with realistic driving times and practical tips.
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Wilderness Camping 101
Permits, where you can camp, gear for Canadian conditions, bear safety and Leave No Trace basics for a first backcountry trip.
· 5 min read
Canada Winter Packing List: What to Wear and Bring for the Cold
A practical packing list for a Canadian winter trip: how to layer, what to wear on your hands, feet and face, and the extras that matter for city breaks, ski trips and road trips.
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Hiking Trails in Pacific Rim National Park's Long Beach Unit
The short rainforest, bog and beach trails of Pacific Rim's Long Beach Unit between Tofino and Ucluelet, with lengths, conditions, tides and park pass rules.
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Hiking the West Coast Trail: Permits, Season and What to Expect
How to plan Vancouver Island's 75 km West Coast Trail: reservations, the May to September season, trailheads, ferries, ladders, tides and the real risks.
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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.
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Old Quebec City Walking Guide: Upper Town, Lower Town and the Walls
How Old Quebec is laid out and what to see in the Upper Town, along the walls and in the Lower Town.
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Old Montreal and Old Port Walking Tour: A Self-Guided Route
A self-guided walk through Old Montreal's squares, churches and museums, ending on the Old Port waterfront.
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Whistler Blackcomb for Beginners: Where to Learn and Ski
A first-timer's plan for Whistler Blackcomb: where the learning areas are, how to get around two big mountains, lessons, passes and tips for the end of the day.
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Lunenburg, Nova Scotia: A Visitor's Guide to the UNESCO Old Town
What to see in Lunenburg's UNESCO-listed Old Town, from the painted waterfront and the Fisheries Museum to Bluenose II, plus how to fit in Mahone Bay and Blue Rocks.
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Getting Around Vancouver by Transit: SkyTrain, SeaBus, Buses and Fares
How Metro Vancouver's SkyTrain, SeaBus and buses work, what fares cost and how to pay.
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