Are you visiting Toronto for business and have a few days to explore on your own? Or do you have a stopover in the city on your way to other destinations? However long you're staying, besides the usual big-city stops, Toronto has unique attractions within the city center. This post is brought to you by IHG. I thought you’d find this article interesting and hope it will help you plan your city adventures in Toronto. To have adventures without leaving the city, you'll appreciate Toronto's ...
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10 Cliché Things to Do in Victoria and Area that are actually Awesome
Victoria is one of those places that has a special place in my heart. Every time I have visited has been special, full of wonderful memories, and enjoyable in its own right. It's true, lots of tourists visit Victoria—and why shouldn't they? Victoria is an awesome place to visit whether you're looking for 5-star accommodation and a high tea, carriage ride at dusk kind of experience, or a laid-back hippy or hipster casual vibe. Or even if you're someone who's into surfing and hiking, looking to ...
Insider’s Guide to Vancouver
Heading to Vancouver or thinking about it? Fall is a great time to check out the city because the crowds have died down, the weather is still mostly pleasant and there are a variety of events and fairs to attend. Take a look at our Insider's Guide to Vancouver over at www.cheapflights.ca/flights-to-Vancouver/. We share our suggestions for the top fall activities in the city, best ethnic restaurants that only locals know about and so much more. Need some information on how to get here on a ...
Vancouver Island Friendship Celebration Getaway
Two adventuresome friends excited to explore the world together—clearly celebrating one year of an amazing friendship couldn't be done with just a trip to a coffee shop or an evening spent at a restaurant. Adventure was calling. And when Adventure calls—I always pick up with a smile on my face. Getting to spend three whole days together with Alex exploring was enough to make me happy. But, going to Vancouver Island–where we'd wanted to go all year–was like next-level happiness. ...
Family Camping in Ontario – I’m in, Are you?
Camping. Fresh air. Relaxation. Spending time with my family. It all sounds like perfection to me. I don't know about you, but for me, the start of spring signals to me that camping season is almost here. With family members spread throughout Canada, it can be challenging to get together throughout the year (especially given the not-so-fun weather most areas have had to deal with). Summer is all about re-connecting, unplugging and just chillin' with the family. The thought of it makes me ...
Pop Culture Lovers Guide to Canada
You may not know this about me, but I am a pop culture fanatic. I usually sneak in at least one pop culture reference in every conversation. Sometimes, people actually get the reference . . .and then we become friends. :) Did you know all these actors and actresses and musicians were from Canada? A couple of them surprised me. I live near the North Vancouver Film Studios, so see a lot of people who work on the sets and the occasional famous face. When I went to the University of British ...
Operation Smile Heals Children’s Smiles
If you don't think mouths are important, or you take yours for granted - this should tell you how important the surgeries are that Operation Smile performs: "The children who survive are often unable to eat, speak, socialize or smile. In some places, they are shunned and rejected. And in too many cases, their parents can't afford to give them the surgeries they need to live a productive life." This is something that I just found out: did you know that every 3 minutes a child is born with a ...
Love Thyself – New Year, New You with Way Spa
I celebrated the beginning of the New Year on a date that made more sense to me than January 1st. This year, I got a bit of a late start, since I was out of town for most of January. Instead of getting down about the fact that 2014 didn't start with a bang! I decided to use Chinese New Year as the date to really soar this year. I celebrated by treating myself to a much-needed massage. With all the craziness of December and visiting family in January behind me, a massage was the perfect way to ...
Top Places to Visit in Vancouver this Fall
Tourists typically come out to Vancouver during the summer months because the weather is pretty much guaranteed to be beautiful. Days at the beach or in the mountains/parks followed by some shopping and dining in one of Vancouver's many lively districts is pretty typical. Many people may not think to come to Vancouver in fall, though. Vancouver is truly beautiful in fall, and the weather stays pleasant in to mid-October. Cooler temperatures and fewer crowds are just a few reasons why I think ...
December in Deep Cove, B.C.
Last weekend I drove down to Deep Cove—which is only about 20 minutes away from where I live in North Vancouver. The view of the mountains, the marina and the ocean (Burrard Inlet) is pretty amazing: ...
