Unless you’re hopping on a plane headed for sunnier weather, February isn’t always conducive for travel. Days are short, dark and usually several degrees colder than we’d appreciate. But smack in the middle of this (thankfully) short month lies a perfect reason to beat the winter blues, if only for a day. Valentine’s Day need […]
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I have always wanted to visit Stratford, Ontario, and to immerse myself in cultural experiences that the town is known for. As an art student in Toronto, I pictured myself sitting in a café with friends, arguing about the artistic direction of a play we had just seen at the Stratford Festival. Sadly, budget and
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Often maligned as tacky, dingy and disappointingly kitsch, Niagara Falls suffers a bad rap. Recently, it has even had to fend off the dubious distinction of being named Canada’s worst tourist trap. But as a long-time Ontarian (albeit one who now lives full-time in Paris), I’m throwing out an unpopular opinion: anyone who berates the
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Enter the vibrant, colorful world of the symbolist painter with massive projections of his most famous works Ah, The Kiss. Composed of a man and woman locked in an eternal embrace upon a bed of flowers, it’s one of the most iconic art nouveau paintings and arguably one of the most romantic pieces of art
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Most people know Windsor-Essex, Ontario, as a place where cars are made, but it’s also one of Canada’s three largest wine-making regions. Grapes love this warm and sunny part of the world—and birds do too; thousands pause here to rest their wings on long migration journeys. As a food and travel writer—and a big nature
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Believe it or not… it’s almost that time of year again! Bring on the eggnog, bring on the over-decorated houses – any reason to celebrate is a welcome reason to celebrate. To get you in the holiday spirit, we’re taking a look at safe activities across Canada. Many of these festive activities have been adapted
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Fun fact: cross-country skiing has its roots in Scandinavia, where it was originally a way to hunt in the snowy landscapes of those Northern-European countries. Today, it’s much more leisurely, and yet there’s a whole world to explore on two skis. It involves gliding through magical woods, ambling along with no hurry in the world.
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