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Visiting the Quebec City Ice Hotel in Canada: Everything You Need to Know

December 30, 2022

ice chapel quebec

Have you ever heard of Quebec City Ice Hotel Canada? It’s s must if you’re visiting the province in winter!   What is the Quebec City Ice Hotel? The Ice Hotel or Hotel de Glace in Quebec, Canada is built anew each year based on Read Post

Posted in: Canada

8 Best Things to do in Elk Island National Park in Alberta, Canada

December 30, 2022

elk island national park animals

It’s just a 40-minute drive from Edmonton to Elk Island National Park in Alberta, Canada, where you can spot bison and other wildlife while hiking, snowshoeing and more. We drove the Bison Loop, went snowshoeing on a lake and had maple syrup toffee. Check it out! Read Post

Posted in: Canada

Why you should visit the Silver Skate Festival in Edmonton, Canada

December 27, 2022

hawrelak park ice castles

As you could probably deduct from my 3-day itinerary with things to do in Edmonton in Alberta, Canada, there’s plenty to keep you busy in the city as is. But aside from its many permanent sights, Edmonton is also known as a festival town, both Read Post

Posted in: Canada

What to pack for winter in Edmonton, Canada and not freeze

October 1, 2022

how cold is edmonton in winter

When I checked the weather for my week-long trip to Edmonton in Alberta, Canada in February, I almost fell off of my chair: -29°C. I was never going to survive in that! Luckily, things got better and by the time I arrived it was “only” Read Post

Posted in: Canada

What to Pack for Winter in Quebec, Canada (+ packing list)

October 1, 2022

what to wear in quebec city

Wondering what to pack for winter in Quebec? I’ve got you! I spent a lot of time putting together my packing list for Quebec City and the wider Quebec region in Canada as I was pretty worried about the cold there. In the city, we’d Read Post

Posted in: Canada

Mont-Ste-Anne: Ski and year-round fun in Quebec, Canada

August 15, 2022

mont sainte anne elevation

Mont-Sainte-Anne, Canada is not just a ski resort. It has plenty to offer both in winter and summer, such as hiking trails, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and mountain biking trails. Check it out! Read Post

Posted in: Canada

Whale watching in Vancouver, Canada

August 5, 2022

killer whale watching vancouver island

This is a guest post by my dad from when he went whale watching in Vancouver, Canada. When putting together the plan and itinerary for our 2013 Canada trip, one of the things that were on top of the priority list right from the start Read Post

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9 fun things to do in Quebec City, Canada

July 4, 2022

fun things to do in quebec city

When I traveled to Quebec, Canada a few years ago to have some winter fun at Mont-Sainte-Anne and Stoneham ski resorts (and tackle my fear of heights!) I first spent a few days getting through my list of top things to do in Quebec City Read Post

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Places to Visit in Edmonton in Winter: 3 Days of Fun

October 13, 2021

edmonton alberta winter

After my first day in Edmonton in Alberta, Canada I already knew what my first post about the city would be. I’d write a guide on things to do in Edmonton in winter for a three-day trip – this one – because I immediately noticed Read Post

Posted in: Canada

27 regional and internationally-inspired Canadian foods to try

June 30, 2021

meat pie

Canada has an interesting culinary scene as a result of its historical mix of cultures and influences. Yes, there are the world-famous poutines, the butter tarts, and the Nanaimo bars. But there’s also a wide mix of regional and international Canadian foods that might surprise Read Post

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Conquering my fear of heights in the mountains of Québec, Canada

September 22, 2018

conquering fear of heights

I’m afraid of heights. I’ve already mentioned this a couple of times here on the blog, but I’ve never given it much attention. Now that I’m writing about my skiing adventures in Québec, though, I feel like I have to. You see, the reason I Read Post

Posted in: Canada

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