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Join us as we celebrate great Canadian road trips and the cars that take us there!
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🚨 NEW ROAD TRIP 🚨

Looking for a summer road trip destination with beaches, parks, wineries, history, and plenty of coastline views? Check out this Lake Erie North Shore road trip!

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A Lake Erie north shore road trip: From beaches to vines
Ontario's Lake Erie north shore is lined with sandy beaches, temperate Carolinian forests, and one of the province's premier wine regions.
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May 14, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Serena Ryder and Kim Mitchell are headliners for this year’s Peterborough Musicfest! 🎶

Find out how Canada’s longest-running free concert series keeps music free and accessible to all:

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How Peterborough Musicfest makes music free for everyone
Peterborough Musicfest is Canada's longest-running free concert series. Some big-time Canadian acts have graced its stage across nearly 40 years!
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April 26, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Parks Canada’s annual Lock & Paddle event is set for Saturday, July 19! Here’s how to join Peterborough’s annual paddling party:

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Lock & Paddle: Join Peterborough's annual paddling party
Parks Canada’s Lock & Paddle event at the Peterborough Lift Lock brings together paddlers of all skill levels from far and wide for an annual celebration!
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April 24, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Point Pelee National Park is a gem of Canada’s national parks system, and it’s open year-round! Here’s how to get the most out of a visit in any season:

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Things to do in Point Pelee National Park in all 4 seasons
Standing at the end of a point with all of Canada extending out in front of you is just one of the many things to do in Point Pelee National Park all year long.
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April 22, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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If you’ve only got a day to spare on your East Coast adventure and you’re wondering if you can fit in a side trip to Prince Edward Island, the answer is a resounding yes. Here’s how:

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An amazing day trip to PEI via Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
On this day trip to PEI via Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, you can see three provinces in one day and be back where you started in time for supper!
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April 9, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Happy National Tourism Week! In Canada, it’s in our nature to explore 🇨🇦

Where will this summer’s road trip adventures take you?
April 8, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Mark Carney has announced that, if his party forms government, national parks and national historic sites will be free to Canadians this summer!

What do you think about this? Does it make you more or less likely to travel in Canada this summer? What bucket-list destination might this take you to?
April 7, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Fun is a family affair with Happy Adventure Inn and Tours!

Explore the many offerings from this family-owned business on Newfoundland’s Road to the Beaches:

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Happy Adventure Inn and Tours: A Newfoundland family affair
At Happy Adventure Inn and Tours, you'll feel like part of the family as you hike, kayak, and dine your way through Newfoundland's Eastport Peninsula.
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April 6, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Take a look at the many great things to do in Newfoundland’s Terra Nova National Park, the easternmost national park in Canada and a true gem on our Atlantic coast:

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Things to do in Terra Nova National Park, a Newfoundland gem
Check out these spectacular things to do in Terra Nova National Park. No drive across the island of Newfoundland is complete without a visit.
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April 5, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Can you guess where this beach is? 🏖️

Would you believe it’s in Newfoundland? 🤯

If you’re looking for dreamy, nostalgic summers full of beach days, swimming holes, forest hikes and ice cream, follow the Road to the Beaches to Newfoundland’s Eastport Peninsula:

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Take the Road to the Beaches in Newfoundland to pure summer
Simple, slow summers are alive and well on Central Newfoundland's Eastport Peninsula. To find them, follow the Road to the Beaches in Newfoundland.
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April 4, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Did you know about this historic place?

Learn about the earlier periods of Canada’s immigration story at Grosse-Île and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site, a fascinating day trip from Quebec City:

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Grosse-Île and the Irish Memorial: Canada's immigrant story
Grosse-Île and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site preserves the many important stories of Canada's early immigration history.
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April 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Looking for a weekend road trip from Quebec City that lets you explore along the St. Lawrence River? Check out this loop that takes you through Chaudière-Appalaches, Bas-Saint-Laurent, and across the river on a ferry into the rolling hills of Charlevoix:

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A Bas-Saint-Laurent and Charlevoix Quebec weekend road trip
Hit the road for a Bas-Saint-Laurent and Charlevoix Quebec weekend road trip to enjoy great scenery and a taste of life on Quebec's St. Lawrence River.
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April 2, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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🐋 A seaside hike with whales in the distance
🌊 A visit to a magical waterfall
🚨 See Canada’s tallest lighthouse
🏖️ Enjoy some family beach time
🗝️ Check out some interesting historic sites

These are just some of the amazing things to do in Forillon National Park!

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7 fun things to do in Forillon National Park of Canada
With seaside hiking, beaches, waterfalls, and an amazing history, you'll find plenty of fun things to do in Forillon National Park of Canada.
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April 1, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Here are 8 of the best things to do in Gros Morne National Park, one of Canada’s most scenic and road trip worthy national parks:

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8 things to do in Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland
Gros Morne National Park belongs toward the top of every road trip fan’s bucket list. Here are 8 reasons why it's one of our favourite national parks in Canada.
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March 28, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Learn more about visiting L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, the remains of a 1,000-year-old Norse village and the only confirmed pre-Columbus European settlement in North America:

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See Viking life at L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site
At L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, explore the remains of North America's only confirmed pre-Columbus European settlement.
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March 27, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Planning to visit Newfoundland this summer?

Our article on Western Newfoundland’s Viking Trail is now updated with a more detailed map and additional info on destinations along the route:

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Viking Trail: Grab life by the horns in Western Newfoundland
From the Tablelands of Gros Morne National Park to the windswept fishing villages lining its shores, the Viking Trail is majestic at every turn.
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March 26, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Looking for some summer road trip suggestions in Canada? 🇨🇦 Check out this list:
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Summer road trip season is coming up, and more Canadians are planning to stay home than ever. So, where should we go? 👇

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March 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Reservations for day-use parking at The Grotto in Bruce Peninsula National Park are open for this summer. 2025 reservations for the MS Chi-Cheemaun ferry between Tobermory and Manitoulin Island also opened this week. Now is the time to start planning your summer adventures on the Bruce Peninsula!
March 18, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is road trip ready 🚗💨

We named the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV the best plug-in hybrid for road trips in 2025. Our recent road trip to Quebec City and the Hôtel de Glace fully reinforces that title!

Read our full review:

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2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV in Canada: Road trip ready
Plug-in hybrids are the ideal stepping stone into the EV lifestyle. Check out our review of the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV in Canada.
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March 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Looking for a place to relax and practice some self-care? There are Nordic spas all over Nova Scotia, from Halifax to the Annapolis Valley and Cape Breton Island. Find your next escape here:

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Visit a Nova Scotia Nordic spa to relax and take care of you
Nova Scotia has welcomed several new Nordic spas in recent years. A visit to a Nova Scotia Nordic spa is warming and relaxing all year round!
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March 4, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Don’t wait for summer — these Nova Scotia wineries offer great experiences for visitors year-round! ☀️🥂

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These Nova Scotia wineries offer great experiences all year
Nova Scotia is a wonderful wine touring destination. While summer and fall are the high season, a number of Nova Scotia wineries stay open year-round.
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March 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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This week, Niagara Parks celebrated the 100th anniversary of illumination at Niagara Falls! 🎉

To celebrate, we’d like to share our article on Linus MacDonald, who has been responsible for overseeing the nightly illumination at Niagara Falls since 1997:

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Meet the man behind the spectacular Niagara Falls lights
Have you considered what happens in the background to keep the iconic Niagara Falls lights shining? We’re sure you’ll find the answers illuminating.
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March 1, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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10 cool things to do in Halifax in winter
If you haven’t seen Halifax in winter, you’re missing out! Here’s a look at 10 of the coolest — see what we did there? — things to do in Halifax in winter.
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February 27, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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Here’s what it’s like to stay at an ice hotel!

This has been on our bucket list for years and was such a cool experience! What do you think? Would you try it?

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Here’s what it’s like to stay in an ice hotel in Quebec City
The Hôtel de Glace is the only ice hotel built each winter in North America. Here's what it's like to stay in an ice hotel.
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February 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Halifax is a fun and vibrant city at any time of year! Here are some of the ❄️ coolest ❄️ things to do in Halifax in winter:

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10 cool things to do in Halifax in winter
If you haven’t seen Halifax in winter, you’re missing out! Here’s a look at 10 of the coolest — see what we did there? — things to do in Halifax in winter.
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February 25, 2025 at 4:42 PM