Canadians appear to be emerging from a period of dampened enthusiasm for travelling, where the stresses of travel kept them closer to home.
The 2024 Blue Cross Travel Study reports that the percentage of Canadians planning to travel this year is on the rise compared to 2023. In the survey taken late last year, insurance provider Blue Cross asked Canadians questions about past travel behaviours as well as respondents’ plans for the year ahead.
Read More“Connection” is the word that best captures the experiences of Dianne Whelan, a B.C.-based writer and filmmaker, along her quest to traverse all land and water routes of the Trans Canada Trail.
Read MoreA treasure chest of UNESCO World Heritage sites plus cultural, natural and culinary highlights
With choices as numerous as they are varied, deciding on a comprehensive “must-see list” for a visit to Germany is no easy task. Should travellers prioritize world-famous sights like the Brandenburg Gate, the Cologne Cathedral, Neuschwanstein Castle and Bamberg? Or should they venture off the beaten track to explore lesser-known but equally stunning castles, palaces, cathedrals, museums and landscapes? And what about those looking to enjoy vibrant arts scenes, bustling markets, innovative architecture, nightlife and cultural immersion?
Read MoreCanada’s cities have a lot to brag about, and in recent years provinces such as Alberta and Nova Scotia have tooted their horns to lure new residents and businesses to their communities.
Read MoreBuilding safer trails, local capacity and community connections
When Chris Exner calls for volunteers to work on the section of the Trans Canada Trail that runs through his rural Saskatchewan community of Lumsden, residents respond more often than not with a big show of hands.
Read MoreSuperlatives are hard to avoid when Florida – as a travel destination – is the subject matter. After all, the Sunshine State is packed with one-of-a-kind attractions, boasting the best beaches and the oldest town in the U.S., the world’s fishing and sponge capitals, and the only place in the world where visitors can interact with manatees.
Read MoreVisitors to Kelowna may be familiar with summer water sports and outdoor activities on and around the beautiful Okanagan Lake. They may have flocked to the area’s ski hills in the winter and attended wine tastings in the fall. But what can they expect in spring?
Read MoreKingston, Ontario: A small place with big-city features
There must be something in the water – or the air – in Kingston, Ont., a 450-square-kilometre city that spans east to west along the shores of the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario, near-equidistant from Toronto and Montreal.
Read MorePreparing yourself and your car for winter driving.
Read MoreFor many Canadians, the coronavirus pandemic has brought a new appreciation for the natural bounty at their doorsteps, and Mississauga residents are no exception.
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