Nova Scotia’s North Shore Road Trip
Nova Scotia’s North Shore is home to some of the province’s most beautiful — and often overlooked — beaches. Stretching along the Northumberland…
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What to do in Annapolis Royal
Annapolis Royal is one of the more underrated day trips you can take from Halifax. This small town in the Annapolis Valley of…
7 Ontario Towns You Must Visit (That Aren’t Toronto)
Tired of the Toronto hustle? Escape to Ontario’s best small towns, from Thornbury’s scenic views to Kingston’s rich history. Whether you’re planning a quick day trip or a weekend getaway, these spots offer the perfect blend of charm and adventure just outside the city.
MacCormacks Beach Provincial Park
Several years ago, I aimed to visit all of Nova Scotia’s provincial parks, yet work got in the way. Nevertheless, exploring new parks in Nova Scotia is enjoyable, especially when someone mentions “beach!” MacCormacks Beach, just 23 minutes from downtown Halifax, offers a white sand beach and charming surroundings. It may not have extensive amenities, but it’s a delightful destination.
Guide to Grand Pré, Nova Scotia
Grand Pré is a rural community one hour from Halifax. It is famous for being the site of the beginnings of the deportation of the Acadians from Nova Scotia in 1755. It is a great little area to use as a base for further exploring. But there is also plenty to do within the community!
Wolfe Island Ferry, Kingston
If you’ve ever been to Kingston, Ontario, you’ve probably looked across the harbour to Wolfe Island. Wolfe Island is the largest of the 1000 Islands, and located in Lake Ontario, Canada. It’s quaint and cute and easily accessible from city hub of Kingston. Kingston itself has lots going on, but if it’s a sunny day, hop on the free Wolfe Island Ferry (aptly named the Wolfe Islander III) and check out the island.
Topsham: The Sweetest Little Town in England
When you’ve tired of double decker buses and crowded London streets, head to Topsham for some seaside respite in England.
Spend a Day in Brühl, Germany
Brühl is super easy to get to from Cologne, and is on the route to Bonn. It is so ideally located between these two cities, that I would recommend considering staying in Brühl as your base for a few days in the area.
Visit St. Michael’s Mount
It was surprisingly difficult to exercise the patience required to wait for the tide to go out completely. And so basically no one did. We all lined up on the beach and as the tide drifted slowly away from shore, we would all inch forward. But of course the tide doesn’t go out linearly, and so quite often a wave would come back, soak the causeway, and dampen everyone’s footwear/ankles/pant legs causing much ruckus. My traveling companion did not find this as amusing as I did.
An Afternoon in North End Halifax
North End Halifax is working hard to become a cute and sought-after place to eat, shop, and wander. Spending an afternoon in the…