“Coviding” Summer 2020

This summer most people were “coviding”.  Yes, it’s now a verb.  Coviding means that people stayed home and only surrounded themselves with close family and friends.    Yet, when it comes to summer vacations, most who live in Atlantic Canada have always staycationed.  Whether it’s going to their cottage, beaches and golf courses in PEI, touring…

A Canadian in Belize 2022

Belize has always intrigued me.  All I had known about the country was that it is great for snorkeling and diving, people were retiring there as it was relatively cheap, and dangerous if you left the resort or compound. In 2022 I had the opportunity to work with Belizean companies, and in doing so, a…

STAYCATION UPDATE 2021

Covid is still here but the summer is looking good for travel for Canadians. I am lucky to live in a beautiful province where I can drive to a beach within 45 minutes. This year, my friend bought a trailer in Hubbards Campground. She is adjusting to camping life just fine. Camping is a bonus…

Staycation 2020

Covid-19 has restricted how and where we will travel for the summer of 2020.   In Canada, provincial borders are only open to essential travel. When travelling through some provinces, you cannot stop for groceries, you must keep going to your destination.    This could change by July but in the meantime provincial tourism departments are heavily…

It’s a Zoo out there!

The Toronto Zoo is home to 5,000 animals representing over 450 species.

Vancouver – From Sky to SEE

Vancouver is beautiful.  The city core and waterfront has public beaches, parks and the world’s longest uninterrupted waterfront  path.  All are widely used by families, cyclists, hikers, etc.  I love that the city amenities appear to be designed for its people, not just tourists (and so it should since it’s the most expensive place to…

Afternoon at the Halifax Citadel

The clouds parted in Halifax and the sun came out.  Too nice to stay home.  I ventured to the iconic landmark in Halifax, the Citadel Hill.   No matter what city you live in,  usually the only time residents become tourists is when they have friends and relatives visiting.   For Canada 150,  all Parks…

Hopewell Rocks vs. Parlee Beach

Hopewell Rocks vs. Parlee Beach?  This was my recent dilemma after a visit to Moncton, New Brunswick.   As a beach bum, my first choice was Parlee Beach.   Alas, two days before my departure ATV News aired a story about the high levels of E. coli in the famed beach’s warm waters.  One lady later interviewed…

What To Do On a Rainy Day in Toronto?

I lived in Toronto for many years, but I have never been to the Toronto Zoo.  During a trip to the city last May, my plans to go to the zoo got derailed by the cold and rain.   What else new-to-me can I explore? Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada had been suggested in the past,…

Cologne Christmas Markets – A Canadian Travelling Abroad

Cologne is world renown for the best Christmas markets in Germany.  Thousands of tourists travel to Cologne to visit their markets and celebrate the spirit of Christmas.  As a Canadian in Europe, the German Christmas markets were a must to experience. My hotel was in the train station, located on the square and facing the…

Lunenburg Day Trip July 9, 2016

It’s a foggy Saturday, and what to do in Nova Scotia?   I reviewed the usual websites, not much was listed.  On Facebook I found that there was a street party happening in Lunenburg.  Little information posted on FB or the event website, only that there would be music and vendors.  Better to go Lunenburg on…

Touring Alberta Guide to a Short Stop Over

Visiting Alberta in April is the shoulder season for its tourism industry. However, there are always interesting things to discover.  Edmonton’s largest attractions are Fort Edmonton Park and West Edmonton Mall.    Fort Edmonton Park was closed but the Fort itself is open for school group tours.    Luckily, as a visitor from the East Coast, the Administration…