Category: Sightseeing

  • A Half-Day in Downtown Saint John, New Brunswick

    A Half-Day in Downtown Saint John, New Brunswick

    The port city of Saint John, New Brunswick is one of Canada’s oldest cities, and the largest city in New Brunswick. With over 70,000 residents, this maritimes city is also home to a thriving downtown area with plenty of sights and sounds to take in for the budget traveler. On my recent trip to Grand…

  • Remembering the Victims of the Titanic in Halifax Nova Scotia

    Remembering the Victims of the Titanic in Halifax Nova Scotia

    100 Years ago the Titanic hit an iceberg that caused the deaths of  over 1,500 lives. While many seem to only remember the event through the romantic movie, friends and family of victims, survivors, and rescuers continue to honour the event, and with it being the 100th anniversary many history lovers found themselves in a…

  • Horseback Riding in Prince Albert National Park with Sturgeon River Ranch

    Horseback Riding in Prince Albert National Park with Sturgeon River Ranch

    If you’re from Saskatchewan, chances are there’s a little cowboy running through your blood. Be it the whimsical nature that we seem to have when it comes to long road trips (ie “It’s only an 8 hour drive, easy as pie!), or the general love affair most prairie folk seem to have with country music.…

  • Relax in the Little Resort Town of Manitou Beach, Saskatchewan

    In the 1800’s, First nations tribes were being wiped out at an alarming rate by the european settlers. War, disease, and famine were tearing apart an entire civilization. For most of those who came down with smallpox, death followed soon thereafter. However, there were exceptions. According to the local stories, there was once an Assiniboine…

  • 6 Reasons You Should Visit Wanuskewin Heritage Park in Saskatchewan

    6 Reasons You Should Visit Wanuskewin Heritage Park in Saskatchewan

    I’ve always had a fascination with history. I suppose I have my folks to thank for that. They always made an effort to stop at every historical point of interest during family road trips. As kids, my folks would have my siblings and I read the signs that would explain where we were, and what…

  • Chasing Prairie Skyscrapers across the flatlands of Saskatchewan

    Chasing Prairie Skyscrapers across the flatlands of Saskatchewan

    The dry, arid winds of Saskatchewan hammer against my left arm. My hand is curved into a wing-like shape as I hang my forearm out the driver’s side window. I entertain myself with the magic of lift. It’s late September and I’m watching the yellow dashed lines extend into the horizon. The highway is empty and the…

  • Exploring The Big Muddy Badlands & Castle Butte

    Exploring The Big Muddy Badlands & Castle Butte

    Over the years I’ve become quite good at explaining to others what Saskatchewan looks like. It’s more than just 7 hours across and a whole bunch of farmland. If you take the time to get off Highway 1 you’ll find yourself in one of the most unique and beautiful provinces in Canada. Case and point,…

  • Sunday Canadian Travel Video – Dorset Tower Time Lapse in Ontario

    Ontario blew my mind. Those four words have been repeated countless times in the last week. I’ve been editing photos, video, and squeezing in writing as often as I can in order to show everyone what exactly I mean by that. I finally managed to find time to quickly edit this time lapse video of…

  • Interview with a Moose Network Travel Guide

    I recently had the opportunity to sit down for a couple Red Beers (Clamato + Beer, wuddup!) with Rachel Huber, one of Moose Networks Canadian Travel Guides. She agreed to answer a few questions about what she does and offer up some tips for backpackers interested in traveling Canada. I should also mention that I’ve…