Category: Transportation

  • Explore Canada by Rail with VIA Rails CANRAILPASS

    Explore Canada by Rail with VIA Rails CANRAILPASS

    I’m a huge fan of VIA Rail in Canada. Hands down, a train journey across Canada is a list item that needs to be added to your bucket list. VIA Rails has been providing transportation to the people of Canada since 1977. Passengers have traveled on approximately 3.8 million trips with VIA Rails over 12,500…

  • Bus Travel is still one of the cheapest transportation options, and it just got better!

    Bus Travel is still one of the cheapest transportation options, and it just got better!

    I’ve written a lot about flights in Canada, and complain quite often about how expensive they can be. I’ve stacked up the Airlines, welcomed new ones, and even wrote about why you might want to pick trains over planes. But the trusty bus doesn’t get as much love, despite it being one of the cheapest transportation…

  • Huge views and Tiny Homes in Waterton Lakes National Park

    Huge views and Tiny Homes in Waterton Lakes National Park

    Waterton Lakes National Park is tucked away in the southwest corner of Alberta, hugging the American border, nestled between Mt Crandell and Vimy Peak. Established in 1932 this amazing national park is one park you have to commit a full weekend to. My wife and I recently set off on a long weekend exploration of the park to…

  • Learn to Sail in Canada with these 5 Sailing Courses

    Learn to Sail in Canada with these 5 Sailing Courses

    Sailing in Canada can be an enjoyable experience if you know what you are doing. Thankfully there are many people who can teach you not only how to sail, but also the best places to sail while you are in Canada. Here are 5 sailing courses that will teach you everything that you need to…

  • According to Science this is the Ultimate Canadian Road Trip

    According to Science this is the Ultimate Canadian Road Trip

    In March 2015, Dr. Randal Olson, A Computer Science & Engineering Ph.D. at Michigan State University organized what he called “the absolute US road trip”, thanks to a fancy formula he came up with. HuffPo Canada felt shafted, and asked if he could use said formula the true North. Being a man of science he…

  • Which Canadian airlines will get you there on time?

    Which Canadian airlines will get you there on time?

    I recently came across a nifty little tool for helping compare flight tardiness amongst the airlines in Canada. This web app allows you to view the percentage of times that certain airlines are late between two destinations. While their interactive map lacks some cities in Canada, it provides a good overview, which is great for anyone concerned with arriving…

  • Welcome New Leaf – The New Canadian Budget Airline

    Welcome New Leaf – The New Canadian Budget Airline

    Today has been an exciting day for Canadian travel. After years of moaning, Canada is finally able to welcome a budget airline to its ranks. Serving 7 Canadian cities, New Leaf is the new Canadian airline we’ve all been waiting for. While they may not be booking flights until mid February, I wanted to see…

  • FlightHub – Three Canadian Airports That Nail Public Transit Links

    FlightHub – Three Canadian Airports That Nail Public Transit Links

    Nothing is worse than being stuck in traffic after getting off a plane. After all the waiting, the baggage claiming, and security you just want to either get home or get to where you are going. With the way city airports tend to be laid out in Canada this is nearly unavoidable. Having lived in…

  • 4 Valuable Tips for Moving Across Canada

    4 Valuable Tips for Moving Across Canada

    If you’re anything like me, the idea of living somewhere new is an intriguing proposition. New neighbourhoods, new cafes, new pubs, new parks, and new people! I’ve had the fortune of successfully moving across Canada twice, and I have to warn you that while it’s not the easiest thing to do, making that move can…