HEAD TO THE BEACH Blue Flag is a highly respected and recognized international eco-label that works towards sustainable development of beaches and marinas. Blue Flags are awarded to beaches and marinas that meet strict criteria for water quality, environmental education, environmental management, and safety and services. Ontario alone is home to 14 Blue Flag beaches. […]
RESTAURANTS (our recommendations) GASTOWN Notturno Italian-inspired cuisine with a focus on seasonal and market-fresh products. Come here for the best cocktail in town. Gringo An 80’s and 90’s inspired inexpensive taco bar. Upbeat, fun, and unfussy. Guilt & Company An atmospheric bar and restaurant with live jazz and swing dancing on Wednesday night. VICTORY SQUARE Gotham […]
HAVE AN ADVENTURE Cycling Cycling is perhaps the best way to explore Vancouver, and its moderate climate makes it possible to pedal here year-round. There are around 300 kilometres (186 miles) of dedicated bike routes crisscrossing the region and cyclists can take their bikes for free on SeaBus and SkyTrain services as well as rack-fitted […]
HEAD TO THE BEACH Among Vancouver’s best summertime haunts, Kitsilano Beach is the most popular spot for catching the rays. It attracts families, locals, and visitors with its vast sandy expanse and large saltwater swimming pool. English Bay Beach, at the intersection of Denman and Davie Streets, is a busy stretch for sunbathers, volleyball players, […]
March Break is almost here and it’s a busy time of year for passengers traveling through Toronto Pearson. This year, Toronto Pearson expects to welcome 115,000 passengers on March 10 and nearly 120,000 passengers on March 11. This year’s expected passenger numbers represents 3-4 percent increase over March Break last year, a year in which Toronto Pearson welcomed […]
A campaign by International animal charity, World Animal Protection to end the cruel abuse of elephants in the tourist entertainment industry has secured the help of over 100 travel companies, it announced today (Friday 18th March). World Animal Protection has been engaging with tour operators around the world revealing the cruelty that goes on behind the scenes at […]
There is a less-known breed of creator out there, a type as dedicated to travel as they are to their work. They are the expat-preneurs, and their name derives from “expat” (a shortened form of expatriate) and “entrepreneur” the name give to today’s innovative new business minds. But what exactly are expat-preneurs? In essence, they […]
This summer, I had the opportunity to visit Pennsylvania. Now one would assume that a jaunt to the city of brotherly love was on my agenda. However, this trip would have me venture to a historically woodsy location nestled amidst 1,500 acres of pristine forest approximately six hours northwest of Philadelphia. A scenic 3.5-hour drive […]
In 2007, documentary filmmaker Doug Prey premiered his film Surfwise at the Toronto International Film Festival. It portrays the inspiring and tumultuous story of the aging surfer, his wife and their nine children who were born, raised and home-schooled in a small camper on beaches across California, Mexico, Hawaii, and Israel. They surfed daily and […]
In 1967, the song “San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)” by John Phillips of The Mamas & the Papas (sung by Scott McKenzie) was an instant hit and became the official song of the city. Before that, crooner Tony Bennett recorded the song “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” (written […]
I have always marveled at the allure of the Niagara region. As a child, with my extended family, we would pack lunches—enough to feed an army—and embark on summer day trips to Niagara Falls. We would pose along the iron gate with the falls in the background, trek up and down Clifton Hill, and park […]
No matter what you’re craving, Toronto is a city that’s got everything from culture and spice to foods that are desserty nice! Not only is food in Toronto super accessible, it is also a hub for the flavors of the world due to its multicultural population. Restaurants in Toronto FUN WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS Gio […]
