Between Lake Louise and Jasper is one of the most beautiful roads in the world and in retrospect our favorite of the summer: the Icefields Parkway. This road, the 93 N, 233 km long, did not initially hold our attention as a tourist attraction; we thought it was just a road like any other that …
Icon of Canadian Nature One of the most used photos to promote Canadian nature around the world is undoubtedly Lake Louise and its turquoise color reminiscent of Caribbean water with a few dozen degrees Celsius less. This color comes from the friction caused by the movement of ice on the rock which produces sediments and …
Nestled between mountains and rivers, the village of Banff is very picturesque and touristy and offers multiple possibilities for nature lovers. You will find numerous restaurants there, for all tastes and budgets, an impressive number of boutiques and stores of all kinds and obviously something to stock you up on if, like us, you are …
Located between the Rocky Mountains and the Prairies, the city of Calgary is considered the energy capital of Canada because of its oil and gas resources. We couldn’t pass by this famous Alberta city without stopping to find out what makes it so popular. At first glance, it is a dynamic and cosmopolitan city of …
A journey through time to the age of dinosaurs After several unsuccessful attempts to reserve a campsite at Dinosaur Provincial Park in Alberta, I had resigned myself to moving on, but on the way, I tried my luck again and a cancellation allowed us to have access for one night! How fortunate! Given its relatively …
If you thought the road between Thunder Bay and Winnipeg was long, you saw nothing! The real Canadian prairies route is experienced by going to the south of the province to Grasslands National Park. Crossing the country that saw the birth of the giant Ferré at Willow Bunch (which also has a huge salt water …
Portage la Prairie Don’t go straight on the Trans-Canada Highway and take a few minutes or hours to visit the beautiful Island Park and Crescent Lake and all it has to offer. Whether for the traditional golf course, disk golf, the Stride Place leisure center, the Splash Island Water Park or just to have a …
Located in the heart of the Canadian prairies, Winnipeg is the capital of the province of Manitoba. This dynamic city offers a unique combination of culture, history, natural beauty and economic opportunities. From the Festival du Voyageur to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, the city offers a multitude of attractions and activities for visitors. …
Our last segment before moving to another time zone, another province and a completely different type of landscape. We quickly pass through Sudbury, just long enough to stop to photograph the big 5 cents and take a quick look at the Dynamic Earth Museum, which I admit, would have deserved a longer visit (allow 2-3 …
Exploring Coldwater: Its Historic Mill, Museum, and Surrounding Ontario’s Cottages Country Ontario’s Cottages Country region is known for its natural beauty, charming cottages and peaceful atmosphere. Some also call it Cottages County although it is not a real county in the administrative sense of the term, but a name given to an area particularly known …
