Ready to discover a hidden corner of Québec with endless boreal forest, rolling hills, peaceful lakes, star-filled skies, long summer days and approachable small cities, all with a hint of French Canadian charm? Let me introduce you to the uncrowded Abitibi region in Western Québec.
Uncrowded, scenic and rich in natural wonders, we rank the Mingan Archipelago as one of the most special places in Canada. Best known for its amazing limestone monoliths, Mingan also hosts colonies of threatened shorebirds (and puffins!), historic lighthouses and unusual Arctic-alpine plants. This guide shares everything you need to know to plan a trip.
Tucked against Québec’s western border, Témiscamingue is a small yet underrated area that flies under the radar of most travellers. Its compact size makes it perfect for a relaxed road trip, with plenty of time to hike, paddle and discover welcoming small towns along the way.
Bienvenue to Quebec’s Whale Route, a 850km journey along the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, named for the 13 whale species that call these waters home. Plan a road trip from Tadoussac to Kegaska with this comprehensive guide featuring all of the best things to do, places to stop and viewpoints you cannot miss, all based on our first hand experiences.
Picture a turquoise alpine lake ringed by rugged peaks, a remote teahouse, and a meadow glowing with golden larches. Believe it or not, this isn’t Banff National Park. It’s Diana Lake, which is tucked into an alpine valley beneath the Brisco Range on the BC side of the Canadian Rockies.
With 10,000 lakes, 2000 km of rivers and lake routes and 2.5 million acres of land, Wabakimi Provincial Park is a wilderness haven for paddlers, nature lovers and anglers. This is pure northern grandeur, with boreal forest stretching as far as the eye can see, punctuated only by lakes and slabs of granite rock, blanketed by moss and lichen.
If you love the outdoors, Thunder Bay deserves a spot on your Canadian bucket list. This Northwestern Ontario city blends industrial grit with beautiful natural surroundings. With Lake Superior and the Canadian Shield as a backdrop, Thunder Bay is an outdoor adventure playground.
The 22km long Berg Lake Trail, most often backpacked over several days, has it all – massive glaciers, jagged mountain peaks, steep forested valleys, dramatic waterfalls, and turquoise coloured lakes. Put simply, it’s a showcase of the very best the Canadian Rockies has to offer.
British Columbia and road trips go hand in hand. The province’s vast, spectacular landscapes make every drive feel like an adventure in itself. This post shares our top picks for BC’s best road trips, based on 13+ years of hands on experience.
San Josef Bay showcases true Vancouver Island coastal wilderness. For visitors willing to go the distance, San Josef Bay holds an extra surprise beyond its remote sandy shores and ocean vistas: majestic sea stacks, sculpted by the relentless ocean waves. Here’s everything you need to know.
Fallen in love with Lake O’Hara in British Columbia but don’t have a shuttle bus reservation to get there? Perhaps you missed the chance to join the lottery in March or didn’t realise there was a lottery system at all. Either way, this post is for you! I’ll explain how it is still possible to visit Lake O’Hara without a reservation.
There we were, in the middle of the Badlands, brushing dirt away to reveal more and more of a triceratops’ femur. I was living my Jurassic Park dream — and it’s more accessible than you may think. The Fossil Fever event is held in Grasslands National Park every August. It’s a must do for anyone with even a passing interest in dinosaurs!
The Okanagan Valley is the place to be in spring, especially in April and early May. Few other places in BC shake off winter this quickly. Discover how to spend 3 days in Vernon in spring, to enjoy the season to its fullest!
There’s always a risk in sharing lesser-known spots, especially when their charm lies in being uncrowded. But Loreto is too special to keep quiet about. Friendly, peaceful, and incredible walkable, this small Baja California Sur city on the Sea of Cortez is the ideal destination for travellers chasing authenticity beyond the beaten path.
Dated to be around 7500 years old and part of a larger UNESCO World Heritage Site, the San Borjitas Cave Paintings in Baja California Sur are believed to be the oldest discovered on the continent. While it’s a long, bumpy journey to go, this pictograph site is well worth the effort.
Want to explore Canada this year but not sure where yet? Here’s some inspiration for beautiful places to visit across this incredible country, from coast to coast to coast, based on our experiences travelling all 10 provinces and 2 out of 3 territories.
Featuring dramatic looking granite spires, Bugaboo Provincial Park is legendary for climbers. But it has a lot to offer hikers too.
The most popular route into the core of the park is the Conrad Kain Hut Trail. In this case, the journey is as exciting (and beautiful!) as the destination.
Did you know that there are basalt columns in British Columbia? The Aberdeen Columns near Vernon are a great example and a must see for beyond the beaten path enthusiasts. While the Aberdeen Columns are not the only examples of this type of volcanic rock in BC, they are one of the most accessible. Here are the details you need to go.
In the mood for a BC road trip but want to go off the beaten path a little? This Nelson to Revelstoke road trip may be the adventure you’re looking for! Combining beautiful lake scenery, dramatic waterfalls, forested valleys, rugged mountains and gold mining history, this itinerary is both interesting and visually compelling.
Vancouver Island has the highest concentration of caves in North America and Little Huson Caves is one of the best (and most accessible) examples.
This regional park offers the chance to explore a beautifully eroded canyon, with a turquoise coloured river, intricate rock formations and a spectacular cathedral-like cave entrance.