Hitch-hiking along the Trans-Mackenzie Highway...
After having successfully made the Trans Alaska Highway from Dawson Creek to Whitehorse, in Yukon, overland, now I had another challenge full of interest for the traveller: the Trans-Mackenzie Highway.
I arrived during the night to pleasan... more - travel report by
jorgesanchez
Canada’s biggest city is full of charm
As I said already, Toronto styles itself as Canada’s New York. In many ways, this is true; it is the biggest city in the country, is a business centre with dozens of head offices and the Toronto Stock Exchange, it has the country’s busiest airport and so... more - travel report by
bootlegga
Hitch-hiking along the Trans-Labrador Highway...
There is very little traffic in that road, which includes some trucks carrying containers with freezing fruits and vegetables, plus some bold tourists in their motor homes.
The distance from Baie Comeau to Goose Bay, in Labrador, is 1100 kilometres. Sign... more - travel report by
jorgesanchez
The Vikings are coming!
I was in Goose Bay, Labrador, city that I had reached from Quebec after hitch hiking during four days. The town in itself was not attractive for a traveller; all the interesting places to visit were hard to reach, such as Nunatsiavut, a fragment of Labrad... more - travel report by
jorgesanchez
A Poor Man's Foreign Vacation
Vancouver, British Columbia, is a massive city with something for everyone. For the wildlife, there's watersports, nightclubs, & malls. For the quiet life, there are parks, museums, & hiking trails. For families, there are tours, beaches, boatrides, & ple... more - travel report by
shotclog
Banff National Park
Being a beginner at hiking I was apprehensive about my planned hiking trip to Banff National Park with friends. However, as I soon found out, Banff National Park offers hiking for all levels of experience.
We planned two trips. The first, 4... more - travel report by
lafalott
Where the prairies meet the mountains
Waterton National Park is one of Canada’s and Alberta’s lesser known National Parks. Together with Montana’s Glacier National Park, it formed the world’s first International Peace Park in 1932. Today there are several other Peace Parks in the Middle East... more - travel report by
bootlegga
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
No matter how many times I return to Vancouver after traveling to other parts of the world, I am always delighted to see the gorgeous Rocky mountains and the Pacific Ocean as I land at YVR (Vancouver International Airport). I spent most of my life in Vanc... more - travel report by
hially
An island of aspen parkland in a Prairie sea
Located less than an hour’s drive from Edmonton, this park showcases aspen parkland, one of Canada’s more endangered habitats (as they tend to be located near major cities). This park is home to herds of elk, deer, and almost 900 plains bison. In fact, th... more - travel report by
bootlegga
In search of the Canadian Mountie
Like mad tourists who only knew what they have been fed, we headed to Toronto with the hopes of seeing a Royal Canadian Mounted Police aka the ‘Mounty’, regardless of where they were actually based. I was adamant that I would see one.
