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Gatineau’s Culture Trail / Le Sentier Culturel
The Culture Trail is a pedestrian trail that connects outdoor artworks, areas of interest, and exhibition and entertainment venues. Discover Gatineau‘s public art path in the centre of the city!…
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Why is Ottawa the capital of Canada?
When asked to name Australia’s capital city, most people would answer Sydney or Melbourne. Strangely, their capital city is not one of their most populated or famous; it is actually…
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Canada’s Indigenous Peoples
What does Indigenous mean? It means originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native. The Indigenous people are the first people to be living in a place. They are…
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Top 10 Best things to see in Montreal during Summer
Summer has arrived, which means it’s time to wake up from your winter hibernation. And what better way to celebrate the arrival of great weather than a short weekend getaway…
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Where does the Tulip Festival come from?
Winter is over and we are once again getting ready for summer. We’re back to wearing light coats, spending time outside, and finally seeing the flowers bloom! There are many…
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Why are Sugar Shacks so popular in Canada?
Most likely, you’ve heard of sugar shacking, the baffling springtime tradition we take part of every year in Canada? If you’ve ever wondered what a sugar shack or “cabane à…
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Climate Change – Part 2: Why should we care?
Now that you know what climate change is, why should we care? The earth’s climate has changed throughout history. Most of these slight changes are caused by small variations in…
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Top 8 best things to see in Montreal during winter for free
Montreal doesn’t mess around when it comes to winter attractions for individuals, whether they’re Montrealers or tourists. Montreal is one of the oldest cities in Canada, it was founded in…
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The Story of Perth
Perth, often considered one of the smallest town in Canada and rightfully so. This heart of the beautiful Lanark County breathes rich culture and an age-old heritage. The Perth settlement…
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Exploring the Canadian Tundra while helping animals, a “spaycation” adventure
Spaycation [noun]: a trip whereby one travels to a new destination to volunteer helping dogs and cats get spayed/neutered (sterilized, or more commonly known as “fixed”). The trip includes sight-seeing…