Chasing the Fall Colours
Before the tree branches are bare and the skies turn grey, many RVers make a late season road trip to do some “leaf peeping”—fall colour tours in parts of Canada where the hardwood forests reign. Driving to look for fall colours draw scores of RV enthusiasts. It’s a...
Northeastern Ontario: A Taste of Extraordinary Ontario Parks
On smooth, grey Highway 11 from the upper reaches of the Ottawa Valley, heading straight north toward Temagami, I started to hum a few lines from that notable song by The Arrogant Worms. We’ve got rocks and trees, and trees and rocks,and rocks and trees, and trees and...
Savouring Cape Breton Island
When that itch for a scenic road trip hits hard, it’s a challenge to find a spot more delightful than Cape Breton Island, perched a short drive from mainland Nova Scotia. The island is renowned for the rugged coastline drive along the jaw-dropping Cabot Trail . . ....
Why not Alabama?
We rolled into the border crossing in Detroit this past January, towing our 5th wheel trailer, stopped and handed over our passports to the Agent. He glanced at the trailer, then us - “Heading to Florida are you” he asked as he scanned the passports. “No, actually...
The Magic of Manitoulin Island
I grew up with a family cottage on the shores of Ontario’s Georgian Bay, not far from Manitoulin Island. But it was many years later, adult travel in a Class B camper van, before I made the scenic ferry crossing on the MS Chi-Cheemaun from the mainland to Manitoulin,...
The Charm of Îles de la Madeleine
It looks far away on the map, and, admittedly, it's a bit of a trip to get to Îles de la Madeleine (a.k.a. the Magdalen Islands) in the middle of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Think of the five-hour ferry from Prince Edward Island as an RV adventure—it'll take you to a...
Moose and so much more in Western Newfoundland
Travelling through Newfoundland in a well-equipped RV, “moose” should be the first word on your radar. Accidents happen daily. The giant mammals rule the roadways, and guidebooks warn that the only safe way to drive in moose country is below the speed limit and...
Canada’s Storybook Sites: Where Kids Meet Canadian History
History. Before your eyes glaze over, consider that Canada is chock-full of fun ways to explore and engage kids in the past of this amazing country. And does history matter? Sure does. Consider this famous quote: “A generation which ignores history has no past and no...
Campervans and the Lost Villages of the St. Lawrence River
On June 26, 1959, Queen Elizabeth II and US President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially opened the St. Lawrence Seaway. This monumental project created a route for ocean-going ships to reach North America's heartland and produced electricity for Ontario's growing...
Studio Bell – Calgary, Alberta
We travel and write about music across North America. In Canada, no single spot better tells the story of music covering the width and breadth of our country than Studio Bell, the nation’s musical museum in Alberta. Located in the heart of downtown Calgary, Studio...
Wine Tasting and Painted Barn Quilts: A Journey Through Prince Edward County
Tucked away along the shores of Lake Ontario, Prince Edward County—fondly known as 'The County'—is a hidden gem that offers more than scenic beauty. It's a haven for wine enthusiasts, art lovers, and adventure seekers. Glenora Car Ferry As we boarded the Glenora car...
Highways: A behind the scenes snapshot of this necessity for RV travel
It’s Day one of your much-anticipated road trip. All that planning and coordination is now behind you. You’ve looked forward to this trip for months. You’ve been on the road for only 30 minutes, and straight ahead of you, traffic control guide come to a complete stop...
