“Do you hear the Wapiti?” Tune into the resident radio station as you slowly drive through the wilderness park in Montebello, Quebec, about an hour’s drive from Canada’s capital city, Ottawa, and you’ll hear this phrase. Wapiti is what French-speaking Canadians call an elk and these large curious creatures will attempt to shove their massive heads inside your car window looking for a carrot or two as you navigate the route around their habitats.

The very first time I met my husband-to-be, I was topless. In fact, the first time I met my in-laws, I was topless. Let’s be clear: I am not a shameless exhibitionist or some sort of naturist hippy. But I am British, and I was on a beach vacation in balmy Cuba at the time.

One of the best things about summer road trips is that you and your family aren't constrained by airline baggage allowances. You can pack up anything and everything you can fit in your vehicle! That includes everyone's favorite toys and games, supplies to make sure you are prepared for any eventuality and every little home convenience to make the trip go smoothly. Here are 15 essential items to stow away in the car on your next road trip with kids. When you're traveling with kids you need to

In the Saint-Michel neighborhood of Montreal, a collection of buildings make up a kind of 'Cirque City.' It’s here you’ll find the National Circus School, the headquarters of Cirque de Soleil – and the home of TOHU, a year-round dedicated circus-arts venue that also hosts the Montreal Cirque Festival, celebrating its 10th anniversary in July 2019.

When you think of Las Vegas, what comes to mind? Casinos, bachelorette parties and the movie “The Hangover”? Well, yes, there’s all that, but think broader. Believe it or not, for the past decade or so, Las Vegas has been working to shrug off its reputation as only a raucous party de

Picture Canada and you’ll envisage all the natural beauty of its wild parks, deep forests, glacial lakes and vibrant, multicultural cities. From coast to coast, the world’s second-largest country is a place of contrasting extremes – none of which is more remote or endlessly fascinating than the north. Almost 40% of Canada’s landmass is made up of just three territories: the Northwest Territories (NWT), Yukon, and Nunavut.

It’s not very often that your supper is just too pretty to eat but when it comes to dining on lionfish, it’s almost a shame to kill it. The zebra-hued, monotone and curious-looking fish has large radial spikes that stretch beyond its body, protecting it from all around. Go too close and you’ll certainly know about it.

Decisions, decisions, do you want to vacation in an idyllic beachfront hotel, walk on the sand and listen to the sound of the ocean waves crashing against the shore? Or is your ideal trip a cityscape, full of hip new restaurants, nightspots, museums and shops? Why not just combine both vacation styles and settle in beautiful Waikiki, Hawaii for a week or two?

Vancouver is known as Canada’s coolest city — and with quick connections to major U.S. hubs, especially on the west coast, it really should be on your (easy-to-reach) travel bucket list. And bring the kids along with you, because traveling to seriously family-friendly Vancouver with kids is not going to be a hassle.

Set amid the greenery of the Roseland Heritage Coast, where fields of sheep meet hidden coves, the attraction here is its remoteness.

As the door closed behind me and I was left alone in suite 1742, a sense of panic mixed with déjà vu set in. I had seen these rooms before, on old newsreel, in documentaries and in glossy coffee table books. But being here in the very space where John and Yoko stood – or rather laid – felt intrusive somehow. It felt like they might wander in and ask me to bugger off.

Just like small children, adults can also benefit from a relaxing bedtime story. Meditation and relaxation apps like Headspace or Calm, have started to introduce sleep stories as a way for adults to destress before bed. The stories chosen are descriptive and interesting but are narrated, often by celebrities, in a slow pace that makes you feel instantly at ease.

You’ll find Ottawa’s oldest pub in the middle of the bustling ByWard Market. Built in 1849, The Chateau Lafayette, is an Ottawa institution affectionately known as "The Laff." In fact, its long history means that it was here before Ottawa was even called Ottawa, and pre-dates the original Parliament buildings and the nearby Chateau Laurier.

London is made up of 32 boroughs, or local authority districts and the city of London. There is a huge range of different neighbourhoods operating in each of these areas, all with their own unique flair, cultural makeup and landmarks to discover.

More than 80 years ago, caribou numbers in Canada’s Northwest Territories started to decline – a serious threat to the Inuit people who called the region home. In response, a herd of 3500 reindeer from Alaska were herded through the rugged landscape to the region, where they were used for their meat and fur.

When you think of exciting global cities, London, England is right up there with Paris, New York, and Tokyo. This English capital was the home of Dickens, the birthplace of Chaplin and other literary legends, and not to mention the home of the Royal Family. London is filled with unforgettable things to do, so check out this guide for your next trip.

The beaches of Nova Scotia provide the perfect traditional Canadian summer experience. Enjoy life at the shore this summer by heading south to the coast along the UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve. Here on the south shore of Nova Scotia, you can relax with the family and enjoy long lazy days on the sands, feast on the tastes of the ocean, or even learn to surf.

From the road, it’s less than a 30-minute hike to the entrance to Rat’s Nest and the start of a caving adventure that will get your heart rate soaring. Close to Banff, Alberta, in the quirky town of Canmore, with the Rocky Mountains as a backdrop and an enthusiastic guide leading you through the woods, you’ll don red coveralls, safety gear and a headlamp before heading underground to face your fears.

It’s a strange truth that although modern city dwellers live packed together in close proximity, we really don’t know our neighbours at all. Just what do the people that share your postcode do in the privacy of their own homes? What are their family dynamics like? What are they watching on TV? And pray tell, what on earth is going on in their garage?

A garment bag should be more than just an afterthought. Up your packing game, and consider the garment bag the workhorse of your luggage collection. A typical garment bag is usually a cloth, zippered bag with an interior hanger to keep suits, shirts, and dresses wrinkle-free and protected from the elements in transit.