With the looming threat of a trade war with the U.S. – not to mention a weak loonie – travellers may be looking for destinations a little closer to home. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Brandy Pot IslandVeni Etiam/Supplied
From spending a night in a Quebec lighthouse, to searching for fossils on a Nova Scotia beach or strolling a riverbank neighbourhood in Saskatchewan, our 2024 Hidden Canada roundup features under-the-radar destinations from across the country. Read more.
Go off the grid: Learn to love winter in Manitoba’s Turtle Mountain Provincial Park. Read more.
Faced with a weaker loonie, snowbirds are weathering the economic headwinds.
Yoho National ParkLouis Tremblay/Supplied
Skiing: When ski touring in the Rockies, the views are serene and dramatic at the same time. Get a guide and start skinning. Read more.
Hiking: Is hiking the 75-km West Coast Trail in B.C. difficult? Yes. Is it worth it? Absolutely! Read more.
The Cabot Links golf course in Inverness, N.S., and the nearby Cabot Cliffs give a dramatic view of the Gulf of St. Lawrence.Jacob Sjöman/Supplied
Teeing off: From Banff to Bear Mountain, there’s a great place to tee off in every province. See our list.
Stay and play: Why New Brunswick should be part of any East Coast golf itinerary. Read more.
Kingfisher Resort’s Pacific Mist Spa, in Courtenay, B.C.Kingfisher Resort’s Pacific Mist Spa
Spas: The road to wellness starts with these Canadian spas designed for serious relaxation. Read more.
Healing: Seeking healing at a cannabis wellness retreat in the woods of Ontario. Read more.
Karibu's week-long Vancouver Island tour includes days of kayaking and plenty of time for spotting wildlife.Ian Harland/karibu adventures
Enjoying wildlife: In northern Vancouver Island, a nature tour gets up close to bears and whales, while immersing visitors with people and culture. Read more.
Shuck, slurp, repeat: In Nova Scotia, discover some of the oldest oysters farms in Canada. Read more.
Paddleboarding on the Trent-Severn Waterway.Lisa Gregoire/The Globe and Mail
Houseboating: Trading in a cabin rental for a houseboat on the Trent Severn waterway. Read more.
Cruising: Could the Great Lakes be the next great cruising destination? We investigate. Read more.
The Rosewood Hotel Georgia VancouverThe Rosewood Hotel Georgia
A hotel getaway: Vancouver’s refurbished Rosewood Hotel Georgia is a luxurious escape. Read more.
Quiet cabin retreat: Tucked into Nova Scotia’s Gaspereau Valley, a stylish cabin offers guests a peaceful rest. Read more.
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