The tour of Centre Block at Parliament was a great tour. This is a busy tour no matter what time of year, especially on nice days, so if you're pla…

Rideau Hall is the official residence of the Governor General and is located in the middle of an amazing lot. In the off-season, tours are only off…

For any avid coin collector, this is a sure place to go. Even if you're not, it's worth the visit to see the process of coin-making. This mint is a…

Laurier House served as the home of 2 of Canada's Prime Ministers: Sir Wilfred Laurier and William Lyon Mackenzie King. The beautifully restored ho…

If you're looking for somewhere to eat, head to Byward Market and you'll undoubtedly find something you like. This is a unique street filled with l…

This is one of the best museums I've been to in Canada. 4 sections of the museum chronicled the Canadian war efforts from the South African war to …

Located just outside of Fredericton, King's Landing is a great historical settlement for people of all ages. The settlement is made up of buildings…

The Maritime Museum focuses on Halifax's nautical history and has quite a few interesting exhibits. I particularly enjoyed the exhibits on Pirates …

The Citadel is a great place to bring the family and learn a bit about Canadian War history. There's a lot to look at and uniformed military people…

This tour was extremely well-done, and is definitely something to do in Halifax! The tour is led by costumed interpreters who bring you back the ti…

Though I wouldn't really classify it as a "Sight & Attraction", a visit to the graveyard is a moving experience. The headstones are set up beautifu…

A visit to Peggy's Cove is a necessary experience if you're visitng Halifax, and is only a short drive away. It's best to see the famous lighthouse…

This was my first stop in Halifax, and it was a great welcome to the city. Located in the city's harbour, Pier 21 holds an exhibit dedicated to ove…

This was an amazing bed and breakfast to stay in, in the quaint town of Cavendish. The staff were amazing and the rooms were great. The friendly at…

For those of you who enjoy the Anne of Green Gables paraphernalia, this is the place to go! Better in the off season, although lacking costumed int…

This is a great site to see for any Canadian. It is the setting of the Charlottetown Conference in 1864 where the idea was born to unite the Canadi…

Located in the visitor's centre, Founder's Hall holds a great exhibit educating visitors on the confederation of canada. A virtual reporter guides …

This is a great museum with a number of interesting exhibits. It's location is near Old Quebec, so we started our day here, then wandered the histo…

Spending a day wander the cobblestone streets of Old Quebec is a necessary experience if you visit the city. You feel as if you've been transported…

This was an unexpected gem in my trip, and was possibly my favourite attraction in a drive across the country. Located in Carp, Ontario, just outsi…

If you're going to wine country or Niagara Falls, a great stop for a cultural rest in your travels is a the Shaw Festival in the summer months to e…

Once you make your way past the giant picture of Peter Mansbridge plastered on the side of the CBC building, and get inside, the museum is located …

Casa Loma is a great place to visit. It's an out-of-place, but magnificent castle in the middle of Toronto, and once you step inside, you forget th…

This museum is a unique one that models the history of shoes and has a vast collection from all cultures. Whether you're a shoe lover or not, this …

Another way to go up is to have a meal in the restaurant. Dinner is quite expensive, especially if you're on a budget, but lunch is much more reaso…

This is a museum you should set a lot of time for, at least 3 hours. It's a big museum with a large collection of artifacts and there is a lot to s…

If you're a fan of Victorian architecture and historical houses, then you'll love this gorgeous house inhabited by John A. Macdonald's son, Hugh Jo…

This is a great museum for anyone to go to spend the afternoon. There are a lot of interactive activities that kids (and those who are kids at hear…

This is a great stop just off the Trans-Canada highway and is a fascinating way to spend an afternoon. The village is made up of historical buildin…

The Mennonite Heritage Village had been anticipated from the start. For some reason, we knew it was going to be great. We had talked to the people …

If you're travelling along the Trans-Canada, this is definitely a worthy stop. Located in the beautiful historic downtown area of Moose Jaw, the tu…

Whether or not you like dinosaurs, the Royal Tyrell Museum is a necessary stop if you're in the area. The museum is amazingly well done with intera…

This is an essential stop for any Canadian at some time in his or her life, and for any visitor to Canada looking for a little history. The interpr…

The layering seemed to have worked and kept me warm through the night. I woke up once to rain beating down on our tent. The next time I woke up…

After vising the amazingly fun Guzoo, we headed on the short drive to Three Hills where we would stay for the night. Three Hills is one of those sm…

The Guzoo is located just outside Three Hills and is a recommended place to go if you're in the area. The family-owned zoo is a friendly place and …

This is a sight a little off the beaten road, a little over an hour north and west of calgary. It's a site worth visiting though, and is a prime ex…

The turnoff for Morraine Lake is a couple km before Lake Louise, and is a worthy visit. Although lesser known, this lake is also very beautiful and…

I'm pretty sure the only thing that kept me going through the night, was the excessive amount of food we were going to eat the next morning. The la…

The popular Lake Louise is almost a necessary stop when you go to Banff. Although it's crowded and full of tourists at any time of the year, how ca…

If you're going to be in Banff on a Sunday, I recommend making a reservation for brunch at the Banff Springs Hotel. I was on a budget on this trip,…

We had hauled a tent and sleeping bags with us in the car, so we figured the best place to make good use of them was Banff. Afterall, it was the Ma…

Dadeos is a great place to eat in the heart of downtown Edmonton on Whyte Ave. I was taken there by some friends in town for some excellent cajun f…

Though some would say to stay away from zoos on rainy days, this turned out to be quite the experience! Due to the cloudy weather, almost no one wa…

We left from Jasper pretty early in the morning. We seemed to be the first ones awake on the campsite as we pulled away on the frosty road, slightl…

This is a winter review, which is drastically different from a summer review, I'd imagine. In the summer, the lake becomes an active place with boa…

This was the first sight on a roadtrip across the country, and on a beautiful day, it was sure to please. The falls are gorgeously set in a classic…

The tram gives a great view of Jasper and its surrounding land and lakes that appear turquoise from above. In the off-season, the trams won't be so…

In an old school episode of Bobby's World, Bobby, Howie Mandell and the gang went on a family vacation to a Canadian national park. As a chil…

The original plan for this summer was to go to Russia and Asia... a whirlwind ride of far off places that would force me to leave behind Vancouve…