Canada feels massive when you hit the road. Mountains rise up out of nowhere, lakes stretch for miles, and forests seem endless. Some highways cut straight through city skylines, while others wind through remote landscapes where you won’t see another car for hours. Whether you’re driving along the coast or through the mountains, the views never stop. For those who enjoy traveling, these highways do more than just connect places – they make the trip itself unforgettable. Some roads lead to historic landmarks, others pass through wilderness, but all have a story. If you love road trips, Canada’s most scenic highways are worth exploring. Canada’s Most Scenic Highways That You Need To Explore Canada covers over 9.985 million square kilometers, making it the second largest country in the world. With its vast size, it is only logical that it will […]
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Discovery Fun at These 7 Museums in Victoria, British Columbia
The museums in Victoria, B.C., serve as guardians of this diverse heritage, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the multifaceted story of Victoria and its surroundings. From natural history and indigenous culture to maritime adventures and artistic expressions, these institutions provide windows into the past and present of this captivating corner of the Pacific Northwest
Read MoreA Guide to Professional Sports in Toronto
You may not necessarily think of Toronto as a city with a rich sports culture, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth! Toronto has had a sports team of some sort since the 1800s with the Granite Club, Royal Canadian Yacht Club, Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club, the Argonaut Rowing Club, and the Toronto Lawn Tennis Club. The Toronto Argonauts football was established in 1873 and is still around today! Professional sports in Toronto continue to develop and change, depending on the popularity of the particular sport and the success of the franchise. Here’s a quick guide to professional sports in Toronto to bring you up to speed: Hockey – If Toronto is known for one thing, it is the Maple Leafs, the most financially successful sports franchise in the country. Toronto has hosted several international hockey […]
Read MoreFamily Fun at the Royal Ontario Museum
Museum lovers who visit Toronto will want to get their history and culture fix at the Royal Ontario Museum with its engaging galleries of art, archaeology, and natural science from around the world. With over 40 galleries spread out over four floors, the museums is just one more reasons that a visit to Ontario will be both educational, culturally enriching, and fun. The Royal Ontario Museum is a great destination for families, with lots of kid friendly exhibits. Some exhibits that kids might enjoy include: The current exhibit, Water! The Exhibition, has been a big hit with 17 interactive hands-on activities. Where there’s water there’s usually fun, and this exhibit uses real water along with immersive displays, natural artifacts, videos and animals to explain why water is important to Canada and the world. ROM Live! has been a big […]
Read MoreVisit Some Avian Friends at the World Parrot Refuge
Polly want a cracker? At the World Parrot Refuge on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, winged residents get lots more than a mere cracker. This non-profit, educational facility operated by FLOPRS (“For the Love of Parrots Refuge Society”) provides a “Home for Life” for previously owned pet parrots. Parrots have a very long life span, so it is very likely that they will have a need for more than one owner over their lifetime. Many parrot owners fail to foresee or plan for this, making it increasingly common to have parrots turn up in shelters. The Refuge is a home for life for these parrots, and it does not adopt out. The estimated cost to care for a parrot in a good quality sanctuary is approximately $10/week. This amount covers a healthy diet, shelter, warmth, light, safety, free-flight enclosures, and skilled […]
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