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Can't make it to Iceland to see the Blue Lagoon? You don't need to take seeing a turquoise lagoon off your travel bucket list just yet. Just a road trip from Montreal , you can find the next best thing — a majestic rocky gem with crystal-clear blue waters that'll easily make you forget you're still in Canada. In Ontario, you can visit a dreamy swimming spot with turquoise water that looks more…
If you want to have a European-style getaway without booking a flight, you don't have to travel very far this summer. Just a short road trip from Montreal, you can visit a charming village with flower-lined streets, cute cafes, and scenic mountain views that feels like something out of a storybook. Tucked among the Laurentian Mountains about an hour and a half north of Montreal is…
If you're looking for a beautiful beach to spend the dog days of summer, you don't have to travel far. Right here in La Belle Province, you can find beaches with soft sand and crystal-clear waters that are like a slice of the tropics . From crystal-clear turquoise waves to long golden beaches that could pass for an island getaway, these spots prove you don't need to take an international flight to…
If you’re dreaming of a summer escape that combines dramatic coastal scenery, sandy landscapes and small-town charm, you don’t have to leave Canada to find it. Just along the St. Lawrence River exists a beautiful village with tons of natural beauty and plenty of charm that serves as the gateway to maritime adventure in Quebec. Tucked away on Quebec's Côte-Nord and nestled in one of the world's…
If you're dreaming of a Quebec getaway filled with historic stone buildings, sweeping river views and peaceful small-town charm, this scenic village deserves a spot on your summer travel list. Located less than an hour from Quebec City, this picturesque spot feels like stepping into the pages of a storybook, with winding streets, centuries-old architecture and beautiful riverside scenery.…
The Government of Canada has issued a new advisory on global travel disruptions , warning that recent military activity in the Middle East is affecting fuel supplies, flight schedules, and security conditions well beyond its borders. Here's what travellers should know . Fuel shortages could disrupt more than flights The situation has affected the global fuel supply, and some destinations could see…
If a European getaway is on your travel radar for later this year or next, there's a new step worth including into your planning, and it comes with a price tag attached. According to the Government of Canada's updated travel guidance , the European Union is preparing to launch its European Travel Information and Authorisation System , or ETIAS, sometime in the last quarter of 2026. Once it's live,…
Summer is peak travel season, and if you've got a trip booked somewhere warm, or across the Atlantic, it's worth building in one more step before you leave: a quick check of your destination's travel advisory. The Government of Canada updated its advisories for seven popular destinations within the past week, covering everything from terrorism risk in parts of Europe to crime and regional warnings…
If you're dreaming of turquoise water and soft white-sand beaches this summer, you might picture a tropical getaway in the Caribbean . But it turns out, there's no need to leave Canada if you're looking for the perfect beach vacation spot — you don't even need to leave the province. Right here in Quebec, you can visit dreamy white-sand beaches with clear blue waters that are like a slice of the…
If you've been craving a European escape complete with charming French villages and beautiful scenery (minus an expensive, transatlantic flight), look no further than this adorable spot right here in Canada. Located about 90 kilometres north of Quebec City is a charming region home to outdoor adventure, stunning natural beauty and storybook small towns worth planning a visit for. Offering a blend…
