Culture and history in Canada
Acadian heritage: history, villages and festivals in Atlantic Canada
Explore Acadian heritage across NB, NS and PEI — Village Historique Acadien, Grand-Pré, the Grand Dérangement story and Acadian festivals in August.
Explore →
Alexander Keith's Brewery tour, Halifax
Everything to know about the Alexander Keith's Brewery tour in Halifax: costumed guides, tastings, tickets, timing, and who it's best for.
Explore →
Butchart Gardens Victoria: tickets, best time to visit and highlights
Plan your Butchart Gardens visit near Victoria BC — ticket prices, seasonal highlights, Saturday fireworks, how to get there and practical tips.
Explore →
Calgary Stampede guide: tickets, dates, events and insider tips
Calgary Stampede guide: 10 days of rodeo, midway, chuckwagon races, Grandstand Show, free pancake breakfasts, tickets and what to see.
Explore →
Canadian Thanksgiving explained: when, why, and what to expect
A visitor's guide to Canadian Thanksgiving — dates, origins, traditions, what is open and closed, and how it differs from US Thanksgiving.
Explore →
Canadian hockey guide for tourists: NHL cities, tours and games
How to experience Canadian hockey as a visitor — NHL teams, game tickets, arena tours, the Hockey Hall of Fame, and the sport's place in Canadian culture.
Explore →
Canada's best museums: ROM, MMFA, Museum of History and more
Canada's best museums — the ROM, Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Canadian Museum of History, Museum for Human Rights and more. Admission, hours and tips.
Explore →
Canadian RCMP experience: Musical Ride, museums and where to see them
How to experience the RCMP for tourists — Musical Ride performances, the Heritage Centre in Regina, museum visits and iconic red serge photo opportunities.
Explore →
Celtic music in Cape Breton: sessions, festivals & halls
Where to hear Celtic music in Cape Breton: live sessions, pubs, family squares, Celtic Colours festival, and the islands top music destinations.
Explore →
Frank Slide and Crowsnest Pass: history, hikes and how to visit
Guide to Frank Slide and Crowsnest Pass — Canada's deadliest rockslide, coal mining history, mountain hikes and how to visit from Calgary or Lethbridge.
Explore →
Hockey Hall of Fame Toronto: tickets, what to see and family tips
Visit the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto — the Stanley Cup, interactive shooting simulators, historic galleries and tips for hockey fans and families.
Explore →
Indigenous culture in Canada: First Nations, Inuit and Métis experiences by region
Authentic First Nations, Inuit and Métis experiences by region — BC totem poles, Prairie heritage sites, Arctic Inuit art and responsible tour operators.
Explore →
L'Anse aux Meadows: visiting the Norse settlement in Newfoundland
Visit L'Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland: the 1000 AD Norse settlement, sod houses, Viking interpreters, access from St. Anthony and Gros Morne.
Explore →
Fortress of Louisbourg: how to plan your visit
Plan your visit to the Fortress of Louisbourg, the largest historical reconstruction in North America. Costumes, cannons, bakeries, tickets, and tips.
Explore →
Montreal F1 Grand Prix: the ultimate visitor's guide
Montreal F1 Grand Prix guide: tickets, best grandstands, where to stay, getting to the circuit, festival atmosphere and what the race weekend looks like.
Explore →
Montreal Jazz Festival: free shows, big acts and how to visit
Montreal Jazz Festival guide: 10 days of music in June–July, hundreds of free outdoor shows, headline acts, indoor concert tickets and where to stay.
Explore →
New France heritage: 400 years of French Canadian history in place
Four centuries of French Canadian history — from Champlain's 1608 founding of Quebec City to the Quiet Revolution
Explore →
Newfoundland Screech-In ceremony: what to expect
Everything about the Newfoundland Screech-In ceremony: what it involves, where to do it, the tradition's history
Explore →
Old Quebec city walking guide: UNESCO walls, Château Frontenac and beyond
Walk UNESCO Old Quebec — Château Frontenac, fortification walls, Plains of Abraham, Petit-Champlain and the best restaurants and viewpoints in the city.
Explore →
Parliament Hill Ottawa: tours, Changing of the Guard and Peace Tower
Visit Parliament Hill Ottawa — free guided tours, the Changing of the Guard ceremony, Peace Tower views, Rideau Hall and tips for Canada's capital.
Explore →
Pier 21 Halifax: Canada's immigration museum
Visit Pier 21 in Halifax, Canada's national immigration museum: a million immigrants' stories, family research, exhibits, and how to plan your visit.
Explore →
Igloofest Montreal: the world's coldest music festival
Igloofest Montreal: the electronic music festival that runs outdoors in -20°C January nights. Dates, lineup, tickets, what to wear and how to survive.
Explore →
Just For Laughs Montreal: the world's biggest comedy festival
Just For Laughs Montreal guide: the world's largest comedy festival — main galas, Nasty Show, OFF-JFL, venues, tickets and how to plan the week.
Explore →
Quebec's music festivals: Jazz Fest, Osheaga, Festival d'été and beyond
Quebec's summer festival season runs June through August
Explore →
Quebec Winter Carnival: Bonhomme, ice castle and what to expect
Quebec Winter Carnival guide: ice palace, Bonhomme, night parades, ice canoe race, Caribou drink, dates, tickets and how to visit Quebec City.
Explore →
Titanic Halifax: graves, museum & history sites
Discover Halifax's deep connection to the Titanic: the Maritime Museum exhibit, three cemeteries with victims' graves
Explore →
Toronto Sports Guide: Leafs, Raptors, Blue Jays & How to See a Game
Everything you need to know about attending a game in Toronto — the Maple Leafs, Raptors, Blue Jays, and TFC
Explore →
Vieux-Montréal: cobblestones, basilicas and waterfront life
Explore Vieux-Montréal — Notre-Dame Basilica, Place Jacques-Cartier, the Old Port, cobblestone streets and the best restaurants in Old Montreal.
Explore →
Viking Trail, Newfoundland: L'Anse aux Meadows & beyond
Drive Newfoundland's Viking Trail to L'Anse aux Meadows: the only confirmed Viking settlement in North America
Explore →