Last updated on July 21st, 2022
JourneyWoman’s Guide to
Canada
Featured Editorial
Exploring Nova Scotia’s Less-Travelled Lighthouse Route
Nova Scotia may be Canada’s second-smallest province, but there are many stories to be shared along its southwestern Lighthouse Route.
Soak in Nova Scotia’s Charm at Peggy’s Cove, Now Accessible to All
Nova Scotia’s iconic Peggy’s Point Lighthouse is now fully accessible with its new award-winning viewing platform.
Travel at Home: A Solo Walk on the Vancouver Island Trail
Solo travel isn’t always about going far from home, as guest writer Tracey Smyth discovered when she hiked Canada’s Vancouver Island Trail.
PEI’s Island Walk, “Canada’s Camino,” is Ready to be Discovered
The PEI Camino in Prince Edward Island might just be the perfect place for aspiring solo travellers to boost their confidence.
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Travel Tips
Travel on Two Wheels: The Best Ontario Biking Trails for All Levels
Experienced cyclists give us the low down on Ontario’s best biking trails for women of all levels. (sponsored)
Women’s Travel Tip: Whale Watching in BC
JourneyWoman Joy shares her tips to watch whales in their natural habitat along the BC coast.
Get Close to Nature in These 13 Unique Ontario Stays
Thirteen of our most unique Airbnb stays in Ontario, including an Airstream RV, glamping, camping, tiny house, cabin, farm and a hayloft.
10 Things We Learned Travelling at Home in Ontario
When we hatched a plan to road trip around our home province of Ontario, we never expected to learn so much about nature, our inner child, and the creativity of women entrepreneurs.
Travel Tips for Toronto with the Honourable David Crombie
Have you ever considered a city’s ‘bone structure’ when you’re travelling? You’ll want to check out these tips from the Honourable David Crombie, who shares his inside tips to rediscover Toronto, its ravines, waterfront and green spaces.
Montreal’s Secret Shopping Area: a Bargain Hunter’s Paradise
Any gal travelling to Montreal will be very pleased to know about its secret shopping area in the heart of the Canadian garment industry.
Women’s Travel Tip: Taco in Tofino
During our summer trip to Tofino, BC, we found an out-of-the-way food truck with incredibly fresh, mouth-watering and well-priced tacos.
What to Wear in Canada
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Canada.
Perfect Road Trip Tips from Locals to Help You Explore Canada Solo
Enjoy these tiny pieces of Canadian advice for road trips and if you know someone who will be visiting Canada, pass them along to them, too.
Women’s Travel Tip: Save Money Sightseeing in Vancouver
Savvy JourneyWoman Cheryl shares a tip that will save you money while exploring Vancouver, BC.
Featured Destinations
Women of the Backcountry: Finding Adventure in the Canadian Rockies
JW Publisher Carolyn Ray shares her lessons and tips to embrace adventure in the real Canadian Rockies on a six-day horseback riding tour in the backcountry of Alberta.
Travel on Two Wheels: The Best Ontario Biking Trails for All Levels
Experienced cyclists give us the low down on Ontario’s best biking trails for women of all levels. (sponsored)
Back into Adventure in Canada’s Algonquin Park
With its vast array of flora and fauna, Canada’s Algonquin Park is the perfect getaway for hikers, adventurers and nature-loving women.
The Best Hiking and Walking Trails in Algonquin Park
The best walking and hiking trails in Algonquin Park to see wildlife, avoid bugs and reconnect with nature.
An Ice Road Travel Adventure in Canada’s Northwest Territories
Featured Image: Spectacular Northern Lights dancing above Yellowknife / Photo by pilens on EnvatoWhat a City Girl Learned About Life North of Sixty By Jo Anne Wilson, Guest writer It was February 1992. I had been in Yellowknife, in the northernmost part of Canada, for...
Seeking Adventure and Connection? The Majestic Canadian Rockies Beckons!
Women share their once-in-a-lifetime stories of the majestic Canadian Rockies, the jaw-droppingly beautiful mountain range spanning Western Canada. that connect us to nature at is most authentic and primal.
Hiking the Plain of the Six Glaciers Trail in the Canadian Rockies
Fifty-one years after her first visit, Linda Barnard hikes the stunning Plain of the Six Glaciers Trail near Banff, Alberta in the Canadian Rockies.
Set Your Soul on Fire: A Woman’s Guide to the Northern Lights
Women share their once-in-a-lifetime stories of the Northern Lights, which inextricably connect us to the universe in a way that no other experience in the world can offer.
Resources for Travellers to Learn about Indigenous Tourism, Culture and History
Resources for women to learn about and support Indigenous tourism, history and culture, with tips on land acknowledgements, museums, books, documentaries and more.
The Top Seven Once-in-a-Lifetime Travel Experiences Every Woman Should Have
We reveal the top seven Once-in-a-Lifetime Travel Experiences recommended by women, including the Northern LIghts, the Camino de Santiago, Canada’s Rocky Mountains, a Safari in Africa, an Antarctica expedition, Machu Picchu and Bali.
“My dream is for people around the world to look up and to see Canada like a little jewel sitting at the top of the continent.” -Tommy Douglas
