Written by local travel writers, these guidebooks for Canada will help you plan your travel to Eastern Ontario, Alberta or Saskatchewan.
Six Travel Guidebooks to Explore Less-Travelled Places and Travel at Home in Canada
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30 Less-Travelled Places for Women in 2024
For our 30th anniversary, JourneyWoman reveals 30 less-travelled places for women in 2024, according to our writers and travel experts.
An Ode to Volunteers: Inspiring Lessons from the ‘July Project’ in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Acknowledging the volunteers and ‘heavenly invisibles’ who make our travels possible and are the backbones of our communities.
Going Psycho: Lessons from My Travels at Home
Inspired by the idea of ‘psychogeography, when we take time to slow down and experience things, we can discover extraordinary things close to home.
Secrets of Stratford, Ontario for Solo Women: More than Shakespeare
A quick trip from Toronto, Stratford, Ontario is a welcoming place for a solo getaway for women who enjoy arts and culinary experiences.
New Brunswick’s Acadian Peninsula is a Cyclist’s Dream
Located in New Brunswick, the stunning Acadian Peninsula Veloroute is a network of 14 cycling circuits perfect for a three-day trek.
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Flying to Toronto? Consider Toronto’s “Other” Airport: The Island Airport
For those travelling to or from Toronto, consider Toronto’s ‘other’ airport, Billy Bishop Airport, located on Toronto Island.
A Less-Travelled Route for Lighthouse Lovers in Nova Scotia, Canada
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.
Seven Life-Changing Wildlife and Adventure Tours for Women
From the Antarctic to Costa Rica to South Africa, these wildlife tours offer women an opportunity for life-changing animal experiences.
20 Less-Travelled Places For Women Over 50 to Explore
Get your map out and explore these 20 less-travelled places, based on recommendations from our readers and the JourneyWoman Women’s Advisory Council.
Finding Your Purpose Through Volunteer Travel
The story of how a woman found her purpose and sense of belonging through volunteer travel with some of the world’s most marginalized humans.
8 Unique Places to Stay, From Treehouses to Desert Tents
Eight women travellers share the most unique places to stay they’ve ever booked in far-flung destinations around the world.
PEI’s Island Walk, “Canada’s Camino,” is Designed for Shoulder Season Travel
PEI’s 700-km Island Walk, known as “Canada’s Camino”, winds through picturesque villages with breathtaking scenery and fresh seafood.
Journey to the Arctic Circle With Sara Wheeler’s “The Magnetic North”
Travel with best-selling author Sara Wheeler to one of the earth’s most pristine places in “The Magnetic North: Notes from the Arctic Circle.”
What to Do in Lake Louise, Alberta: Five Incredible Experiences
How to make the most of 24 hours in Lake Louise in Banff National Park; including tips on visiting Moraine Lake and the Fairmont Lake Louise.
Finding Adventure in the Backcountry of the Canadian Rockies
Tips to embrace adventure in the real Canadian Rockies on a six-day horseback riding tour in the backcountry of Alberta.
Where to Stay in Canada’s Algonquin Park: Two Rustic Lodges
Get close to nature at Killarney Lodge and Arowhon Pines, two small, family-owned resorts in Canada’s Algonquin Park.
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 Icy Travel Adventure in Canada’s Northwest Territories
When city girl Jo Anne moved to Yellowknife, the North reached deep into her being, starting with an icy, unexpected adventure.
