Canadian media personality Erin Davis calls her new hometown Sidney-by-the-Sea, B.C., “a sea change” from her Toronto life.
Canada’s Hidden Gems: Travel to Sidney-by-the-Sea, B.C. With Erin Davis
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For our 30th anniversary, JourneyWoman reveals 30 less-travelled places for women in 2024, according to our writers and travel experts.
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In 2020, the Bata Shoe Museum accepted solo travel visionary Evelyn Hannon’s iconic red boots into its permanent collection.
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After being locked down for months, the JourneyWoman team is going on a travel at home road trip to rediscover small towns in Ontario.
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Five road trips in Ontario , Canada, where women can get off-the-grid, from Balaclava to Eganville to Thunder Bay.
Rediscover Toronto with the Honourable David Crombie, Former Mayor of Toronto
Former Toronto Mayor, the Honourable David Crombie, shares his insider tips to rediscover Toronto’s ravines, waterfront and green spaces.
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Seeing Canada’s Great Lakes by Freighter
The plan was to meet the ship in Hamilton Harbour and spend Friday night onboard in preparation for an early departure to Montreal on Saturday morning. The Algoma Strongfield would continue to Quebec City, another 24 hours of sailing.
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Whether you’re traveling solo or with others, there are those moments while traveling where you become fully, viscerally aware of how much fun you’re having.
Solo Travel Over 80: Women 85+ Share Their Travel Secrets
Three female solo travel trailblazers – all over the age of 85 – share their travel tales and sage advice for the next generation.
The Secrets of Shopping in Montreal: a Bargain Hunter’s Paradise
Any gal looking for shopping in Montreal will be very pleased to know about its secret bargain shopping area, from local Sandra Phillips.
12 Female-Authored Mystery Books to Read on the Way to Your Destination
There is no better way to augment your research on a city or country than by enjoying these mysteries, their heroes and heroines all created by females.
Good Deeds Done by JourneyWoman Travellers
JourneyWoman readers tell us about the good deeds that they’ve done on the road.
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.
