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Truth and Reconciliation Day 2023
Bottom of page: September 30 will mark the annual National Truth and Reconciliation Day in Canada. Here's the history behind it and why it's important to remember and reflect on this day.
Take a Walk in Historic Trent Hills
Have you ever seen an interesting old building in your neighbourhood and wondered when it was constructed, and who once lived or worked there? Trent Hills has a rich history, reflected in its landmarks and place names, told through the stories of the Indigenous Peoples and those who came to settle here.
Extraordinary Canadian Doctors
ON NATIONAL PHYSICIANS’ DAY 2023, WE RECOGNIZE AND HONOUR ALL CANADIANS WHO HAVE CHOSEN TO SERVE IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE.
Throughout our country’s history, many doctors have gone above and beyond their regular practice to help others by expanding our knowledge, inspiring us, or blazing a trail for future generations.
Throughout our country’s history, many doctors have gone above and beyond their regular practice to help others by expanding our knowledge, inspiring us, or blazing a trail for future generations.
Sponsored | Mass adoption of electric vehicles will rely on charging infrastructure
If your business or organization wants to make a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, consider installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in your parking area for your employees, guests and customers. Or, if you own a fleet, switch over to hybrids or fully electric vehicles.
Cara Clairman, president and CEO at Plug’n Drive, a non-profit organization committed to accelerating electric vehicle adoption in Canada, says that offering EV charging at the workplace benefits employe
Cara Clairman, president and CEO at Plug’n Drive, a non-profit organization committed to accelerating electric vehicle adoption in Canada, says that offering EV charging at the workplace benefits employe
Is it better to join a real estate team, or go it alone?
Sponsored | Allan Bush Investment Team partners with local food bank to raise 1M meals this summer
Do you know where your next meal will come from? Sadly, many in our community don’t. Hunger can happen to anyone – due to job loss, medical issues, the loss of a family member, a change in living arrangements, or other sudden, unexpected circumstances.
The Food Bank of Waterloo Region wants to make sure none of our neighbours go hungry. The third annual Full Bellies = Happy Hearts campaign, running from July 1 to Aug. 31, 2021, aims to bring the community together to raise 1 million meals for t
The Food Bank of Waterloo Region wants to make sure none of our neighbours go hungry. The third annual Full Bellies = Happy Hearts campaign, running from July 1 to Aug. 31, 2021, aims to bring the community together to raise 1 million meals for t
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Travel News: Catching the Game in New York, Best Hotels for Book Lovers, and More!
Travel News: Catching the Game in New York, Best Hotels for Book Lovers, and More!
New York City is one of the best sports cities on Earth. Here’s where you can cheer, play and pay homage to the greats
New York, N.Y., is known as one of the best sports cities on the planet — it has two baseball teams, two football teams and two hockey teams, and its iconic Madison Square Garden, home to the Knicks, is often called the “Mecca of basketball.” Over the next few years New York will also host the I
New York City is one of the best sports cities on Earth. Here’s where you can cheer, play and pay homage to the greats
New York, N.Y., is known as one of the best sports cities on the planet — it has two baseball teams, two football teams and two hockey teams, and its iconic Madison Square Garden, home to the Knicks, is often called the “Mecca of basketball.” Over the next few years New York will also host the I
Travel News: The World’s Best Road Trips, Private Acropolis Tours for the Deep-Pocketed, and More!
Travel News: The World’s Best Road Trips, Private Acropolis Tours for the Deep-Pocketed, and More!
The 11 Best Road Trips in the World
Road trips scream “Summer!” It’s time to start planning where you’ll take to the open road and feel the wind in your hair this year. An adventure travel writer for Outside has chosen these road trips as the best in the entire world for their proximity to adventure, and offers advice on the best hikes, beaches and accommodations to stop at along the way — from t
The 11 Best Road Trips in the World
Road trips scream “Summer!” It’s time to start planning where you’ll take to the open road and feel the wind in your hair this year. An adventure travel writer for Outside has chosen these road trips as the best in the entire world for their proximity to adventure, and offers advice on the best hikes, beaches and accommodations to stop at along the way — from t
Travel News: Volunteer Travel Ideas, Planning for Europe’s Solar Eclipse, and More!
Travel News: Volunteer Travel Ideas, Planning for Europe’s Solar Eclipse, and More!
Five do-good Canadian travel ideas: Volunteer to help with wildlife research or build community infrastructure — sometimes for free accommodation
It’s National Volunteer Week in Canada, when we recognize the impacts volunteers make in our communities and consider ways we could contribute our own time and skills to help others. A fun idea is volunteer travel — there are sustainable tourism experiences that allow
Five do-good Canadian travel ideas: Volunteer to help with wildlife research or build community infrastructure — sometimes for free accommodation
It’s National Volunteer Week in Canada, when we recognize the impacts volunteers make in our communities and consider ways we could contribute our own time and skills to help others. A fun idea is volunteer travel — there are sustainable tourism experiences that allow
Travel News: Iceland May Be Better in the Off-Season, You Can Work From Home on a Cruise Ship, and More!
Travel News: Iceland May Be Better in the Off-Season, You Can Work From Home on a Cruise Ship, and More!
Why You Should Go to Iceland in the Off-Season
Despite ongoing eruptions near the town of Grindavik, Iceland is open to tourists. If you’re interested in travelling to this rugged, remote island country, you’ll learn to embrace the unpredictable weather, earthquakes and volcanic activity that are part of this place’s natural beauty. If you go during the off-season — roughly September to May
Why You Should Go to Iceland in the Off-Season
Despite ongoing eruptions near the town of Grindavik, Iceland is open to tourists. If you’re interested in travelling to this rugged, remote island country, you’ll learn to embrace the unpredictable weather, earthquakes and volcanic activity that are part of this place’s natural beauty. If you go during the off-season — roughly September to May
Travel News: On Board the 9-Month Cruise, Travelling on a Budget, and More!
Travel News: On Board the 9-Month Cruise, Travelling on a Budget, and More!
‘Anything can happen.’ Inside the ‘real life reality show’ of the nine-month cruise
If you use TikTok, you’re likely already familiar with the hype and drama around Royal Caribbean’s nine-month Ultimate World Cruise. If not, let us explain: Serenade of the Seas set sail from Miami, Fla., last month to visit more than 60 countries in four segments, representing the four corners of the Earth. The cost is between $59,999
‘Anything can happen.’ Inside the ‘real life reality show’ of the nine-month cruise
If you use TikTok, you’re likely already familiar with the hype and drama around Royal Caribbean’s nine-month Ultimate World Cruise. If not, let us explain: Serenade of the Seas set sail from Miami, Fla., last month to visit more than 60 countries in four segments, representing the four corners of the Earth. The cost is between $59,999
Travel News: New Tech Tools for Trip Planning, Cruising the Seychelles, and More!
Travel News: New Tech Tools for Trip Planning, Cruising the Seychelles, and More!
How to score cheap flights: These tools promise to find, track and predict the best airfares
Here are some of the latest hacks to save money on airfare. Use search engines such as Google Flights or Kayak’s AI-powered Best Time to Travel tool to predict when airfares will dip for your chosen destination; or, Skyscanner, which shows you the cheapest flights to anywhere, if you’re open-minded and ready for a random
How to score cheap flights: These tools promise to find, track and predict the best airfares
Here are some of the latest hacks to save money on airfare. Use search engines such as Google Flights or Kayak’s AI-powered Best Time to Travel tool to predict when airfares will dip for your chosen destination; or, Skyscanner, which shows you the cheapest flights to anywhere, if you’re open-minded and ready for a random
Travel News: Seeing Paris on a Budget, the Best Places for Women Travellers, and More!
Travel News: Seeing Paris on a Budget, the Best Places for Women Travellers, and More!
Paris on a budget: A local’s guide to enjoying the city’s charms more affordably
Paris, France, is known as an expensive place to visit. But if you take some advice from the locals, you can enjoy the City of Light without breaking the bank. First, says a travel writer for the Toronto Star, avoid this summer’s Olympic crowds. Plan your trip for the shoulder seasons, or perhaps next summer. Next, avoid the oth
Paris on a budget: A local’s guide to enjoying the city’s charms more affordably
Paris, France, is known as an expensive place to visit. But if you take some advice from the locals, you can enjoy the City of Light without breaking the bank. First, says a travel writer for the Toronto Star, avoid this summer’s Olympic crowds. Plan your trip for the shoulder seasons, or perhaps next summer. Next, avoid the oth
Travel News: Living the Van Life, Crossing Canada by Train, and More!
Travel News: Living the Van Life, Crossing Canada by Train, and More!
“We did a DIY renovation on our camper van for $45,000. Now, van life saves us thousands on travel”
In 2022, a couple from Toronto purchased a 2014 Ram ProMaster van on Kijiji. It was filthy and completely empty, but with help from friends and YouTube tutorials they transformed it into a comfortable ride they can live in for weeks at a time. The couple has documented their adventures on Instagram, road-tripping across the we
“We did a DIY renovation on our camper van for $45,000. Now, van life saves us thousands on travel”
In 2022, a couple from Toronto purchased a 2014 Ram ProMaster van on Kijiji. It was filthy and completely empty, but with help from friends and YouTube tutorials they transformed it into a comfortable ride they can live in for weeks at a time. The couple has documented their adventures on Instagram, road-tripping across the we
Travel News: March Break Travel Plans, the World’s Happiest Walking Trails, and More!
Travel News: March Break Travel Plans, the World’s Happiest Walking Trails, and More!
Here’s where people are travelling this March Break, according to Toronto Pearson Airport
This week, more than 140,000 travellers per day are expected to pass through Pearson International Airport, on their way to enjoy March Break. Out of the nearly 1,000 flights that will take off and land each day, it seems many travellers are choosing to take a break within Canada this year. The top two destinations for t
Here’s where people are travelling this March Break, according to Toronto Pearson Airport
This week, more than 140,000 travellers per day are expected to pass through Pearson International Airport, on their way to enjoy March Break. Out of the nearly 1,000 flights that will take off and land each day, it seems many travellers are choosing to take a break within Canada this year. The top two destinations for t
Travel News: Cherry Blossoms Around the World, the 333 Carry-on Packing Method, and More!
Travel News: Cherry Blossoms Around the World, the 333 Carry-on Packing Method, and More!
Hot on the trail of cherry blossoms — peak times for 2024
Cherry blossom season is just around the corner. If you want to find the best places to take selfies with the delicate pink petals in the background, here is your guide for this year. Washington, D.C., and Japan are the best-known cherry blossom destinations — and for good reason! In D.C., the National Park Service’s Bloom Watch site predicts the p
Hot on the trail of cherry blossoms — peak times for 2024
Cherry blossom season is just around the corner. If you want to find the best places to take selfies with the delicate pink petals in the background, here is your guide for this year. Washington, D.C., and Japan are the best-known cherry blossom destinations — and for good reason! In D.C., the National Park Service’s Bloom Watch site predicts the p
Travel News: Planning a Graduation Trip, Packing for a European Vacation, and More!
Travel News: Planning a Graduation Trip, Packing for a European Vacation, and More!
The 10 best graduation trips to take in 2024
If you are expecting to graduate from a post-secondary school this spring, why not celebrate with a vacation? Start planning now to have the most options available — gather a group of friends, or consider going solo. From the sunshine and beaches in Mexico; to the arts, culture and nightlife in Greece; to the white water rafting, ziplining and surfing in Costa Rica,
The 10 best graduation trips to take in 2024
If you are expecting to graduate from a post-secondary school this spring, why not celebrate with a vacation? Start planning now to have the most options available — gather a group of friends, or consider going solo. From the sunshine and beaches in Mexico; to the arts, culture and nightlife in Greece; to the white water rafting, ziplining and surfing in Costa Rica,
Travel News: Best Romantic Getaways, Best Solo Adventures, and More!
Travel News: Best Romantic Getaways, Best Solo Adventures, and More!
Love is in the air! If you haven’t yet made plans for Valentine’s Day … well … you’d better get cracking. It’s too late to book a romantic getaway for you and your loved one, but here’s some inspiration for next year. From a literary celebration of love in Verona, Italy; to a harbourside hot tub for two in Copenhagen, Denmark; to your own private island in French Polynesia — these are some of some of the most unforgettable exp
Love is in the air! If you haven’t yet made plans for Valentine’s Day … well … you’d better get cracking. It’s too late to book a romantic getaway for you and your loved one, but here’s some inspiration for next year. From a literary celebration of love in Verona, Italy; to a harbourside hot tub for two in Copenhagen, Denmark; to your own private island in French Polynesia — these are some of some of the most unforgettable exp
Travel News: Relaxing on the World’s Best Beaches, Going on the Coolest Adventures, and More!
Travel News: Relaxing on the World’s Best Beaches, Going on the Coolest Adventures, and More!
Discover 20 of the world’s best beaches
As a sneak peek into Lonely Planet’s latest travel guide, Best Beaches in the World, to be published later this month, here’s a roundup of 20 beaches that were chosen as their travel writers’ favourites. Whether you want to surf the most famous waves, go snorkelling to see colourful marine life, hike a coastline to take in incredible views, or simply relax and s
Discover 20 of the world’s best beaches
As a sneak peek into Lonely Planet’s latest travel guide, Best Beaches in the World, to be published later this month, here’s a roundup of 20 beaches that were chosen as their travel writers’ favourites. Whether you want to surf the most famous waves, go snorkelling to see colourful marine life, hike a coastline to take in incredible views, or simply relax and s
Travel News: Trending Astrotourism Destinations, the World’s Largest Cruise Ship Sets Sail, and More!
Travel News: Trending Astrotourism Destinations, the World’s Largest Cruise Ship Sets Sail, and More!
Astrotourism is travel’s next big trend and 2024 offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
If you’re an avid stargazer and are thinking of planning a vacation around a celestial event, this year is going to be a great time to do it. On April 8, 2024, parts of North America will experience a total solar eclipse — this “path of totality” may pass over a location only once or twice in a lifetime, s
Astrotourism is travel’s next big trend and 2024 offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
If you’re an avid stargazer and are thinking of planning a vacation around a celestial event, this year is going to be a great time to do it. On April 8, 2024, parts of North America will experience a total solar eclipse — this “path of totality” may pass over a location only once or twice in a lifetime, s
Travel News: Best Sustainable Destinations, New Sexy Hotels, and More!
Travel News: Best Sustainable Destinations, New Sexy Hotels, and More!
If your travel goal for this year is to do it more mindfully, here is a detailed look at destinations around the world that are fostering sustainable tourism: from Valencia, Spain, winner of the European Green Capital Award for its urban parks, bike lanes and commitment to generating renewable electricity; to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, Australia, where ecotours take you see manta rays and marine turtles; to Dominica, L
If your travel goal for this year is to do it more mindfully, here is a detailed look at destinations around the world that are fostering sustainable tourism: from Valencia, Spain, winner of the European Green Capital Award for its urban parks, bike lanes and commitment to generating renewable electricity; to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, Australia, where ecotours take you see manta rays and marine turtles; to Dominica, L
Travel News: What to See and Do in 2024, Last Year’s Worst Travel Trends, and More!
Travel News: What to See and Do in 2024, Last Year’s Worst Travel Trends, and More!
The Trips Our Editors Are Most Excited to Take This Year
New year, new travel opportunities — where are you planning to go in 2024? The editors at Condé Nast Traveler are dreaming about taking a girls’ trip to the Gili Islands in Indonesia, surfing in Mexico, going on safari in Botswana, and touring Malaysia by train. Read on for more travel inspiration.
6 Amazing Outdoor Adventures To Try While Traveling This
The Trips Our Editors Are Most Excited to Take This Year
New year, new travel opportunities — where are you planning to go in 2024? The editors at Condé Nast Traveler are dreaming about taking a girls’ trip to the Gili Islands in Indonesia, surfing in Mexico, going on safari in Botswana, and touring Malaysia by train. Read on for more travel inspiration.
6 Amazing Outdoor Adventures To Try While Traveling This
Travel News: The Best New Year’s Eve Destinations, Hidden Gems of 2023, and More!
Travel News: The Best New Year’s Eve Destinations, Hidden Gems of 2023, and More!
19 Best Places to Go for New Year’s Eve Around the World
Condé Nast Traveler has put together a guide to perennial favourite destinations for ringing in the new year in style. Whether you want to be among the first in the world to celebrate, with a massive pyrotechnics show in Sydney, Australia; or to be there in person in London, England, to hear Big Ben’s famous “bongs” ring out at midnight; or to see the iconi
19 Best Places to Go for New Year’s Eve Around the World
Condé Nast Traveler has put together a guide to perennial favourite destinations for ringing in the new year in style. Whether you want to be among the first in the world to celebrate, with a massive pyrotechnics show in Sydney, Australia; or to be there in person in London, England, to hear Big Ben’s famous “bongs” ring out at midnight; or to see the iconi
Travel News: Best Skiing Destinations This Winter, Drake’s Fantasy Amusement Park, and More!
Travel News: Best Skiing Destinations This Winter, Drake’s Fantasy Amusement Park, and More!
Less snow is falling worldwide, but these ski resorts are good bets for snowy slopes this season
Last winter, some of the most popular ski resorts in the world — in Austria, Vermont, Switzerland, France and Spain — had to close unexpectedly due to unseasonably warm winter temperatures and a lack of snow. This year, avid skiers are wondering how to plan their winter vacations strategically, to give them
Less snow is falling worldwide, but these ski resorts are good bets for snowy slopes this season
Last winter, some of the most popular ski resorts in the world — in Austria, Vermont, Switzerland, France and Spain — had to close unexpectedly due to unseasonably warm winter temperatures and a lack of snow. This year, avid skiers are wondering how to plan their winter vacations strategically, to give them
Travel News: ‘All Aboard!’ the Maya Train, Top Reasons to Visit Greece in Winter, and More!
Travel News: ‘All Aboard!’ the Maya Train, Top Reasons to Visit Greece in Winter, and More!
Cancun Tourists Can Explore This Hidden Gem Destination After Introduction Of New Maya Train
Tickets for the inaugural trip of El Tren Maya, or the Maya Train, went on sale on Dec. 1 and sold out in minutes. This new train – intended to be both a commuter train for locals and to open up access to the hidden gems of the Mayan Region for tourists – will consist of seven sections, 21 stations, 14 additiona
Cancun Tourists Can Explore This Hidden Gem Destination After Introduction Of New Maya Train
Tickets for the inaugural trip of El Tren Maya, or the Maya Train, went on sale on Dec. 1 and sold out in minutes. This new train – intended to be both a commuter train for locals and to open up access to the hidden gems of the Mayan Region for tourists – will consist of seven sections, 21 stations, 14 additiona
Travel News: Cruising the Caribbean With Swifties, Seeing Costa Rica With the Stars, and more!
Travel News: Cruising the Caribbean With Swifties, Seeing Costa Rica With the Stars, and more!
A cruise for Taylor Swift fans plans to set sail next year. But don’t expect Swift to be on it
A Taylor-Swift-themed cruise will be setting sail from the Port of Miami on Oct. 21, 2024, the day after the pop star performs her last show in the city. Called “In My Cruise Era” aboard Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas, the four-day voyage to the Bahamas and back will have Swift-themed events such as a
A cruise for Taylor Swift fans plans to set sail next year. But don’t expect Swift to be on it
A Taylor-Swift-themed cruise will be setting sail from the Port of Miami on Oct. 21, 2024, the day after the pop star performs her last show in the city. Called “In My Cruise Era” aboard Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas, the four-day voyage to the Bahamas and back will have Swift-themed events such as a
Travel News: The Best Christmas Markets Worldwide, Carry-On Drama, and More!
Travel News: The Best Christmas Markets Worldwide, Carry-On Drama, and More!
The best Christmas markets taking place around the world in 2023
The first Christmas market was held in Vienna in the middle ages, but open-air winter street markets are most associated with the holiday period in Germany; its first Christkindlmarkt took place in 1384. Over the centuries, the tradition spread across the world; today, Christmas markets are tourist destinations in their own right. From the fairytale fore
The best Christmas markets taking place around the world in 2023
The first Christmas market was held in Vienna in the middle ages, but open-air winter street markets are most associated with the holiday period in Germany; its first Christkindlmarkt took place in 1384. Over the centuries, the tradition spread across the world; today, Christmas markets are tourist destinations in their own right. From the fairytale fore
Travel News: Set-Jetting Trends for 2024, How to Buy Olympics Tickets, and More!
Travel News: Set-Jetting Trends for 2024, How to Buy Olympics Tickets, and More!
Bon Voyage! How Hotly Anticipated Movies and TV Shows Are Set to Inspire Travelers to Pack Their Bags in 2024
If you’ve ever gone on a trip to visit the filming locations of your favourite movie or television show, that practice is called “set-jetting,” and it’s going to be a big travel trend in 2024, according to Expedia Group. In recent years, a couple of popular set-jetting destinations have been Dubrovnik, Cro
Bon Voyage! How Hotly Anticipated Movies and TV Shows Are Set to Inspire Travelers to Pack Their Bags in 2024
If you’ve ever gone on a trip to visit the filming locations of your favourite movie or television show, that practice is called “set-jetting,” and it’s going to be a big travel trend in 2024, according to Expedia Group. In recent years, a couple of popular set-jetting destinations have been Dubrovnik, Cro
Travel News: Embracing Winter in Europe, Rocking Out in Dublin, and More!
Travel News: Embracing Winter in Europe, Rocking Out in Dublin, and More!
20 Best European Cities to Visit in the Winter, According to Travel Experts
Winter is considered to be the off-season in Europe (unless you’re into skiing!), but travel experts say it’s actually a great time to go. You’ll avoid the heat and the large crowds and pay less for hotels. And there’s lots to see and do in the cooler months. From the Christmas markets in Nuremberg, Germany; to the twinkling holiday lights and fe
20 Best European Cities to Visit in the Winter, According to Travel Experts
Winter is considered to be the off-season in Europe (unless you’re into skiing!), but travel experts say it’s actually a great time to go. You’ll avoid the heat and the large crowds and pay less for hotels. And there’s lots to see and do in the cooler months. From the Christmas markets in Nuremberg, Germany; to the twinkling holiday lights and fe
Travel News: Spelunking in Belize, Tombstone Tourism, and More!
Travel News: Spelunking in Belize, Tombstone Tourism, and More!
Take a tour of the Maya underworld — if you dare
If you’re into caving, Belize is the place to go. The small Central American country is home to hundreds of caves – some have been made accessible to the average tourist, while others are for experienced spelunkers, reachable only by kayak or canoe. You’ll have to have to be brave, as the caves of Belize are said to be pathways to the Maya underworld, Xibalba (meaning “place of fear
Take a tour of the Maya underworld — if you dare
If you’re into caving, Belize is the place to go. The small Central American country is home to hundreds of caves – some have been made accessible to the average tourist, while others are for experienced spelunkers, reachable only by kayak or canoe. You’ll have to have to be brave, as the caves of Belize are said to be pathways to the Maya underworld, Xibalba (meaning “place of fear
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