See. Royal Ontario Museum See a killer whale vertebra discovered during transit excavations in Toronto. Manitoulin Experience a leisurely pace of life on the world's largest freshwater island. Yoho National Park Explore big peaks, expansive glaciers, and impressive waterfalls in the Canadian Rockies. Berg Lake Trail Hike this spectacular alpine trek with glacier-fed waterfalls and turquoise lakes.
Eat. Mile End Discover new culinary openings, from Michelin-starred omakase to Parisian bistros.
Stay. Mile End Stay in this Montreal neighborhood with immigrant heritage and bohemian style.
Atlas Obscura
The Royal Ontario Museum is one of the premier institutions in Canada, which often makes it a destination for local paleontological and archaeological finds. That includes a killer whale vertebra found underneath Queen's Quay and Bay Street, discovered during transit excavations in 1988. Unfortunately, the vertebra's origins are still up for debate to this day. The discovery was, at first, a ca…
Afar
Disabled travelers share eight beaches around the world where thoughtful design, inclusive amenities, and accessible infrastructure make it easier for more people to enjoy the coast. Accessibility ...
Lonely Planet
Breathtaking mountains, lively cities and natural wonders.
Condé Nast Traveler
Welcome to paradise.
National Geographic
This British Columbia park is named after a Cree exclamation of awe—the perfect name for this collection of big peaks, expansive glaciers, and crashing waterfalls.
National Geographic
With the South Saskatchewan flowing through the middle of town, river life is "integral to the heart of the city," says Patti McGillivray, vice president of the Saskatoon Heritage Society. "Almost ...
Lonely Planet
Whatever your vision of the ideal cowboy core experience, channel your inner John Wayne or Annie Oakley in one of these frontier towns.
BBC Travel
With its glacier-fed waterfalls and turquoise lakes, the Berg Lake Trail is one of North America's most spectacular alpine treks. Now, a long-awaited backcountry hut is changing the way visitors ...
Atlas Obscura
If you want a unique bird and crow experience then this is a must. In Vancouver all crows in what we call the Lower Mainland which extends far beyond Vancouver come to roost in the same five block section. This is along the Still Creek Drive between Willingdon Avenue and Gilmour Avenue. The crows will leave at dawn and return at dusk in a massive migration that is loud and obvious. One of the b…
Condé Nast Traveler
A bagel pilgrimage, indie shows, and buzzy gastronomy await.
Outside
What makes Québec so good for singletrack fans—on and off the bike
Outside
Explore the best of adventure in Québec, where land and water and outdoor culture come together like nowhere else
Outside
Discover Québec’s wild landscapes and European charm on a life-list two-wheel adventure
Outside
Big and wild, with a layer of European charm, Québec offers a life-list blend of challenging terrain and welcoming culture
Atlas Obscura
As the biggest tournament in the world brings fans across North America, Atlas Obscura and Hilton invite listeners to go beyond the matches and into the stories, flavors, neighborhoods, and hidden wonders that make each host city so unforgettable. Our series explores the culture surrounding the world’s biggest sporting event — from unexpected local traditions to offbeat road trips between citie…
Atlas Obscura
American light artist James Turrell creates big, bold installations that generate worldwide fanfare, like his Roden Crater in Arizona or Skyspaces built into mountains or accessed through a swimming pool. But sometimes a Turrell work lives quietly amongst us. In downtown Toronto’s busy financial district, thousands of suits walk past a James Turrell daily. The artwork, entitled Straight Flush,…
Atlas Obscura
The tiny town of Flower’s Cove on Newfoundland’s Great Northern Peninsula is one of only two places in the world where the fossilized remains of some of the Earth’s oldest and most primitive life forms can be found. Lining the shoreline of this tiny saltwater Cove are thrombolites — gray, bun-shaped rock formations estimated to be 650-million-years-old. Their name means “clotted structure.” Thr…
Outside
If you thought hiking was boring, you’ve been following the wrong trail
Outside
Whistler has a well-deserved reputation for winter adventure, but Canada’s premier mountain resort might just be even better after the snow melts
Outside
You don’t need to be on a honeymoon to copy this dreamy outdoor itinerary complete with backcountry hot springs and Canada’s best surfing.
Outside
While national parks often separate people from the land, UNESCO Global Geoparks celebrate the relationship between human culture and the earth’s rarest geological phenomena. Here's why these 229 sites are one of the best-kept secrets in travel.
Outside
From a new DarkSky Approved glamping retreat in Yosemite to a former seaweed camp-turned-nature lodge in Patagonia, here are hotels, lodges, and retreats where you can feel like your stay is doing good.
Condé Nast Traveler
From Whistler Blackcomb's legendary slopes to steep-and-deep Revelstoke, these are the top destinations for your next trip to the Canadian Rockies.
Condé Nast Traveler
Off-peak destinations with mild weather and fewer crowds, from Antigua to Holland.
Condé Nast Traveler
“I'm coming to the cottage.” —You, after looking through these gorgeous properties.
Condé Nast Traveler
The arenas, hotel rooms, and cottages of the Canadian sensation can mostly be found in Ontario.
Condé Nast Traveler
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise's new facility raises the bar for indoor-outdoor spas.
Condé Nast Traveler
From Midwest sailings to solar eclipse-focused routes, these are the itineraries we've got our eye on.
Condé Nast Traveler
From mountain chalets to urban escapes, these Airbnbs double as wellness retreats.
Condé Nast Traveler
Our global editors across four continents share their favorite places to stay.
Condé Nast Traveler
From the Serengeti to the Grand Canyon—plus 55 more destinations you need to see to believe.
Atlas Obscura
An hour from Brussels by car, Namur is the capital of Wallonia, the French-speaking southern half of the country. As such, it maintains friendly ties with many French-speaking cities around the world. In 2001, during a visit to Quebec City (the Canadian city with which Namur is twinned), a Belgian delegation discovered the "Fresque des Québécois." That's when the idea was born to create a simil…
Condé Nast Traveler
The places all over the world—from Canada to South Africa—where you felt most at home.
Atlas Obscura
Usually driving into a small town in Saskatchewan you can see a couple of taller buildings on the horizon, and maybe a grain elevator. Uniquely, Gravelbourg's skyline is dominated by a cathedral. Built in 1918, Our Lady of the Assumption Co-Cathedral mixes Italianate and Romanesques architectural styles, and was originally the seat of the predominantly French language Catholic diocese of Gravel…
Condé Nast Traveler
Whether you’re a groomer snob, powder hound, or après connoisseur, these ski resorts from Maine to British Columbia tick all the boxes.
Atlas Obscura
The time? 1870 to the present. The place? Manitoba. The topic? Electrifying. The Manitoba Electrical Museum and Education Centre contains exhibits on different aspects of hydroelectric infrastructure used over the past century and a half. It tells the story of how electrical technology developed and was spread throughout the province, including throughout rural communities. Visitors can climb i…
Atlas Obscura
Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and all major podcast apps. I’m Kelly McEvers, and this is Atlas Obscura, a celebration of the world’s strange, incredible, and wondrous places. This episode was produced in partnership with Destination Toronto. And today, I’m talking to the artist and architect Danny Shaddock and the rapper Shad about this incredible collaboration of theirs th…
Condé Nast Traveler
Here's where to call home when you're done on the slopes.
Atlas Obscura
Cape St. Mary’s is home to one of North America’s most accessible seabird rookeries. Bird Rock, in particular, hosts the continent’s third-largest nesting site and southernmost colony of northern gannets. Visitors can also spot a wide variety of other seabirds throughout the reserve. The visitor center offers information and, during open hours, provides access to their fast satellite Wi-Fi. Fre…
Atlas Obscura
This roadside miniature village began as a labor of love by a man who built and maintained a town of tiny model houses and buildings. After his passing, his son, who works as a scaffolder, took on the task of restoring and rebuilding the village piece by piece. Some of the original models have been removed due to wear and weather damage, but many are being replaced and reimagined. The display s…
Atlas Obscura
Delilah the Whale, a North Atlantic right whale, was first observed in the Bay of Fundy in 1981. Ten years later, she was killed in the Grand Manan Basin after a fatal collision with a large vessel. She was survived by her calf, Calvin, 8 months old at the time of Delilah's death. After a group led by Dr. Moira Brown determined her cause of death and after years of advocacy, the local shipping…
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