Best Place to See Icebergs in Newfoundland
Every spring, giant hunks of ice break off from northern glaciers and start their journey south, skipping southeast along our shores. There’s a reason we call that coast Iceberg Alley.
North America
My home continent. I have been to most Canadian provinces and over a dozen states.
First Time Whitewater Rafting in Newfoundland
Whitewater rafting on the Exploits River sounded like the perfect way to end my Central Newfoundland road trip. Except for one thing… getting dunked underwater makes me panic. How would this go?
Hiking the Alexander Murray Trail in King’s Point
I hadn’t done much hiking this summer and so I knew the 8.6km of the Alexander Murray Hiking Trail in King’s Point was going to be a bit of a challenge but what had me shaking in my hiking boots was the 2200 stairs and the 1200’ of elevation change. Yep, you heard right, two thousand, two hundred stairs.
The Best Things to Do in Moncton, New Brunswick
Just about every visitor to New Brunswick will spend some time in Moncton, and they should, the city has a lot to offer. So I’ve put together my top recommendations of things to do while you’re in town to help you create that Moncton bucket list.
The Ultimate Guide to Surviving the George Street Festival
One of the city’s most hotly anticipated weeks is here. The ticket booths are setup. The stage is dusted off. The speed bars are gearing up. Over 50,000 people will party on the “biggest little street in North America” for 7 straight days. It’s George Street Festival time.
Newfoundland’s Best Glamping Destinations
Want to get into nature on your next vacation but don’t want to haul gear or sleep on the ground? Love waking up to the sounds of birds chirping but also hate not being able to charge your phone? Then glamping, my friend, is what you need. Glamping is right up my alley as someone who loves her creature comforts and so I wanted to help you plan an amazing glamping vacation in my backyard of Newfoundland.
Camping at Chance Cove Provincial Park in Newfoundland
If you’re looking for the perfect remote tenting site in Newfoundland that’s still accessible by car, look no further than Chance Cove Provincial Park on the southern shore of the Avalon Peninsula.
The Ultimate Two Week Newfoundland Road Trip
If you’ve got a Canada bucket list, I bet road tripping through Newfoundland is on it. If not, what are you doing? If chasing icebergs, making friends with whales and puffins, hiking inland fjords, and eating the freshest seafood, spotting sea stacks and stunning coastal landscapes, and partying on the street with the most pubs per mile in Canada is your kind of vacation, then you need to road trip through Canada’s easternmost province.
Where to Stay in St. John’s, NL
If you’re planning a trip to to St. John’s, NL one of the first things you’re going to need to figure out is where to stay. To help you out, I’ve hand-picked 7 of my favourite hostels and hotels near downtown St. John’s that each have a unique personality that I love.
25 Best Things to Do in St. John’s, Newfoundland
Just about every visitor to Newfoundland and Labrador will spend some time in St. John’s, and they should. The most eastern city in North America has a lot to offer. So I’ve put together my top recommendations of things to do while you’re in town to help you create that bucket list.
Hiking the Damnable Trail in Central Newfoundland
I like a hiking trail with a good name. I also like when that name has a good story behind it. The Damnable Trail of the Eastport Peninsula in Central Newfoundland ticks both of those boxes for me.
101 Things to Do in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is a unique place where Celtic, Acadian, and Indigenous cultures live side by side. Where music is a way of life and you’re never more than 67km from the ocean. To help kickstart your exploration of Canada’s ocean playground, I put together a little list of some of the best things to do in Nova Scotia. Where will you start?
The Coolest AirBnBs in Atlantic Canada
What could make your Atlantic Canada staycation more memorable than staying somewhere truly unique? How would you like to sleep in a lighthouse? Or maybe in a boat? Maybe a tiny house is more your fancy? How about booking a night in a barn? You can do all of that in Atlantic Canada!
It’s Just Like Riding a Bike…on the Confederation Trail in PEI
I hadn’t ridden my bike in over two years when I decided to spend some of my Prince Edward Island road trip cycling the Confederation Trail. With it’s flat terrain it’s perfect for hill haters like me.
Newfoundland Road Trips: Guide to Twillingate
If you only have limited time in Newfoundland but still want to experience as much as you can, then head to Twillingate. The communities spread out over the New World Islands are like Newfoundland condensed. They have breathtaking coastal landscapes, icebergs, whales, fishing, theatre, hiking, good food, and even a new craft brewery. Really, what more could you want?
A Guide to Newfoundland Craft Breweries
Newfoundland might be a bit late to the microbrewery game but we’re starting to catch up in a big and tasty way. While our oldest brewery opened in 1996, it didn’t have a lot of company until 2008. Now we have 19 breweries right across the province.
My Isolation Staycation at Kilmory Resort
How a two week self-isolation during a pandemic turned into a mini staycation at Kilmory Resort, where I stayed away from people but got to know wildlife.
Should You Stay in Brooklyn?
A lot of first time visitors to New York like to stay near Times Square, but I have a different favourite for my visits now: Brooklyn. When you hear the name, what do you think? Hip? Gritty? Trendy? Creative? Brooklyn is all of that and more and makes a great base for any visit to New York.
What to Pack for Montreal in Winter
Montreal in winter is beautiful, but cold. Packing can be daunting with those conditions. Save your vacation from frostbite by knowing just what to pack for a winter vacation in Montreal.
Tibb’s Eve: A Newfoundland Thing
Tibb’s Eve. Tipp’s Eve. Tip’s Eve. Even Tipsy Eve. It doesn’t matter what you call it – it’s December 23rd in Newfoundland and it’s time to have a drink.
When Is The Best Time to Visit Newfoundland?
Whenever I meet someone who has never been to my fair province, first I encourage them to come see us and second, I tell them that I think there’s one time of year that’s better than others to visit Newfoundland for the first time. And that time, my friends, is upon us right now. While there are cool things to do here at any time of the year my own favourite is from early-July to mid-August, when it feels like the province is full of colour and the people most lively. The temperatures finally warm up and we all come out of hibernation. The streets are full of people, the whales come out to play, and every weekend there’s a festival on the go somewhere.
