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Good morning!
Did you know? According to Statistics Canada, about 7 in 10 Canadians participate in outdoor and/or wilderness activities yearly.
Speaking of outdoor fun, it’s officially summer tomorrow, which is also the most popular time to explore Canada. From hiking the Rocky Mountains and relaxing on beaches to visiting National Historic Sites and museums, Canada is a great place for summer travel. There’s also lots of sunshine across this vast country, which is why the federal government will be placing 40 public sunscreen dispensers across Canada this summer to help fight skin cancer by making sunscreen more accessible.
So lather up, enjoy the sun, and enjoy our guides to the best things to do in each province and territory!
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To help you get started with planning your summer travels, we’ve shared all of our provincial and territorial guides below, as well as a guide to some of the best summer activities across the country.
Beaver Bites
Nova Scotia is known for a lot of things, such as lobster, lighthouses, and surfing. One thing it’s also becoming known for, however, is great white sharks.
Have you ever considered jumping on a plane with just the shirt on your back? WestJet is now offering Ultrabasic fares with no carry-on, no seat choice, and no points. It’s certainly not going over well but I suppose if it saves you cash…
Meanwhile, Air Canada decided to go the other way and do what Porter Airlines has already been doing for years: Serving complimentary snacks, beer, and wine on all flights, including economy, within the US and Canada. The free beer on tap includes Hop Valley, Creemore Springs Premium Lager, Molson Canadian and Coors Light while the wine list includes red and white French wines from Paul Mas.
Speaking of cross-border shenanigans, the biggest bridge to ever connect Canada and the U.S. is about to be completed. The 2.5-kilometre-long bridge will connect Windsor and Detroit, adding more capacity to North America’s busiest border crossing. Oh, and it’ll be named after hockey legend Gordie Howe.
Shipping containers seem to be all the rage these days. While they’re traditionally used to ship goods across the seas, they’re now being used for everything from housing to chic boutique malls. Stackt Market, a Toronto shopping centre made of repurposed shipping containers, signed a new 10-year lease and plans to add locations in Ottawa, Calgary, and Vancouver by the end of the year. With low-priced, short-term leases, they provide a great venue for small local sellers to get their feet wet. Still, we’re pretty sure they got the idea from Area 506 in Saint John, New Brunswick.
Enjoying working out when you travel? This is the best travel workout plan, according to a trainer.
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After making a popular video about the winter in Canada, we thought we’d make one about the summer as well, sharing the pros and cons of the warmer months.