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Things to Do in Canada 238
Go East for Fall + FlightHub
Good morning!
Did you know? Every October, Cape Breton Island turns into a giant Celtic jam session during the Celtic Colours International Festival. For nine days, musicians from across the Celtic world—think Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and beyond—fill more than 50 communities with fiddles, bagpipes, and toe-tapping tunes. The best part? It all happens right when the island’s legendary fall colours are at their peak, so every concert road trip doubles as one of the most scenic drives on Earth.
And that, my friends, leads us into the “fall colour” theme of this newsletter. With fall just around the corner (I know, we’re not ready for the summer to end either), it’s an incredible time to visit the eastern side of Canada. From Ontario eastward, there are so many opportunities to witness an incredible range of colours, from fiery reds to golds and purples.
We will be exploring Ontario this fall, but one of the best fall experiences we’ve ever had was in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. So without further ado, enjoy the 238th edition of the Weekly Goose, which features our guide to the Cabot Trail, a guide to the best fall road trips in Canada, flight promotions for heading east, and so much more!
Together with Flight Hub
Your Ticket to Atlantic Canada This Fall
When it comes to witnessing the fall colours, it’s hard to beat Nova Scotia. Thanks to its mix of hardwoods like maple, birch, oak and evergreens, the province often enjoys one of the longest and most vibrant autumn colour seasons in Canada—lasting up to five weeks in some areas.
And if you really want a jaw-dropper: Cape Breton’s Cabot Trail in October isn’t just “pretty”—it’s been ranked among the top 10 fall drives in the world, right up there with New England and Japan. 🍁
With FlightHub, getting there from all around Canada is simple and affordable. Based in Montréal 🇨🇦, FlightHub connects you to over 400 airline partners and finds some of the most competitive fares in Canada.
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Pro tip: Sign up for Fare Alerts to stay updated and lock in the best price on your Halifax route.
Watch
While we highly recommend checking out our travel guides above, when it comes to the fall colours, seeing them is so much better. Check out the amazing show we witnessed a couple of years ago in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia!
Beaver Bites
Canadians are making good on their mission to stay in Canada this year. New data shows that occupancy rates at Canadian hotels and short-term rentals were up compared to last year — and this increase happened all while U.S. occupancy rates fell. Long story short, Canadians are a prideful bunch, and when it comes to travel, they are practicing “elbows up”.
Pro tip for Halifax flights: set up Fare Alerts. You’ll get pinged when prices dip, so you can pounce fast, avoid surge fares, and lock in the best deal before seats vanish. It takes two minutes, saves serious cash, and keeps you one step ahead of price swings on YYC–YHZ or any route you’re watching.
Move over, therapy dogs. Vancouver is upping the game with therapy ponies! Vancouver International Airport is welcoming two ponies, Magic and Tinkerbell, to help anxious flyers and be the first of their kind in Canada.
Looking for somewhere to visit in Ontario? With microbreweries, chic lakeside cabins, and pretty towns, this destination makes for the ideal adventure with a baby.
It’s no secret that Airbnb is being targeted during the affordability crisis in Canada and around the world. In Ontario’s cottage country, it’s no different with locals versus short-term renters.
As CN Rail pulls out, this BC MP wants a passenger rail in B.C.'s Sea-to-Sky region.
Just for Fun
Looking for something special to watch this week? This documentary celebrates the powwow as a place of joy and resistance, taking viewers behind the scenes at the powwows of Treaty 6 territory.
Still planning on camping before winter comes? Here’s the secret to cooking on camping trips.
Looking to dress more “Canadian”? Roots and Canada Dry — two of the most Canadian brands — have teamed up for an unlikely collab, selling a capsule collection emblazoned with the ginger ale giant’s iconography.
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