Going on a long road trip with the family to reach Alma in New Brunswick is worth the constant question: are we there yet? As you make your way down Route 114E through the Fundy National Park to reach Alma, you’ll see a giant cotton ball hovering above the bay. It’s definitely not a sight …
ON THE ROAD WITH YOUR POOCH – DOG-FRIENDLY PIT STOPS TO MAKE FROM MONTREAL TO NOVA SCOTIA
It’s decided, this Summer you’re heading to the eastern seabord of Canada to discover the province of Nova Scotia. But what about your dog? Should you bring it along? Yes and why not? But where should you make your stops that are dog-friendly and fun? For sure it’s a long drive to get to Nova …
IMMERSIVE EXHIBITIONS ARE POPPING UP IN QUEBEC THIS SUMMER – ARE THEY WORTH THE HIGH COST FOR A FAMILY?
Over the last few years, immersive exhibitions have been popping up in the Province of Quebec. Although entertaining, they sometimes lack originality. Even if each exhibition is different in terms of content, the experience remains more or less the same. As with any activity done with the family, and therefore with children, it is important …
TRAVEL BACK TO THE 50S – A SHORT DAY TRIP TO CARP FROM OTTAWA
The town of Carp is located about 30 minutes outside Ottawa and is worth the short day trip. Founded in 1844, the town retains some of its old charm with a farmer’s market and homes from that era. As charming as the town is, tourists from Ottawa usually make the short day trip to visit …
2 DAYS IN OTTAWA – HOW TO MAKE YOUR VISIT TO CANADA’S CAPITAL MORE EXCITING FOR YOUR FAMILY
We’re going to spend two days in Ottawa with our family, how cool is that? Generally, people will raise their eyebrows at this idea. The most common answer: why? Let’s face it, Ottawa is not a very exciting capital city. However, as an expat, you have to go there, even if it is only for …
A LITTLE STROLL THROUGH TIME IN THE PICTURESQUE TOWN OF WAKEFIELD, QUEBEC, A STONE’S THROW FROM OTTAWA
Following Les Chemins d’Eau from Ottawa, you will discover the cultural and natural heritage of the Outaouais region. A must-see is the quaint and picturesque town of Wakefield, only a 30 minutes drive from Ottawa. Why not stop by and enjoy this little trip back in time? We were supposed to go to Wakefield to …