Experiences
Celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2026, the Boots and Hearts Music Festival has grown into Canada's largest country music and camping festival. For many travellers, though, it's the road trip, the campsite and the sense of community that turn one summer weekend into an annual tradition.
By Go Canada Staff
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Guides
Sunny vibes rule at Charlottetown’s many amazing bars, restaurants, and entertainment options, all set amongst the stately historic architecture of this pretty city by the sea. Here’s how to enjoy two days there.
By Lola Augustine Brown
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Guides
Summer in Calgary turns the city into one giant outdoor playground. From golden-hour bike rides to rooftop slices and riverside lounging, it’s a city made for spontaneous detours and scenic moments. Whether you’re craving small-batch ice cream, skyline sunsets, or a breezy float down the Bow, this two-day itinerary packs in everything you need for a sun-soaked city escape, with good food, zero stress, and maximum vibes.
By Jenna-Marie Mancini
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Destinations
On the western edge of Vancouver Island, roads eventually stop being the main way of getting around. In Nootka Sound, boats, floatplanes, helicopters, and weather windows take over, connecting remote communities tucked between mountains, rainforest, and open ocean. For travellers heading beyond Gold River toward Tahsis and Yuquot, the journey itself becomes inseparable from the experience.
By Taylor Burk
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Guides
British Columbia’s vineyards reflect the landscapes that shape them, from the sunshine of the Okanagan to the maritime breezes of the Gulf Islands. This guide brings focus to remarkable BC wineries worth the trek to visit, each offering a distinct story, setting, and definition of style.
By Sara Harowitz
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Experiences
The Canada Strong Pass is back for summer 2026, offering free access to national parks, discounted VIA Rail travel, and reduced museum admission across the country. Running through peak travel season, the pass makes it easier to build a trip that covers more ground.
By Go Canada Staff
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Guides
Most visitors to Vancouver Island head straight for surf towns like Tofino or the bustle and charm of Victoria, but a different kind of escape waits on the island’s east coast. Here, in Parksville, Campbell River and Qualicum Beach, you’ll find a cedar-scented spa, waterfall hikes, and relaxing coastal cafés offering refined treats. It’s quiet luxury, Island-style.
By Katie Nanton
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Destinations
In the Eastern Similkameen Valley, BC, hundreds of eye-catching mineral pools can found on the surface of ktlil'xw (Spotted Lake), a sacred healing place for the Syilx People, the First Nations of the Okanagan.
By Renée S. Suen
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Where to Stay
In Alberta, wellness takes many forms, shaped by both its wild landscapes and its vibrant cities. From iconic mountain retreats to polished urban stays, these three hotels offer thoughtful ways to unwind, recharge, and reconnect.
By Sara Harowitz
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