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8 Amazing “Drive-Up” Mountain Views

In a recent blog, we looked at the tallest mountain in each Canadian province and territory. But not all these summits are visible from the road.

There are many more majestic masses that aren’t title holders for height or elevation. But upon gazing at each of the peaks below, you might find yourself feeling like you’ve never really seen a mountain before you saw any of these.

5 Ways You Can Track the Fall Colour Change

Should we go or should we wait a few more days? Finding the perfect front-row seat for the majesty of the fall colour change is equal-parts location and timing. Finding the right location is largely a matter of preference (and sometimes a little word-of-mouth).

Finding the right time is now a simple matter of consulting the right web service. In Minnesota, the Department of Natural Resources even has a fall colour change app that brings the latest updates on fall colour to your mobile device.

Roadside Stop-offs Between Eastern Ontario and BC

The trip from Upper Canada to the Pacific can be a five-day sprint or a multi-week odyssey. At the very least, something between these extremes is highly advisable. Along the way, hundreds of little-known roadside stop-offs await curious adventurers. Check out our province-by-province showcase of zany curiosities, quirky eats, and – always good for a picture (or a Tweet…or Facebook post) – big ol’ stuff on the side of the road:

Five Reasons to Travel to Ontario’s 5 National Parks

Most people think of provincial parks like Algonquin or Killarney when they envision wild spaces in Ontario.

But despite our lack of mountains and hot springs, there are actually quite a lot of national park experiences to be had here in Upper Canada.

In honour of Parks Canada’s 100^th anniversary, here’s our look at our favourite activity at each of Ontario’s five national parks:

Manitoba Attractions (Just) Over the Ontario Border

Planning a trip cross-country or as far at least as the Manitoba border?

Whether your final destination is the land of 100,000 Lakes or parts beyond, check out the following attractions on the way there or back, just over the border in Ontario’s friendly neighbour:

5 Tips for Kid-Friendly Road-Trips

Vacations with kids can be a roller coaster. And while the destination is often well-worth the journey, the journey itself can be a dream or a nightmare.

The thought that you can actually control (or at least moderate) things in the back seat on your next road trip may sound like the stuff of miracles, but it just might be possible, after mastering the following five aspects of life on the road.