Newfoundland and Labrador is a leader in sustainable aquaculture, producing some of the greatest shellfish in Canada.  I recently had the opportunity to take my first trip out to the province to see this shellfish aquaculture firsthand. I visited both an

If I had to describe my niche in one word, it would be pescatourism. Pescatourism, or seafood tourism, refers to experiences that combine fisheries and tourism. It’s a relatively new development in sustainable tourism, having been established in the early

When you think of caviar, you probably don’t think of Canada. Most of the world’s caviar is produced in Russia and China, and not always in the most sustainable or ethical ways. But, in Carter’s Point, New Brunswick, one family is

This summer, I set out on a mission to find the best Canadian seafood and the coolest Canadian seafood experiences. My mission was accomplished in Shediac Bay, New Brunswick.  On a rainy August afternoon, my friends and I made the quick

The birthplace of modern Canadian winemaking. Niagara-on-the-Lake is home to some of the oldest and most established wine producing vineyards in Canada. Situated below the crest of the Niagara Escarpment and stretching to the Niagara River and the shores of Lake

“Give a good person a good oyster and you’ll have 'em forever." It may not be close to the ocean, but Toronto is home to some incredible oyster bars that serve the freshest, high quality oysters from across the world. These

Who knew some of the best brews could be crafted in the heart of wine country? Niagara's brewing and agricultural roots stretch back to the late 1700s. Today, the Niagara region is home to dozens of craft breweries that are

Almost one year in to the COVID19 pandemic that’s limited international travel, many Ontarians are feeling a little stir crazy. I know I sure am. Which is why I’ve made it my mission over the last few months to explore

Travel with your taste buds! Now is a great time to try some of the best comfort foods from around the world in the Bay of Quinte. Picturesque, rural-chic, and just a two-hour drive from Toronto, the Bay of Quinte is

I recently embarked on a weekend adventure to Belleville, Ontario. Known as “The Friendly City”, Belleville is located just off Hwy 401, almost equal distance between Toronto and Montreal. The city has a perfect mix of bustling city streets and

For the past 14 years, the Terroir Symposium has brought the world's leading innovators in food, tourism and hospitality together to share ideas, make connections, and create change. This week, the Terroir Symposium went virtual for the first time ever due

Earlier this summer, I embarked on my very first fishing adventure on Lake Ontario. I had a fintastic time! I didn’t know it then, but that fishing trip was going to reel in my heart. Ever since, I’ve been hooked on

Renting an Airbnb is one of my favorite ways to see a new place. You can find unique accomodations and get a local’s perspective while finding charming spots with some serious design goals! Fusing charming aesthetics with small-town country vibes, here are the

Prince Edward County has quickly become one of my favourite staycation spots in Ontario and it's definitely my favourite spot to visit for a weekend of wine tasting! The County has the perfect mix of wineries to visit, from smaller,

If you're a craft beer aficionado, then you absolutely must visit Guelph, Ontario. Ontario now has more than 276 craft breweries and four of them are in Guelph. While only 8% of all beer sales in Ontario come from craft

This is 1 of 2 posts that I've written about Guelph's breweries. Read the other here. Also known as “The Royal City”, Guelph is known for its agriculture-focussed university, its abundance of farm-to-fork restaurants, and its beer scene. Guelph is home to

I’m embarrassed to say that up until very recently, I’ve been a seafood blogger and fisheries researcher who’s never been fishing. 🙈 As much as I love to eat seafood, I’d never actually caught a fish of my own, but

When you think of Prince Edward County, you might not immediately think of seafood, but Nicole and Nathan Hynes of Sand and Pearl Oyster Bar are changing that and putting Canadian seafood on the map in the heart of Canada's youngest wine

The newest Drake property and the only Canadian property to make the Condé Nast Traveler 2020 Hot List, the Drake Motor Inn offers a retro, funky accommodation experience in the heart of Prince Edward County. The idea for the Drake Motor

With COVID putting a halt to international travel, it's giving us all an opportunity to look for adventures and getaways a little bit closer to home. For me, this means exploring Ontario's wine regions! Did you know that there are

Patio season officially opens for many places in Ontario today, including The City of Guelph. Ontario's Stage 2 reopening plan allows patios, hair salons, splash pads, and campsites in certain parts of the province to reopen.  Restaurants are opening patios with

After 4.5 years of running a travel blog as a full-time student, I like to think that I have mastered the art of working from anywhere. Working remotely is definitely a learned skill and is not as easy as it

Ontario is a place where there’s more than meets the eye. Though most are familiar with the capital city, Ottawa, and the big urban centre, Toronto, much of this massive province goes undiscovered. Let this post be your guide to uncovering the unique hidden

Coastal protection through dramatic energy transformation Home to the world’s largest coastline that borders on three oceans and supports a $6 billion-dollar fishing industry, Canada is without a doubt, an oceans country. For decades, the oceans have supported Canadians by ways of fishing,

The City of Guelph is well known for its locavore crowd and craft beer scene, but the Royal City is also home to plenty of charming sites perfect for date night. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner or an

Happy November 1st - AKA CHRISTMAS 1ST! Christmas carols, festive holiday drinks, and crisp snowfalls are right around the corner. The most wonderful time of the year is fast approaching! The Christmas season is all about spending time with your loved ones

This past weekend was the 19th annual Planet in Focus Film Festival in Toronto. Planet in Focus is an environmental media arts organization with year-round programming. Their mandate is to produce cultural events that showcase engaging and artistic films that question, explore,

Toronto is Canada’s largest city, one of the most culturally diverse cities in the entire world, and the birthplace of yours truly! And it’s about time that I finally fill you guys in on all the secret sweet spots of

Your Ultimate Guide to Day Drinking While most of Canada seems to have forgotten the spring season (WHY IS IT STILL SNOWING IN APRIL?!), Vancouver is enjoying beautiful sunny days with daily temperatures averaging 15 degrees Celsius. Sunshine and warm weather means

Vancouver is my absolute favourite Canadian city that I’ve ever visited and I am so excited to finally be bringing to you, my official Vancouver City Guide! This post is packed with tons of useful information that you can use to

Last week while I was in Vancouver, I had the opportunity to stay at the Burrard Hotel, arguably Vancouver’s most wildly authentic downtown accommodation. The converted 1956 motor hotel is the perfect city basecamp for those who truly want to experience

Last week I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to travel to Vancouver, British Columbia to attend the Leading Change and GLOBE Forum based on environmental sustainability, leadership, and business. This was my first year attending and I wanted to

So you’re braving the frigid Ottawa weather to cross off one of the ultimate Canadian bucket list items: skating on the Rideau Canal. Not only is this 7.8km skating rink the longest in Canada, but also in the world. In 2005

While Toronto is one of the most diverse and multicultural cities in the world, it’s also the most expensive. First-time travelers might feel their head spin and their wallets sweat at the thought of planning a trip to the city,

We’re about a month into 2018 and now is usually the time when most of us realize our new year’s resolutions were a bit too unreasonable and it’s time to revert back to our old ways. And there’s no shame in

Last week I had the opportunity to attend a unique event at the Royal Ontario Museum called “Canada’s Oceans: Towards 2020”. This event was in light of Canada’s newly announced marine targets and aimed to bring together leading oceans scientists, storytellers,

The Coffee Lab might be a hard spot to find, occupying only 52 square feet inside the Annex's Willow Books, but the search is well worth it – this spot is home to some of the best coffee in Toronto! Upon

Toronto is arguably one of the best cities to experience fall in. The changing colors and crispness in the air add a certain je-ne-sais-quoi to this already majestic city. I love exploring Toronto during the fall months - the temperature is

Traveling isn't the most affordable of hobbies, especially for students like myself. However, that's not to say you can't make travel work on a student budget. In fact, I have a ton of posts sharing my tips for students and others

Happy Canada Day! To celebrate my beautiful country in its 150th year, I’ve compiled a giant list of 150 things you can do in Canada! How many have you done already? Festivals, Parades, and Events Watch a festive light show at Parliament

Earlier this week, I set out for a picnic in the city in Toronto’s newest greenspace: Trillium Park. What was previously an empty lot behind Ontario place, used for parking and storage before the park closed in 2012, has been

“The last seventy years of development offer a striking contrast between our idealized vision of nature and the reality: the systematic exploitation of our environment, stripped of all value aside from an economic one. We are in desperate need of radical

Anyone who knows me knows that poutine ranks very high on my list of favorite foods and Ottawa is the absolute best place to find poutine! In fact, the city hosts several annual poutine fests including the Poutine Fest on

The weather in Toronto is finally warming up and there is no better time than now to get outside and explore our beautiful backyard. While Toronto is a beautiful, big city, just outside of its boundaries lie dozens of breathtaking

Even us beach bums can appreciate the snow every once in a while! Blue Mountain is Ontario's premier spot for a winter getaway. With incredible ski hills, luxurious spas, and fine dining, it's the perfect place to curl up by the

Hey guys, today I am super excited to finally be bringing you another city guide! Today’s city guide will be all about Ottawa. After living here for the past year, I’ve learned the ins and outs of our nation’s capital

I am so happy to finally be bringing you guys some more Ottawa posts! For those of you who don’t know I spent that last year living in Ottawa for school and have just recently moved back home. As much

Hey guys! Today I have an exciting first post in a two part series. I’m going to be sharing with you my favourite things to do in my home city; Toronto. Today, on my blog I’ll be sharing fifteen of

It’s finally here! My detailed guide on everything you need to know about Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. In this guide I’ve included where to stay, places to eat, the top sights to see, and everything else in between.

Over New Years my family and I embarked on a journey to Canada’s most breath-taking landmarks; the Rocky Mountains. Our trip began in Calgary, and after landing three hours later than planned due to flight delays, we were happy to finally