Tops for lovers wanting a European getaway without the red-eye flight, Quebec City offers a long weekend of eating and exploring. Though don’t let L’Ile d’Orleans escape your foodie itinerary. About 30 minutes east of Quebec City, I found a…
Located in the Quebec province in northeast Canada, its namesake city is the best example of a fortified walled city in North America.Old Quebec is divided into two parts, the Upper Town and the Lower Town. Here’s the best seven…
My husband loves to travel as much as I do and we love to visit new places. So when a trip came up to visit Quebec City without our three kids we couldn’t wait. As a UNESCO World Hertiage Siteit…
The carful of kids drove over 7,000 miles during our East Coast road trip to get to the eastern edge of North Americafrom Texas. Along the way we lost a SUV and nearly all of our electronic devices but we…
A trip to the Canadian Maritimes offers families lots of unique places to explore, like the Bay of Fundy or Halifax. For outdoorsy families, the Cape Breton Highlands offers camping in a windswept landscape. Of course a trip to Prince…
Walk through the beloved Anne of Green Gables house with kids from the children’s classic Anne of Green Gables, by Lucy Maud Montgomery. Written in 1908, the series enchanted millions of readers from across the globe. For those who aren’t…
What to do on Prince Edward Island with Kids Tour the Canadian Maritimes for family fun, especially during the summer. Prince Edward Island with kids offers warmer water for splashing and learning to clam. Listen to costumed docents recount early…
At the eastern tip of North America, find one of the top scenic drives along the coast of the Nova Scotia. Driving the Cabot Trail through Cape Breton Highlands National Park has been on my bucket list for years. So…
Kids want to do anything crazy unusual. So take them to the place where the tide are the largest. Located along the Bay of Fundy in the Canadian Maritimes, kids can walk on the ocean floor then come back a…
Located in the Laurentian Mountains in-between Montreal and Quebec City, La Mauricie National Park offers an opportunity to explore a park with a 150 different lakes. In the boreal forest, hike among the dense evergreens and deciduous trees along the…
The light peeks through the gap in the drapes, just enough to get my brain spinning. What city am I in and where am I driving to next, are the usual thoughts in the morning when I’m out on the…
Me: “Hey kids, Mom’s tired. Can we check out the fireworks from across the river, closer to the hotel?” Melissa: “Great idea, my feet hurt. Let’s head to the car.” The carful of kids lumber across the parking lot from…