Although Queen Victoria never set foot on Canadian soil, you can still find her all across Canada. Given that Canada as a distinct entity came into being during her reign, it’s not surprising that her name is everywhere. And in case you don’t know, we […]

Happy Canada Day, all! Every year on July 1, Canadians come together to celebrate this wonderful nation of ours (and not work…). This year, I’ve decided to share some of my favourite historic locations that I’ve visited in Canada, and broaden everyone’s views of Canadian […]

Although you may not think so, Canada is actually home to a few different castles, including the very Edwardian Casa Loma. They may have a very different feeling than their European counterparts, but are rich in history and perfect for a visit when you want […]

I know that most people are proud of their country in some way, but I think that overall, Canadians tend to be quite quiet about our love for Canada. We are not as showy or brash about our national pride as other countries, and as […]

Here in Winnipeg, we have one weekend once a year (the last weekend in May) where museums, historical sites, homes, churches, and countless other buildings and sites open their doors to the public for free and let us experience this wonderful city of ours. It […]