Winterlude 2025 Ottawa, Canada
Every February, Canada‘s Capital comes alive with the Ottawa Winterlude Festival. This magnificent event, held in the Ottawa region over the first three weekends of the month, draws an average…
Nova Scotia Lobster Crawl 2025
Have you heard? Nova Scotia’s South Shore is a year-round destination – spring, summer, autumn and most importantly, Lobster. Every February, they celebrate the peak of lobster season with the…
Celtic Colours International Festival 2024, Canada
Introduced in 1997, Celtic Colours has evolved into one of Canada‘s premier musical events and a cultural gem of Nova Scotia, presenting Cape Breton’s musical heritage to tens of thousands…
Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival 2024
Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival is an annual event, held in the charming town of Midland, Ontario. It is a celebration of Canada‘s favourite dessert – the butter tart. History…
Summerlicious Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Summerlicious Toronto is an annual festival and a foodie’s dream, offering prix-fixe menus at over 200 of Toronto’s most acclaimed restaurants. Indulge in three-course lunches and dinners…
Stratford Festival Ontario 2024, Canada
Prepare to be enchanted by world-class theatre at the Stratford Festival Ontario Canada. This renowned theatre festival celebrates the works of William Shakespeare alongside a vibrant mix…
Festival de la Poutine (Poutine Festival) Canada
Calling all cheese curd and gravy enthusiasts! Poutine, the iconic Canadian dish of French fries, cheese curds, gravy and increasingly other choice ingredients, is celebrated across the country with vibrant…
9 Festivals in February 2024 Around the World
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in February 2024 across the Globe, from Mongolia to Easter Island, so wherever you are you just can’t help celebrating the…
11 Carnivals Around the World for 2024
Whether you call it the carnival, Mardi Gras or simply a fête, the approach of Lent brings with it a wonderful explosion of colour and exuberance. Travel Begins at 40…
Where to Go in May 2023
Images from packed airports demonstrate the desire to wander has lost none of its lustre during the last couple of years. If you are looking to go on holiday next…
Kissing the Cod in a Newfoundland Screech-In
James Clark becomes an Honorary Newfoundlander by joining in the Screech-In ritual in the capital St John’s. After devouring cod, chips, and gravy at a traditional Newfoundland kitchen party, it…
Toronto City Break: From Beach to Baseball
Jonathan Hiltz takes provides you with some ideas for a Toronto city break, from shopping to catching a game, eating the great streetfood and discovering hip areas. The City of…
5 Sustainable Initiatives in Churchill, Manitoba
Manitoba, situated in the heart of Canada, has achieved one of the highest standards of living in the world and is a leading destination for ecotourism, utilising natural resources…
Atlantic Canada Voices IV: Trout Point Lodge
We conclude our series of Atlantic Canada Voices by chatting with Patrick and Pamela Wallace, owners of the multi-award winning luxury wilderness resort and hotel Trout Point Lodge, Nova Scotia…
Gary Schneider : Macphail Woods, Prince Edward Island
Continuing our Series of Atlantic Canada Voices, Mark Bibby Jackson chats with Gary Schneider founder of the Macphail Woods Ecological Forestry Project in Prince Edward Island, Canada. For you, what…
Sustainability in Fundy National Park of Canada
Continuing our series of Atlantic Canada Voices, Travel Begins at 40’s Mark Bibby Jackson chats with Daniel Sinclair, Interpretation Supervisor at Fundy National Park, New Brunswick, Canada, about the sustainability…
Atlantic Canada Voices : Lori McCarthy, Cod Sounds
In the first of a series of articles in association with Atlantic Canada, entitled Atlantic Canada Voices, Travel Begins at 40’s Mark Bibby Jackson talks with Lori McCarthy, the founder…
Try 10 New Virtual Travel Experiences
There are plenty of ways to explore the best of a destination and its authentic local culture and stunning scenery whilst staying safe at home. Here, are 10 virtual travel…
Top Five New Experiences in Manitoba
Located within the heart of Canada, bordered by Saskatchewan and Ontario; North Dakota and Minnesota, Manitoba is a multi-cultural hub of exploration and adventure…
Essential Things to Do in Toronto on a City Break
From the CN Tower to watching the Maple Leafs or visiting the largest museum in Canada, there is a myriad of things to do in Toronto, writes Jonathan Hiltz. To…
Festival du Voyageur 2025, Winnipeg, Canada
The largest winter festival in Western Canada, the Festival du Voyageur, or “Festival of the Traveller” for the non-Francophones out there, is a celebration of all things wintry. Held every February…
5 Winter and Spring Festivals in Whistler
Whistler offers a full eclectic lineup of events throughout the winter season for guests to enjoy. From festivals, concerts and competitions to spectate please see below a snapshot…
All Aboard the Canadian Snow Train
Snow-capped peaks, frozen lakes and forests of pine in a dusting of white: such are the sights that await those exploring the Rocky Mountains this winter. And for those keen…
Hiking the Historic Chilkoot Trail
Retrace the extraordinary journey of the Klondike gold seekers on this rugged and beautiful trail from coastal Alaska to the shore of Lake Bennett, Yukon. When news of a gold…
