10 Things to Do in Tofino, British Columbia On the southwestern side of Vancouver Island I discovered what many surfers, hipsters and Canadians already knew: Tofino, BC, is the best-kept secret in North America. A historic surf destination, Tofino… Matt Thompson , November 17, 2017
3 Can’t-Miss Wildlife Tours in Vancouver Island’s Campbell River For those who love to witness humpback whales, orcas, grizzly bears, and other magnificent animals live in their own habitat, few places are better and more accessible than Campbell River,… Matt Thompson , November 8, 2017
Don’t Overpay for a Canadian eTA In August 2015, the Canadian government began requiring that travelers from certain countries (not the U.S.) obtain eTAs (electronic travel authorizations) to enter or fly through Canada. The eTA costs… Johnny Jet , July 26, 2017
10 Things to See & Do in the Kootenay Rockies, BC The Kootenay Rockies is a pristine region of lakes, rivers, hot springs and mountains in British Columbia, south of Banff National Park and just north of Washington and Idaho in… Matt Thompson , July 7, 2017
10 Best Eats from Richmond, BC’s Dumpling Trail Often overlooked by its bigger brother Vancouver, Richmond—British Columbia’s fourth-largest city—is full of history, culture and some of the best Asian cuisine you can find in North America. Richmond, BC… Matt Thompson , June 23, 2017
Video: Man Mows the Lawn With Tornado in the Background Alberta, Canada is one of the most naturally beautiful places on Earth (some JohnnyJet.com stories are below) and this week’s tornado provided some amazing scenery. However, South African Theunis Wessels… Johnny Jet , June 7, 2017
Air Canada Flyers: Use Your Aeroplan Miles by June 2020 I’ve been in Canada for the past week and the big travel news here is that Air Canada has decided not to renew its contract with Aimia Inc, which runs… Johnny Jet , May 17, 2017
Travel Webcam of the Week: Ottawa, Canada Ottawa, Canada (ottawastart.com/useful-links/webcams) I’m in Canada (Toronto) this week and everyone is getting excited for July 1, which is the country’s 150th birthday. There are all kinds of celebrations planned and the… Johnny Jet , May 16, 2017
Video: New York Couple Wakes Up Across Québec in “A Room With Many Views” Yesterday, Québec Original—the tourist arm of Québec, Canada—launched a really cool new campaign. They’re calling it “A room with many views,” and it revolves around the amazing, Québec-wide, helicopter-involving trip of… Johnny Jet , March 23, 2017
Ontario’s Blue Mountains: Canada’s Heavenly Take on the Wintertime Blues A daddy-daughter team unfold their Canadian vacation—and life—like a map, understanding they can’t always refold them the same way. Sometimes, my daughter Bella and I don’t worry about who is… Bruce Northam , March 10, 2017
Get Free Entry into Canada’s National Parks in 2017 Reasons to visit Canada this year: The U.S. Dollar is so strong that everything is 25% off, it’s so close you can drive, the residents are super polite, and my… Johnny Jet , January 5, 2017
On Election Day, Here’s How to Meet a Canadian Partner and Flee the Country If your candidate doesn’t win the election today, here’s an app you’ll want to download. Maple Match (MM) will make it easier for you to marry a Canadian and get… Johnny Jet , November 8, 2016
Poutine and Stargazing at the Jasper Dark Sky Festival I first visited Alberta, Canada, in the summer of 2012. It was my first-ever press trip, a winding sojourn through the Canadian Rockies that included 117 holes of golf in six days. It also included… Ian Livingston , December 29, 2015
Autumn in Québec City There’s probably not a more romantic city for strolling than Québec City in autumn, but I am sure the charm of this city will grab you in any season. I… Georgie Jet , October 29, 2013
