Traveler's Digest

Canada is a truly beautiful nation, and millions of tourists fly, drive and sail to the country each year to visit its great cities and to experience some of nature’s most spectacular wonders. It should come as no surprise that the world’s second largest country by geographic size would have a heap of attractions to [...]

The waters of our planet are as vast and varied as the land, filled with mystery, beauty, danger and adventure. Oceans, seas, rivers and lakes beckon travelers who flock to their shores and banks, however, some of the most spectacular watery destinations are also the most deadly — if one dares to dip their toes. [...]

Montreal is the cultural capital of French Canada and the city has a culinary scene that’s quite a bit different from other Canadian cities like Toronto. But more than just the juxtaposition of cultural influences from French and English Canadians, there have also been a number of immigration waves to the city that have altered [...]

The West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island has become world renowned for its spectacular scenery and ancient old-growth forests. Every year hundreds of hikers undertake the 75-kilometer stretch along the rugged coastline, which is one of Canada’s eco-tourism highlights. However, there is another hike that is equally (if not more) challenging, and often gets overshadowed. [...]

Some people chase waterfalls, some people chase rainbows. On the Niagara peninsula, along the border between Ontario and New York, you can literally do both, wipe the dew from your hair, and then hit a winery for a taste of Canada’s iciest vintages. If you’re caught in the concrete tangles of Toronto and are looking [...]

Feeling lost in the hustle and bustle of Toronto? Take the time to relax and re-energize the mind and body at one of the city’s top day spas. These luxurious spas specialize in all types of different treatments designed to pamper visitors and put them at ease. The Quartz Crystal Spa at the Trump International [...]

Toronto is often referred to as “the city of neighborhoods”, reflecting how each part of the city is unique, distinct and shaped by its ethnically diverse inhabitants. This makes it an especially interesting place to visit, as it’s possible to experience the rustic charm of a local Scottish pub and then dine at a modern [...]

Few visitors leave Banff, AB without visiting the top of Sulphur Mountain. The summit at just over 700 metres, affords sweeping views of the city of Banff, as well the majestic Banff Springs Hotel – one of the top hotels in Banff – and the surrounding mountains. Getting to the top of Sulphur Mountain requires [...]

In sophisticated Montreal, in the heart of winter, one might not expect to find much happening – the temperatures, after all, plunge to -20 and the city is covered in a thick blanket of snow and slush – but for four weekends thousands of revelers from across Quebec descend upon Old Montreal for an outdoor [...]

While some travelers are perfectly content to spend their vacations lounging at a beach resort or on a cruise ship, for others a vacation is only a memorable if the destination is exotic and off the beaten path. For those travelers, we present our list of the world’s top ten hidden travel gems. 10. Guanajuato, [...]