Eastern Canada
June - August 2015
Our first time in Canada was on the East side. Eastern Canada is generally considered to be the following provinces that we visited:
New Brunswick
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
And the following ones we have yet to visit:
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia.
You can find all the information on our visit to any of these provinces in here.
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2 Week Nova Scotia Road Trip (PLUS A Little Slice of New Brunswick)
Eastern Canada
Nova Scotia’s distinctive unhurried vibe is like medicine for the soul. If you’re looking for a relaxing road trip to escape city life, this is the place to do it. We share the best tips on what to do and where to stay in this gorgeous Maritime province.
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11 Unexpected Reasons To Visit Halifax, Nova Scotia
Eastern Canada
After 2 weeks of touring New Brunswick and Nova Scotia by car we rolled into our final destination - Halifax. Find out what to do and where to eat in this captivating Maritime city.
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The Secluded Natural Getaway You Know You Need
Eastern Canada
Nestled along the eastern shore of Nova Scotia, you will find Liscomb. A place where locals have never left and tourists rarely come. A place, as we discovered, where getting reacquainted with nature quickly becomes second nature.
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5 Things To Experience In The Scallop Capital Of The World
Eastern Canada
Around 2,000 people call the tiny, unassuming town of Digby in Nova Scotia, Canada home. But it’s also known for it’s bounty of fresh seafood. Find out what to do and where to stay in this quaint seaside town.
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7 Things To Do In St Andrews With Kids
Eastern Canada
Don’t let the relaxed pace and friendly small-town feel of St Andrews fool you. There are plenty of family-friendly things to do in this Canadian vacation hotspot.
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Where To Stay In St Andrews, New Brunswick
Eastern Canada
St Andrews has been a popular summer coastal getaway destination for Canadians for over a century. And now 4 Vegemite-wielding Australians were invading. Trying to decide on a place to stay in St Andrews was easy. One hotel stood out head and shoulders above the rest.
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Where Royalty Sleeps When They Visit Montreal
Eastern Canada
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth is a beautiful, historic hotel in the centre of Montreal, Canada which has housed royalty, rock stars and everyone in between.
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11 Things To Do In Montreal With Kids (In Summer)
Eastern Canada
Montreal needs no introduction. It’s Canada’s second largest city and consistently ranked as once of the most liveable cities in the world for good reason. There’s no shortage of culture, arts, food, sport and entertainment. The toughest part of our visit was narrowing down the endless list of attractions and eateries.
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Phase 1 #motherofallroadtrips: Eastern Canada
Eastern Canada
Follow us on phase 1 of our epic road journey which covers Eastern Canada. If you’re thinking of road tripping Eastern Canada, this is the post you want to read.
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11 Reasons Why You Should NOT Visit Niagara Falls
Eastern Canada
You’ve always wanted to go. Niagara Falls has been a life-long bucket list destination. And then your favourite family travel blogger comes out with an article like this. Boooooo!
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Fairmont Château Laurier: Where Fairytales Do Come True
Eastern Canada
For the most part, my life has been a fairytale. I’ve worn princess dresses at balls and weddings, and found Prince Charming. But I was missing the ever-elusive castle… until now! Find out what it was like staying in Ottawa’s very own fairytale castle.
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13 Things To Do In Toronto With Kids (In Summer)
Eastern Canada
Find out how to entertain your kids in Toronto with 13 of our favourite things to do, from skydiving to swimming, and even being a pirate!
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3 Days In Ottawa With Kids (In Summer)
Eastern Canada
What should you do in Canada’s capital if you only have 3 days? See what we got up to, where we stayed and what we ate... and why we loved Ottawa so much.
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Quebec City In Summer With Kids
Eastern Canada
Quebec City is a European dream, but conveniently closer for Canadians and Americans. Find out where we stayed and what we did in Quebec City as well as a day out in the countryside.
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Prince Edward Island Road Trip: More Than Just Anne Of Green Gables
Eastern Canada
Canada’s Prince Edward Island, or PEI as the locals call it, is known for lobsters, potatoes, beaches and the famous book, Anne of Green Gables. We only had 1 day to explore this province by car, so come along for the ride and find out what we discovered.
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Hopewell Rocks With Kids: Educational AND Muddy (PLUS Bay Of Fundy Day Trip)
Eastern Canada
We walked along the ocean floor at Hopewell Rocks, the site of the world’s highest tides in New Brunswick, Canada. This day trip along the Bay of Fundy coast also covered Cape Enrage and Fundy National Park.
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Is Moncton The Most Underrated City In Eastern Canada?
Eastern Canada
Toronto. Vancouver. Montreal. These I’ve heard of. But Moncton? Where the heck is Moncton? Find out why we chose to stay in Moncton for almost 3 weeks and loved every minute.