Tag Along Travel has visited the following locations in Canada:
Alberta, Britsh Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, and Quebec
If you have questions for Tag Along Travel about any of these destinations, contact me.
Why do we feel at home wherever we are in Canada?
Steve and I travel within North America quite a bit, most often to the U.S. This summer we spent our vacation travelling a part of our home country that we had never visited before – Eastern Canada. We had a curious thought when in St. John’s, Newfoundland. We were 4,800 kilometres (2,719 miles) from where we live in Winnipeg, but felt more at home than many closer places we’d travelled outside of the country. Why was this when there are many factors that seemingly work against a sense of cohesion in Canada? […]
Hermetic Code Tour in Winnipeg: Century-Old Secrets Revealed
You might be surprised to know that the hottest attraction for conference attendees in Winnipeg is a tour of the city’s Legislative Building. It’s a stunning piece of architecture for sure. But, it’s the secrets that architecture reveals, unearthed by Dr. Frank Albo about a decade ago, that make the Hermetic Code Tour a fascinating must-see if you ever find yourself in this Canadian city. […]
Review: Randonnée Self-Guided Bike Tour in Québec’s Eastern Townships
A self-guided bike tour offers the best of two worlds. You get the equipment and support provided with a group tour, but the freedom to take things at your own pace. Our recent Randonnée six-day self-guided bike tour in Québec’s Eastern Townships was picture perfect and pretty much hassle free. […]
Setting sail on the Bluenose II
When visiting Halifax, Nova Scotia this June, we spotted a beautiful schooner in the harbour and discovered it was the legendary boat that appears on the Canadian dime. We had only a vague recollection of the story behind the Bluenose, but were keen to buy a ticket to set sail on this national icon. Unfortunately, there was only one seat left so Steve went and I shot some video from shore. […]
Why Americans Should Visit Québec City Right Now
Québec City is like no other urban centre in North America. With a distinct European flair and a well-preserved architectural history, visitors could easily mistake the streets for Paris. There are so many festivals and attractions that no matter what you like to do on vacation or your bliesure time, you’ll have a great experience. Now, consider the Canadian exchange to the American dollar at the moment. It all adds up to why Americans should visit Québec City right now. […]
Experiencing Indigenous Culture at Manito Ahbee
Manito Ahbee is a festival of North American Indigenous culture, art, music, and dance that takes place in Winnipeg each May. It includes North America’s second largest pow wow featuring more than 800 dancers who compete for prize money. If you’ve never been to a pow wow, it’s an exhilarating experiencing that is difficult to convey in words or even photos. It’s awesome in the true sense of that word. […]
