The Gaspe Peninsula is one of the most beautiful places in all of Canada and no trip to the Maritimes is complete without spending at least a few nights here in Eastern Quebec. While there are plenty of small towns along the peninsula coastal route one of the towns that stands out the most and that you're definitely going to want to spend at least a day in is the beautiful … [Read more...]

During our trip to Halifax my girlfriend and I spent 2 nights at the Hearthstone Inn, a small hotel located just outside of downtown Nova Scotia. The property itself was actually in the neighbouring town of Dartmouth, but for tourists and short-term visitors it might as well all be considered Halifax. For those of you visiting Halifax on a budget it’s definitely the … [Read more...]

Right in the heart of PEI is where you’ll find the sleepy town of Kensington and not too far away is the wonderful Rogers Island Getaway B&B. This B&B boasts a prime location for exploring PEI whether you’re hoping to follow the trail of Anne of Green Gables, spend your time swimming in world-class beaches in Cavendish, head to Charlottetown for a history lesson, or … [Read more...]

One of the main highlights of my trip to Nova Scotia was the world famous Cabot Trail on Cape Breton. Despite the trail being more than 300km in length my girlfriend and I decided it would be best to do the entire thing in one day, For that we needed a location that was easily accessible and had good access to the Cabot Trail - and that’s how we stumbled across Iona and … [Read more...]

Lunenburg is one of the most popular small towns in the Maritimes and it can get pretty busy during the summer tourist months when people from all over the world come to visit. Its popularity as a tourist destination in Nova Scotia as well as its close proximity to Halifax means there are quite a few options when it comes to accommodation in town and it can be hard to … [Read more...]