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Jennifer Bain is a Canadian freelance journalist and the Canada editor of National Parks Traveler. She has written two travel books — 111 Places in Ottawa That You Must Not Miss (2022) and 111 Places in Calgary That You Must Not Miss (2020) — as well as cookbooks on multicultural Toronto and bison. She's the former travel editor and food editor of the Toronto Star, and now travels the world in search of quirk. Read her work at jenniferbain.co and follow her on Instagram or Twitter at @thesaucylady.
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This Island Is Much More Than Its Iconic Inn
THE INN CROWNClassic shots of the striking hotel inadvertently cause people to conclude that Fogo is the Fogo Island Inn and nothing more, or that they can’t afford to visit.

The Boating Trip Perfect for Leaf Peepers
AUTUMNAL SPLENDORA 100-plus mile canal festooned in fall glory is the perfect cruise for those who adore foliage.

This Baby Seal Safari Is the Reason You Have to Go To Canada
SEALFIEIt's the trip to Canada that just might beat Banff or the Northern Lights.

Snorkeling with Salmon is Your Next Underwater Adventure
FISHYSo long as you can get them to show up!

Want to See a 100-Snake Orgy? Book a Ticket to Manitoba
GET IT ONThis annual spring orgy in rural Manitoba is the largest gathering of snakes anywhere on the planet, and their mating rituals often create writhing balls of a hundred snakes.

Finding a Little Postage Stamp of France in North America
HIDDEN TREASUREEuropean islands that kept Americans in booze during Prohibition are just a one-hour ferry ride from Canada.

A Killer Canadian Vacation Starts With This Prison Tour
LOCK ME UPIt was Canada’s most famous prison, holding those who committed unspeakable crimes. Dickens was a fan, Hemingway broke news there, and it inspired Atwood. Now it’s open for tours.

If You're Adventurous and Weird This Is Your Cruise
PRECIOUS CARGOFor people who crave water travel but abhor mainstream cruises, this mixed cargo/passenger ship delivers an adventure that can safely be praised as unique.

How to Catch a Baseball Game in Cuba
PERFECT GAMEGetting to a baseball game is a sport in itself, one that requires determination and a willingness for dogged pursuit.

The UFO Sites for People Who Hate Tourist Traps
KEEP WATCHING THE SKIESTwo unexplained UFO sightings in Canada in the ’60s still draw tourists to the wilds of Manitoba and the Nova Scotia coast to puzzle over the incidents—and yes, enjoy the scenery.
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