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10 Haunted Locations in Montreal That Some Locals Still Avoid

October 28, 2025

Some corners of Montreal look normal in daylight. But after dark, people hear voices and see faces that shouldn’t be there at all. Creeped out yet?

Buildings and businesses along Rue Saint Paul in Old Town Montreal at Night. The blur of people can be seen

The real story behind Montreal’s most haunted street

October 25, 2025

Rue Saint-Paul is a place with ghost sightings and mysterious tales. But it’s the street’s history that’s truly fascinating. Want to know more?

Budapest. Hungary. May 11, 2025. A well dressed man sits in a yellow armchair reading a black book. The room features warm lighting, framed artwork, and sophisticated decor elements.

10 Canadian Boutique Hotels Redefining Luxury Travel

October 22, 2025

Salt spray, hidden saunas, and cinema nights. Learn about ten Canadian boutiques quietly rewriting luxury. Where will you spend a weekend or two?

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What Canada’s Cabin Culture Reveals About Happiness Today

October 22, 2025

Weekend cabins. Family docks. Slow mornings by the lake. Find out how Canada’s cottage habits make modern life feel a little happier.

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10 haunted hotels in Canada you can actually stay in

October 20, 2025

Stay the night in Canada’s spookiest hotels. These places are where guests still claim to see ghosts & hear footsteps. Ready to catch eerie sights after dark?

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10 scenic spots in Canada that blew up on social media

October 20, 2025

Ice bubbles under clear ice and a secret cave in Banff. Red cliffs over Lake Ontario, a lake that changes colour. Which Canadian places blew up online?

Beautiful smiling Latin woman enjoying the aroma of a freshly baked baguette while shopping in a supermarket bakery, surrounded by various bread and pastry products. Food concept

10 local bakeries in Canada worth the drive this season

October 15, 2025

Some bakeries are good. But a few make people plan whole trips around them. These are the spots Canadians keep talking about when they’re hungry for dessert.

Indigenous Ashuar native tour guide doing a art and craft demonstration on weaving baskets with local Amazon rainforest plants.

Indigenous tourism is growing – here’s what to know before you go

October 13, 2025

Indigenous tourism in Canada is booming. Find out where it’s growing, what to know before you go, and how to travel respectfully in every region.

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10 indigenous-led experiences to try respectfully

October 13, 2025

Want to really see Canada through Indigenous eyes? These guided experiences aren’t tourist traps but the real thing, if you know where to look.

Closeup of "Maman" spider sculpture at National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa

10 public art installations in Canada to see this fall

October 12, 2025

Changing leaves and larger-than-life sculptures. These ten Canadian art spots make fall walks way more interesting. Which would you visit first?

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