“I believe the world needs more Canada” – Bono
As a Minnesotan, I love Canada. We are neighbors. In many ways I feel more culturally connected to Canada than some of the states in the US. What I love most about Canada is how it feels like a mix of America and Europe. In Quebec, it is like being in France with the old architecture and language, while Ontario feel just like a continuation of Minnesota. I believe there is so much culture to experience in Canada, so check out my posts to see all that this amazing country has to offer!
Need to Know
Facts
- Nickname: The Great White North
- Language Spoken: English, French
- Capital City: Ottawa
- Population: 41.29 million
- Currency: Canadian Dollar
Travel Recommendations
- Airport: Depends on which province you are visiting
- When to Visit: Summer
- Getting Around: Car or public transportation within cities
Can’t Miss Destinations
- Kakabeka Falls
- Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
- Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
Music
Posts
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French Canada: A Day in Quebec City
Bonjour! Bienvenue à Québec! Have you ever wanted to visit France, but Europe was a just bit out a reach or maybe the thought of traveling to another continent is a bit daunting. Let me introduce you to one of my favorite places in the Americas. You may have came across my post about Montreal.…
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French Canada: What to See and Do in Montreal
I was was lucky enough to be able to visit Montreal with my family when I was 16 years old (2018). I had just gone on my first international trip to Europe the year before and had caught the travel bug. I was so antsy to leave the country again that the trip to Quebec…
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A Day in Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay was one of the most spontaneous trips of my life. It was 3 years ago and it was my first time in Canada. The whole thing really was a spur of the moment, “Let’s go to Canada!” Lucky for us, we live fairly close to the Canadian border. From our small town of…
The Journal of Wanderlust 