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The Getaway: Farm Cooking in Prince Edward County

Lisa Jackson | Posted 06.18.2013 | Canada Travel
Lisa Jackson

I'm getting the ultimate field to farm culinary experience at From the Farm Cooking School, located two hours east of Toronto in Prince Edward County. Personal chef and food writer Cynthia Peters teaches classes on the art of seasonal cooking from her 1830's heritage farmhouse.

The Best Travel Photos Of The Week

The Huffington Post Canada | Posted 04.14.2013 | Canada Travel

What a week for travellers in North America. Just when you thought you didn't have to run your itinerary by Old Man Winter, the frosty weather comes b...

Noma Chef Rene Redzepi on Food, Accidental Fame and Facing Critics

Vacay.ca | Posted 06.13.2013 | Canada Living
Vacay.ca

Like many accidental celebrities, Rene Redzepi found himself performing tasks he never endeavoured to perform. "We got very confused at Noma when we first started having success. I went to cooking school to learn to whip a bernaise, not how to deal with the New York Times in a press conference."

Where to Eat, Shop, Stay (and Play!) on Rose Ave., Venice Beach

Vitamin Daily | Posted 06.12.2013 | Canada Travel
Vitamin Daily

What's the heart of Venice Beach these days? The action has shifted to Rose Avenue, a few blocks over, where rents are cheaper, the stores more eclectic and you can breathe in the potential of a neighbourhood that is about to become the new "it." Get there before the others do.

Having a Jolie Time in Paris With Kids

Vitamin Daily | Posted 06.08.2013 | Canada Travel
Vitamin Daily

Taking your kids to Paris? Read this itinerary by VitaminDaily.com Editor-in-chief Sarah Bancroft first! Or, "How do you say umbrella stroller in French?" Bon Voyage!

The Best Travel Photos Of The Week

The Huffington Post Canada | Posted 04.07.2013 | Canada Travel

It's back! After a brief hiatus, HuffPost Canada Travel's weekly round-up of travel photos has returned and it's brought back some great photography h...

Rural Ontario Restaurant a Hidden Gem in Canada

Vacay.ca | Posted 06.04.2013 | Canada
Vacay.ca

Canadians from coast-to-coast have been naming their favourite restaurants in a first-of-its-kind national poll to discover the nation's best choices ...

March Madness in Voting for Canada's Favourite Restaurants

Vacay.ca | Posted 05.26.2013 | Canada
Vacay.ca

When they learned anyone could cast a vote for Canada's best restaurant, Andy and Linda Tesluk didn't hesitate with their ballots. The couple both cho...

The Top 10 Lies Parents Tell Their Kids

Samantha Kemp-Jackson | Posted 05.26.2013 | Canada Living
Samantha Kemp-Jackson

The reality of being called "mom" or "dad" means that you're gonna have to bend the truth somewhat. The lies parents tell their kids range from the ridiculous to the sublime. These lies can range from a simple white lie to a real doozy. It's all just a matter of scale. Whatever it takes, right?

Five Tips for Travelling Marathoners

Travelzoo | Posted 05.22.2013 | Canada
Travelzoo

The race schedule across the country is always full, with biggies like the Boston Marathon this April to the New York Marathon in November. Traveling for a race? Several Travelzoo Deal Experts are seasoned marathon veterans and have shared these tips.

Toronto's Legendary El Mocambo Will Soon Have Fine Dining

Adrian Brijbassi | Posted 05.21.2013 | Canada Travel
Adrian Brijbassi

Torontonians know the El Mocambo as a venue for wicked fun and historic music performances. Soon, it will also be the site of a multi-tiered restaurant headed by one of Canada's most acclaimed chefs. AfterCanadian Music Week, which wraps up on Sunday, Pataran said the El Mo would go through a renovation until it re-opens in the fall with three levels of dining.

Why Canadians Shouldn't Travel to India

Adrian Brijbassi | Posted 05.21.2013 | Canada Travel
Adrian Brijbassi

My friend has written on her blog that the media is guilty of sensationalism in the coverage of rapes in India. I disagree with her assessment, however. The attention the media is giving to the rape epidemic in India is long, long overdue. Should you be scared? Not really. But ask, is India as safe to travel as anywhere else? The answer is no, it's not.

Regina Restaurant Rakes in the Votes from Across Canada

Vacay.ca | Posted 05.19.2013 | Canada
Vacay.ca

Doug Jarrett played in 13 seasons in the NHL, skating across North America with the Chicago Blackhawks and New York Rangers. He's dined at fine restau...

How My Bucket List Has Changed With Age

Yummy Mummy Club | Posted 05.18.2013 | Canada
Yummy Mummy Club

But now the stuff I dream of doing seems to be changing. There's no longer a driving need for me to succeed. I simply hope to experience some offbeat stuff that I think will make my heart happy.

St. Patrick's Day Brings Joy All the Way to Canada

Vacay.ca | Posted 05.11.2013 | Canada Travel
Vacay.ca

The whole world loves the Irish. How could anyone not? No other country is as stereotypically drunk, fun and friendly. Maybe that's why we take St. Patrick's Day so seriously in Canada. But how do Canada's festivities hold up to the main event in the founding nation?

Which of These 5 Travelling Personalities Are You?

Brian Simpson | Posted 05.08.2013 | Canada Travel
Brian Simpson

To get the best March break experience for you and your family, I encourage you to plan your trip with your family members' individual interests and personalities in mind. To get you started, I've put together a few personalities to consider as March break approaches.

How to Become an Adventure Filmmaker

Elia Saikaly | Posted 05.07.2013 | Canada Travel
Elia Saikaly

All of a sudden your Canon 24-70mm lens hood goes flying off the side of the mountain. This is the nature of my job as a high altitude filmmaker. How can you become an adventure filmmaker? I've taken what I've learned over the past eight years and outlined a series of steps for you to take to land your dream job of becoming a globe-trotting adventure filmmaker.

Restaurants Battle to be Canada's No. 1

Vacay.ca | Posted 05.06.2013 | Canada Travel
Vacay.ca

Canadians' appetite for naming their favourite restaurant is proving to be insatiable. With six weeks left in public voting for the 2013 Vacay.ca Top 50 Restaurants in Canada, two of the nation's most acclaimed establishments are in a tight battle for the People's Choice award -- which is determined by votes from Canadians.

The Chef Who Got Anthony Bourdain to Layover in Toronto

Adrian Brijbassi | Posted 05.06.2013 | Canada Travel
Adrian Brijbassi

Scott Vivian may have done more for Toronto's culinary rep than anyone else in recent years. And, it was all thanks to a few beers. He told Anthony Bourdain he should film an episode of his TV show in Toronto. That's exactly what Bourdain did.

The Gathering Calls Canadians to Ireland

Vacay.ca | Posted 05.05.2013 | Canada Travel
Vacay.ca

2013 in Ireland will be different -- the gloom is replaced with optimism. This year all of those who left, all who claim Irish ancestry and all who love Irish culture have been invited back for The Gathering -- the world's ultimate homecoming, running from Galway to Dublin, Cork to Londonderry in Northern Ireland. The Gathering is not an event. It's a year-long series of events and happenings developed by the Irish government.

The Best Travel Photos Of The Week

The Huffington Post Canada | Posted 03.26.2013 | Canada Travel

Goodbye February and hello March! After a month dotted with blustering snowfall across Canada, it's safe to say Canadians have heard winter's mess...

Stealing a Kiss in Roma

Heather Magee | Posted 05.02.2013 | Canada British Columbia
Heather Magee

There's something really sexy about Italy's once mighty capital. It's a warmth that moves through you, like a generous glass of Sangiovese. An energy difficult to describe, unless you've wandered it's winding paths. The feeling that, at any moment, something irrationally romantic will occur. This is Roma.

Angostura Bartending Contest Adds Flavour to Trinidad's Carnival

Adrian Brijbassi | Posted 04.29.2013 | Canada
Adrian Brijbassi

Mixing drinks has become such an artform around the world that global competitions have popped up to find the world's best bartender. The eighth Glob...

10 Tips For Doing Disney With the Family

Jenna Em | Posted 04.29.2013 | Canada Travel
Jenna Em

My husband and I really wanted to take our own five young kids to Walt Disney World. My family had such a great time at Disney, that my kids are still talking about it two months later -- and constantly asking to go back! Here are some tips I will pass on to you, if you are planning a Disney vacation!

Wayne Gretzky's Chef: A Great One In His Own Right

Vacay.ca | Posted 04.29.2013 | Canada Living
Vacay.ca

The night Beau MacMillan first cooked for Wayne Gretzky, he was the one who was given Hall of Fame treatment. The chef offered some insight into what it was like to be that close to one of Canada's icons last week when he visited Toronto to help promote Scottsdale, Arizona as a travel destination.