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Guide Article / Monteregie and Cantons-de-l'Est

Regions in Brief in Monteregie and Cantons-de-l'Est

Granby About an hour out of Montréal, north of Autoroute 10 at exit 68, this largely unassuming city (pop. 60,617) offers a few fun activities for children. First is the Zoo de Granby,…

Guide Article / Portofino

Side Trips in Portofino

An Excursion to San Fruttuoso Much of the Monte Portofino Promontory can be approached only on foot or by boat, making it a prime destination for hikers. If you want to combine some…

Guide Article / Julian

Active Pursuits in Julian

Within 10 miles of Julian are numerous hiking trails that traverse rolling meadows, high chaparral, and oak and pine forests. Fire damage is visible -- oaks have recovered, but pine…

Guide Article / Tijuana

Side Trips in Tijuana

Tecate: A Better Border Tecate is just 45km (30 miles) east of Tijuana and San Diego, but it's a world away from Tijuana's urban sprawl. This provincial border town is Baja's oldest,…

Guide Article / Yosemite National Park

Regions in Brief in Yosemite National Park

Yosemite Valley Most people come to Yosemite to see this giant study in shadow and light. In spring, after the winter snow begins melting in the high country, waterfalls encircle…

Guide Article / Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Exploring the Backcountry in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Finding quiet and solitude is not nearly as difficult here as it is in Yosemite. Mineral King and the Giant Forest in Sequoia, along with Cedar Grove in Kings Canyon, are the main…

Guide Article / Vicenza

Organized Tours in Vicenza

Touring the Villas In addition to visiting the two villas located in the immediate outskirts of Vicenza, a tour of the dozens of country ville venete farther afield is the most…

Guide Article / Nova Scotia

Suggested Itineraries in Nova Scotia

Lights Out: The Best Of Nova Scotia In 1 Week This tour takes in lighthouses, quaint villages, a surprisingly vibrant city, and dramatic headlands plunging to the ocean. Begin in…

Guide Article / Nova Scotia

Active Pursuits in Nova Scotia

There are many, many ways to get outdoors in Nova Scotia. Here are just a few of the best. Biking in Nova Scotia The low hills and gentle, low-traffic roads of mainland Nova Scotia…

Guide Article / Moncton

Side Trips in Moncton

En Route to Kouchibouguac National Park If you decide to head directly to Kouchibouguac from Moncton, Bouctouche Dune makes for a good stop along the way. To reach the dune, take Route…

Guide Article / Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore

Driving Tours in Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore

This section assumes you'll drive northeastward from Halifax toward Cape Breton. Between Halifax and Sheet Harbour, the route plays hide-and-seek with the coast, touching coastal views…

Guide Article / Digby

Active Pursuits in Digby

Bicycling Near Digby Brier Island is a great destination for mountain bikers. Just 6 by 2km wide (4 by 1 1/2 miles), it's the right scale for spending a slow afternoon poking around…

Guide Article / Annapolis Royal

Active Pursuits in Annapolis Royal

A short drive from Annapolis Royal and Port Royal are the Delaps Cove Wilderness Trails, which provide access to the rugged Fundy coastline. The tricky part is finding the trail head,…

Guide Article / Annapolis Royal

Side Trips in Annapolis Royal

Kejimkujik National Park About 45km (28 miles) southeast of Annapolis Royal is a popular national park that's a world apart from coastal Nova Scotia. Kejimkujik National Park, founded…

Guide Article / Minas Basin and Cobequid Bay

Driving Tours in Minas Basin and Cobequid Bay

The 110km (68-mile) drive along Route 1 from Wolfville to Annapolis Royal is the best way to see the small towns, farms, and scenic countryside of the Annapolis Valley. Once you get…

Guide Article / Olite

Side Trips in Olite

High up on a mountain of the same name, a short drive east along a secondary road from Olite, Ujúe seems plucked from the Middle Ages. Built as a defensive town, it has cobbled streets…

Guide Article / Salt Lake City

Active Pursuits in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City is an excellent base for skiing and snowboarding, and plenty of opportunities for hiking and other warm-weather activities lie just outside the city in the 1.3-million…

Guide Article / Majorca

Driving Tours in Majorca

Mountainous Mallorca’s dramatic scenery is best appreciated by driving. This daylong circuit of 142km (88 miles) begins and ends in Palma.As you leave Palma heading west on Ma-1, the…

Guide Article / Nelson

Active Pursuits in Nelson

Fishing Fishing is legendary in 200m-deep (656-ft.) Kootenay Lake, which has 500km (311 miles) of lakefront. For guided trips and advice, contact Split Shot Charters (tel. 877/368-FISH…

Guide Article / Revelstoke

Active Pursuits in Revelstoke

Revelstoke is surrounded by rugged mountains with extremely heavy snowfalls (almost 18m/59 ft. annually). The town is particularly known as a center for heli-skiing, a sport that…

Guide Article / British Columbia

Active Pursuits in British Columbia

Biking Most of western Canada's highways are wide and well maintained, and thus well suited for long-distance bicycle touring. Most resort areas offer rentals (it's a good idea to call…

Guide Article / Williams Lake

Active Pursuits in Williams Lake

Red Shreds Bike and Board Shop, 95 S. First Ave. (tel. 250/398-7873; www.redshreds.com), offers a bounty of information on local hiking, mountain biking, and kayaking; bike and kayak…

Guide Article / Northern British Columbia

Driving Tours in Northern British Columbia

The Alaska Highway Constructed as a military freight road during World War II to link Alaska to the Lower 48, the Alaska Highway -- also known as the Alcan Highway, and Hwy. 97 in…

Guide Article / Northern British Columbia

Regions in Brief in Northern British Columbia

The ferry cruise along British Columbia's Inside Passage combines the best scenic elements of Norway's rocky fjords, Chile's Patagonian range, and Nova Scotia's wild coastline. While…

Guide Article / Cowichan Valley

Regions in Brief in Cowichan Valley

Duncan: The City of Totem Poles Duncan is a welcoming city of 5,300, with a mix of First Nations peoples and descendants of European settlers. Congested Hwy. 1 runs to the east of the…