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Quarry Rock - Vancouver, Canada
A Majestic View at Deep Coves Quarry RockI dont always spend time in North Vancouver when I go home for a visit, but there are some serious gems on the north shore of Vancouver. One of these gems is Quarry Rock in Deep Cove.
Deep Cove faces the Burrard Inlet and is the easternmost part of North Va
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Harvest Community Foods - Vancouver, Canada
Harvest Community Foods: A Neighborhood Gem In ChinatownIve heard so much about this little shop/cafe and Im so happy I finally paid a visit. On its website, it said that Harvest Community Foods had a vote to decide the use of this space, and the market won out.
Chef Andrea Carlson runs Harvest an
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Timbertrain Coffee Roasters - Vancouver, Canada
All Aboard The Train To Coffee!The newest kid on the coffee block in Vancouver is Timbertrain. A group of three childhood friends decided to take on the task of brewing coffee in an area serviced by several well known cafes.
From their site: We offer only the finest beans by selecting and sourcing
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Vij’s Rangoli - Vancouver, Canada
When The Line At Vijs Is Too LongIf the line up is too long at Vijs which it will be, go to Rangoli. It is Vikram Vijs casual off shoot next door to his famed namesake restaurant as well as a market. They sell frozen and refrigerated meals that you can take home, spices, and cookbooks. I stopped in
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Chambar Restaurant - Vancouver, Canada
Chambar: Consistently a Vancouver FavoriteVancouver diners can be quite fickle when it comes to restaurants. A new restaurant is born, goes through its popularity phase, and then gets forgotten about and disappears. Not Chambar.
I have to say its one of the most consistent restaurants in the city,
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Manawan - Saint Damien, Canada
sponsoredSpiritual JourneyThe Atikamekw people welcome visitors to their homeland, some 31,000 square miles of the province of Quebec, several hours north of Montréal. Here, in the boreal forest, the members of this First Nation fish, hunt, and farm the land where their ancestors have lived for cent
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Halifax Citadel National Historic Site - Halifax, Canada
sponsoredTime TravelThe Citadel at Halifax looms over the city’s downtown from its hilltop location. While the capital of Nova Scotia below has been described as a “city of the future”— thanks to its commitment to the environment and excellent infrastructure—a visit to the Citadel is a unique trip b
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CN Tower - Toronto, Canada
sponsoredSky High ViewsWhile in Manitoba you can see Canada’s polar bears up front, in Toronto you can get a bird’s eye view of the city and its residents far below. Reaching an overall height of 1,815 feet, the CN Tower is the tallest structure in the western hemisphere. The observation deck is a l
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Ritz-Carlton Montreal - Montréal, Canada
Ritz-Carlton MontrealFirst opened for business in 1912, the iconic Ritz-Carlton Montreal—known as the grande dame of Sherbrooke Street—began a $200 million facelift in 2008, opening its doors again in 2012. Quebec’s most luxurious and historic hotel could tell endless celebrity sec
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Churchill - Churchill, Canada
sponsoredBear EssentialsOf the world’s 20–25,000 polar bears, an estimated 60 to 80 percent of them live in Canada. The best place to come face-to-face with the majestic beasts is Churchill, Manitoba, the unofficial polar bear capital of the world. The prime time to see the bears is in October and N
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Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing - Thompson Nicola B, Canada
sponsoredCanada’s Super BowlsCanada boasts some of the premier ski resorts in the world: Whistler Blackcomb (the largest in North America), Lake Louise Ski Resort in Banff National Park, and Mont Tremblant in Quebec. For the traveler who wants to venture beyond the resorts, however, heli-skiing offe
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Forage - Vancouver, Canada
Truly From Sea And Farm To Table At Forage VancouverI had heard about Forage and Chef Chris Whittaker for a while but hadnt made my way to its downtown location within the Listel Hotel. I stayed at the hotel and thought it was an opportune time to try out the restaurant as well. Forage was not at al
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Nita Lake Lodge - Whistler, Canada
fromAFAR MagazineNita Lake Lodge: Whistler Adventure Beyond the SlopesWhistler is consistently ranked North America’s top ski destination, but the area also offers plenty of adventures for non-skiers. Nita Lake Lodge keeps guests cozy with fireplaces in all 77 rooms and s’mores roasted in the outdoo
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Tommy - Montréal, Canada
Old Montreals Trendiest Coffee ShopCoffee in Old-Montreal used to be a sad affair ruled by international chains that shall not be named; that was until Tommy opened its doors and blessed the tourists and workers of the area with its delightful espresso shots.
But despite the fact that coffee at Tom
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Place dArmes - Montreal, Canada
An Ode to MontréalTo me, no other place in Montréal represents the city better than Place dArmes.
After all, it is the second oldest public site in the city, and its center is home to a statue of Paul de Chomedey, the founder of Montréal. And the varied architectural styles surround the square in
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Clayoquot Wilderness Retreat - Tofino, Canada
Clayoquot Wilderness RetreatIn a remote spot off Vancouver Island in British Columbia, surrounded by rain forest, mountains, and beaches, the Clayoquot Wilderness Retreat first opened in 1998 as an overnight floating lodge experience; since then, it has grown into a luxury tent retreat. While the ca
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Sainte Elisabeth - Montreal, Canada
Imbibe in Ste. Elisabeths Secret Garden Tucked down a nondescript route off a much busier thoroughfare, the building out front isnt something to write home about. But the secret garden out back is one of the best places in town to grab a pint. The bar serves a litany of cocktails and a selection of
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La Lumiere du Mile End - Montreal, Canada
A Lack of Carnage on a Vegan AfternoonA cozy, intimate vegan restaurant right across the street from Montreals best indie bookshop. A great place to sit down for a bite and thumb through your new book, if you ask me.
The menu has a number of exciting options, though I was quite partial to the appl
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Brassneck Brewery - Vancouver, Canada
Have a Beer or Pick up a Growler at Brassneck BreweryBrassneck is a brewery in the Mount Pleasant area of Vancouver, just south of Broadway on Main Street. If youre spending an afternoon shopping or having a meal in the area, come here and try out their beers. You can order a tasting flight, a coupl
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Point G - Montréal, Canada
Hitting The Macaron G SpotPeople who havent heard of macarons by now probably live under a rock. Not just yet another French dessert to travel across the pond, macarons are a delightful bite-size sandwich-like treat, with a thin, crusty envelope and a flush, jam-like center. Nothing can boast rivali
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