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Wander Canada: Your Guide to Nature, Wellness, Food, and Adventure

by Editor
A kayaker and a canoer on Maligne Lake. / Kayakiste et canoéiste naviguant sur le lac Maline

Canada is a country made for wandering—vast, varied, and endlessly surprising. From rugged coastlines and ancient forests to vibrant cities shaped by food, art, and culture, every region offers something distinct to discover.

Whether you’re seeking quiet nature, restorative wellness escapes, culinary adventures, or unforgettable outdoor experiences, Wander Canada brings together the stories, guides, and insider tips to help you explore more deeply—and more meaningfully.


  • What Churchill Taught Me About Paying Attention

    What Churchill Taught Me About Paying Attention

    After 25 years of returning to Churchill, photojournalist Johnny Hayward reflects on polar bears, patience, and the quiet power of paying attention.

  • Reading the City: A Book Lover’s Getaway in Toronto

    Reading the City: A Book Lover’s Getaway in Toronto

    A literary-inspired trip can be as simple as leaving room in your suitcase and allowing the next chapter to find you.

  • On Canada’s East Coast, Wellness Gets a Little More Social

    On Canada’s East Coast, Wellness Gets a Little More Social

    With interest in Nordic spas at an all-time high, Hope-Wellness has emerged as a hidden gem for authentic and restorative wellness.

  • Beyond the Northern Lights: Finding Stillness in the Yukon

    Beyond the Northern Lights: Finding Stillness in the Yukon

    A call to the wild, and a journey inward. In the Yukon’s winter stillness, one writer discovers what it means to finally come home to herself.

  • Basecamp for Wellness: Chateau Cartier Hotel Spa, Gatineau, Québec

    Basecamp for Wellness: Chateau Cartier Hotel Spa, Gatineau, Québec

    From my room’s balcony, I drank in views of the Nordic spa area and surrounding golf course, hinting at the restorative days ahead.

  • 6 Soulful Culinary Journeys for 2026

    6 Soulful Culinary Journeys for 2026

    From regenerative dining to ancestral foodways, culinary journeys are becoming more intentional.

  • Hygge Travel: Finding Home, Comfort and Calm

    Hygge Travel: Finding Home, Comfort and Calm

    I didn’t know what hygge was the first time I white-knuckled my way through a prairie blizzard or soaked in a hotel tub after a 14-hour workday. I just knew I needed warmth, stillness, something that felt like home when I was hundreds of miles from it.

  • Summer Road Trip: The Ultimate Canadian Adventure

    Summer Road Trip: The Ultimate Canadian Adventure

    It’s easy to find destinations to be active, get outside, and eat well before and after a day of driving.

  • Glamping New Brunswick: Best Spots

    Glamping New Brunswick: Best Spots

    Perfect for those seeking an unconventional, memorable experience, if glamping in New Brunswick is calling your name, here are our top picks.

  • Unique Spas in Quebec for Unforgettable Relaxation

    Unique Spas in Quebec for Unforgettable Relaxation

    Quebec is known for its natural beauty, culinary scene, and rich cultural heritage. Luckily, it is also home to these unique spas.

  • Food for Thought: Mindful Eating at Le Monastère des Augustines

    Food for Thought: Mindful Eating at Le Monastère des Augustines

    Conscious eating speaks to all aspects of wellness. Could the approach at Le Monastère be the reset I needed?

  • Travel Insurance in Canada: Do Your Research, Get the Best Rate

    Travel Insurance in Canada: Do Your Research, Get the Best Rate

    While it is not required by law, it is a wise decision to purchase a travel insurance policy in Canada before any vacation or retreat.

  • Winter in the Wild: Exceptional Cottages, Cabins & Camps

    Winter in the Wild: Exceptional Cottages, Cabins & Camps

    Plan your rejuvenating Winter getaway at one of these unique properties, from eco-lodges to glamping tents to off-grid cabins in the snowy woods.

  • Pups Welcome at Fairmont Properties in Canada

    Pups Welcome at Fairmont Properties in Canada

    A selection of pup-approved offers at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, which has partnered with Roots to launch an exclusive line of dog collars and leashes.

  • Wellness Retreats Insiders’ Guide

    Wellness Retreats Insiders’ Guide

    Welcome to our new series, featuring expert advice from the creators of incredible Wellness Retreats the world over.

  • Your Curated Guide to the Best Hot Springs

    Your Curated Guide to the Best Hot Springs

    In need of total rejuvenation? Experience unique thermal hot springs for relaxation and healing with our list of the best around the world.

  • Best Wine Tours in Prince Edward County

    Best Wine Tours in Prince Edward County

    Looking for a unique wine touring experience? Look no further than Prince Edward County in Canada, a beautiful region is known for its world-class wines and stunning landscapes.

  • This Just In: Top Trends That Will Shape Wellness Post-Pandemic

    This Just In: Top Trends That Will Shape Wellness Post-Pandemic

    What we want has profoundly changed, and wellness is taking alluring new directions.

  • Most-Trending: Top Searched Destinations, Topics & Places

    Most-Trending: Top Searched Destinations, Topics & Places

    The release of Pinterest’s pre-trends report got us thinking about our audience and what they(you)’ve been searching for these past months.

  • Canada Cleans Up at World’s First Vegan Cookbook Competition

    Canada Cleans Up at World’s First Vegan Cookbook Competition

    The fourth annual International Vegan Film Festival announces winners for the world’s first vegan cookbook competition.

  • Let it Snow: 7 Iconic Canadian Fairmont Winter Destinations

    Let it Snow: 7 Iconic Canadian Fairmont Winter Destinations

    Fairmont Hotels & Resorts invites guests to ski, snowboard or skate into their best Winter ever with special package offers.

  • Wellness Travellers Across Generations Say Safe & Clean Hotels Are Their Number One Concern

    Wellness Travellers Across Generations Say Safe & Clean Hotels Are Their Number One Concern

    It’s official: “A certified safe and clean hotel environment” ranked number one across three generational cohorts—Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers—when it comes to what might influence them most when booking wellness travel over the next two years. 2,500 consumers from 52 countries and territories took part in the Wellness Tourism Association’s 2021 Wellness Travel…

  • Hop to Victoria, BC this Month for Fall Flavours & Craft Brews

    Hop to Victoria, BC this Month for Fall Flavours & Craft Brews

    Know a stout from a sour? How about Dark Matter from Electric Unicorn? Thirsty for more? Then celebrate BC Craft Beer Month with a Victoria brewery adventure and embrace the artisan brewing community that is flourishing on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. Enjoy an overnight stay at the Magnolia Hotel & Spa, located moments from…

  • Ask a Travel Advisor: Solo Travel for Wellness

    Ask a Travel Advisor: Solo Travel for Wellness

    Expert answers to a reader question: Can you recommend any resorts or retreats that are designed for solo female travellers like myself?

  • 7 Things To Do In British Columbia

    7 Things To Do In British Columbia

    Are you thinking of visiting the Pacific Northwest for a getaway? If you love mountains, wildlife, and the great outdoors, then find yourself in British Columbia.


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