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Gimli Manitoba | A Popular Weekend Retreat from Winnipeg

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Sailboats line the wharf in Gimli, Manitoba.
Gimli, Manitoba.

Updated: April 4th, 2022

Back in 2015, my wife and I moved to Winnipeg for the summer. We had been hired to lead a sales team for a company selling lawn care services. Although we had no intentions of moving to Winnipeg full-time, we took it as an opportunity to have an adventure and to really experience a new place like a local.

Winnipeg turned out to be awesome and we also got to experience some nearby destinations as well, such as Riding Mountain National Park and Gimli, Manitoba, both of which inspired us to continue sharing Canadian destinations through Must Do Canada.

If you’re looking for some cool small towns to explore, especially ones with a really interesting history, Gimli, Manitoba is a great spot to visit. In this guide, we’re going to fill you in on all the things to do in Gimli, Manitoba so that you can decide on whether or not to add it to your Manitoba bucket list.

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29 Best Things to Do in Calgary, Canada in 2022

By Matthew G. Bailey 12 Comments

Things to Do in Calgary. Drone flight overlooking the city.

Updated: March 14th, 2022

Although Calgary’s biggest draws might be the Calgary Stampede and its proximity to the Canadian Rockies, there are actually a lot of things to do in Calgary that have nothing to do with those two things. In fact, Calgary is one of Canada’s most beautiful cities, surrounded by prairies, foothills, and mountains along with a dazzling city skyline and two beautiful rivers snaking their way through the city.

We’re actually based in Calgary and have experienced a lot of what this city has to offer. From cruising down a sheet of ice in an Olympic bobsleigh to enjoying a slow cruise down the river on a tube, Calgary is a wonderful city to explore. So, whether you’re looking for things to do in Calgary with kids, attractions for adults, or simply cheap things to do in Calgary, we’ve got you covered in this Calgary travel guide.

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The Best Things to Do in Niagara Falls

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Take a cruise at Niagara Falls. Photo by Matthew G. Bailey.

If you’re looking for things to do in Niagara Falls, you’re in the right spot!

Home to one of the world’s most famous natural attractions, Niagara Falls has been attracting tourists for more than a century. Located next to the US border, the waterfalls are somewhat shared between Niagara Falls, Ontario and Niagara Falls, New York. However, the most scenic waterfall is Horseshoe Falls, which is on the Canadian side.

Whether you’re with family, travelling solo, travelling with friends, or wandering around with your partner, there’s no shortage of touristic attractions and natural beauty to behold. In this “things to do in Niagara Falls” travel guide, we’ll fill you in on what to do, where to eat, where to stay, and how to get the best views of one of the most spectacular waterfalls on Earth.

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Things to Do on the Cabot Trail, Nova Scotia

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Cabot Trail

Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Island is easily one of the most beautiful places in Canada. It offers a great mix of stunning views, beaches, hiking trails, small towns, and so much more. It’s also one of the best places to see fall colours in Canada.

In this travel guide, we’ll fill you in on the best way to explore Cabot Trail, including things to do, where to stay, where to eat, and more!

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The BEST Things To Do in Banff, Alberta in 2022

By Matthew G. Bailey 26 Comments

Banff Tunnel Mountain Hike
Enjoying views from Tunnel Mountain.

Last updated: April 28th, 2022

Canada’s first national park, which also happens to be one of the first national parks in the world, is also the country’s busiest and most popular. A “fairytale” mountain town surrounded by towering mountain peaks, there are lots of incredible things to do in Banff, Alberta. Living just over an hour away in Calgary, we’ve been to Banff well over 100 times and never get tired of visiting this beautiful slice of alpine paradise.

Attracting approximately 3-4 million visitors each and every year, it’s no secret that this is a bustling tourist town. But that’s okay. With that comes a variety of hotels, activities, bars, restaurants, and, of course, plenty of souvenir shops as well. If you’re looking for things to do in Banff, you’re in the right place.

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Things to Do in Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia

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Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Valley Road Trip, Nova Scotia.

Quaint and charming, the Annapolis Valley is a popular place to visit during the summer months in Nova Scotia. Known as Nova Scotia’s wine country, not to mention home to some of Canada’s oldest historical sites, the Annapolis Valley is a great place to do a road trip, taking time to learn about history, taste some wine, tantalize your tastebuds with a delicious food scene, and even get into some adventure, such as whale watching, canoeing, hiking, and more.

The Annapolis Valley is a region located in the western part of the Nova Scotia peninsula, formed by a trough between two parallel mountain ranges along the shore of the Bay of Fundy. The valley measures approximately 126 kilometres (78 miles) in length from Digby and the Annapolis Basin in the west to Wolfville and the Minas Basin in the east, spanning the counties of Digby, Annapolis and Kings. The small towns, scenic views, and historic sites make for an excellent Nova Scotia road trip.

In this travel guide to the Annapolis Valley, we’ll fill you in on things to do, where to stay, where to eat, and more.

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The Best Spots to Go Fishing in Alberta

By Matthew G. Bailey 1 Comment

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Marvel Lake – Photo by Andy Best @andy_best

From world-class trout fishing on the Bow River to the hundreds of lakes spread out across the province, Fishing in Alberta is a popular thing to do.

Growing up in Fort.McMurray, fishing was one of my favourite activities. My dad and I would often drive out to small lakes to fish for Rainbow Trout or fish for Northern Pike at many other northern lakes. It was such a blast.

These days, I don’t get out as often due to all the Canada road trips we’re always on, but I did just make it out for my first fly-fishing adventure right in downtown Calgary, which is what inspired me to write this article.

So, if you’re interested in going fishing in Alberta, this article will give you loads of advice on how to do it and where to go.

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Best Things to Do in Cypress Hills Alberta

By Matthew G. Bailey 14 Comments

Elkwater Lake is one of the top things to do in Cypress Hills Alberta.
Elkwater Lake, Cypress Hills, Alberta.

Unlike any other place in Canada, this mountain on the prairies is home to scorpions, rare orchids, petrified figs, and a “wild-west-sort-of” past that actually ignited the formation of the Mounties. Today, Cypress Hills Alberta is an oasis for camping, bird watching, watersports, biking, and so much more.

Cypress Hills Alberta is another one of those beautiful places that just escaped us for many years. I grew up in Alberta and have travelled it more than almost anyone else, but this one little slice in the Southeastern corner of the province was still on my bucket list. That is, until 2021 when I finally made it happen.

Located just 45 minutes from Medicine Hat, Cypress Hills Alberta is this rare oasis on the edge of the Canadian Badlands. From what I could see, it’s basically where the rolling hills of the Alberta badlands meet the forest. In fact, it’s a very unique ecosystem because it’s one of the few places in Western Canada that escaped the glaciation period, which has led to it having some truly unique flora and fauna.

But whether you’re into admiring rare orchids or not, there’s lots of outdoor adventure in Cypress Hills. With lakes, hills, and plenty of trails, there’s no shortage of fun things to do in Cypress Hills for all ages. Let’s dive in.

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The Best Things to Do in Medicine Hat Alberta

By Matthew G. Bailey 7 Comments

Visiting the world's tallest teepee is one of the best things to do in Medicine Hat Alberta.

Very few people have explored Alberta as much as we have and yet Medicine Hat was one of the few places we had never been. Well, that’s no longer the case! We recently toured the city and the surrounding area for a whole week, experiencing as many things to do in Medicine Hat as possible.

Although Medicine Hat was once one of the five biggest cities in Alberta, it’s now relatively small with about 65,000 inhabitants. However, its history is rich, starting out thousands of years ago as a natural gathering place for Indigenous Peoples, and then a popular place for pottery, natural gas, and the railway. In fact, it’s known as the “The Gas City” due to all the natural gas deposits surrounding the city.

In this travel guide to Medicine Hat Alberta, we’re going to share some history, how to get there, where to eat, where to stay, and of course, the top things to do in Medicine Hat.

Enjoy!

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The Best Things to Do in Wetaskiwin Alberta

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Racing cars in Wetaskiwin, Alberta.

Like many Albertans, Wetaskiwin is a place we’ve passed through but never actually explored. I knew the name well though. As a kid, I watched many commercials about Wetaskiwin thanks to their famous jingle “Cars cost less in Wetaskiwin.” Long story short, word on the street was that car dealerships charged less for cars there. I’m not sure if there was any truth to it, but the commercial sure caught on.

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