Found 6 blog entries tagged as vacation.

Chances are, most Canadians won’t be flying south this winter for a sun-soaked holiday so they may be looking for domestic vacation rental properties. If you own a cottage and are considering renting it out for the holiday season or the entire ski season, this is a great time to do so, says HGTV’s Income Property and cottage rental expert Scott McGillivray.

“Right now, more than ever, with international travel at a standstill, domestic vacation properties are at a premium,” says McGillivray. “It’s hard to ignore the size of the opportunity and the rental rates you can generate.”

However, if you’ve never played landlord before, you’ve got some homework to do first. We asked McGillivray for his best advice on how to protect your home, your stuff…

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Most people have watched the movie Home Alone or have at least know the storyline. To summarize, a family goes away for Christmas vacation, and two robbers scope out the house and decide to break in and steal everything. However, the family forgets their youngest son, who spends his days pranking the robbers and keeping them at bay. While this makes for an amusing movie plot, being in this situation in reality is not what anyone wants – especially when they are out of the country. Now, in you’re wondering how to prepare your house before you go on vacation this winter, read on!

While the likelihood of you forgetting one of your children at home when you leave for winter vacation in next to none, the chances of someone breaking into your home while…

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We’d bet our bottom Loonie when people think about island destinations, Canada is pretty low on their list. While our country might not rank high on the list of exotic tropical getaways, you can still find plenty of gorgeous islands in every corner of the Great White North. 

Whatever your taste is, be it dreamy white sand beaches or a view of the city skyline along the shore, we’ve rounded up some unique island communities you may want to add to your bucket list of places to visit!

1. Baffin Island, Nunavut

Tucked between Greenland and the Canadian mainland, you’ll find a quintessentially arctic island—remote, rugged, and rich with Inuit culture. Baffin Island is the largest island in Canada (and fifth largest in the world), sitting on…

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The airline tickets are booked, the bags are packed and your family is finally about to head out on a much-needed, long-anticipated vacation, but that doesn’t mean you can forget about home sweet home just yet. Take a bit of time to follow these tips to deter a potential break-in and avoid home heartbreak.

Lighting

Deterring a potential intruder can be as simple as flicking on a switch. Mimic your daily routine by putting the interior house lights on a timer, that way from the outside it looks like business as usual inside. Installing external motion-detector lights also means sneaking up on the house is not an option.

Notes

While leaving notes on the backdoor (or on the counter that can be clearly seen from a…

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Located on the east coast of Canada, Newfoundland is one of the most unique and historic provinces in the country. According to Maclean’s Magazine, we have one of the Top 10 Friendliest Cultures in the World! There are so many reasons why people flock to the island in search of a one-of-a-kind experience.

Photo by Jeff Smith on Unsplash

Did you know?

Newfoundlanders speak more varieties of the English language than anywhere else in the world! Our history dates back four centuries with accents rooted in Southern Ireland and Western England, as well as Indigenous and French influences. These things combined have helped shape our colorful language. So many dialects and traditions have been preserved right here on the island.

FUN FACT!

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It’s always a thrill when recognizable places turn up in popular culture. In October 2021, we took a closer look at some of the most popular Canadian filming locations. The reverse is also true, when you can visit a place you know from popular culture. 

That’s what we’ll discover today, a quintet of homes known for their famous associations in music, art, architecture, television, and history. These are by no means comprehensive or even representative of your options, but perhaps they’ll serve as inspiration to dream idly, consider future trips, or actively plan your next adventure.

Paisley Park

Chanhassen, Minnesota, about 26 kilometres southwest of Minneapolis, is the setting for Paisley Park, the sanctuary home and recording complex of…

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