I love OATs: Outdoors, Art & Travel
A picture of the Toronto skyline, with skyscrapers lining up next to each other like spaghetti in a box, may not be the postcard of a place packed with outdoor activities. Don’t let that fool you. Despite its density -Toronto is Canada’s largest city- green spaces abound to walk, bike, and even spot wildlife. And …
The Laurentians Mountains (Les Laurentides) in Quebec are a dream for nature lovers. With streams running through pine-covered mountains, pristine lakes, and waterfalls surrounded by trees stretching to the sky, my short trip to this region left me wanting more. As an added bonus you’ll find enchanting towns bursting with art galleries and studios with …
“You’ll die of boredom, what are you going to do there?”, I heard the minute I told my friend I was moving to Ottawa. Canada’s capital has -unfairly- carried this sticker on its back. Maybe because you won’t find the endless rows of bars and nightclubs you’ll see in bigger cities like Toronto or Montreal. What …
How does it sound to be able to travel the world without paying for accommodations? Let me introduce you to the world of house sitting, a convenient arrangement for travellers and homeowners where they exchange free house and pet care for a free stay. The stay can be for a few days, weeks, months, or …
Few things can beat the excitement of seeing pods of belugas and whales frolicking in the water, in their natural habitat. As in, free! The small town of Tadoussac, overlooking the bay where the waters of the Saguenay river mix with the St.-Lawrence river, is an excellent spot to see whales and seals. The best …
You crave a walk on the cobblestone streets of Europe but can’t hop on a plane? Go to Québec City and you’ll feel you’ve crossed the pond, minus the jet lag. And if you live on the other side of the pond, you’ll feel that you never left. The capital of Québec (known as La …
