Planned Wanderings

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Canada Travel Guides

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Most recently 2024

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I honestly was caught off guard when I went to school in Indiana, and realized that people dreamed about visiting Niagara Falls. For me, it was basically just my backyard.

I grew up (and still live in) western NY, which is just over the border from Ontario, Canada. So I’m lucky enough to be able to drive to another country (and back!) in a day. I’ve mostly just explored Ontario, Canada, but I have lots of plans for other places in Canada to visit in the future!

 

 The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Niagara Falls in Canada & the U.S.

Top tips for visiting both sides of Niagara Falls. Where to stay, where to eat, and, most importantly, where to get the best views!

Top Things to Do in Niagara Falls

All the best Niagara Falls attractions on both the Canadian and US side of the falls.

25+ Things to Do in Ottawa, ON

From movie filming locations to afternoon tea in a castle, here are more than 25 magical things to do in Ottawa, the capital city of Canada.

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Magical 3-Day Christmas in Ottawa Itinerary

A perfect long weekend itinerary for Hallmark movie fans visiting Ottawa and the surrounding towns (holiday movie filming locations!) at Christmastime.

The Most Magical Christmas Town—Almonte, ON

Things to do, places to eat, and where to stay in the small town of Almonte, Ontario, used as the filming locations for A LOT of Christmas movies.

14 Real Life Hallmark Christmas Towns

Cute small towns in Canada and the US that look like (or are) filming locations for holiday movies.

Gilmore Girls Towns in Canada

Where to visit Gilmore Girls towns in Canada, including Unionville, Ontario, where the pilot episode was filmed, and Niagara on the Lake, a charming small town reminiscent of Stars Hollow.

3 Gilmore Girls Road Trip Itineraries

3 itineraries for a Gilmore Girls themed road trip through Connecticut, California and Canada.

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