Things to Do in Nova Scotia

From the moment you arrive, you’re never far from exciting things to see and do in Nova Scotia. Although it is Canada’s second-smallest province, there is just so much to do! With its diverse cultural heritage and unrivalled natural beauty, Nova Scotia will appeal to...

The Canadian War Museum

The Canadian War Museum is Canada’s national museum of military history and is one museum I’d highly recommend to everyone that visits Ottawa. Laid out in chronological order it features galleries starting with exhibits and artifacts from the first recorded deaths by...

A Photo Walk Around Parliament Hill, Ottawa

Having never visited the capital city of my home country while I lived in Canada, I was really looking forward to our time in Ottawa during our trip over the New Year. Of course, I’ve seen many, many photos of Parliament Hill during my life but to finally get to visit...

Going Underground in Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum

Found on the “Canadian Signature Experiences” list, Diefenbunker really is a unique type of museum and tourist site and was our first stop in Ottawa as we made our way into the city.  Designed and built in secrecy from 1959-61, during the height of Cold War fear, the...