Author: Robert Van Den Hoven

Alberta Part 1. After a wonderful few days exploring the natural beauty of Prince Albert National Park in Saskatchewan and a lovely visit with Dolly (Staci’s mother), we departed Saskatoon and set our sights on the next leg of our journey: the province of Alberta. Bush Camping in Canada is…

The Calgary Stampede—Canada’s biggest rodeo and The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth—kicked off with its iconic parade, this year led by parade marshal Shania Twain. With marching bands, hundreds of horses, and international guests, including Australia’s Rodeo Queen 2025, Paris Aldenton, We were invited as special guest at the VIP…

Saskatchewan is known for its vast prairies, endless skies, and over 100,000 lakes and rivers. It borders Alberta, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and the U.S. states of Montana and North Dakota. Along with Alberta, it’s one of Canada’s only landlocked provinces. A major highlight is Prince Albert National Park,…

As long as you’re willing to venture off the Trans-Canada Highway, Manitoba is anything but boring. It’s a hidden gem rich with vibrant culture, breathtaking natural beauty, and, like the rest of Canada, incredibly welcoming communities. We were amazed by the abundance of wildlife in this rugged park. Riding Mountain…

Ontario is the southernmost province of Canada, and home to nearly 40% of the country’s population. Following the 1976 Quebec elections, when the Parti Québécois came to power and French became the official language, many English-speaking residents and businesses relocated from Quebec to Ontario. Ontario is bordered by Manitoba to…

Crossing from Labrador into Quebec, just 20 kilometres in, we were already struggling to find English speakers. It truly felt like stepping into another country. As someone put it, “Quebec is a nation within a nation” — and it felt that way. Relations between Quebec and the rest of Canada…

Labrador often described as the last of the wild and adventurous frontiers in North East Canada. A mix of coastal and continental climates, weather ranges dramatically: from snow, gale-force winds, thick fog, and rain to surprise bursts of sunshine and 15°C warmth. This vast wilderness is also home to Black…

Iceberg Alley is a famous stretch of ocean that runs along the eastern coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, where thousands of icebergs drift south each year. These icebergs break off from glaciers in Greenland, riding the Labrador Current down into the North Atlantic. The iceberg that sank the Titanic…

Newfoundland is full of surprises — and not just in the names of its towns. From the lighthearted charm of Dildo to the rugged beauty of Gros Morne National Park.  Our days in St. John’s and Iceberg Alley left us with full hearts, and endless stories to tell.Driving the Viking…

Nova Scotia is a Canadian province located on the eastern seaboard of North America. Roughly 580 kilometres long and never more than 130 kilometres wide, it is one of the most compact provinces in Canada, yet rich in character and history. The name Nova Scotia is Latin for “New Scotland,”…