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Dec 8, 2024 | 
cottagelife.com | Vanessa Chiasson
As cottage lovers know, protecting bees and their habitat is of the utmost importance to ensuring the health of our natural world and our food chain. But one innovative program is taking bee care even further and developing programs to breed at-risk species. Wildlife Preservation Canada is on a mission to save species at risk from extinction by providing direct, hands-on care.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
cottagelife.com | Vanessa Chiasson
Would you be surprised to learn that Canada’s crime capital is in the heart of cottage country? Well, it is—if you count fictional destinations. “Three Pines” is a gorgeous, secluded village that generates much of the murder and mayhem that Inspector Gamache must contend with in Louise Penny’s novels. It’s home to a cozy bookshop, snug cafes serving up flaky pain au chocolat—and no shortage of trouble.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
cottagelife.com | Vanessa Chiasson
Canadian cottagers know that every scoop of Chapman’s ice cream is delicious. Now, the whole world knows it as well. At the recent International Ice Cream Consortium (IICC) conference in Florence, Italy, Chapman’s Salty Caramel Crunch was recognized as the world’s best caramel ice cream. Lesya Chapman, the brand’s head of marketing, shares why this flavour is the perfect cottage treat. “Our Salty Caramel Crunch ice cream has a rich and complex flavour and texture,” she says.
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Oct 21, 2024 | 
travelawaits.com | Vanessa Chiasson
There’s more to foodie travel than elaborate meals and unusual ingredients. Take snack food for example. It’s fun, it’s affordable, and — let’s face it — it’s delicious! Classic potato chips boast timeless flavors, from the simplicity of salty goodness to the zesty allure of sour cream and onion. Tangy barbecue varieties add a smoky twist, while salt and vinegar deliver a mouth-puckering punch.
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Oct 21, 2024 | 
travelawaits.com | Vanessa Chiasson
Note: The Travel Awaits team regularly updates content to provide the latest, and most accurate information to our readers. The updated content in this article may not reflect the views or opinions of the original author. Walking on the beach, strolling through art galleries, careening a tank through an obstacle course… Wait. What!? You heard right. Driving a tank — we’re talking a military-grade vehicle here — is fast becoming a popular travel activity, attracting all kinds of travelers.
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May 22, 2024 | 
cottagelife.com | Vanessa Chiasson
Since 2016, Parks Canada’s Lock & Paddle event has brought canoe and kayak enthusiasts together at the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site in Peterborough, Ont. And this July 20th, the event is taking place at three locations for the first time, with Ottawa’s Rideau Canal and Montreal’s Lachine Canal joining in on the fun. What can attendees expect?
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May 1, 2024 | 
thrillist.com | Vanessa Chiasson
MiamiTravelRoad TripsPresented ByMeet patients like Rocky and Kent on a tour of the world’s only state-certified hospital for marine turtles. Presented BySunny the turtle in the exterior holding tank. | Photo by Vanessa ChiassonSunny the turtle in the exterior holding tank. | Photo by Vanessa ChiassonReasons to Drive highlights the thrilling events happening within five hours of your city, giving you every reason to get on the road and start exploring.
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Jan 10, 2024 | 
cottagelife.com | Vanessa Chiasson
Your chance to walk (and play!) in a winter wonderland didn’t end at Christmas. The Fire and Ice Festival in Bracebridge, Ontario, which takes place on January 27, 2024, is an absolutely magical way to celebrate the season. Here’s how you can participate in the merriment. If you’ll pardon the pun, the spark for the Fire and Ice Festival ignited in 2013 when a few “crazy individuals” (their words, not ours!) thought it might be cool to create a toboggan run in downtown Bracebridge.
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Jan 9, 2024 | 
cottagelife.com | Vanessa Chiasson
If you order a “Canadian” pizza at any pizzeria, you’ll get a delicious combination of pepperoni, bacon, and mushroom. But this classic trio is only the beginning when it comes to incredible flavour pairings and funky toppings. These are some of the weirdest and most mouth-watering ingredients in Canadian pizza. In Nova Scotia’s Pictou County, there’s only one way to eat your pizza, and that’s with brown sauce.
