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By Kayak, By Car - 2 Unique oTENTik Camping Experiences with Parks Canada — Modern Traveller

2 weeks ago | moderntraveller.ca | Jay Kana

April of 2025 was the first time I slept in a Parks Canada oTENTik. It was at Point Pelee National Park in Leamington, Ontario, a touch outside of Windsor. It was quite the experience and made such an impression that my partner, Steph, and I decided to double up and take our oTENTik adventures a step further via the 1000 Islands National Park, a touch outside of Kingston, Ontario.
How to Spend a Delightful Day in Kingsville, Ontario — Modern Traveller

1 month ago | moderntraveller.ca | Jay Kana

How to Spend a Delightful Day in Kingsville, Ontario I made friends with a stranger in Kingsville at Red Lantern Coffee on a Sunday morning. He was visiting his parents and down for the weekend from Toronto and it turns out, we’ve got a lot in common. I did my first kayaking trip of 2025 here and struck up conversation with a fellow kayaker in the parking lot who raved about how good the waters are here.
How to Spend a Delightful Day in Penticton, British Columbia — Modern Traveller

1 month ago | moderntraveller.ca | Jay Kana

How to Spend a Delightful Day in Penticton, British Columbia As a professional travel writer, I’ve been fortunate to experience so much of Canada. During a week-long adventure in British Columbia, I spent a terrific 24 hours in Penticton and if I had a teleporter, I’d be writing this article from there.
5 Cool Places to Kayak in Newfoundland & Labrador — Modern Traveller

1 month ago | moderntraveller.ca | Jay Kana

5 Cool Places to Kayak in Newfoundland & Labrador Photography by Rugged Rock Media unless otherwise noted. Newfoundland and Labrador boasts some of Canada’s best kayaking experiences because having the majestic Atlantic Ocean is tough to beat. Regardless of what your kayak adventure-seeking level is and what your skill level is, there’s something that’ll suit you here.
Adventure Aplenty in Windsor Essex, Ontario — Modern Traveller

1 month ago | moderntraveller.ca | Jay Kana

Before this trip, I’d been to Windsor Essex twice. Once in 2005 for a friends wedding in Leamington and in 2024 for a cottage weekend that included kayaking in Point Pelee and Lake Erie. It was time for me to spend more time here since there’s so much happening. If you’re asking “Jay, what’s there to do in Windsor Essex?” my answer is simply; there’s adventure aplenty here between the excellent outdoor adventures and thriving food and drink scene.
10 Sweet Summer Spots in Newfoundland and Labrador — Modern Traveller

1 month ago | moderntraveller.ca | Jennifer Bain |Jay Kana

Published April 18th, 2025Photos by Jennifer Bain and Jay Kana unless otherwise noted. With the “Elbows Up” movement in full swing and Canadian tourism becoming increasingly popular, it’s an excellent time to discover, or rediscover, our captivating country.
How To Stay in an oTENTik with Parks Canada — Modern Traveller

1 month ago | moderntraveller.ca | Jay Kana

I stayed at a Parks Canada oTENTik for the first time and here are my takeaways to help you have a great time. I’d heard of them and wanted to stay in one but the timing hadn’t aligned with my schedule until now. This was in mid-April in Point Pelee National Park as part of a weekend adventure in Ontario’s Windsor Essex region. It's a unique experience that can be classified as "glamping" as you've got running water, toilets and showers on the grounds.
7 Sweet Summer Spots in the Yukon — Modern Traveller

2 months ago | moderntraveller.ca | Claudia Laroye

Published April 8th, 2025 Photography by Claudia Laroye unless otherwise noted. With the “Elbows Up” movement in full swing and Canadian tourism becoming increasingly popular, it’s an excellent time to discover, or rediscover, our captivating country. So you’re looking at the Yukon for a summer vacation and asking yourself “what’s there to do in the Yukon in summer?” So, so, so much! The Yukon is superb for family road trips, a guys and or gals trip, a couples getaway or a solo adventure.
7 Sweet Summer Spots in Nova Scotia — Modern Traveller

2 months ago | moderntraveller.ca | Jay Kana

Published April 5th, 2025Photos by Jay Kana unless otherwise noted. With the “Elbows Up” movement in full swing and Canadian tourism becoming increasingly popular, it’s an excellent time to discover, or rediscover, our captivating country. So you’re looking at Canada for a summer vacation and asking yourself “what’s there to do in Nova Scotia in summer?” So, so, so much! I’ve been there and have been to various regions in my travels.
6 Sweet Summer Spots in Quebec — Modern Traveller

2 months ago | moderntraveller.ca | Jay Kana

With the “Elbows Up” movement in full swing and Canadian tourism becoming increasingly popular, it’s an excellent time to discover, or rediscover, our captivating country. So you’re looking at Canada for a summer vacation and asking yourself “what’s there to do in Quebec in summer?” So, so, so much! I’ve been there and have been to various regions in my travels. Quebec is fantastic for family road trips, a guys and or gals trip, a couples getaway or a solo adventure.