If you’ve travelled through B.C., you’ve likely made a pit stop at the visitor centre near Merritt. The rest stop officially closed its doors this winter, but as the summer travel season picks up, many are taking notice. Merritt Mayor Neil Menard says he spends a lot of time redirecting …

A digital tour of in Saskatoon’s Nutana area gives one of the city’s oldest neighbourhoods a new feel. Users physically walk through the popular area with guidance from automated text messages, revealing parts of Saskatoon’s history in the form of a scavenger hunt. Developer and founder Adam Bissonnette came up …

A segment of rail line that normally services farmers and grain producers in central Saskatchewan’s prairie grain belt, now also acts as a source of nostalgia and entertainment. The Wheatland Express Excursion Train runs between and , showcasing Saskatchewan culture. “We’ve had the idea of an excursion train for a …

MAYA BAY, Thailand – Once a pristine Thai paradise, the secluded bay made famous by the movie The Beach has been exhausted by mass tourism. Now it’s getting a break. After Friday, the daily influx of dozens of boats and thousands of visitors unsuccessfully scrambling for an unspoiled view of …

Tourism Hamilton has launched its The contest encourages residents to feature the best of Hamilton and inspire people to visit the city. This year’s contest theme has two categories: Outdoor Adventure and City Life. Photo submissions will be accepted until July 22, and then 10 finalists will be chosen, with …

Tourism in Alberta has been drawing a significant number of people to our province, and the economic benefits of tourism will be highlighted this week during Tourism Week. According to Travel Alberta’s website, the aim of the grassroots initiative is to highlight the economic benefits of tourism. “It’s actually being …

Newfoundland and Labrador – a province lauded for its shimmering coastlines, plentiful wildlife and rugged scenery – is falling short so far this year on one of its most prized tourist attractions: icebergs. Robert Bartlett, owner and operator of whale watching and iceberg tour company Trinity Eco-Tours, said he’s seen …

After being vacant for over a year, the Lethbridge water tower is once again going to be a restaurant. Calgary-based Vintage Group is hoping to open the Water Tower Grill before the start of July. “When we were approached in January about it, we went back and forth and finally …

Finding a place to stop and answer nature’s call along Manitoba’s highways could soon be a bit more challenging. The provincial government is considering whether to close some highway rest areas where toilets are freely available throughout tourist season. Drivers seeking a restroom, or simply a place to pull off …

New Brunswick is set to expand its network of electric vehicle charging stations in provincial parks this summer. According to a press release from the New Brunswick government, with 95 per cent of the province’s tourists visiting by road, the goal is to make the province as appealing to drivers as …