Places Kathy Waite wants to go in Canada and the US

The Charlevoix region of Quebec is one of Canada's hidden treasures, with spectacular scenery, quaint towns and whale-watching in the St. Lawrence River

We have visited Brittany in France and this looks like some of the streets there

The Emerald Lake Lodge in British Columbia is perched on a perfect peninsula that juts into pristine Emerald Lake. Expect great food and wonderful vistas. Andrew Penner

Here are five of the most picturesque drives in Canada, where the journey itself makes the trip worthwhile.

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See the real rockies in Jasper National Park in Jasper, Alberta, Canada. Plan your trip with hotels, restaurants, attractions, travel deals and more!

Starting off at the town of Banff in Alberta, the drive featured in our video feature takes in the Canadian Rockies and its associated wildlife. It includes ...

A USA road trip tops a whole lot of bucket lists - if you're serious about ticking it off check out the Pacific Coast Highway route from San Francisco to San Diego. It's a beautiful and easy drive.

Wave season 2017 is here. And there are some good deals for North American cruisers, though you may find much of the value is in onboard perks

The historic Pleasure Pier, with thrill rides, a midway and restaurants built over the Gulf of Mexico, is the iconic Galveston backdrop. Galveston Island CVB

Barry Choi outlines seven destinations that would be perfect for Canadians looking to get away this summer. And one of them isn't far from home at all.

2017 Parks Canada Discovery Pass gives you no-charge access to 148 national parks, marine conservation areas and historic sites

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These are our picks for Colorado’s 10 most challenging drives with a big assist from former UCCS athletic director Stephen Kirkham, who’s driven all of them many times. We chose only roads that are in public use and, with one exception, are two-way. Those that are considered service roads or jeep trails were excluded.

Explore the urban and rural offerings of the City of Quinte West, home of Canadian Forces Base 8 Wing Trenton, the National Air Force Museum and the gateway to the historic Trent-Severn Waterway. The urban centre is surrounded by a rural tapestry of century homes and country churches. Traverse along the Trent at Riverfront Square, where you’ll enjoy locally sourced dining with a waterfront view. Step outside the city limits and you’ll be met with farm stands, antiques, and winding drives. To the east, hiking and cycling trails delve through the wooded ridges and sloping meadows of the Oak Hills, while north, roads and water lead past locks, to Batawa, Frankford and beyond.

Matthew Hague explains how you can get access to some of the best, and best-kept-secret, waters in the country

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Fill vacations like never before, writes Adam Bisby, with this guide to the newest warm-weather diversions across the country