PEI made their list!

Report by Adrian Brijbassi and Vacay.ca Contributors The word is sesquicentennial and Canadians are going to hear lots about it, and a few will even learn how to properly pronounce it. In 2017, the nation marks its 150th birthday.

Travel + Leisure's 2013 World's Best Continental U.S. and Canada Islands winners, as voted by our readers.

Story by Vacay.ca Staff One of Canada's best-kept secrets is that it is full of beaches. In a country with a world-leading 265,523 kilometres of coastline - nearly twice as much as the United States, the No. 2 nation in the category - the wealth of sand and seashells shouldn't be a surprise.

Oh Canada, we stand on guard for thee because our love runs deep. From your fanatical devotion to Tim Hortons and hockey, to your supermodel good looks in the landscape department - curvy mountains to sinewy rivers and stream - there is so much to adore.

The seasons they are a-changing, finally!! And after this long, hard winter we have reason to celebrate the coming of spring. As Canadians, we often welcome spring with a countdown to summer - cottage getaways, barbecues, beach volleyball (how I wish), kids camps and my favourite, our annual summer vacation.

"Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It's splendid to find out there are so many of them in the world." Anne Shirley The people have spoken. A few weeks ago, we posed a question: which popular Canadian character was the most iconic of all?

It's no surprise that a country as geographically diverse as Canada has always had a mind-boggling bounty of local ingredients to do wonders with -- but thanks to a booming restaurant movement (and immigrant population), there's never been a better time to dine out at the top spots from coast to coast.

Some tourist attractions endure the test of time: say, the decaying grandeur of the Roman Colosseum or the thundering mist of Niagara Falls. But other things-like one-of-a-kind concerts, special anniversaries and grand openings-are for the now. And the coming months are the time to taste Sir John A's Honey Wheat Ale, walk off a mountain's edge or cheer for young Canadian stars.

Report by Adrian Brijbassi Vacay.ca Co-Founder In 2010, good friends Jeremy Charles and Jeremy Bonia realized a vision to elevate Newfoundland cuisine and create a world-class restaurant in the provincial capital they call home. has been revered since it opened and the acclaim has now reached a pinnacle.

PEI is one of the most naturally stunning and historic nooks of the country. With its oceanside beaches (check out Cavendish Beach) and its lush landscapes, the eastern island is effortlessly charming and romantic. Built by Jean-Baptiste Chevalier in 1752, the monumental 17th century structure is emblematic of whimsical Quebec architecture.