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4 Ways to Recreate “Come From Away” During your Vacation

Travellers will discover the warm hospitality of Newfoundland and Labrador with new experiences based on the Broadway Musical Come From Away. Live music is always being played, and a combination of English, Irish, French and Indigenous heritage creates more varieties of English spoken than anywhere else in the world. Located at the northeastern edge of North America, the province is home to 10,000-year-old icebergs, the largest migrating population of humpback whales, and 35 million seabirds – making it the seabird capital of North America. Based on the success of Come From Away, this off-the-beaten-path destination offers true “live like a local” activities for every traveller looking for a warm welcome and immersive experience. What is Come From Away about? The friendly faces of the locals, who are known for their music, storytelling, and culinary traditions, are the same people who welcomed nearly 7,000 stranded passengers into their homes when 38…

Hotels + Resorts

William Gray in Old Montreal, a boutique hotel like no other

For the past 30 years, the Antonopoulos Group has been rejuvenating Montreal’s heritage sites by opening several restaurants, spas and boutique hotels. With its newest addition to their portfolio, Hôtel William Gray has taken Old Montreal by storm since its 2016 opening making the hotel a prime destination for locals and international travelers. Before we dive in, here’s a small history lesson. The hotel houses not only one, but two historic buildings -the Maison Edward-William Gray and the Maison Cherrier. A sheriff and merchant by the name of Edward-William Gray and his wife, Margaret Oakes, built the property in the late 1700s to serve as both a warehouse and shops while to southern part served as their home. Today, this lot symbolizes the only living examples of an 18th-century property that combines residence and work, which was common practice at the time. Where is the Hôtel William Gray in Montreal…

Design

Celebrate Little Tikes® Global Birthday Bash

On May 18th Little Tikes® is celebrating their 50th anniversary by hosting the World’s Biggest Playdate event where kids and parents can Play Big together. This event will be held all across Canada and in Toronto at the Toronto Zoo. Celebrating fifty years of bringing parents and children together through discovery and active play, these events will bring families together in honour of Little Tikes®. World’s Biggest Playdate Event in Toronto Toronto-area residents can visit the Toronto Zoo on May 18 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. for a series of special events including Little Tikes® Cozy Coupe® Races, Basketball Games, Hole-in-one Golf Station, face painting and more! Families can also take a photo in the giant Cozy Coupe® and participate in one of three draws to win a Little Tikes® Prize Pack! Kids who participate in the World’s Biggest Playdate will receive FREE giveaways (while supplies last). Can’t make…

Food & Drink

Where to Celebrate Mother’s Day Brunch in Montreal

As Mother’s Day is right around the corner, we want to ensure sure your mom will feel like a queen on her special day. For the occasion, we’ve rounded up the cutest places to bring your mom for brunch this Sunday in Montreal. If the weather calls for sunshine, you can always check out our best terraces in town’s list. Wear your best Sunday outfit, sit and down and relax with a glass of mimosa and let us guide you with our best Sunday brunch picks. Indulge in chocolate and bottomless mimosas at Brasserie 701 (701, Côte de la Place d’Armes) For Mother’s Day, Brasserie 701 didn’t spare any expenses. For a small cost of $35, you can opt for a unique table d’hôte including a viennoiserie table and of course, a chocolate fountain will be on site to satisfy your sweet tooth. If you wish to turn this event into…

Design

6 Structures Designed by I.M. Pei

Today we mourn the passing of one of the world’s most influential architects, I.M. Pei, who has passed away at the age of 102. His work has been seen around the world creating some of the most iconic attractions. In celebration of his work, here are 6 magnificent structures designed by I.M. Pei. The Louvre Pyramid in Paris, France View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bruna Gonçalves (@brugbarbosa) on May 16, 2019 at 5:30pm PDT The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio View this post on Instagram A post shared by weirdo (@justjess18_) on May 16, 2019 at 4:50am PDT The East Building of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. View this post on Instagram A post shared by National Gallery of Art (@ngadc) on May 9, 2019 at 3:04pm PDT Suzhou Museum in Suzhou, China…

Design

The Best Items from buybuy Baby to Help you Travel

As the weather is warming up, it’s time to pack up your family and head on a summer road trip. But sometimes the smallest humans have the most amount of things they need to pack. That’s why we’ve teamed up with buybuy BABY to share some of our favourite family-friendly items to grab for your next road trip. And as an added bonus, we’re giving away a $100 gift card to buybuy BABY to help you pick up what you need for your next adventure. To enter, fill out the form below. For additional entries, follow Travel + Design on Twitter + Facebook through this widget. Winner will be notified on May 9th, 2019 via email. a Rafflecopter giveaway Here are our favourite products from buybuy BABY to bring with you on your next trip. Skip*Hop® Duo Diaper Backpack A modern zip backpack for those who own on-the-go and busy…

Food & Drink

Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Across Canada

What is Cinco de Mayo? It might come as a surprise to some who thinks Cinco de Mayo is, in fact, Mexico’s Independence Day, yet it isn’t! Indeed May 5th marks the anniversary of the Mexican Militia’s win over the French Army in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. However, this day has quickly become a time to drink tequila and indulge in the delicious Mexican cuisine. To help plan your Cinco de Mayo, we’ve rounded up the best spots to enjoy tacos all across Canada. Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Halifax Enjoy the sun on the heated patio at Antojo Tacos + Tequila (1667 Argyle St.) With happy hour specials running through all day long, have a Corona and well brand drinks for $4 and margaritas for $8. In recent years, the food seen in Halifax has evolved to host some of the best spots to…

Montreal

The Ultimate Guide to Montreal’s Grand Prix Weekend

Those who live in Montreal believe that Montreal’s Grand Prix is the unofficial kick off of the summer. Hopefully, the weather will be on our side from June 6th to June 9th as more than 300 000 race fans will flock the streets of Montreal and attend the city’s main event of the year. Regardless of how Mother Nature will behave, we’ve rounded up the best parties and places to be during Montreal’s iconic weekend rain or shine. C’est un rendez-vous! What is Montreal’s Grand Prix? Since 1961 the Canadian Grand Prix attracts millions during and post-race, making Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve a standalone landmark. Two other infamous landmarks that are synonym with Montreal’s Grand Prix not only reside in the heart of the city but are less than a mile from one another. Crescent and Peel streets will not only be closed off to traffic but will temporarily be…

Design

Find the Perfect Fitbit for your Next Adventure

Trying to stay in shape while travelling can be challenging. No one wants to spend their well-earned vacation in a basement hotel gym. That’s why one of our favourite travel essentials is our Fitbit to help us keep track of our movement and make sure we get our 10,000 steps or more while we are away. To help pick out the right Fitbit for you, we’re answering some of your questions to help you find the which Fitbit will suit your travel style. What is the best one for the price? Fitbit’s most recently launched devices, Inspire, Inspire HR and Versa Lite are some of their most affordable devices to-date. Versa Lite is ideal for those who have been looking to buy their first smartwatch but have maybe been discouraged by high costs. Retailing for only $199.95 CAD, Versa Lite packs a ton of smart features like smartphone notifications, clock…

Design

4 Watches to Wear that Give Back

Looking to buy a new watch but can’t decide on which one? Why not pick out something that is stylish but that also gives back to a great cause. JWLS is a watch line for men and women, created by Emily Lyons in honour of her late sister, Julia Lyons. Julia passed away in 2011 after a long, hard-fought battle with Cystic Fibrosis. JWLS watches are more than a fashion statement, more than something that looks great on your wrist. They are an expression of bravery, love, charisma, and passion. JWLS donates 100% of its proceeds to the Julia Lyons Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation also started by Emily Lyons, which provides financial aid directly to those in the CF community who need it most. This is Julia’s spirit living on – in every watch – continuing to light up the world. The look of the watches includes a wide range…