2017-05-23 12:01
What can you say about a country where one of their most iconic symbols is a coffee shop, and where a phrase synonymous with that coffee shop, "Double-Double" (meaning a coffee with two crea… Read More
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2017-05-22 11:42
Blackberry (formerly Research In Motion – RIM) was once the technological prowess of Canada. The company itself was founded in 1984 in by Mike Lazaridis and Douglas Fregin. RIM was the… Read More
2017-05-21 12:16
Our favourite Canadian things list is full of Canadian innovation, but no item on the list has the strong personal connection to the Real Man Travels crew than insulin. This is because Real… Read More
2017-05-20 11:57
Summer in Montreal. There is nothing like it, especially when the Montreal International Jazz Festival is in town. The city comes to life as they close Rue St.Catherine and the rest of the M… Read More
2017-05-19 11:18
Getting screeched in on George Street is a time-honoured tradition/joke Newfoundlanders love to do with “mainlanders.” The history is always a little different, but it usually in… Read More
2017-05-18 11:22
The Thursday before the Victoria day long weekend (May 2-4, for us canucks!) is National Caesar's Day, the unofficial start to summer.For the uninitiated, a Ceaser is the "clammy" sister of… Read More
2017-05-17 11:09
This up close and personal tour of the falls get you as close as possible to the breathtaking power and mist, what a thrilling way to experience Niagara Falls. There are 3 differen… Read More
2017-05-16 09:28
Canadians can thank, for one, Tommy Douglas for pioneering the publicly-funded health care system we enjoy today. While it is easy to take for granted, particularly having been born here, yo… Read More
2017-05-15 11:40
A few years ago we set out on an adventure to Paris, Ontario. This adventure was like no other we had ever been on before, night water rafting. When we arrived, we were greeted by a nice sum… Read More
2017-05-14 11:10
"Doctor Penfield, I smell burnt toast!"If you grew up in Canada in the early 90's I don't have to explain that sentence to you at all. It caught on after a heritage minute devoted to Canadia… Read More
2017-05-13 11:52
Canadian Tire, informally known as “Crappy Tire” is a department store with a heavier focus on automotive products. With over 500 stores, it is rumoured that 90% of Canadians liv… Read More
2017-05-12 11:23
A post by HelenOh hey there! It's Helen with your latest post of our favourite Canadian things. On today's docket we have the - kinda - world famous Rideau Canal (or… Read More
2017-05-11 11:31
A dessert that requires no baking? It must be a Nanaimo Bar!If you haven’t heard of or tried a Nanaimo Bar, you may not be a Canadian. The dessert itself is named after Nanaimo, Britis… Read More
2017-05-10 11:02
If there is one thing I'd choose to define Canada it would be Newfoundland. The province has a spectacular mix of stunning, rugged and unique natural beauty and kind, welcoming and kooky peo… Read More
2017-05-09 11:29
At a time in sports where market sizes drive relocation, Canada is home to only one MLB franchise.Now we all know the Jays weren't the first Major League Baseball team in Canada, that distin… Read More
2017-05-08 12:52
"My name is Joe and I am Canadian!" are passionate words from a year 2000 campaign from Molson Canadian, the ad debuted during a telecast of the Oscars. It was shown right after a memorable… Read More
2017-05-07 12:36
Niagara Falls is shared by the Canadians and Americans, but let’s be honest, the American’s have waterfall envy. The falls view from the Canadian side is breathtaking.Niaga… Read More
2017-05-06 11:57
"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy."That line alone has some of you wondering if you have enough duct tape on hand. It is after all the handy man's se… Read More
2017-05-05 13:23
Goderich, Ontario sits on the eastern shores of Lake Huron (one of the Great Lakes of North America) and the Maitland River. Folklore of the town has said that Queen Elizabeth II once commen… Read More
2017-05-04 10:38
Canada's mosaic is nothing new. We've long been a country of blended backgrounds and ethnicity. What is unique about Canada, though, is how different backgrounds play in relationship dynamic… Read More
2017-05-03 10:19
Saint Patrick's Basilica was known as Ottawa's first English speaking Roman Catholic church, most of the English population were of Irish descent, thus when the church was completed in 1875… Read More
2017-05-02 13:03
Butter tarts are the best. Period. Don’t try and argue, for it is fact.A quintessential Canadian dessert, nothing compares to a warm, gooey, homemade goodness that is the butter tart… Read More
2017-05-01 10:55
Joseph-Armand Bombardier was a mechanic in Quebec who dreamed of a vehicle that could float on snow. He began working on prototypes in the 1930’s and after selling 12 of his vehicles h… Read More
2017-04-30 12:52
That's right kids, the Rocky Mountains are known for more than just that place you can buy chocolates at the mall!Last summer I had to good fortune to hike into an Alberta Provincial Park an… Read More
2017-04-29 12:28
Many days have passed since October 23rd, 1993, when Joe Carter captivated our entire nation as he stepped up to bat against Mitch Williams in the bottom of the ninth inning, game 6 of the 1… Read More
2017-04-28 11:34
Moose in the City was a Millennium project by the City of Toronto in which 326 life-sized moose sculptures were placed throughout the city and decorated by local artists. The… Read More
2017-04-27 18:12
Everyone knows Canadians rule hockey, but some argue the NHL isn’t where hockey’s soul resides. Instead, it lives at the local community centre at 11 a.m. on a Saturday morning w… Read More
2017-04-26 12:15
Bouncing around the radio dial here in the great white north will mirror the hit lists of North America. However if you listen long enough you might start to notice some names you haven't he… Read More
2017-04-25 12:16
The Tragically Hip (informally known as The Hip) are a rock band hailing from Kingston Ontario. The band is comprised of Gord Downie on vocals and guitar, Paul Langlois on guitar and backing… Read More
2017-04-24 12:03
If you look way up, above the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, you will see one of the most recognizable symbols of Canada, the Peace Tower. The most widely known symbol of Canada is of cours… Read More
2017-04-23 11:08
Things have changed on the ice for the Toronto Maple Leafs since I was a kid. Back then it was Doug Gilmour and Wendel Clark that would bring the crowd to its feet at Maple Leaf Gardens. Now… Read More
2017-04-22 12:03
Post by Stephanie FryMmm…maple…yum!!! Anything maple is definitely iconically Canadian thanks to our nation’s flag and our beautiful maple trees; the sourc… Read More
2017-04-21 13:50
Used under creative commons. Photo credit: Casey Lessard, Carnival-SnoPitch-3245Canadians are a bunch of wonderful wackos – and nowhere is that made more evident than on a snow-co… Read More
2017-04-20 10:58
Few things stand more recognizable in Canadian imagery that the light house at Peggy's Cove. A small fishing village has transformed into gift shops and photo opportunities, yet managed to r… Read More
2017-04-19 11:35
Across this great nation there is a word or phrase you’ve never heard and wouldn’t understand for everyday things unless you were Canadian. Some of them are goofy sounding, but y… Read More
2017-04-18 10:15
Terrance Stanley "Terry" Fox July 28,1958 - June 28, 1981“I want to set an example that will never be forgotten.” - Terry Fox Terry Fox was a Canadian athlete, hu… Read More
2017-04-17 12:20
While the Metric System is not Canadian made, it is one of my favourite parts of Canada for the confusion it has often caused when conversing with our North American cousins to the south . S… Read More
2017-04-16 12:47
Thankfully when TLC told us to not chase waterfalls they meant it only as a metaphor. I bet that they would think that it's totally cool if you want to go check out some real waterfalls on y… Read More
2017-04-15 12:35
Milk bags are exactly what they sound like, milk in bags. They are plastic pouches of milk containing 1.3L each and are sold in packs of 3 (4L total). Bagged milk really seems to blow the mi… Read More
2017-04-14 11:16
While massive sand dunes and beautiful beaches may not seem iconically Canadian, the Pinery Provincial Park in Grand Bend, Ontario has been a vacation destination for many Canucks for years… Read More
2017-04-13 11:26
This one may be more of a technicality than anything, but Basketball was invented by James Naismith, a Canadian while working in the United States.By D. Gordon E. Robertson (Own work) [CC BY… Read More
2017-04-12 11:31
Hi! My name is Helen, and I love this great big country I call home! You might know it as Canada! *cue the national anthem* I'm going to share with you today, the inside scoop, on one o… Read More
2017-04-11 13:58
Promotional still from "Strange Brew" with Bob (left) and Doug McKenzie (right).Good day and welcome to the great white north.Bob and Doug McKenzie are fictional Canadian brothers who hosted… Read More
2017-04-10 12:18
Montreal in the winter, sounds snowy and cold. That maybe correct in weather terms but in romance terms, Montreal is white-hot . My first visit to Montreal and the basilica was in the winter… Read More
2017-04-09 15:28
Yes, as you can see in the picture below, we took our 8 month old on his first ever wine tasting to Konzelmann Estate Winery. And no, he did not have a drop of wine… all for MOMMY!! M… Read More
2017-04-08 09:15
Canadians didn’t invent beer, but we do love it.We may only drink half the beer per capita as the Czech Republic, (seriously, those people are savage), but I prefer to think we drink t… Read More
2017-04-07 12:11
Whether you call it “Ehm-Ee-See”, “Mehk” or “Mountain Equipment Co-op” if you are an adventurer, hiker, biker, camper or outdoor enthusiast you have spent… Read More
2017-04-06 12:11
When it comes to screwing, we Canadians can take pride with the Robertson screw aka the square one. The Robertson screw has a recessed square in the head which greatly reduces slipping and s… Read More
2017-04-05 11:37
Long, cold winters are a reality for Canadians; while we love to complain about the cold and snow, Canadians know there is plenty of fun to be had when the days get short and the flurries fa… Read More
2017-04-04 14:17
Photo created by CUEK.coWe Canadians have always been stereotyped as a polite people. A visit to a typical Canadian office building will provide the opportunity for you to witness an authent… Read More
2017-04-03 16:29
A hidden treasure of Thunder Bay, Persians are a must try if you ever visit Thunder Bay. A well made fresh Persian is the perfect treat to go with your second morning coffee and you can find… Read More
2017-04-02 13:07
When I think of romantic settings, there always seems to be french music playing in the background, I think that cartoons maybe to blame for that. Only a few spots in Montreal give you the r… Read More
2017-04-01 13:30
Screen shot of CBC Vignette The Log Drivers Waltz. Property of CBCWho remembers this little gem? I sure do! A good childhood memory of mine would be grabbing a juice box from the fridge as f… Read More
2017-03-31 16:12
Well, how are ya now?As you may have heard, this year Canada is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Looking to go longer than Big Papi's farewell tour, Canada's 150 will be celebrated all yea… Read More
2016-09-29 12:28
Golfing has now become a "must-do" for me while travelling with friends. I recently went to North Carolina for a week and could not skip the chance to golf on the thin strip of land known as… Read More
2016-09-08 10:54
Every year, as the short summer dwindles down, I end up asking myself: "Did I make the most of it?" Last summer, I didn't do as much as I had hoped, and that left a bit of a bitter taste in… Read More
2016-08-12 14:35
So, you’re the parent of a two-year-old. You’re just emerging from that wonderful but challenging transitional period between your old, childless life - full of reckless abandon… Read More
2016-07-18 14:12
Fruit Infused Wheat BeersMy pick: Watermelon Wheat – Kensington Brewing CompanyAnyone who knows me knows that, from the very first sip, this style became my summer beer of choice. I ev… Read More
2016-07-13 14:31
People tend to want to see all that the wide world has to offer. In doing so, however, they can forget about seeing their own country; the surrounding cities, towns and landscapes that make… Read More
2016-06-20 13:44
It's summer time which means long drives to the beach, cottage, camping or maybe even cross country! Either way there is always a common factor when driving anywhere with multiple people and… Read More
2016-06-14 10:26
I had been expecting a package from Ford Canada the other day; they were being weirdly secretive about it. I knew it had something to do with the new 2017 Ford Escape. When it arrived I tore… Read More
2016-06-07 13:22
The Real Man Travels 2016 Father's Day Gift Guide.We here at Real Man Travels consider ourselves experts of sorts when it comes to buying gifts for Dads. With 60% of our staff being dads, an… Read More
2016-06-07 02:04
Alright Gillette, you got us. No tears... nope, none at all, just a bunch of stuff in our eyes... yeah that is it. Check out this video and keep a handkerchief at the ready, err, I mean… Read More
2016-04-15 21:50
Last year, my girlfriend, her sisters, brother and I all packed into a Ford Explorer and drove for 15 hours from Toronto, Ontario to The Outer Banks of North Carolina. It was probably the mo… Read More
2016-04-15 00:13
Tourism and craft beer seem intimately entwined as the explosion in interest in the microbrewery marketplace continues. Aspiring brewers are tapping and cashing in to travel destinations whe… Read More
2015-12-30 22:54
Christmas is undoubtedly my favourite time of year. I love the feeling that surrounds it. People are friendlier, extended family makes themselves more available, friends host parties and of… Read More
2015-12-09 19:12
With the cold weather looming, snow threatening to fall at any given moment and fireplaces begging to be used, it is the perfect time of year to consume winter themed beers. In no particular… Read More
2015-12-04 20:03
December is finally here, which means Toronto is in full swing with Christmas. Shops have their decorations up and carols playing. People are running around trying to find the perfect gift w… Read More
2015-10-16 15:30
Wine Tasting 101-When I was a young man, at the ripe age of 19 , I thought Coors light was a good beer....I also thought wine was awful. Thankfully, as I have matured so has my palette and I… Read More
2015-10-10 17:48
Real Man Recipes - Thanksgiving Dinner Part 1: TurkeyIt’s that time of year again when turkey’s everywhere (well mostly just in Canada) start running for their lives. I’m t… Read More
2015-09-09 15:36
Once strictly viewed as a winter destination on account of the incredible Blue Mountain ski resort, Collingwood, Ontario has transformed itself into a haven for day-trippers and vacationers… Read More
2015-09-03 17:10
When Ford Canada asked if we wanted to spend one of our summer nights throwing sharp objects across a room, and putting the Ford Fusion Energi through the rounds of Toronto life, I had to th… Read More
2015-08-14 19:13
Hot off our very first portage trip Sam and myself learned some valuable lessons and want to share them with you. Here are 5 things I learned about what to do before, after and during your p… Read More
2015-08-04 13:49
A few members of the Real Man Travels team recently went on a four day portage trip in Ontario's beautiful Massasauga Provincial Park. This was our first real portage trip together with no c… Read More
2015-07-29 13:46
I've always wanted to share my cooking with people. I love entertaining and cooking for crowds, so I find recipes that I like, tweak them, and share them. I like simple recipes; things that… Read More
2015-07-22 23:21
Give a man a sausage, he will likely make a bunch of inappropriate jokes; teach a man to cook sausage using this classic recipe, he will shut up and be eternally grateful.The proper way to c… Read More
2015-07-14 17:15
As Canadians, we are resigned to the reality that our winters are long and our summers short. As such, we find ways to seize summer and make the utmost of its brief glory. Long, hot, hazy da… Read More
2015-07-07 12:46
For someone who is still learning to love beer, I have to say I am having an exemplary education. I was lucky enough to attend Brewers Plate on behalf of the team here.I have been to qu… Read More
2015-07-02 13:57
Another year has gone by and another one of our annual Man of the Year camping trips has come to a close. To keep with tradition we documented the struggles and hardships faced in all the ch… Read More
2015-06-29 13:02
Perspective is a fascinating thing. Just as our personal perspective causes us to view the world differently based on where we stand on issues, where we physically stand literally shapes how… Read More
2015-06-28 20:18
Father's day is nearing and if you're anything like us at Real Man Travels you know your dad will never say what he wants or needs, so you will resort to calling your mom and asking.Well thi… Read More
2015-06-23 10:49
Ever since I was a little kid I have loved camping. I remember my parents loading up the car with all of our camping gear, and heading north of the city to spend three days immersed in natur… Read More
2015-06-22 13:54
A Post By TerrinaYou know, sometimes it's nice to mix a little business and pleasure, and I did just that. Perfectly paired with some girlfriends, this sweet visit included fo… Read More
2015-06-15 11:36
(EDITORS NOTE: We asked our contributor Alison to give us some of her brilliant gift ideas for her dad on Father's Day from the female perspective. As she put it herself. Shop like a girl.)I… Read More
2015-06-14 00:32
5 Father's Day Gift Ideas for the Dad Who Thinks He's OutdoorsyThis is a list geared toward dads who love the outdoors and spending good old fashioned National Lampoons-style family time tog… Read More
2015-06-12 17:13
By: Justin KiersteadStar Wars Episode 4: A New Hope was released in 1977. The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) was released in 1985. Comic books/graphic novels have been around for centur… Read More
2015-06-11 18:27
The first guy you call when something breaks wasn't born this handy. He was forged in the early years of your childhood as you ran room to room like a little tornado. A hammer and some nails… Read More
2015-06-11 18:27
Today's Father's Day gift guide is dedicated to the social dad; the one who has created a backyard primed for hanging out with friends and family.1. The Canadian Craft Beer Cookbook by David… Read More
2015-06-09 18:59
Today’s list of Father’s Day gifts will focus on the dad who thinks he is pretty tech savvy, but you know he actually isn’t. These gifts are meant to be simple in use.1. Sm… Read More
2015-06-02 13:07
By: Justin KiersteadI grew up in a (very) small town: no gas station, no traffic lights, no restaurants (until they built that fancy three unit strip plaza!), one post office, one… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
A post by Scott F Beer is awesome, but you knew that. But did you know that beer could get... awesomer (not a real word)? Some very cool stories of people doing awesome things with beer… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Survival Tips For Men #1“Women speak two languages-one of which is verbal"-William ShakespeareWe have all been there before, myself included. We have been in the danger zone (probably… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
A post by Scott FSummer is almost upon us (just trust me on this); what a perfect time to use up the last drops of those summer memories that have been sustaining us for a long, cold winter… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
As you walk through Dublin it almost feels like you have gone back in time. Here are a few photos that I took while exploring the city.I thoroughly enjoyed my few hours… Read More
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