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Canada


This Canada destination hub on Artsy Traveler brings together travel posts focused on art, culture, museums, nature, and creative experiences across the country, from my home province of British Columbia to other regions of Canada.

Carol Cram at the top of the Sea to Sky Gondola near Squamish en route to Whistler

Sea to Sky Highway: The Ultimate Artsy Traveler Getaway from Vancouver

Drive up the Sea to Sky Highway from Vancouver to Squamish and Whistler and you'll quickly understand why this route ...
Fathom Stone Art: A Unique Hands-On Experience in Whistler

Fathom Stone Art: A Unique Hands-On Experience in Whistler

Whistler, BC, has so much to offer outdoor enthusiasts, but did you know you can also indulge your artsy side? ...
Carol Cram next to a cylindrical First Nations sculpture outside the Audain Art Museum in Whistler, BC

Why the Audain Art Museum is Whistler’s Best Kept Secret

The Audain Art Museum is reason enough on its own to make a trip to Whistler. It was certainly first ...
Sign saying Festival of Lights at the entrance to VanDusen Gardens in Vancouver

7 Reasons To Love Vancouver’s Enchanting Festival Of Lights

The Festival of Lights at Vancouver's VanDusen Botanical Garden is a long-standing holiday tradition, but one I hadn't experienced in ...
Tunnel made of bands multicolored lights at Canyon Lights at Capilano Canyon in North Vancouver Canada

Capilano Canyon Lights: A Celebration of Vancouver’s Best Holiday Stroll

I visited Canyon Lights in North Vancouver's Capilano Canyon in late November on its opening weekend for the holiday season ...
Carol Cram at the Resin Art Jewelry Workshop at Soigne in Vancouver

Make Your Own Jewelry: Beginner-Friendly Resin Workshop at Soigné Vancouver

Coming to my home town of Vancouver? Consider taking the resin art jewelry workshop or one of the other craft ...
Lone tree in front of Lake Beauvert near Jasper, Alberta, taken during a Jasper Photo Tour

Jasper Photo Tours: Sharpen Your Skills with a Pro

If you’re looking to elevate your photography skills and capture the grandeur of Jasper, Alberta, treat yourself to a Jasper ...
Carol Cram, the author of Artsy Traveler with her daughter Julia Simpson in front of the Rocky Mountaineer sign i n Jasper, Alberta

Memorable Mother-Daughter Bonding on the Rocky Mountaineer

Moms and daughters can make excellent travel companions. If you’re looking for a special way to celebrate your relationship with ...
Carol Cram on Dufferin Terrace overlooking St. Lawrence River in Quebec City

10 Things to Do in Québec City If You Love Art and History

I first visited Québec City in 1967, when I was eleven years old, on a family trip east to Expo ...
Carol Cram stands in front of the Museum of Vancouver, a futuristic looking white building with a saucer shaped roof and a fountain sculpture at the entrance. The building is labeled as the Museum of Vancouver, and the bright blue sky enhances the structure's architectural design.

The Vancouver Museum & Granville Island: A Great Day Out

If you’re looking for a family-friendly outing in Vancouver, carve out a few hours to visit the Vancouver Museum (AKA ...
UBC Museum of Anthropology: The Best Museum Many Visitors Miss

UBC Museum of Anthropology: The Best Museum Many Visitors Miss

The Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is the must-see museum in my hometown of Vancouver ...
View over Maligne Lake near Jasper in the Canadian Rockies

Out-of-this-World Scenery Sparks Joy on a Maligne Lake Cruise

UPDATE: In August of 2024, wildfires half-destroyed Jasper. The community is rebuilding and there are plans to resume tourism activities ...
Engine of the Rocky Mountaineer train with a backdrop of mountains in Jasper Alberta

Experience Western Canada in Style on the Rocky Mountaineer

Are you thinking of taking the famed Rocky Mountaineer train journey from Vancouver to Jasper in the Canadian Rockies? After ...
Carol Cram in front of the National Gallery of Canada

National Gallery of Canada: Best Bets for the Artsy Traveler

If you love art and you're visiting Ottawa, then you don't want to miss the iconic National Gallery of Canada ...
Food as Art: FireWorks Feast at the Inn at Bay Fortune

Food as Art: FireWorks Feast at the Inn at Bay Fortune

Looking for a unique experience on Prince Edward Island? If so, then the FireWorks Feast at the Inn at Bay ...
Carol Cram
About Carol Cram

Carol M. Cram is the author of five award-winning historical novels inspired by art and the women who shaped it, the creator of Artsy Traveler, an arts-focused travel blog, the founder of Art In Fiction, a curated database of 2,500+ novels inspired by the arts, and the host of The Art In Fiction Podcast. She also authored 60+ textbooks on computer applications and taught at Capilano University for over two decades. She lives with her husband, artist Gregg Simpson, on beautiful Bowen Island near Vancouver, BC.