You can say one thing for Canadians: we’re stubborn. In the last year and a half, ever since Trump started bullying us like a pimple-nosed teenager from a John Hughes movie, we’ve quit the U.S. cold turkey, with Canadian travel to the States down by 42 per cent. Instead of flying south, we’re exploring the delights within our own borders.
The only question is where to go. For that, Maclean’s surveyed our pool of writers about the neighbourhoods they love most. The result is both a portrait of a country bursting with urban development and an indispensable bucket list for Canadian summer travel. Instead of Nashville, you can visit Inglewood, a Calgary pocket packed with rowdy country music venues and grade-A Alberta beef. Instead of Seattle, there’s Lower Lonsdale, a waterfront wonderland accessible via Vancouver’s adorable SeaBus. And forget Brooklyn: Toronto’s still-gritty Davenport district abounds with delectable bites and twinkly patios to eat them on.
The following stories are love letters to these places and more—destinations rich with excellent dining options, lush green spaces, vibrant streets and, as a bonus, no exchange rate to speak of.
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