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Talking about heading further North in the midst of winter when most are flocking South (or wishing they were) might make you think we’ve lost it, but true adventure-seekers know that the cold season offers unique thrills and experiences. Yellowknife calls itself “the North’s capital of cool,” and they don’t just mean the weather.

They say, "good things come in small packages," but if Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island were actually a package, they would be awfully full. Home to five National Parks, a culturally diverse history, and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure, Canada's Maritime attracts tourists from around the world.

Any Montrealer will confirm that summer in their city is magical. It would have to be for 1.6 million people to brave 30-below winters every year. When the snow begins to thaw, the city rejuvenates as the people of Montreal closet their parkas and bust out their most stylish attire. The music starts, the terraces fill to capacity, and the streets close to accommodate the throngs of eager festival-goers.