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Category: Canada

Find travel tips and ideas about where to plan your next adventure in Canada.

How to Plan a Weekend Trip to Niagara Falls

View of Horseshoe Falls from the tourist boat.

If you’re trying to plan a weekend trip to Niagara Falls in Canada, this guide will help get you started.

The Best Niagara-on-the-Lake Wineries to Enjoy

Wine and snacks served on outdoor patio.

Here are some of the best wineries in Niagara-on-the-Lake to visit during a trip to the region.

Is the Niagara Falls Adventure Pass Plus Worth It? Everything You Need to Know

View during Niagara Falls Adventure Pass tour of city.

Is the Niagara Falls Adventure Pass Plus worth it? If you’re visiting all of the attractions, it definitely is!

Best Things to Do in Kingston, Ontario in a Day

Historic steam boat on the water in Kingston.

Kingston, Ontario is a beautiful city with a lot of history behind it. There are some great things to see in Kingston during a day trip.

Best Things to Do in Ottawa, Ontario: Canada’s Beautiful Capital City

View of Parliament Hill from a lookout point.

There are a lot of things to do in Ottawa, Ontario which makes it a great destination for a day trip or a weekend getaway.

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West Sands Beach is one of the most famous beaches West Sands Beach is one of the most famous beaches in Scotland 🫶🏼It stretches for almost 2 miles and is backed by dunes and an incredible view of St Andrews in the distance 🏰Visitors who have seen Chariots of Fire will recognize it as one of the movie’s iconic filming locations, making it a popular spot for both beachgoers and movie fans 🎬Have you walked along West Sands before? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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St Andrews is one of the most beautiful places to St Andrews is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Scotland 😍It combines centuries of history with a small-town atmosphere, stunning coastal scenery, and world-renowned golf courses ⛳️There’s something for every type of traveller here, from medieval ruins to tranquil beaches and an impressive food scene 🏰It’s very possible to see all of the attractions in St Andrews in a day, but I think the town deserves more time 😮‍💨What’s your favourite place to visit in Scotland? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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St Andrews isn’t known for being a cheap destinati St Andrews isn’t known for being a cheap destination in Scotland, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some affordable food spots in St Andrews 😉Here are some unique places to eat in St Andrews that you shouldn’t miss 👇🏼@gidigrillst
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Old Union Coffee ShopWhat other restaurants or cafes in St Andrews would you add to this list? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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#standrews #standrewsfood #standrewsscotland #visitscotland #kristatheexplorer1. @gidigrillst offers something a little different than traditional Scottish food. This quirky restaurant in St Andrews brings West African and Caribbean-inspired cuisine to the town centre. There are plenty of fusion dishes to choose from, too, including their delicious Caribbean Rasta Pasta with grilled chicken. 2. For breakfast with a view, it would be hard to beat @claretsstandrews . They’re open throughout the day, but I’d recommend coming for breakfast. All of their dishes are beautifully presented and made using seasonal Scottish ingredients. It wasn’t the best Eggs Benedict I’ve had, but the view is nice.3. If you’re visiting St Andrews and need to work remotely, @spacecafestandrews is worth checking out. It’s located on South Street and has quickly become a favourite with students and visitors thanks to its chilled atmosphere and tasty specialty coffee. I would give the iced matcha latte a miss, though.4. One of the most popular places to eat in St Andrews for locals and visitors is @mitchellsdeli . It’s located along Market Street and is well known for its breakfast and daytime menu. You’ll find everything from avocado toast to pancakes available for breakfast, and the daytime menu features dishes such as salad bowls and burgers. 5. You can’t visit St Andrews without going to @thecheesytoastshack . Whenever I come back, I always make time to come here, whether that be for lunch or to take a toastie on the road with me. 6. While visiting St Andrews, you shouldn’t miss the chance to grab some gelato from @jannettas_gelateria on South Street. T
Do you like visiting Scottish castles? If so, don’ Do you like visiting Scottish castles? If so, don’t miss St Andrews Castle! 🏰Today, the castle stands as a ruin, but it’s still very impressive to walk around and is worth buying the entry ticket for (£10 online or £11 in person) 🎟️What a lot of visitors don’t realize is that there’s an underground mine and countermine right under the castle ⛏️They were dug during a 16th- century siege, where opposing forces attempted to breach and defend the walls 👀Very few castles in the UK have this experience, so it’s a must-see during a day trip to St Andrews from Edinburgh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Don’t forget to walk down to Castle Sands, too, to see a hidden gem in St Andrews and an interesting angle of the castle 🌊
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If you’re planning a day trip to St Andrews from E If you’re planning a day trip to St Andrews from Edinburgh, here are 10 places you can’t miss👇🏼Walk along the pier
Visit St Salvator’s Quad and St Salvator’s Chapel
St Andrews Cathedral
Walk on the Old Course
St Andrews Castle and Castle Sands
Stroll along West Sands
Get lost in some books
Take a photo along Butts Wynd
Enjoy the views from East Sands
Explore the historic streets of St AndrewsWhat’s your favourite thing to do in St Andrews, Scotland? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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#standrews #kingdomoffife #standrewsscotland #visitscotland #kristatheexplorerMy favourite time of the day to visit the pier in St Andrews is at sunrise. If you’re planning a day trip to St Andrews from Edinburgh, you may not be able to visit early in the morning, but it’s worth walking along at any time of the day.The historic heart of the University of St Andrews is St Salvator’s Quad. It’s considered one of the most beautiful courtyards in Scotland, and has a history dating back to the 15th century. Although the university’s buildings are spread throughout the town, the Quad remains one of the most well-known parts of university life.You can’t spend a day in St Andrews without visiting St Andrews Cathedral. Although it now sits as a ruin, the cathedral was once the largest church in Scotland. It dates back to the 12th century and was a key pilgrimage site for people across Europe. Even if you aren’t a fan of golf, you have to at least walk by the Old Course. It has a history dating back over 600 years, making it the oldest golf course in the world. If you plan a day trip to St Andrews from Edinburgh on a Sunday, the golf course is closed to golfers, and the public is allowed to walk across it. One of my favourite castles in Scotland is St Andrews Castle. It sits right along the cliffs, overlooking the North Sea, and has been standing for more than 800 years. It was once the residence of powerful bishops, and it played a key role during the Protestant Reformation. Today, the castle stands as a ruin, but it’s still very impressive to walk around and is worth buying the entry ticket for. West Sands Beach is one of the most famous beaches in Scotland. It stretches
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