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Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu
by Nathan Beaulieu
Travelling in Canada means learning to read distance differently. The country is enormous, and almost everyone lives in a narrow band close to the United States border, so the landscape shifts from city to empty boreal forest without warning. The show follows Nathan Beaulieu as he moves through this geography slowly, settling somewhere long enough to understand how that place actually works.The host moves from the old port of Montreal to the river valley in Saskatoon, from the Rocky Mountain foothills near Calgary to the fishing stages of Bonavista, Newfoundland. He also spends time in Ottawa, the capital, where winter freezes the canal and summer brings a different kind of quiet. Each stop is connected by the route he takes to the next one.Seasons are the real clock. The same street in Ottawa appears under brown maple leaves and then under March slush, and a place he left in one state is a different place when he comes back. That slow return is how the show works: k
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Baie-Saint-Paul Day Five: The Crater and the Colours
Nathan hikes the Belvédère for autumn views, visits the MACBSP museum, and navigates the practicalities of banking and SIM cards in Charlevoix. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada. Places in this episode: Gouffre River, rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Café Arômes et Saveurs, Musée d'art contemporain de Baie-Saint-Paul, Quai de Baie-Saint-Paul, Belvédère Baie St Paul, Place de l'Église, Pont de la rivière du Gouffre. Covered: Hiking and Nature, Museum Visits, Banking Logistics, Local Dining, Cultural Heritage. Chapters:00:00 Baie-Saint-Paul02:28 Quai de Baie-Saint-Paul04:47 Pont de la rivière du Gouffre07:32 Le Saint-Pub - Microbrasserie Charlevoix A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BaieSaintPaul #Charlevoix #QuebecTravel #FallColours #MACBSP #StLawrenceEstuary #HikingQuebec #ArtGalleryVisit #LocalFoodScene #PoutineLove #CraftBeerCanada #MeteoriteCrater #WhaleWatching #SmallTownLife #IndigenousHistory #CulturalHeritage #RoadTripCanada #AutumnVibes https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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Baie-Saint-Paul Autumn Colours and Cheese Curds
Nathan explores the Charlevoix landscape on a rainy day, visiting the MACBSP museum and tasting local poutine, while discussing the region's meteorite history and newcomer banking logistics. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada. Places in this episode: À La Chouette Maison, Musée d'art contemporain de Baie-Saint-Paul (MACBSP), Le Diapason Boutique gourmande & Sandwicherie, Centre de services Desjardins de Baie-Saint-Paul, Belvédère Baie St Paul, Le Saint-Pub - Microbrasserie Charlevoix, Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, Place de l'Église. Covered: Museums & Galleries, Local Dining Costs, Immigration Logistics, Weather & Atmosphere, Historical Context. Chapters:00:00 À La Chouette Maison02:47 Le Diapason Boutique gourmande & Sandwicherie06:01 Le Saint-Pub - Microbrasserie Charlevoix07:55 Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BaieSaintPaul #Charlevoix #QuebecTravel #FallFoliage #CanadianRoadTrip #ArtMuseumVisit #PoutineLovers #NewcomerToCanada #StLawrenceRiver #IndiePodcast #TravelDiaries #AutumnInQuebec #SmallTownLife #Microbrewery #CulturalHeritage #RainyDayVibes #LocalEats #TravelTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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Baie-Saint-Paul Day Four: River Cliffs and Cheese Curds
Nathan navigates the heavy drizzle of Baie-Saint-Paul, visiting the MACBSP museum and hiking the Belvédère for views of the St. Lawrence, while sorting out local banking and discussing the cost of living in Charlevoix. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada. Places in this episode: rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Centre de services Desjardins de Baie-Saint-Paul, Place de l'Église, Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, Pont de la rivière du Gouffre, Carrefour culturel Paul-Médéric, Musée d'art contemporain de Baie-Saint-Paul, MACBSP. Covered: Baie-Saint-Paul daily life, Charlevoix hiking and nature, local banking and logistics, food and drink costs, fall season preparation. Chapters:00:00 Rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste02:11 Place de l'Église04:29 Le Mouton Noir06:48 Espace muséal des Petites Franciscaines de Marie08:55 Quai de Baie-Saint-Paul A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BaieSaintPaul #QuebecTravel #Charlevoix #FallFoliage #ArtMuseum #PoutineLover #StLawrence #CanadaTravel #Microbrewery #Desjardins #MACBSP #BelvedereView #CirqueDuSoleil #CheeseMaking #RainyDay #RoadTrip #TravelBudget #QuebecCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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Baie-Saint-Paul Day Three: River Cliffs and Cheese Curds
Nathan explores the meteorite-crater landscape of Charlevoix, hiking the Belvédère for St Lawrence views, navigating local banking logistics at Desjardins, and hunting down a proper poutine. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada. Places in this episode: Gouffre River, Quai de Baie-Saint-Paul, Café Arômes et Saveurs, Pont de la rivière du Gouffre, Belvédère Baie St Paul, Les Bonyeuses | Boulange, café & terrois, Centre de services Desjardins de Baie-Saint-Paul, Le Massif. Covered: Baie-Saint-Paul daily life, Charlevoix hiking and nature, local banking and logistics, food and drink costs, fall season preparation. Chapters:00:00 Gouffre River01:44 Pont de la rivière du Gouffre04:40 Centre de services Desjardins de Baie-Saint-Paul06:56 Le Saint-Pub - Microbrasserie Charlevoix10:22 Pub A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BaieSaintPaul #Charlevoix #QuebecTravel #FallFoliage #StLawrenceEstuary #CanadianRoadTrip #ArtGalleryHopping #PoutineLovers #MicrobreweryTour #HikingQuebec #UNESCOBiosphere #TravelBudgeting #SmallTownLife #AutumnInCanada #IndiePodcast #NathanBeaulieuTravels #ExploreQuebec #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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Baie-Saint-Paul Day Two: Art, Apples and the Drive from Magog
Nathan explores Baie-Saint-Paul on his second day, walking the art galleries of rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste, navigating local banking logistics with Desjardins, and reflecting on the transition from summer to fall in Charlevoix. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada. Places in this episode: Café Arômes et Saveurs, Caisse Desjardins de Charlevoix, rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste, l'Harmattan, VR Soulière, Place de l'Église, Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, Pont de la rivière du Gouffre. Covered: Baie-Saint-Paul Arts & Culture, Local Banking & Logistics, Charlevoix Dining Costs, September Weather & Atmosphere, Museums & Galleries. Chapters:00:00 Café Arômes et Saveurs03:00 Place de l'Église06:12 Carrefour culturel Paul-Médéric A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BaieSaintPaul #QuebecTravel #Charlevoix #FallColours #ArtGallery #LocalFood #TravelCanada #IndieTravel #SlowTravel #QuebecCulture #StLawrence #AutumnVibes #Microbrewery #MuseumVisit #RoadTripQC #TravelDiaries #NathanBeaulieu #CanadaPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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Moving to Baie-Saint-Paul: Art, Apples and the Drive from Magog
Nathan moves from Magog to Baie-Saint-Paul on the first weekend of September. He drives Route 138 through Charlevoix, explores the artists' colony, checks out the Sunday market, and breaks down the real costs of living in Quebec's UNESCO biosphere. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada. Places in this episode: Magog, Route 138, Le Saint-Pub, MicroBrasserie Charlevoix, Musée d’art contemporain de Baie-Saint-Paul, Maison Mère, Marché public, À La Chouette Maison. Covered: Moving to Quebec, Baie-Saint-Paul Guide, Charlevoix Arts & Culture, Local Food & Markets, Immigration Logistics, Fall Travel. Chapters:00:00 Magog03:01 Baie-Saint-Paul06:11 À La Chouette Maison07:58 Belvédère Baie St Paul10:33 River A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BaieSaintPaul #Charlevoix #QuebecTravel #FallFoliage #ArtistsColony #Route138 #StLawrenceEstuary #CanadaMove #NewHome #FoodTourism #UNESCOBiosphere #LeMassif #QuebecCulture #SmallTownLife #AutumnInQuebec #TravelTips #CostOfLiving #IndieArt https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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Magog's Last Light and the Grape Harvest
Nathan’s final full day in Magog explores the quiet magic of late September, the looming grape harvest festival, and the practicalities of leaving a lakeside town behind. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Magog, Canada. Places in this episode: Cafe Prince, Centre-ville, Rue Principale, Route Verte, Lake Memphremagog, Marais de la Riviere aux Cerises, Centre d'interpretation du Marais, Mont-Orford National Park. Covered: Magog daily life, Grape harvest festival, Mont-Orford hiking, Local dining costs, Seasonal transition, Practical travel tips. Chapters:00:00 Centre-ville01:59 Route Verte04:07 Quai MacPherson06:10 Musée international d'art naïf de Magog08:06 Buvette Shiso10:08 Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MagogQuebec #EasternTownships #LakeMemphremagog #MontOrford #GrapeHarvest #FeteDesVendanges #QuebecTravel #CanadaRoadTrip #AutumnInQuebec #SmallTownLife #CafePrince #LaMemphre #BuvetteShiso #RouteVerte #CherryRiverMarsh #TravelCanada #OutdoorAdventure #FoodieTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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Magog's Last Light and the Grape Harvest
On my final full day in Magog, I cycle the Route Verte past vineyards, visit the Marais de la Rivière aux Cerises, and share what it really costs to live here as Labour Day approaches. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Magog, Canada. Places in this episode: Fitch Bay Café, Promenade de la Gorge de la rivière Magog, Les chutes de Magog, Marais de la Rivière aux Cerises, Au Comptoir MarCel, Mont-Orford National Park, Caisse Desjardins du Lac-Memphrémagog, Le Vieux Clocher de Magog. Covered: Magog daily life, Mont-Orford hiking, Local food and drink costs, Seasonal tourism impact, Newcomer logistics, Eastern Townships culture. Chapters:00:00 Fitch Bay Café03:01 Au Comptoir MarCel05:17 Caisse Desjardins du Lac-Memphrémagog07:38 Quai MacPherson A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MagogQuebec #EasternTownships #LakeMemphremagog #MontOrford #QuebecTravel #RouteVerte #CanadianRoadTrip #FallInQuebec #GrapeHarvestFestival #OutdoorAdventures #LocalEats #CiderCountry #NatureLovers #TravelBudget #NewcomerToCanada #ExploreQuebec #SlowTravel #September Vibes https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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Magog Labour Day Rain and the Grape Harvest
Nathan navigates a rainy Labour Day weekend in Magog, exploring the town's shift from summer tourist peak to quiet autumn. He visits local venues, discusses the cost of living, and reflects on the seasonal rhythm of the Eastern Townships. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Magog, Canada. Places in this episode: À L'Ancestrale B&B, Géogène Café - Magog, Centre-ville, rue Principale, Musée international d'art naïf de Magog, Marais de la Rivière aux Cerises, Route Verte, Café Prince. Covered: Magog daily life, Grape harvest festival, Cost of living, Mont-Orford hiking, Local dining, Seasonal transition. Chapters:00:00 À L'Ancestrale B&B02:50 Mont-Orford National Park05:41 Caisse Desjardins du Lac-Memphrémagog07:28 Promenade de la Gorge de la rivière Magog09:35 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MagogQuebec #EasternTownships #LabourDayWeekend #FeteDesVendanges #LakeMemphremagog #MontOrford #QuebecTravel #CanadaTravel #AutumnInCanada #GrapeHarvest #CideriesOfQuebec #SlowTravel #NatureLovers #LocalFood #ResortTownLife #SeptemberInCanada #TravelTips #QuebecCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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Magog Morning: Grape Harvest and Lake Fog
Nathan navigates the quiet magic of Labour Day week in Magog, kayaking the fog-covered lake, hiking Mont-Orford, and tasting the first apples of the season. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Magog, Canada. Places in this episode: Lake Memphremagog, Centre-ville, Géogène Café - Magog, Marais de la Rivière aux Cerises, Mont-Orford National Park, La Memphré - Microbrasserie / Resto-Pub Magog, Promenade de la Gorge de la rivière Magog, Musée international d'art naïf de Magog. Covered: Magog daily life, Lake Memphremagog recreation, Mont-Orford hiking, Local food and drink costs, Seasonal tourism impact, Newcomer logistics. Chapters:00:00 Lake Memphremagog01:46 Centre-ville03:37 La Memphré - Microbrasserie / Resto-Pub Magog05:21 Promenade de la Gorge de la rivière Magog07:14 Bistro Kóz A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MagogQuebec #LakeMemphremagog #MontOrford #EasternTownships #GrapeHarvest #CanadaTravel #QuebecRoadTrip #LabourDayWeekend #KayakingCanada #HikingQuebec #LocalFoodScene #FallColours #SmallTownLife #CanadianPoutine #DesjardinsBanking #VideotronSIM #NatureConservation #TravelTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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Magog Grape Harvest and the Lake's Edge
Day six in Magog finds Nathan navigating the final days of summer, from kayaking the warm waters of Lake Memphremagog to sampling local cideries. He weighs the costs of a lakeside resort town and reflects on the seasonal shift towards autumn. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Magog, Canada. Places in this episode: Lake Memphremagog, Centre-ville, Géogène Café, Vieux Clocher de Magog, Mont-Orford National Park, Route Verte, La Memphré - Microbrasserie / Resto-Pub Magog, Musée international d'art naïf de Magog. Covered: Magog daily life, Lake Memphremagog recreation, Mont-Orford hiking, Local food and drink costs, Seasonal tourism impact, Eastern Townships culture. Chapters:00:00 Lake Memphremagog01:49 Vieux Clocher de Magog03:55 Magog06:12 Musée international d'art naïf de Magog07:49 Sherbrooke A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MagogQuebec #LakeMemphremagog #EasternTownships #FeteDesVendanges #MontOrford #QuebecTravel #CanadianRoadTrip #PoutineLover #CiderCountry #RouteVerte #LabourDayWeekend #TravelBudget #NatureHiking #SmallTownCanada #FallColorsAhead #MagogLife #VisitQuebec #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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Labour Day Eve and Lake Memphremagog's Quiet Magic
On day five in Magog, Nathan enjoys a foggy morning paddle on Lake Memphremagog, hikes a section of Mont-Orford for late-summer views, and explores the quieter side of town before the Labour Day weekend crowds arrive. He reflects on the seasonal shift, prices out a full day of outdoor activities, and checks in on the postponed floating park. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Magog, Canada. Places in this episode: Lake Memphremagog, Café Prince, Mont-Orford National Park, quai MacPherson, La Memphré, Marais de la Rivière aux Cerises, Vieux Clocher de Magog, Buvette Shiso. Covered: Lake activities, Mountain hiking, Food and drink, Seasonal change, Magog daily life. Chapters:00:00 Lake Memphremagog02:15 Quai MacPherson04:55 La Memphré05:53 Buvette Shiso06:49 Restaurant interior07:53 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Magog #EasternTownships #QuebecTravel #CanadaTravel #LakeMemphremagog #MontOrford #Kayaking #Hiking #Poutine #BuvetteShiso #CafePrince #LaborDayWeekend #MadameBeaulieu #FeteDesVendanges #TravelCanada #ExploreQuebec #RouteVerte https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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Chimney Swifts, Lake Fog, and Harvest Week
Nathan spends a foggy late-August morning at Espace Saint-Luc watching chimney swifts gather, takes a final swim in Lake Memphremagog, and watches Magog prepare for the Fête des Vendanges. Plus a look at what a resort-town weekend actually costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Magog, Canada. Places in this episode: Espace Saint-Luc, Géogène Café, Villas-de-l'Anse, Lake Memphremagog, Route Verte, La Memphré, Magog Nord, Marais de la Rivière aux Cerises. Covered: Magog local daily life and rhythm, Wildlife conservation and chimney swifts, Lake swimming and outdoor recreation, Festival preparations for Fête des Vendanges, Real costs of a day in Magog. Chapters:00:00 Lake Memphremagog00:38 Espace Saint-Luc03:07 Villas-de-l'Anse05:12 Magog Nord06:22 Buvette Shiso07:27 Route Verte A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Magog #EasternTownships #QuebecTravel #LakeMemphremagog #FêteDesVendanges #ChimneySwift #BuvetteShiso #LaMemphré #GéogèneCafé #MaraisDeLaRivièreAuxCerises #QuebecOutdoor #SmallTownQuebec #LateSummerTravel #CanadianVacation #TravelQuebec #VisitQuebec #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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Magog Vineyards, Mountain Views, and Boil Water
Nathan spends day three in Magog exploring the vineyards and cideries of the Eastern Townships, hiking in Mont-Orford National Park, and dealing with the practical reality of a local boil-water advisory. He reflects on the rhythm of small-town Quebec life as the grape harvest festival approaches. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Magog, Canada. Places in this episode: Mont-Orford National Park, Lake Memphremagog, Géogène Café, Au Comptoir MarCel, Bistro Kóz, La Memphré, Cherry River Marsh. Covered: Eastern Townships wine and cider, Mont-Orford National Park hiking, Magog grape harvest festival preparation, Magog practicalities and costs, Magog lake activities. Chapters:00:00 Géogène Café01:04 Magog02:53 Mont-Orford National Park05:17 Bistro Kóz07:02 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Magog #EasternTownships #QuebecTravel #CanadaTravel #MontOrford #Vineyards #Cider #FeteDesVendanges #GrapeHarvest #LakeMemphremagog #Kayaking #HikingQuebec #ShoulderSeason #TravelCanada #QuebecRoadTrip #MagogQuebec https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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Magog's Marsh, Bagels, and the Grape Harvest Buzz
Nathan explores the Cherry River Marsh, cycles the Route Verte along Lake Memphremagog, and visits a local bagel shop and microbrewery. He prices out a full day in Magog, from kayak rentals to poutine, and feels the town's excitement building for the Fête des Vendanges. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Magog, Canada. Places in this episode: Centre d'interprétation du Marais, Fabrique de Bagels Café Noir, Lake Memphremagog, Villas-de-l'Anse, La Memphré - Microbrasserie / Resto-Pub Magog, Vieux Clocher de Magog, Buvette Shiso. Covered: Cherry River Marsh nature walk, Route Verte cycling and lake views, Magog food scene and costs, Kayaking Lake Memphremagog, Preparations for Fête des Vendanges, Cost of living and newcomer logistics in Magog. Chapters:00:00 Centre d'interprétation du Marais01:00 Fabrique de Bagels Café Noir02:37 Villas-de-l'Anse05:36 Buvette Shiso07:30 Lake Memphremagog A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Magog #EasternTownships #QuebecTravel #CanadaTravel #LakeMemphremagog #RouteVerte #CyclingQuebec #Poutine #FeteDesVendanges #CherryRiverMarsh #MagogFood #QuebecF #TravelCanada #ExploreQuebec #BikeTrip #KayakingQuebec https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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Arriving in Magog, Lake Monsters and Grape Harvest
Nathan drives the Highway 10 corridor from Ottawa into Quebec's Eastern Townships and lands in Magog on a late-August afternoon. He walks the lakefront, hears the Memphremagog monster legend, prices out a lakeside town in shoulder season, and watches the town gear up for the grape harvest festival. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Magog, Canada. Places in this episode: Lake Memphremagog, Parc national du Mont-Orford, Géogène Café, Au Manoir de la rue Merry, Buvette Shiso, Bistro Kóz, Centre d'interpretation du Marais, Le Vieux Clocher de Magog. Covered: Arrival in Magog and Highway 10 corridor, Lake Memphremagog and lakefront promenade, Magog cost of living and practical newcomer info, Fête des Vendanges grape harvest festival preparations, Mont-Orford park and Eastern Townships villages, Magog food scene: Buvette Shiso, Bistro Kóz, Géogène Café. Chapters:00:00 Magog01:52 Au Manoir de la rue Merry02:56 Lake Memphremagog04:44 La Memphré06:54 Town street08:45 Theatre interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Magog #EasternTownships #QuebecTravel #LakeMemphremagog #MontOrford #FeteDesVendanges #GrapeHarvest #RouteVerte #CyclingQuebec #QuebecFood #TravelCanada #CanadaPodcast #SmallTownQuebec #MagogQuebec #QuebecCityLife #RoadTripQuebec #ShoulderSeason #TravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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A Lazy Last Day in the ByWard
On his final full day in Ottawa, Nathan takes a slow, deliberate loop through the ByWard Market, revisits a favourite spot for lunch, and savours a last evening by the water. He reflects on the city's rhythm, what a day here actually costs, and what he'll carry with him as he heads east into Quebec. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Ottawa, Canada. Places in this episode: ByWard Market, The Porch, Mocha Mirage Café, Rideau Canal, National Gallery of Canada, Portage Bridge, War Memorial, Sandy Hill. Covered: ByWard Market food and atmosphere, Ottawa cost of living, Rideau Canal walking path, Reflections on Ottawa's character, Preparing to leave for Quebec, Ottawa transit and Presto card. Chapters:00:00 ByWard Market01:33 The Porch02:38 Riverside path, water lapping at canal wall03:48 Portage Bridge05:42 Mocha Mirage Café07:37 Quiet room interior, city faint in distance A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ottawa #ByWardMarket #OttawaTravel #CanadaTravel #RideauCanal #CostOfLiving #Ontario #SandyHill #Gatineau #QuebecRoadTrip #MochaMirageCafe #NationalGallery #OttawaFood #MovingToCanada https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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A Final Ottawa Morning, Bridge to Quebec
On his last full day in Ottawa, Nathan takes a final early walk through the ByWard Market, watches the sunrise over the Rideau Canal, and reflects on the capital's bilingual soul before planning the road east. He also sorts through the practical costs of daily life and what it means to feel at home in a new city. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Ottawa, Canada. Places in this episode: ByWard Market, Portage Bridge, Gatineau, Canadian Museum of History, The Glebe, Chez Lucien, Rideau Canal, Tavern On The Hill. Covered: Farewell to Ottawa, ByWard Market, Bilingual capital, Practical costs of living, Planning the Quebec road trip. Chapters:00:00 Rideau Canal01:47 Canadian Museum of History04:05 Gatineau04:49 The Glebe06:20 ByWard Market07:45 Tavern On The Hill A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ottawa #ByWardMarket #BeaverTail #RideauCanal #GatineauPark #ParliamentHill #CanadaTravel #Ontario #Quebec #TravelCanada #OttawaFood #LateSummerTravel #RoadTripCanada #OttawaNeighbourhoods #Gatineau #ChezLucien #TavernOnTheHill https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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Ottawa's Last Days and Capital Goodbyes
Nathan spends his seventh day in Ottawa visiting the Canadian Museum of Nature, taking a final bike ride along the Rideau Canal, and soaking up the last of summer before Labour Day. He reflects on the cost of daily life in the capital, from museum tickets to market meals, and plans his next move east. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Ottawa, Canada. Places in this episode: Canadian Museum of Nature, Little Victories Coffee Roasters - Elgin, Chez Lucien, Rideau Canal, Portage Bridge, LeBreton Flats, Thunderhead monument, ByWard Market. Covered: Museums & galleries, Cycling & outdoor paths, Cost of daily life, Ottawa food scene, Preparing to leave for Quebec. Chapters:00:00 ByWard Market01:48 Rideau Canal03:06 Portage Bridge06:10 Tavern On The Hill07:25 Quiet room at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #OttawaTravel #OttawaCanada #ByWardMarket #RideauCanal #CanadianMuseumOfNature #OttawaFood #ChezLucien #TavernOnTheHill #CapitalPathway #OttawaBiking #CanadaTravel #TravelPodcast #OttawaEats #ExploreOttawa #CanadaByRail #SummerInOttawa #OttawaHistory #MuseumDay https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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Ottawa's Museums, Monuments, and a Labour Day Eve
Day six in Ottawa: Nathan braves the lingering storm damage, visits the Canadian War Museum and the new Thunderhead monument, and checks out the Nostalgia Music Festival at LeBreton Flats. Practical notes on transit detours, museum entry, and the cost of a day of national reflection. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Ottawa, Canada. Places in this episode: Canadian War Museum, LeBreton Flats Park, Thunderhead monument, Portage Bridge, ByWard Market, Chez Lucien, Sandy Hill, Wellington Street. Covered: War Museum, Monuments, Festivals, Ottawa districts, Practical costs. Chapters:00:00 ByWard Market01:11 LeBreton Flats Park01:58 Canadian War Museum05:05 Chez Lucien06:29 Sandy Hill08:08 Rain on window08:55 Festival street at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #OttawaTravel #CanadianWarMuseum #ThunderheadMonument #CapitalPride2026 #ByWardMarket #NostalgiaFestival #LeBretonFlats #OttawaMuseums #RideauCanal #OttawaFood #PrestoCard #OttawaOntario #VisitCanada #OttawaNeighbourhoods #SandyHill #LabourDayWeekend #OttawaHistory #CanadaTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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The Rideau Canal by Boat and the Quiet Glebe
Nathan spends a summer day on the Rideau Canal by boat, visits the quiet, leafy streets of the Glebe, and reflects on Ottawa's transformation from a lumber town to a national capital. He also talks through the real costs of a day on the water and a meal in one of the city's most beloved neighbourhoods. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Ottawa, Canada. Places in this episode: Rideau Canal, Chez Lucien, The Glebe, Little Victories Coffee Roasters - Elgin, Lansdowne Park, Tavern On The Hill, ByWard Market, Château Laurier. Covered: Rideau Canal boating, The Glebe neighbourhood walk, Ottawa food scene, Cost of a summer day in Ottawa, Ottawa by water. Chapters:00:00 Rideau Canal02:06 Chez Lucien03:00 The Glebe05:30 National Arts Centre06:56 ByWard Market A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #OttawaTravel #RideauCanal #TheGlebe #ByWardMarket #ChezLucien #TavernOnTheHill #OttawaBoating #CanadaTravel #OntarioTravel #OttawaFood #OttawaNeighbourhoods #SummerInOttawa #CapitalCity #OttawaPatios #TravelCanada #OttawaOnABudget https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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The Quiet Power of Ottawa's Neighbourhoods
On day four in Ottawa, Nathan explores the city's distinct neighbourhoods from the trendy streets of Westboro to the artsy corners of Hintonburg, learns about the thunderhead monument, and considers what makes a capital city feel like home. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Ottawa, Canada. Places in this episode: Westboro, Hintonburg, Wellington West, The Glebe, Bank Street, Little Victories Coffee Roasters - Elgin, Thunderhead monument, ByWard Market. Covered: Ottawa neighbourhoods, Capital Pride 2026, Ottawa food costs, City history and architecture, Practical transit and budgeting. Chapters:00:00 Westboro02:59 Thunderhead monument06:23 ByWard Market07:36 Rideau Canal A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #OttawaTravel #CanadaTravel #VisitOttawa #ByWardMarket #WestboroVillage #Hintonburg #CapitalPride #ThunderheadMonument #ChezLucien #RideauCanal #OttawaNeighbourhoods #OttawaFoodie #ExploreCanada #OttawaGuide #TheGlebe #OttawaCoffee #GatineauPark https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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Gatineau Park, a Bike Ride and Capital Views
Nathan spends a full day across the river in Gatineau, walking a slice of the park's trails, cycling along the Ottawa River, and taking in the view from the Canadian Museum of History. Plus a look at how the capital's bilingual character works up close and what a day of outdoor exploring costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Ottawa, Canada. Places in this episode: Sandy Hill, Canadian Museum of History, Portage Bridge, Ottawa River, Chaudières Falls, Gatineau Park, Elgin Street, Little Victories Coffee Roasters. Covered: Gatineau Park and outdoor access, Cross-river transit and cycling, Museums on the Quebec side, Bilingual character of the capital, Daily costs and budgeting, Bike rental and pathway network. Chapters:00:00 Ottawa River01:59 Museum03:03 ByWard Market04:22 Chaudières Falls05:45 Elgin Street06:41 The Porch08:10 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GatineauPark #OttawaTravel #CanadaTravel #CapitalPathway #OttawaRiver #BikeRideOttawa #CanadianMuseumOfHistory #ByWardMarket #OttawaDayTrip #QuebecOutdoors #BilingualCanada #SummerInOttawa #NewcomersCanada #TravelCanada #OttawaGuide #RideauCanal #ChaudieresFalls https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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Ottawa's Poets, Poutine, and Parliament
On day two in Ottawa, Nathan wanders the ByWard Market, visits the National Gallery's Maman spider, and crosses the river to Gatineau for a different view of Parliament. He also sorts out the practical side of living in the capital—transit, banking, and what a day out really costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Ottawa, Canada. Places in this episode: Little Victories Coffee Roasters - Elgin, National Gallery of Canada, ByWard Market, Chez Lucien, Rideau Canal, Canadian Museum of History, Scotiabank. Covered: art and museums, food and market, transit and practicalities, Ottawa–Gatineau river views, costs in Ottawa, planning Gatineau Park. Chapters:00:00 Rideau Canal00:32 National Gallery of Canada02:15 Chez Lucien04:02 Canadian Museum of History05:06 Scotiabank06:35 ByWard Market A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #OttawaTravel #ByWardMarket #NationalGallery #MamanSpider #GroupOfSeven #RideauCanal #CanadianMuseumOfNature #GatineauPark #OttawaEats #PoutineLover #CanadaTravel #PrestoCard #NewcomersCanada #SettleInOttawa #CapitalPride #OttawaSummer #TravelCanada #ExploreOttawa https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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Arriving in Ottawa, Parliament and Poutine
Nathan makes the drive from Picton to Ottawa, settles into a new neighbourhood, and spends his first evening exploring Parliament Hill, the ByWard Market, and the Rideau Canal. Plus practical notes on transit, banking, and what a day in the capital costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Ottawa, Canada. Places in this episode: Sandy Hill, ByWard Market, Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill, Little Victories Coffee Roasters - Elgin, Portage Bridge, Gatineau, National Gallery of Canada. Covered: Arrival in a new city, Settling in: lease, banking, SIM, Parliament Hill and the tour, ByWard Market and local food, Rideau Canal and the locks, Ottawa–Gatineau transit. Chapters:00:00 Sandy Hill01:16 ByWard Market02:30 Rideau Canal03:48 Gatineau05:02 Portage Bridge06:23 Room08:39 Evening street, cicadas A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ottawa #OttawaTravel #ByWardMarket #ParliamentHill #RideauCanal #CanadaTravel #MovingToCanada #SandyHill #Gatineau #Ontario #CanadianSummer #Poutine #CanalLocks #OttawaNeighbourhoods #PrestoCard #NewcomerCanada #OttawaFood #TravelCanada https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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Gold Cup Parade Day and a Proper County Send-Off
Nathan's last day in Picton lands on the Gold Cup Parade. He takes in the town's biggest summer celebration, seeks shelter from rain at a local cafe, and reflects on what makes the County worth the crowds before heading east. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Picton, Canada. Places in this episode: Regent Theatre, Picton Harbour, Picton Harbour Inn, Lily's Cafe, Macaulay Mountain Conservation Area, The Talking Donkey Bistro, Sandbanks Provincial Park. Covered: Picton last day, Gold Cup Parade, Macaulay Mountain hike, local cafe, farewell to the County, poutine, leaving for Quebec. Chapters:00:00 Regent Theatre02:12 Lily's Cafe03:28 Macaulay Mountain Conservation Area04:54 The Talking Donkey Bistro06:07 Harbour evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Picton #PrinceEdwardCounty #OntarioTravel #CanadaTravel #GoldCupParade #SmallTownOntario #Sandbanks #TheCounty #TravelCanada #OntarioSummer #FarmToTable #PoutineLover #MacaulayMountain #LilysCafe #TalkingDonkeyBistro #RoadTripCanada #LakeOntario https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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Leaving Picton: A Quiet Last Evening
On his final evening in Picton, Nathan takes a slow walk along the harbour, reflects on the rhythms of small-town life, and prices out what a day in the County really costs. A gentle send-off before the road east. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Picton, Canada. Places in this episode: Picton Harbour, The Talking Donkey Bistro, Lily's Cafe, The Bean Counter Café, Sandbanks Provincial Park, Lake on the Mountain Provincial Park, Macaulay Heritage Park, Regent Theatre. Covered: Farewell to Picton, Cost of living in small-town Ontario, Practical info for newcomers to Canada, Reflections on local food and wine, Travel planning east to Quebec. Chapters:00:00 Picton Harbour01:47 Regent Theatre02:48 Gillingham's The Outpost04:05 Lily's Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Picton #PrinceEdwardCounty #OntarioTravel #CanadaTravel #TravelPodcast #SmallTownOntario #Sandbanks #LakeOnTheMountain #RegentTheatre #MacaulayHeritagePark #TravelCosts #DigitalNomad #RoadTrip #SlowTravel #CountyLife #WineCountry #PictonHarbour https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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The Last Day in Picton's Quiet Corners
On his final full day in Prince Edward County, Nathan slows down to enjoy the town's quieter side - a last winery visit, a farewell dinner, and some honest talk about what a day in Picton really costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Picton, Canada. Places in this episode: Picton Harbour, Macaulay Mountain Conservation Area, Blakely Trail, West Street, Lily's Cafe, Base31, Vic Social, Quaich & Banter. Covered: Last day in Picton, Macaulay Mountain hike, Cidery visit, Farewell dinner, Cost of a slow day. Chapters:00:00 Picton Harbour01:15 The Bean Counter Café02:46 West Street04:32 Vic Social06:00 Base3107:25 Quaich & Banter09:03 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Picton #PrinceEdwardCounty #OntarioTravel #CanadaTravel #Sandbanks #WineCountry #CraftCider #MacaulayMountain #Base31 #RegentTheatre #CountyLife #SmallTownOntario #TravelDiaries #SlowTravel #CulinaryTravel #HarbourSunset #OntarioRoadTrip https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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Berry Picking and a Jazz Fest Finale in Picton
Nathan spends his final full day in Picton picking berries, catching the last afternoon of the jazz festival, and sharing the real costs of a summer day in Prince Edward County. Plus practical notes on local transit and getting around. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Picton, Canada. Places in this episode: County Road 28 berry farm (unspecified, described), Regent Theatre, Picton Harbour, Lily's Cafe, Sandbanks Provincial Park, Slickers, The Talking Donkey Bistro, Lake on the Mountain Provincial Park. Covered: Berry picking season, Jazz festival workshops, Sandbanks Provincial Park, Cost of a summer day in PEC, Countylicious restaurant festival, Lake on the Mountain sunset. Chapters:00:00 Farm road01:40 Regent Theatre02:46 Lily's Cafe03:54 Beach05:06 Slickers06:15 Cliff top07:53 Picton Harbour A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Picton #PrinceEdwardCounty #OntarioTravel #CanadaTravel #Sandbanks #JazzFestival #FarmToTable #BerryPicking #WineCountry #LakeOnTheMountain #RegentTheatre #SummerInOntario #TheCounty #TravelPodcast #RoadTripCanada #PEC #SmallTownOntario #LocalFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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A Rainy Day in Picton at the Jazz Fest
Nathan spends a rainy day in Picton, embracing the pitter-patter on the roof, a deep-dive into the Prince Edward County Jazz Festival's free workshops, and a real look at the cost of a day out. He also checks in on the ongoing Main Street reconstruction and plans a berry-picking trip. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Picton, Canada. Places in this episode: Picton Town Hall, The Talking Donkey Bistro, Macaulay Heritage Park, Picton Harbour Inn, County Road 49, Regent Theatre, Merrill House, Waring House. Covered: Jazz Festival, Rainy day activities, Arts & culture, Local history, Cost of a day out, Beeching County. Chapters:00:00 Picton Town Hall01:41 Merrill House03:25 The Talking Donkey Bistro05:19 Picton Harbour Inn07:09 Lakeshore07:59 County Road 28 A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PrinceEdwardCounty #Picton #OntarioTravel #CanadaTravelPodcast #JazzFestival #RainyDay #TravelCanada #SmallTownOntario #TheCounty #Sandbanks #WineCountry #FarmToTable #LiveMusic #CanadianHistory #RoadTripCanada #SummerInCanada https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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Wine Tours, Jazz Mornings, and County Sunsets
Nathan spends a relaxed day in Picton visiting a lavender farm, tasting wine at Huff Estates, and catching a jazz workshop at the Picton Town Hall. He also maps out the practical costs of a day in the County, from lunch to transit. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Picton, Canada. Places in this episode: Lily's Cafe, Prince Edward County Lavender, Huff Estates, The Talking Donkey Bistro, Picton Town Hall, Picton Heights, Base31, Picton Harbour Inn. Covered: Lavender farms, Wine tasting, Jazz festival workshops, County transit system, Cost of a day out, Artisan markets. Chapters:00:00 Lily's Cafe00:50 Huff Estates02:16 Vineyard03:12 The Talking Donkey Bistro04:05 Picton Heights05:05 Base3106:57 Harbour A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PrinceEdwardCounty #PictonOntario #TravelOntario #CanadaTravel #WineTasting #JazzFestival #LavenderFarm #PECTransit #HuffEstates #Base31 #SmallTownOntario #SummerInCanada #RoadTripCanada #LocalFood #ArtsAndCulture #LakeOntario #TravelPodcast #HiddenGemOntario https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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Jazz Fest Opening Night and County Rhythms
Nathan spends his fourth day in Picton at the opening of the Prince Edward County Jazz Festival, savours a farm-to-table dinner, and reflects on the cost of living and the practicalities of settling in small-town Ontario. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Picton, Canada. Places in this episode: Picton Harbour Inn, The Bean Counter Café, Regent Theatre, Huff Estates Winery, Macaulay Mountain Conservation Area, Arts On Main, Picton Harbour, The Talking Donkey Bistro. Covered: Jazz festival and live music, Wine country and farm-to-table dining, Local transit and banking practicalities, Cost of living in Picton, Arts and gallery scene, Road trip logistics. Chapters:00:00 Picton Harbour04:57 Arts On Main07:02 Restaurant interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PictonOntario #PrinceEdwardCounty #JazzFestival #Sandbanks #OntarioTravel #CanadaTravel #WineCountry #FarmToTable #LiveMusic #SmallTownLiving #Lakeside #SummerInCanada #TravelGuide #CostOfLiving #RoadTrip #ArtGallery #CraftBeer https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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County Clay, Quiet Trails, and the Jazz Fest Countdown
Nathan spends his third day in Picton away from the busy beaches, touring artist studios, wandering the trails at Macaulay Mountain, and checking in on the town's jazz festival preparations. He also gets practical about what it costs to live and eat in the County during peak summer, and shares a few tips for getting around without a car. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Picton, Canada. Places in this episode: Macaulay Heritage Park, Macaulay Mountain Conservation Area, The Bean Counter Café, Arts On Main, Base31, The Outpost - Gillingham Brewing Company, Regent Theatre, Picton Harbour. Covered: Arts and galleries, Hiking and trails, Local transit, Cost of living and travel, Upcoming festivals. Chapters:00:00 Macaulay Heritage Park01:09 Macaulay Mountain Conservation Area02:41 Regent Theatre04:20 Base3105:54 Roadside07:31 Picton Harbour09:04 Lakeshore A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Picton #PrinceEdwardCounty #OntarioTravel #CanadaTravel #MacaulayMountain #Base31 #ArtsAndCulture #JazzFestival #TheCounty #Sandbanks #TravelCanada #SmallTownOntario #ArtGallery #CraftBeer #SummerInOntario https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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County Road Detours and the Perfect Peach
Nathan navigates road construction in Prince Edward County, checks out a weekend brewery ride, and hunts down the perfect peach. He also talks about the cost of living in this wine-country town and the practicalities of getting around without a car. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Picton, Canada. Places in this episode: County Road 49, Huff Estates Winery, Waupoos Restaurant, Lake on the Mountain Provincial Park, Bloomfield, Picton Harbour Inn, Prince Eddy's Brewing, The Regent Theatre. Covered: Prince Edward County tourism, Road construction and travel logistics, Winery visits and jazz festival, Cost of living in PEC, Local dining and food scene, Lake on the Mountain and parks. Chapters:00:00 County Road 4903:14 Waupoos Restaurant05:03 Bloomfield06:57 The Regent Theatre08:40 Lakeside evening09:46 Quiet night street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PrinceEdwardCounty #PictonOntario #CanadaTravel #OntarioTravel #WineCountry #LakeOnTheMountain #HuffEstates #RoadTripCanada #SmallTownOntario #SummerInCanada #PECJazzFest #Sandbanks #TravelPodcast #ExploreCanada #PictonHarbour #CountyRoads https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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Sandbanks, Wine, and the County Life
Nathan arrives in Picton, Prince Edward County, on a foggy August day. He explores Sandbanks Provincial Park's massive dunes, eats his way through farm-to-table country, and gets practical about the cost of living in one of Ontario's most charming small towns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Picton, Canada. Places in this episode: Picton, Ontario, Sandbanks Provincial Park, Lake on the Mountain Provincial Park, The Bean Counter Café, The Talking Donkey Bistro, Picton Harbour, Base31, Huff's Estates Winery. Covered: Prince Edward County tourism, Sandbanks Provincial Park beaches, Wine and cider tasting, Picton main street and heritage, Cost of living in small-town Ontario, Road trip logistics. Chapters:00:00 Roadside00:44 The Bean Counter Café02:03 Sandbanks Provincial Park03:41 The Talking Donkey Bistro07:00 Harrington House Bed and Breakfast A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PrinceEdwardCounty #PictonOntario #Sandbanks #OntarioTravel #VisitOntario #WineCountry #FarmToTable #SmallTownLife #RoadTripCanada #CanadaTravel #LakeOntario #Base31 #PEC #SummerInOntario #CraftBeverages #LocalFood #BeachDay #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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Leaving Toronto: The Road Trip Begins
Nathan spends his last day in Toronto wrapping up loose ends, savoring a final peameal bacon sandwich, and reflecting on the city's rhythm before heading east. He shares practical tips on departing a city you've just started calling home, then hits the road toward Ontario's lake country as summer begins its slow turn to fall. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Toronto, Canada. Places in this episode: St. Lawrence Market, Dineen Coffee Co., Danforth Avenue, Toronto Islands, Oshawa, Lake Ontario. Covered: Leaving a city, Road trip planning, Cost of living recap, Fare capping, Toronto food, Reflection on settling in. Chapters:00:00 St. Lawrence Market01:02 Lakeshore02:07 Dineen Coffee Co.03:09 Festival street04:44 Oshawa07:05 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Toronto #Ontario #CanadaTravel #RoadTrip #TravelVlog #StLawrenceMarket #TasteOfTheDanforth #PeamealBacon #MovingToCanada #TravelCanada #TorontoFood #DriveEast #Summer2026 #CanadianRoadTrip #LakeOntario #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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Taste of the Danforth and the St. Lawrence Market Goodbye
On his last full day in Toronto, Nathan explores the Taste of the Danforth's triumphant return, visits the historic St. Lawrence Market, and reflects on the cost of living in the city before heading east. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Toronto, Canada. Places in this episode: Danforth Avenue, Broadview Station, St. Lawrence Market, Buster's Sea Cove, Gusto 101, Queen West, Kawarthas, Kingston. Covered: Taste of the Danforth festival, St. Lawrence Market, Cost of living, Departure from Toronto, Reflection on first week. Chapters:00:00 Toronto01:27 St. Lawrence Market03:54 Buster's Sea Cove05:23 Kingston07:28 Gusto 10108:15 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TasteOfTheDanforth #StLawrenceMarket #TorontoLife #StreetFoodTour #SummerInToronto #CanadaTravel #TravelPodcast #Ontario #RoadTripEast #Toronto #Greektown #MarketFood #CostOfLiving #TasteOfDanforth #TravelCanada #FoodieAdventure #TorontoFoodScene https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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Blue Jays, Beaches, and the Taste of Summer
Nathan hits the Rogers Centre for a Blue Jays game, explores the Beaches and Scarborough Bluffs, and plans for the Taste of the Danforth. He also talks real costs of living, from transit to rent, and what it's like to settle into Toronto's summer rhythm. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Toronto, Canada. Places in this episode: Beaches, Scarborough Bluffs, Gusto 101, Art Gallery of Ontario, Rogers Centre, CN Tower, Danforth, Toronto Islands. Covered: Toronto neighbourhoods, Summer festivals, Cost of living, Baseball game, Art gallery, Road trip planning. Chapters:00:00 Beaches01:24 Scarborough Bluffs02:58 Danforth04:24 Rogers Centre05:16 CN Tower06:44 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Toronto #BlueJays #BeachesToronto #ScarboroughBluffs #TasteOfTheDanforth #TorontoFood #SummerInToronto #OntarioTravel #CanadaTravel #CNTower #TTC #TorontoLiving #VisitCanada #TorontoEats #AGO #RogersCentre #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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The CN Tower and a City That Works
Nathan takes in the view from the CN Tower, navigates Toronto's transit system, and plans a trip to the Toronto Islands. He also checks out the St. Lawrence Market and shares practical tips on getting around and eating well in the city. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Toronto, Canada. Places in this episode: CN Tower, Union Station, Dineen Coffee Co., Toronto Islands, Centre Island, St. Lawrence Market, Queen Street West, Trinity Bellwoods Park. Covered: CN Tower, Toronto Islands, St. Lawrence Market, Transit and PRESTO, Toronto neighbourhoods, Local festivals. Chapters:00:00 CN Tower02:27 Centre Island04:14 Danforth Avenue06:23 Quiet room07:39 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CNTower #TorontoIslands #StLawrenceMarket #DineenCoffee #TTCPresto #QueenWest #TasteOfTheDanforth #MartinGoodmanTrail #CNE #TorontoApartments #TorontoCostOfLiving #CasaLoma #TorontoTransit #TrinityBellwoods #TorontoFoodScene #NewToCanada #TorontoInSummer #TorontoTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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Three Days In: The Apartment Hunt and Civic Holiday
Nathan dedicates his Civic Holiday to apartment hunting, exploring Queen West and the Distillery District, and learning how Toronto's rental market really works. He catches a Caribana wind-down, weighs the cost of settling in, and starts planning the road east. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Toronto, Canada. Places in this episode: Dineen Coffee Co., Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods Park, Graffiti Alley, Exhibition Place, Martin Goodman Trail, CN Tower, Distillery District. Covered: apartment hunting and rent prices, neighbourhood exploration: Queen West, Distillery District, The Beaches, Toronto food scene: poutine, beef patty, coffee prices, planning the fall road trip east, Toronto practical info: health card waiting, lease fine print, Civic Holiday activities and festivals. Chapters:00:00 Dineen Coffee Co.01:35 Queen West04:26 Martin Goodman Trail05:47 Toronto Don Valley Hotel & Suites06:51 Toronto Islands08:17 City evening10:03 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Toronto #TorontoLife #CivicHoliday #CanadaTravel #MovingToCanada #ApartmentsForRent #DistilleryDistrict #QueenWest #GraffitiAlley #TorontoIslands #TasteOfTheDanforth #Caribana #ScarboroughRibfest #ExpatLife #CanadaLiving #TorontoNeighbourhoods #AffordableHousing https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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The Rainy Day Paperwork Shuffle
Nathan takes a rainy Sunday in Toronto to tackle the unglamorous side of settling in — banking, transit, and a SIM card — and finds the city's rhythm between the raindrops. Plus a detour through Kensington Market and a very Canadian civic holiday. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Toronto, Canada. Places in this episode: Toronto Don Valley Hotel & Suites, Black wolf coffee, RBC Royal Bank, Kensington Market, The Rabbit Hole, CN Tower, Toronto Islands, Danforth Avenue. Covered: Banking and finance for newcomers, Toronto transit system and fares, Kensington Market food scene, Local politics and affordability measures, Ontario health card waiting period, Civic holiday long weekend. Chapters:00:00 Soft rain01:00 Black wolf coffee02:08 City street03:41 Kensington Market05:16 The Rabbit Hole07:01 CN Tower09:20 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TorontoLife #SettlingInCanada #CanadaTravel #TorontoRainyDay #KensingtonMarket #TorontoFood #TTC #CivicHoliday #MovingToCanada #CanadianSummer #Ontario #TorontoNeighbourhoods #BankingInCanada #NewcomerCanada #TorontoCostOfLiving #CaribanaToronto #TasteOfTheDanforth #TravelCanada https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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Landing in Toronto: First Days in a New Country
Nathan arrives at Toronto Pearson, sorts out SIN, banking, and a phone plan, and explores the city's food and neighborhoods. He takes in a Blue Jays game and watches the Caribana parade, with practical costs woven throughout. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Canada: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Canada guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Toronto, Canada. Places in this episode: Toronto Pearson International Airport, Union Station, CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, Kensington Market, The Beaches, Rogers Centre, Gusto 101. Covered: arrival logistics, city orientation, food scene, summer events, settling in. Chapters:00:00 Union Station00:56 CN Tower02:19 Dineen Coffee Co.03:58 Rogers Centre05:33 Kensington Market07:07 Gusto 101 A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Toronto #CanadaTravel #TorontoLife #NewcomerCanada #CanadianTravel #Caribana #TorontoEats #BlueJays #CNTower #KensingtonMarket #BeachesTO #MovingToCanada #TorontoRent #Poutine #TTC #PearsonAirport #ExploreCanada https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Travelling in Canada means learning to read distance differently. The country is enormous, and almost everyone lives in a narrow band close to the United States border, so the landscape shifts from city to empty boreal forest without warning. The show follows Nathan Beaulieu as he moves through this geography slowly, settling somewhere long enough to understand how that place actually works.The host moves from the old port of Montreal to the river valley in Saskatoon, from the Rocky Mountain foothills near Calgary to the fishing stages of Bonavista, Newfoundland. He also spends time in Ottawa, the capital, where winter freezes the canal and summer brings a different kind of quiet. Each stop is connected by the route he takes to the next one.Seasons are the real clock. The same street in Ottawa appears under brown maple leaves and then under March slush, and a place he left in one state is a different place when he comes back. That slow return is how the show works: k
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