RICHARD CAZEAU

To shine a light on Canada’s most incredible weekend destinations, Cottage Life partnered with Chevrolet to create the Blazer Index, an exclusive lineup of Cottage Life's favourite luxury experiences. Charlie’s Burgers is just one of these essential events for when you’ve regained a sense of freedom in your life and you’re ready to explore the absolute best Canada has to offer. A series of private dining events held at unusual locations where high-profile chefs serve unique,

If you’ve never been to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Atlantic Canada’s largest city— GO! The seaport city was founded in 1749 and has so much to explore on foot with hip neighborhoods like the up-and-coming North End and the eclectic Spring Garden Road, where the award-winning Halifax Public Library and the peaceful Public Gardens share space. Other attractions include the Seaport Farmers’ Market, the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, and the Canadian Immigration Museum at Pier 21.

We all know the city of Montreal has its own urban charm and trendy flair. As a ville that separates itself from the rest of the mega-cities across Canada, it remains unique in urban sprawl and architecture, with a stylistic touch of French heritage. Coming from someone who has both lived there and explores this destination as a business tourist, it's next to impossible to go wrong when it comes to a hotel or sweet spot to hang your hat for a few days. This time around I opte

If you've ever been to Ottawa, ON, you might feel like it's a bit of a sleepy town with a few lively distractions. But it's mostly a town full of tasteful Art, Heritage Architecture, and Political Theater-- currently at its best. The thing I've always appreciated about Ottawa is its luxury of art galleries and historical museums like the Canadian Museum of History, the Canadian War Museum, the National Gallery of Canada, the National Arts Centre and many more. Each venue tell

At last month’s LA Auto Show, Lincoln unveiled the all-new Aviator SAV— another high end, luxury utility vehicle in a family of already glamorous and stylish rides. And when you see it, you certainly see elements of classic Lincoln styling as well as touches from the best Ford vehicles and Range Rover charisma as inspiration. It’s a helluva beautiful truck. But this article isn’t about that Sport Activity Vehicle— this is about the smaller yet perfectly athletic sibling, the

The Crua Hybrid Hammock Tent is the Swiss Army knife of personal travel, it includes a single person camping hammock that converts into a bivvy tent, a self inflating mattress, and sleeping bag. All can be used together or separate, it is basically everything you need for a warm, comfortable night in the wild. Constructed from highly water repellent Ripstop Nylon, the Crua Hybrid allows for easy setup and also features a rip-stop nylon rainfly for waterproofing, two vents to

The original Volkswagen camper was unveiled way back in 1988 and it has been helping people satisfy their wanderlust by taking them on journeys through the backcountry ever since. Thirty years later, Volkswagen is celebrating the versatile adventure van with a limited edition model. The California 30 Years edition features a pop-up roof, electronic wing mirrors, gloss black B-pillars and high-sheen 17-inch Cascavel alloy wheels in your choice of silver or anthracite. Inside t

Despite the name, the Skeleton Coast is teeming with wildlife. Desert-adapted elephants dig deep into the sand to find water, and giraffe, lion, and baboon, and even the rare brown hyena, use the wells they leave behind. The sands are also home to thousands of types of plants and insects. In the Atlantic, marine life is abundant, and Cape fur seals call the rocky shoreline home. You’ll also find plenty variety of birdlife. The landscape is also beyond belief. San Bushmen desc

Floating on the water in British Columbia's Haida Gwaii archipelago, the Ocean House is an oasis for adventurers. The experience begins at the airport where guests are transported to the remote resort via helicopter. Inside the lodge, you'll find 12 luxurious rooms, a sauna, spa, and chef-run dining room. While the accommodations are exceptional, the rugged landscape will call you back outdoors. Their curated packages range from 3 to 7 nights and include guided hikes through

Airbnb is offering up a one night stay at the most exclusive location on the globe — The Great Wall of China. Although it's packed daily with thousands of tourists, no one has ever spent the night at the ancient landmark. To become the first, enter their contest with an essay describing why it is more important now than ever to break down barriers between cultures in 550 characters or less. Winners will sleep in a custom built bedroom inside one of the wall's towers. The open