Whether it is life or travel, there are too many choices and temptations in the city. Faced with multiple possibilities, we often fail to make a straightforward decision. Just like when answering questions in high school, the multiple-choice questions are always confusing, but if there is an uncertain choice, you will think about it again and again until the hand in the paper is close, and you can't decide.
So some people prefer small towns where life is simpler, away from the many seemingly happy choices and worries. A mountain, a river, a glass of good wine, and a good book make up a day. Today we are going to share with you a few small towns in Canada to make your trip easier.
BC - Nelson
The spiritual refuge of artists
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"Nelson" is a "pocket" town with a population of just over 10,000, located on the shores of the largest "Kootenay" lake in BC. The town of Nelson is about an eight-hour drive from Vancouver and Calgary, and the town center retains many historic buildings and many Victorian homes.
The town's laid-back lifestyle, unique geographical location and high happiness index of residents have made it a spiritual refuge for artists, writers and some music creators.
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▲There are 50 small and exquisite restaurants and petite cafes in the small town of Nelson. Many outdoor seasonal courtyards add to this cosmopolitan atmosphere. Wandering around the quiet streets and casually walking into a specialty coffee shop, it feels like you have returned to an era when cars, horses and mail were all very slow.
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▲ In addition to many fashionable specialty stores and specialty boutiques, you will also find some art galleries and museums in the town center to really calm your mind. At night, the melodious singing comes from alleys and bars, and people relax to feel the rhythm of the music and the simple slow life.
Saskatchewan-Forget
The "forgettable town" with nothing left me unforgettable
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We cannot forget the good times on the grasslands of "Saskatchewan", Especially a small town called "Forget", which is located in the southeast corner of Saskatchewan. There are no schools, banks, post offices or even grocery stores in the town, but the "forgotten town" is still a preferred retreat for artists.
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The famous "The Ananda Arthouse" in the small town supports half of the artistic creation in southeastern Saskatchewan. Various performances are performed almost every day in a small theater that can only accommodate 40 people. Exhibitions and performances. Another popular gathering place in the "Forgotten Town" is "The Happy Nun Café". It is a restaurant often visited by local community residents. The people there seem to be immersed in the very retro country entertainment life and enjoy the leisurely atmosphere. To all sentient beings, it seems as if everything is under control.
Ontario - Port Hope
"Port Hope" takes you back in time
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"Port Hope" in southern Ontario is located 100 kilometers east of Toronto . The best preserved 19th century downtown street scene in the province. Because the railway tracks pass through the city center, you can observe the well-preserved old homes when you take the Canadian VIA Railway through Port Hope. Port Hope is known as the ancient capital of Ontario, and the 16,000 citizens living there can travel back in time at any time. If you are a deep and low-key academic tourist, you must go to "The Capitol Theater" to watch a movie if you have the opportunity, because this is the oldest theater in Canada, and you will be able to hear the echoes of history here.
New Brunswick - Seaside St. Andrews
Spend a very leisurely day in a small town on the Atlantic Ocean
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"St. Andrews by-the-Sea" (St. Andrews by-the-Sea) It is Canada's first seaside resort community. Every summer, a large number of foreign tourists will flood into the town. This is what you are looking forward to during your summer trip: sweat it out on the golf course adjacent to the famous "Algonquin Hotel"; choose a sunny day, Go drink cold beer with the friendly and enthusiastic locals; in the evening, go to the first-class seafood restaurant near the pier to enjoy lobster rolls and fresh and tempting seafood; as night falls, you will see a dazzling series of exquisite murals and historical cuisine in the town The old shops make up the fantasy color of St. Andrews. End this wonderful day with a free stroll:)
Nova Scotia Province - Mahone Bay
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"Mahombe" ( Mahone Bay is a perfect maritime town located in Nova Scotia. Tourism is booming in the summer, with high-end shops and restaurants lining the town's main street, providing ample entertainment for tourists who come from all over the world. There are miles of trails in the area around town to explore the south shore of Mahone Bay on foot or by bike.
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And in the town center, those 19th-century buildings take people back to the glory days of Mahone Bay as a center for wooden shipbuilding. The town's three iconic cathedrals are popular places for tourists to take photos and check in. If you come to Mahombe, there is no reason to miss the opportunity to show off under these magnificent buildings.
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