Explore Canada’s cities with Robert Reid
Meet Lonely Planet’s travel editor, Robert Reid. Robert has berry-picked, beer-swilled and biked his way around Canada, in a quest to explore the country like a local. Cameraman in tow, he travelled through seven cities, prodding, probing and taking a good look under the hood to find out what really makes them tick. Follow his adventure in our series of videos.
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Edmonton, Alberta
Robert explores Edmonton’s many cultures, dines with in-the-know locals in a dark alleyway and tries his hand (and fists) at the nation’s sporting passion.
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Montréal, Québec
Robert gets to the heart of Montréal - through its bagels-with-a-difference, its unique take on surfing and by hosting his own festival.
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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Robert explores the life of First Nation peoples, adopts a new favourite drinking game and answers the age-old question 'What is a Saskatoon?'
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St. John's, Newfoundland
Robert visits the continent's oldest city, survives a hurricane and takes home the best Newfoundland souvenir ever.
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Toronto, Ontario
Robert eats his way around Toronto’s many ‘hoods, tries some totally sweet Canadian wine and bikes his way to a certain waterfall.
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Vancouver, British Columbia
Robert experiences his first 'Japadog', learns discus from a 92-year-old athlete and discovers that in Vancouver, the outdoors is where it's at.
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Winnipeg, Manitoba
Robert explores the French-Canadian side of Winnipeg, samples the unique Franco-Manitoban cuisine and gets acquainted with controversial local figure, Louis Riel.
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