Canada Travel Podcast with 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: knowing somewhere properly takes months, not a stopover. Nathan Beaulieu lives in Canada and stays for two years, moving between cities, coastlines and smaller towns on a route that follows the seasons. Not a week-long visit — Nathan is there in every kind of weather, working out where to eat on an ordinary Tuesday, which train to take, what a festival actually feels like from the pavement. A new episode arrives every day. Each one is short and specific: one neighbourhood, one journey, one meal, one museum worth the detour — with the practical detail that matters. What it costs. When it closes. Whether the queue is worth it. What to do when it rains. Every episode carries a full transcript and chapter markers. ☕ Enjoying the show? These episodes are free and stay that way because listeners chip in — if a coffee's worth it, support the journey: buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Part of Paris2Tokyo — one show for each of the world's hundred most-visited countries. Made for travelers, wherever you are going next. #Canada #CanadaTravel #NorthAmerica #Ottawa #TravelPodcast #Travel #Paris2Tokyo https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/

  1. 1d ago

    Rimouski Autumn Rain and Reford Gardens

    Nathan navigates the damp October chill of Rimouski, hiking the coastal trails of Parc National du Bic despite the drizzle, visiting the maritime history at Pointe-au-Père, and taking a quiet day trip to the Reford Gardens. He shares practical tips on local transit, costs, and the autumn atmosphere. ☕ 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 68 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Rimouski, Canada. Places in this episode: Parc National du Bic, Littoral trail, Ferme Rioux, Île Saint-Barnabé, Le Bic, Restaurant Le Bicois, Route 132, Pointe-au-Père. Covered: Parc National du Bic hiking, Pointe-au-Pere maritime heritage, local dining costs, transit logistics, autumn wildlife, Rimouski Daily Life. Chapters:00:00 Littoral trail01:51 Ferme Rioux03:48 Route 13205:54 Distillerie du St-Laurent07:34 Bistro La Marina Rimouski A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rimouski #BasSaintLaurent #QuebecTravel #AutumnInCanada #ParcNationalDuBic #MaritimeHistory #HMCSOnondaga #RefordGardens #StLawrenceEstuary #CanadianFallColours #SmallTownLife #RimouskiQuebec #TravelPodcast #NathanBeaulieu #CanadaTravel #OutdoorAdventures #LocalEats #PublicTransit https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/

    Rimouski Autumn Rain and Reford Gardens
  2. 3d ago

    Rimouski Rain and Bic Coastal Trails

    Day five in Rimouski finds Nathan battling heavy autumn rain on the coastal trails of Parc National du Bic, seeking refuge with coffee at Café Chapeau Moustache, and reflecting on the quiet rhythm of life along the St. Lawrence estuary. ☕ 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 66 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Rimouski, Canada. Places in this episode: Parc National du Bic, Le Bic, Ferme Rioux, Café Chapeau Moustache, Saint-Germain District, Cathédrale Saint-Germain de Rimouski, Cégep de Rimouski, Musée régional de Rimouski. Covered: Rimouski Daily Life, Parc National du Bic, Local Costs and Transit, Maritime Heritage Sites, Community and Politics. Chapters:00:00 Parc National du Bic01:42 Café Chapeau Moustache04:55 Distillerie du St-Laurent07:49 Reford Gardens A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RimouskiTravel #QuebecAutumn #ParcNationalDuBic #BasSaintLaurent #StLawrenceEstuary #CanadianTravelPodcast #NathanBeaulieu #FallFoliageCanada #MaritimeHeritage #QuebecCoffeeCulture #TravelOnABudget #NewcomerToQuebec #OutdoorAdventure #RainyDayHiking #LocalBusiness #QuebecPolitics #TravelTips #ExploreCanada https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/

    Rimouski Rain and Bic Coastal Trails
  3. 5d ago

    Rimouski Autumn: Bic Trails and Maritime History

    Nathan arrives in Rimouski from Rivière-du-Loup, exploring the coastal trails of Parc National du Bic, the maritime heritage of Pointe-au-Père, and the crisp autumn atmosphere of the Bas-Saint-Laurent. ☕ 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 64 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Rimouski, Canada. Places in this episode: Route 132, Rivière-du-Loup, Saint-Germain district, Café Chapeau Moustache, Cathédrale Saint-Germain, Pointe-au-Père, Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Père, Lieu historique national du phare de Pointe-au-Père. Covered: Rimouski daily life, Parc National du Bic hiking, Pointe-au-Pere maritime heritage, local dining costs, transit logistics, autumn wildlife. Chapters:00:00 Route 13202:02 Rimouski04:06 Sous-marin Onondaga08:23 Bistro La Marina Rimouski A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rimouski #QuebecTravel #BasSaintLaurent #ParcNationalDuBic #FallFoliageCanada #StLawrenceEstuary #MaritimeHistory #SealWatching #PointeauPere #RimouskiEats #CanadianRoadTrip #AutumnInQuebec #VisitQuebec #NaturePhotography #SmallTownCanada #IndigenousHeritage #WhaleWatchingSeason #TravelBudget https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/

    Rimouski Autumn: Bic Trails and Maritime History
  4. 6d ago

    Autumn Whales and Bridge Detours in Riviere-du-Loup

    On the final full day in Rivière-du-Loup, Nathan navigates bridge closures to reach the Chutes, explores the heritage streets of Vieux-Saint-Patrice, and reflects on the town's affordability and community spirit before moving west. ☕ 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 63 of Canada Travel Podcast with Nathan Beaulieu. Nathan Beaulieu is in Rivière-du-Loup, Canada. Places in this episode: Municipal Wharf, Desjardins Branch, Le pont D'Amours, Autoroute 85, Parc des Chutes, Vieux-Saint-Patrice, Rue Lafontaine, Saint-Patrice Church. Covered: Bridge Infrastructure & Detours, Heritage Districts Walking Tour, Local Transit Costs, Dining Recommendations, Newcomer Banking Logistics, Autumn Seasonality. Chapters:00:00 Municipal Wharf01:56 Le pont D'Amours04:46 Café L'Innocent07:45 Parc de la Pointe09:22 Hôtel Levesque A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RiviereDuLoup #QuebecTravel #BasSaintLaurent #AutumnInCanada #StLawrenceEstuary #WhaleWatching #HeritageArchitecture #SmallTownCanada #TravelPodcast #NathanBeaulieu #QuebecLife #FallFoliage #ManoirFraser #ParcDeLaPointe #TravelTips #CanadaVisa #QuebecCulture #EstuaryLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/

    Autumn Whales and Bridge Detours in Riviere-du-Loup

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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: knowing somewhere properly takes months, not a stopover. Nathan Beaulieu lives in Canada and stays for two years, moving between cities, coastlines and smaller towns on a route that follows the seasons. Not a week-long visit — Nathan is there in every kind of weather, working out where to eat on an ordinary Tuesday, which train to take, what a festival actually feels like from the pavement. A new episode arrives every day. Each one is short and specific: one neighbourhood, one journey, one meal, one museum worth the detour — with the practical detail that matters. What it costs. When it closes. Whether the queue is worth it. What to do when it rains. Every episode carries a full transcript and chapter markers. ☕ Enjoying the show? These episodes are free and stay that way because listeners chip in — if a coffee's worth it, support the journey: buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Part of Paris2Tokyo — one show for each of the world's hundred most-visited countries. Made for travelers, wherever you are going next. #Canada #CanadaTravel #NorthAmerica #Ottawa #TravelPodcast #Travel #Paris2Tokyo https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/canada/

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