I sat down with Sid on Breakfast Television to talk about top destinations to visit during ‘shoulder season’
Here are some of my favourite shoulder season destinations and why you visit:
Banff, Alberta
The leaves start to change in late September/early October which makes Banff a beautiful
destination. It is still very sunny with stunning views of the mountains and water. Banff is high
on many international travel ‘must visit destinations,’ especially in the fall.
Lots to do with the family: Hiking, Biking, Boating, Photography, Indigenous cultural
experiences
Food + Drink: Craft Breweries, Park Distillery (handmade spirits), wild game meats (elk,
Bison, Venison), ‘Mountain to Table’ movement,
Weather: 17-20 degrees Celsius, lots of sunny days, perfect for an active vacation
San Diego, California
Lots to do with kids: Legoland, San Diego Zoo, La Jolla Beach, Balboa Park (California
starts school mid-late August, so you aren’t fighting crowds of kids)
Food + Beer: Big craft beer scene, delicious Mexican food, fresh seafood from the Pacific
so lots of options (HUGE for fish tacos and ceviche)
Weather: 250 sunny days a year. Average of 25 degrees Celsius
Italy
Europe is always a popular destination, especially since the pandemic. The problem with
summering in Italy is the crowds and recently, climate change, which makes the heat
unbearable. Visiting in late September-October, is a perfect time to visit.
So much to see: Rome, Florence, Capri, Tuscany (can take part in harvesting grapes on a
vineyard)
Food + Wine: Lots of food and wine tours, cooking lessons (sustainable travel),
museums, restaurants off the beaten path
Weather: 20-30 during the day and 15-20 in the evening