Planning is for suckers, and that’s why I was delighted to hear my friends were going on a last-minute camping trip to Canada land. I could get all my freelance projects done before leaving, so I happily accepted the invite.

We drove from New York to Montreal, then west to Parc national d’Oka. After exploring Montreal for a few days, it was time for the beautiful Ile d’Orleans, an island east of Quebec City. After cooking and camping, we explored a rainy QC. A hotel with a waterslide was last event, and though I did it with just a friend watching, it was nonetheless quite fun.

Can’t wait to see you again, Canada! I really need to explore you more.