You can say one thing for Canadians: we’re stubborn. In the last year and a half, ever since Trump started bullying us like a pimple-nosed teenager from a John Hughes movie, we’ve quit the U.S. cold turkey, with Canadian travel to the States down by 42 per cent. Instead of flying south, we’re exploring the delights within our own borders. The only question is where to go. For that, Maclean’s surveyed our pool of writers about the neighbourhoods they love most. The result is both a portrait of a country bursting with urban development and an indispensable bucket list for Canadian summer travel. Instead of Nashville, you can visit Inglewood, a Calgary pocket packed with rowdy country music venues and grade-A Alberta beef. Instead of Seattle, there’s Lower Lonsdale, a waterfront wonderland accessible via Vancouver’s adorable SeaBus. And forget Brooklyn: Toronto’s still-gritty Davenport district abounds with delectable bites and twinkly patios to eat them on. The following stories are love letters to these places and more—destinations rich with excellent dining options, lush green spaces, vibrant streets and, as a bonus, no exchange rate to speak of. macleans.ca/culture/canadas-…

On October 19, 23-year-old Madison Holmes will vote for Alberta to leave Canada. She thinks other Gen Zers will do the same. Read on here: macleans.ca/politics/im-23-a…

"It’s textbook interference of the highest order—and the endpoint is the breakup of our country," writes Jean-Christophe Boucher. Read on for his argument on how Americans are meddling in the Alberta referendum: macleans.ca/politics/america…

“This is typical, though, of the M.A.H.A. ethos, which often seems more about quick fixes and flash than solid foundations and best practices.” The road to this movement was paved by CrossFit, our writer argues. Read here: macleans.ca/society/the-road…

The Maclean’s 2027 University Rankings are out now, with new and improved methodology. The rankings measure the success of 56 Canadian schools across 15 indicators. Find out which schools came out on top right here: macleans.ca/education/univer…

The EU often invents new categories of membership and quasi-membership when the circumstances require. Here's how Canada's might shape up. Read here: macleans.ca/politics/canada-…

Will AI really wipe out humanity? Not so fast, Luke Stark argues. "Claims about AI’s existential threat obscure the human accountability that must remain central to our conversations," he writes. Read on here: macleans.ca/society/technolo…

In a remarkably short period, Mark Carney has turned himself into a symbol of how middle powers might respond to the breakdown of the international order. Now, could he win a Nobel prize? Our writer considers the possibility: macleans.ca/politics/why-car…

"Someone summed it up nicely the other day: Muskoka’s always had cachet, but right now, it’s Canada’s ‘it girl.’” From Heated Rivalry to Sterling Point, here's what you need to know about Muskoka's pop culture gold rush: macleans.ca/culture/muskoka-…

Jeffrey Rath wants to tear Canada apart. Next month, he'll get his best shot. Jeffrey Rath helped engineer Alberta's secession referendum. Whatever the result, he swears he won't stop trying to tear Canada apart. macleans.ca/longforms/the-ma…

"I love social media, but spending time on the internet right now feels like navigating a minefield." Read on: macleans.ca/society/social-m…

Poor communication and lack of empathy are among the most common concerns patients raise about doctors in Canada: macleans.ca/society/why-doct…

Our September cover story on Justin and Katy gets the This Hour treatment. We take "wordy toilet magazine" as the highest praise. youtube.com/watch?v=lbOjy9Sd…

The traditional path toward a comfortable retirement no longer exists. Why Canadians are hustling into their golden years. macleans.ca/longforms/retire…

The traditional path toward a comfortable retirement no longer exists. Why Canadians are hustling into their golden years. macleans.ca/longforms/retire…

The traditional path toward a comfortable retirement no longer exists. Why Canadians are hustling into their golden years. macleans.ca/longforms/retire…

He’s Canada’s dethroned political prince. She’s a faded pop princess trying to stage a comeback. Why Justin and Katy are partying like it’s 2015. macleans.ca/longforms/justin…

He’s Canada’s dethroned political prince. She’s a faded pop princess trying to stage a comeback. Why Justin and Katy are partying like it’s 2015. macleans.ca/longforms/justin…

He’s Canada’s dethroned political prince. She’s a faded pop princess trying to stage a comeback. Why Justin and Katy are partying like it’s 2015. macleans.ca/longforms/justin…

“Canada has a rare chance to lead in quantum. But we can only capitalize on our head start if we learn from how we lost our initial edge in AI.” macleans.ca/society/technolo…

What happens when a nation-building project runs straight through your farm, your road or your backyard? macleans.ca/society/technolo…