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Hello, I am Marie. Traveller. Blogger. Photographer. I was born in New Brunswick, Canada and now I am living in the province of Ontario. I have traveled to over 30 countries around the world ever since I started traveling at the age of 6.
I hope this blog will give you some inspiration and useful tips to pursue your adventures. Let’s find some beautiful places to get lost!
What does “Msurlaroute”? It’s French for M on the road. Why a French name? Because I’m French-Canadian of course!
My mission? To show fellow adventurers, especially my fellow ladies, that solo travel isn’t just possible – it’s downright exhilarating! So, buckle up and join me on this wild ride as I navigate the globe one solo adventure at a time. Because let’s face it, waiting around for someone else’s schedule is so last season.
Want to know more? Read the Most Asked Questions!
Most Asked Questions
First of all, it’s important to note that I am not a full time traveller. I’m actually a University Professor who travels on her spare time. That means that I go on as many adventures as I can on the weekends and during my vacation time. For me traveling can be as simple as exploring the hiking trails around my city, or as elaborate as trekking the Sahara desert on camel back.
In the mid 2010s, I created a blog called Entre2escales. This was my very first experience blogging and on social media. After a difficult split before the pandemic, I had to close it. It broke my heart. When we were on lock down during COVID I decided to take on photography again and created my Msurlaroute Instagram page. It’s only very recently that I decided to start blogging again and I’m so excited for this new blogging chapter.
I absolutely love solo traveling. I love the freedom it gives me and it’s a way for me to step out of my comfort zone. Over the years, I’ve become a pretty experienced solo traveler. However, that doesn’t mean that I don’t enjoy going on trips and adventures with my fiancé. We both love going on hiking trips around the world! I’m doubly lucky that he also supports my love of solo traveling.
About Partnership
Yes! I love collaborating with tourism boards and I’ve worked with many across the world over the years. My services range from creating social media content, photography and writing blog post for my blog or for tourism board’s websites. As a bilingual content creator, I am as comfortable creating content in French and English.
If you are interested in working with me, please email me at msurlaroute@gmail.com !
I am always interested in posting sponsored posts on my blog. However, my priority is always to share my honest thoughts with my readers.
I also only write on places and experiences I’ve tried myself!
I am! Photography is a passion of mine and I’ve created photos for many different brands and destinations.
If you are interested in hiring my as a photographer for your destination please email me at msurlaroute@gmail.com.
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Want to touch the southernmost point of mainland Canada? 👇🇨🇦
Then Point Pelee National Park needs to be on your summer list.
From epic sunsets and peaceful marsh boardwalks to migrating birds and butterflies, this park packs a lot into a small space.
In this quick guide:
📍 What to do
🗓️ Best time to visit
⛺ How to camp (hint: it involves oTENTiks)
🦋 And a few cool facts to impress your road trip buddy
Save this for later & tag someone who’d love to stand at the tip of Canada with you 🌊
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#PointPeleeNationalPark #ExploreCanada #TravelOntario #ParksCanada #BucketListTrip #OntarioRoadTrip #NatureEscape #BirdingSeason #WanderOntario
Did you know Peterborough & the Trent-Severn Waterway made the New York Times list of 52 Places to Visit in 2025?
After a weekend exploring the area… I get it. Here’s what makes it one of Ontario’s best summer road trips ⬇️
🌿 Walk with alpacas at a local farm
🚤 Cruise through the world’s highest hydraulic lift lock
🍷 Sip sangria + eat wood-fired pizza at a vineyard
🛶 Visit the brand-new Canadian Canoe Museum
🌄 Hike through caves & forests at Warsaw Caves Conservation Area
🥧 Taste-test butter tarts in Hastings, Campbellford & Lakeside
The perfect Ontario getaway: nature, small towns, good food, and local gems everywhere you turn.
📍 Save this for your next summer road trip!
And tell me below — which stop are you adding to your bucket list?
🇫🇷 Saviez-vous que Peterborough et la voie navigable Trent-Severn figurent sur la liste des 52 destinations à visiter en 2025 selon le New York Times ?
Après un week-end à explorer la région… je comprends tellement pourquoi. Voici pourquoi c’est un road trip incontournable en Ontario cet été ⬇️
🌿 Marcher avec des alpagas dans une ferme locale
🚤 Naviguer sur la plus haute écluse hydraulique au monde
🍷 Boire de la sangria et déguster une pizza au feu de bois dans un vignoble
🛶 Visiter le Musée canadien du canot
🌄 Explorer les sentiers et les grottes du parc Warsaw Caves
🥧 Et bien sûr, faire le plein de tartes au beurre dans les charmants villages de Hastings, Campbellford et Lakeside
Le combo parfait : nature, petites villes, bouffe locale et histoire à chaque détour.
📍 Sauve ce guide pour ton prochain road trip d’été en Ontario !
Et dis-moi en commentaire : quelle activité te tente le plus ?
#discoveron
@ontariotravel and @kawarthas_northumberland
#PeterboroughOntario #TrentSevernWaterway #OntarioRoadTrip #ExploreOntario #SummerInOntario #HiddenGemsOntario #CanadianTravel
These Ontario spots understood the assignment… Saunas in the forest, hot tubs with a view, outdoor soaks under the stars, we’ve got it all!
Here are 6 places where the spa setup is reason enough to book the trip:
1. Aux Box (Huntsville)
2. The Baltic by Fort Tree House Co. (Minden)
3. Back Forty Glamping (Meaford)
4. Anupaya (Deep River)
5. Tiny Stays (Prince Edward County)
6. The June Motel (Beaver Valley)
Tag someone who owes you a spa weekend 💆♀️
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#OntarioStays #GlampingOntario #WeekendGetaway #SaunaVibes #HotTubGoals #OntarioSpas #TinyCabins #TravelOntario
I’m on a mission to put Belleville on the map for your Ontario summer adventures 🌞
This is way more than just a drive-by on the 401. Think: charming town vibes, scenic hikes, amazing food (I’m still dreaming about those perogies), and… turtles. 🐢
✨Here’s what I did (don’t forget to save the reel for the full breakdown!):
📍Explored downtown + coffee at Benji’s
🐢 Turtle Pond sanctuary
🥟 Lunch at Kafana (get the perogies!)
🌲 Hiked up Sager Tower (located in Quinte West just a short drive away)
🌮 Dinner at Pop-Ups on the Bay
🍓 Smoothies, wildlife, breweries & more on Day 2
🏖 Bonus: Presqu’ile for a beach day just 35 minutes away.
For this visit, I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express Belleville, perfectly located for all your Bay of Quinte adventures. 👌
Save this for your next summer roadtrip & tag someone who needs a mini escape!
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*made in partnership with Bay of Quinte Tourism*
#VisitBelleville #BayofQuinte #OntarioGetaways #HiddenGemsOntario #ExploreOntario #WeekendTripIdeas #MsurlarouteAdventures
Everyone visits Banff, but just an hour away, there’s also this. 👀
Grassi Lake in Kananaskis might just be one of the most underrated hikes in Alberta.
It’s short, it’s scenic, and the turquoise water? Totally unreal.
💦 Take the interpretive trail for waterfalls and forest views
⛰️ End at a lake so vibrant it looks photoshopped
So if you’re heading to the Rockies this summer, don’t sleep on Kananaskis.
Some of the best views are just off the radar.
💬 Been to Kananaskis or still on your list?
💾 Save this if you’re planning an Alberta trip!
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#GrassiLake #KananaskisCountry #AlbertaRoadTrip #HiddenGemsAlberta #ExploreKananaskis #HikingAlberta #BanffVsKananaskis #CanadianRockies #SummerInAlberta
