Stories

Short stories from The Weekly: the people, places and practical know-how of the road.

13 stories

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Thanksgiving, Somewhere New
A table can be anywhere. Even one that folds out of the wall.
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Leave Before the Light
The best hour of the drive is the one most people sleep through.
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The Last Open Campsite
On shoulder season, early dark, and the sites nobody else wants.
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Everything Fits in the Cupboard
What a country feels like when your home is the size of a van.
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Following the Colour
Autumn doesn’t arrive all at once. It travels, and you can ride along.
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The Last Long Weekend of Summer
Labour Day is the season’s curtain call. Make it count.
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Neighbours in Lawn Chairs
Campground friendships last about two nights and a wave. They count anyway.
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One Burner, Good Dinner
You don’t need a kitchen. You need one good pan and no hurry.
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Where the Tide Does the Work
On the Bay of Fundy, the ocean keeps a strict schedule. Set an alarm.
Bay of Fundy
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Reserve Early, Wander Late
Book the site and everything else can stay loose.
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The Camp Host Knows
Every campground has one person who knows everything. Say hello.
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Big Sky, Small Town
The Prairies aren’t empty. They’re open, and the sunsets take their time.
The Prairies
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The Ten-Minute Walk-Around
A short lap around the rig before you leave saves a long day on the shoulder.