Canada has a mini New England with storybook streets and magical fall colours
It's like something out of fall fairy tale. 🍂
If you've been dreaming of a fall getaway filled with charming seaside streets, historic buildings and tons of gorgeous scenery, you don't have to cross the border to find it.
Tucked away on Canada's East Coast, you can visit a picturesque little town with colourful houses, cozy restaurants and tons of charm that feels like something straight out of a New England postcard.
Set on the coast of New Brunswick, St. Andrews by-the-Sea is a charming seaside town and resort community nestled along the scenic Passamaquoddy Bay.
With its Acadian culture and its Georgian and Federal-style homes, the town may remind you of a small town in New England. It's also set right next to the state of Maine, and shares much of the same maritime charm.
It's even been called a "destination dupe" for New England by Fairstone, thanks to its "cobblestone streets, seaside charm and an old-world feel."
St. Andrews by-the-Sea was founded by United Empire Loyalists fleeing the American Revolution, and many of the town’s buildings still reflect that history today, with a collection of authenticated heritage buildings in town dating back to the 18th century.
While summer brings plenty of visitors to this seaside destination, autumn offers a different kind of magic, with cooler temperatures, seasonal colours and a quieter pace that makes visiting even more special.
St. Andrews is home to some of the region’s chicest shops, art galleries and cafes, many located along Water Street and the Wharf – the heart and central hub of the town. Grab a coffee, stroll through town, and pop into local businesses and boutiques.
During autumn, the surrounding trees add another layer of beauty, with golden leaves creating a picturesque backdrop for a leisurely stroll.
Being so close to the sea also provides tons of opportunities for things to do. As the gateway to the Bay of Fundy, Saint Andrews is home to some incredibly scenic views, the highest tides and many stunning beaches.
For fall colours, take the Van Horne Trail in town. The 7.7-kilometre loop trail follows an old railway line, passing through quiet woods and leading to a beautiful salt marsh, and makes for a great way to see the autumn foliage.
Another popular spot to visit is the Pendlebury Lighthouse. Constructed in 1833, the Pendlebury Lighthouse is the oldest remaining mainland lighthouse in the province and makes for a great photo op.
There are also a number of cute places to visit in the surrounding area. An hour from St. Andrews, you can visit some of New Brunswick's charming covered bridges, made all the more lovely when they're surrounded by fall foliage.
Visit the covered bridge over the Maguadavic River near Flume Ridge on Route 3 to find a beautiful fall scene. Covered bridges are known as "kissing bridges," so it's a great spot to visit with a loved one.
For an iconic place to stay, look no further than the Algonquin Resort, a seaside resort rich in history.
Operating since 1889 and set above the shores of the Bay of Fundy, the resort offers incredible dining, an on-site spa, and an award-winning golf course overlooking the coast.
The resort is even said to be haunted. Resident ghosts include the spirit of a young boy and a bellhop who still helps guests find their way around. You can hear more about the history of the resort and its hauntings on one of its ghost tours.
St. Andrews by-the-Sea is in southwestern New Brunswick, close to the Maine border, and makes for a lovely destination for a weekend escape.
You can spend your days browsing local shops, enjoying fresh seafood, exploring historic sites and taking in the coastal scenery.
With its historic streets, seaside views and autumn colours, St. Andrews by-the-Sea delivers all the charm of a New England getaway, without having to leave Canada.
7 Kirkland Signature over-the-counter medication dupes that are cheaper than name brands
Some price differences are almost $20!
If you don't go to the pharmacy section at Costco, you might not know you can get over-the-counter medications.
There are Kirkland Signature dupes of name-brand items in those aisles that cost less.
Kirkland Signature is Costco's store brand, and products are offered "at the lowest possible prices" to ensure an "even better value" for shoppers.
That includes over-the-counter medications like Advil, Tylenol and Aspirin.
Many of the Kirkland Signature versions of those medications get you more caplets, tablets and liquid gels. Plus, the price differences are between $10 and $19!
So, here's what you need to know about Kirkland dupes of Advil, Tylenol and Aspirin at Costco Canada stores.
Acetaminophen extra-strength, 400 mg
Kirkland Signature 500-milligram extra-strength acetaminophen. Right: Extra-strength 500-milligram EZ Tylenol at Costco.
Costco has name-brand and Kirkland Signature extra-strength acetaminophen in 500-milligram tablets.
It costs $12.99 for a bottle of Kirkland Signature extra-strength acetaminophen with 400 tabs. That works out to $0.03 per tab.
It costs $26.99 for a bottle of extra-strength EZ Tylenol with 390 tabs at Costco. That breaks down to $0.06 per tab.
You get more for less with the Kirkland product, and the price difference with the name brand is $14.
Ibuprofen extra-strength, 400 mg
Kirkland Signature 400-milligram extra-strength ibuprofen. Right: Extra-strength 400-milligram Advil at Costco.
Costco has name-brand and Kirkland Signature extra-strength ibuprofen in 400-milligram tablets.
It costs $16.99 for a pack of Kirkland Signature extra-strength ibuprofen that comes with 300 caplets, which works out to $0.05 per caplet.
It costs $28.99 at Costco for a pack of extra-strength Advil that comes with 165 caplets, which breaks down to $0.17 per caplet.
There is a $12 price difference between these products, so you get more for less with the Kirkland version.
Ibuprofen, 200 mg
Kirkland Signature 200-milligram ibuprofen caplets. Right: Advil 200-milligram tablets at Costco.
Costco has name-brand and Kirkland Signature ibuprofen in 200-milligram tablets.
A pack of Kirkland Signature ibuprofen with 500 caplets costs $14.99. That price breaks down to $0.02 per caplet.
It costs $24.99 at Costco for a pack of Advil with 280 tablets, which works out to $0.08 per tablet.
Costco's Kirkland dupe is $10 cheaper than the name brand, and you get almost double the number of caplets.
Acetaminophen extra-strength, 500 mg
Kirkland Signature 500-milligram extra-strength acetaminophen. Right: Tylenol extra-strength 500-milligram caplets at Costco.
Costco has name-brand and Kirkland Signature extra-strength acetaminophen in 500-milligram caplets.
It costs $10.79 for a bottle of Kirkland Signature extra-strength acetaminophen with 500 caplets. That price breaks down to just $0.02 per caplet.
At Costco, a bottle of extra-strength Tylenol with 390 caplets costs $26.99. That works out to $0.06 per caplet.
You can get the Kirkland dupe of the name-brand product for $16.20 less!
Ibuprofen extra-strength liquid gels, 400 mg
Kirkland Signature 400-milligram extra-strength ibuprofen. Right: Advil 400-milligram extra-strength Liqui-Gels at Costco.
Costco has name-brand and Kirkland Signature extra-strength ibuprofen in 400-milligram softgel capsules.
A pack of Kirkland Signature extra-strength ibuprofen with 120 softgel capsules costs $9.99, which means you pay $0.08 per capsule.
It costs $28.99 at Costco for a pack of extra-strength Advil Liqui-Gels with two bottles of 75 gel capsules, which breaks down to $0.19 per capsule.
Even though you get more capsules with the name-brand product, this Kirkland version is cheaper per capsule, and the price tag is $19 lower.
Acetylsalicylic acid, 81 mg
Kirkland Signature 81-milligram acetylsalicylic acid. Right: Aspirin 81-milligram at Costco.
Costco has name-brand and Kirkland Signature acetylsalicylic acid, which is also called ASA, in 81-milligram tablets.
It costs $8.99 for a pack of Kirkland Signature ASA with 500 tablets. That works out to just $0.01 per tablet.
It costs $27.99 for a pack of Aspirin at Costco that comes with 365 tablets, which works out to $0.07 per tablet.
Not only do you get more medication with the Kirkland version, but this dupe also costs $19 less than the name brand.
Ibuprofen liquid gels, 200 mg
Kirkland Signature liquid gel 200-milligram ibuprofen. Right: Advil 200-milligram Liqui-Gels at Costco.
Costco has name-brand and Kirkland Signature ibuprofen in 200-milligram softgel capsules.
Kirkland Signature ibuprofen that comes with 250 softgel capsules costs $13.69, which means you pay $0.05 per capsule.
It costs $29.99 at Costco for a pack of Advil Liqui-Gels that comes with two bottles of 109 softgel capsules. That price works out to $0.13 per capsule.
There is a $16.30 price difference between the Kirkland version and the name-brand item.
Pause on OSAP at private post-secondary institutions to stay in effect until new year
Ontario's colleges and universities minister says a pause on student financial assistance payments across all private post-secondary institutions will stay in effect until at least the new year.
Nolan Quinn says in a late afternoon statement that the government has not yet finished setting up a new system for validating career colleges and other private post-secondary institutions and expects that to be ready in the new year.
He says Ontario Student Assistance Program payments will not resume at those institutions until the new process is in place.
Quinn tasked KPMG with an audit of the sector in August and said earlier this month that preliminary findings raised serious enough concerns that he has referred the matter to the Ontario Provincial Police.
The ministry investigators launched in-person inspections last week at eight career colleges.
Career Colleges Ontario, students and institutions including divinity schools and Canada's National Ballet School have decried the government's broad approach of pausing OSAP at all private post-secondary schools, but Quinn's office has said there is evidence of systemic issues.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 20, 2026.
By Allison Jones | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.

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Imagine devenir un.e pro de la déclaration de revenus chaque année.
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Cet article traduit de l'anglais a initialement été publié sur Narcity Canada.