Jen O’Brien

Jen O'Brien is an award-winning editor and freelance writer based in Toronto. Follow her on Instagram @thejenobrien.

Latest from Jen O’Brien

9 Indigenous-owned retreats to visit across Canada

Explore amazing properties where connecting with and celebrating local cultures is part of the package.

Sohla El-Waylly's tips for hosting a great dinner party

Make a game plan, don’t be afraid to delegate and more advice from the Start Here author for successful entertaining.

Bartenders share their favourite holiday cocktail ideas for 2023

Yuletide spins on classics and totally novel concoctions for a more festive cocktail hour.

8 waterside trails near major Canadian cities for gorgeous warm weather walks

These scenic blue spaces offer lake, river or ocean views that are easy for city dwellers to get to.

Whale-watching in Canada: Where to spot them — and when

Local guides from coast to coast reveal the best tours are so much more than boat trips with photo ops.

Twists on classic cocktails you're going to want to try — and tips for creating your own

A chipotle and coffee negroni, a maple old-fashioned and more faves reimagined by Canadian drink pros.

5 ghost tour guides share their favourite haunting tales from across Canada

Haunted hotels, back-alley apparitions and more terrifying local lore.

How to read the tarot for yourself or your friends — with advice from the experts

“Ultimately, at its source, the tarot deck is a tool to help you better understand yourself.”

Embrace slow travel with these 8 getaways across Canada you can get to by train, bus or ferry

Under-the-radar destinations from coast to coast that are all about the joy of the journey.

We tried 9 sleep apps so you donnn't ... (zzz)

Some dreamy features, potential nightmares and more of my experiences with tools to help you get some shut-eye.