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Trevor Chance
Canada Travel Writer
Meet Trevor Chance – Canada Travel Writer, Place-Based Storyteller, and Quiet Explorer of the North
Trevor Chance doesn’t just write about travel—he writes about how place changes you. As Canada Travel Writer at Go Cybernaut, Trevor brings landscape literacy, cultural fluency, and lived experience to the page. Whether he’s hiking the Rockies, exploring Indigenous-owned lodges, or mapping out a slow rail journey, he helps readers feel the land—not just see it.
His belief? That great travel writing makes space for context, humility, and wonder.
Trevor Chance brings the spirit of the Canadian wilds and cityscapes to life with every story he pens for Go Cybernaut. As the Canada Travel Writer, he dives deep into the soul of the Great White North—from the rugged coastlines of Newfoundland to the quiet stillness of Yukon’s backcountry and the buzzing creativity of Montréal’s streets. Whether it’s a train ride through the Rockies or a budget-savvy getaway in Quebec City, Trevor has a knack for crafting compelling, down-to-earth travel guides that are as practical as they are poetic.
Trevor’s personality blends intelligence with thriftiness—he’s the kind of guy who knows how to navigate both a wilderness trail and a tight travel budget. Receptive to new ideas and experiences, he’s a versatile writer who adapts easily to different regions, cultures, and reader needs. Colleagues know him as skilled and sharp, but also just plain nice—always willing to lend a hand or trade recommendations for the best Tim Hortons in town.
His playlist, “True North Tracks,” is a mosaic of Canadiana—folk harmonies, indie rock anthems, and ambient soundscapes that echo the wide open spaces and cultural patchwork of his homeland. It’s the perfect soundtrack for someone who sees travel writing as both an exploration and a reflection.
Within the Go Cybernaut team, Trevor collaborates regularly with fellow travel editors Ruby Taylor, Vincent Kahan, and Poppy Sawayama, often joining forces for cross-regional features and seasonal destination roundups. He’s also a go-to contributor for lifestyle editor Ayla Monroe and home & garden editor Lauren Fresh when Canadian themes intersect with design, food, or slow living.
Whether he’s chronicling the Northern Lights or reviewing a railway journey, Trevor’s work shines with authenticity, heart, and a true sense of place.
Trevor’s origin story?
He started as a nature photographer, drawn to quiet places and wide skies. But it was the conversations along the way—campfire chats, ferry rides, unexpected kindness—that pulled him into writing. What began as travel logs became essays, destination guides, and deep dives into Canada’s layered histories.
Trevor leads with emotional intelligence and geographic respect. He honors the complexity of the places he covers—paying attention to ecology, history, language, and lived experience. His writing never rushes. It lingers, like a last light on snow.
He sees travel as a chance to listen more than speak—and to return home changed.
Outside of his notebooks and boots, Trevor is:
A fan of hot coffee in cold air
The kind of person who stops for every interpretive sign
Known to ask locals, “Where do you go when you need quiet?”
A collector of regional slang and really good flannel
Always mapping routes with space for slowness and surprise
One telling detail:
Trevor keeps a box of stones, shells, and paper scraps from places he’s visited—not for display, but for memory.
When he’s not crafting compelling travel stories, Trevor Chance can be found embracing the great Canadian outdoors in every season. A true adventurer at heart, he thrives on camping under starlit skies, paddling across quiet lakes, and biking through forested trails. His passion for hiking, canoeing, mountain biking, and fishing connects him deeply to the landscapes he writes about. Trevor also enjoys the hands-on creativity of woodworking, and his love for ice hockey runs deep—whether he’s cheering from the stands or skating on a frozen pond. These interests fuel his writing with authenticity, insight, and a genuine appreciation for the True North.
Discover Canada
Vancouver, B.C. – For Trevor, Vancouver is the kind of destination that does not need to shout. It lets the skyline glow, the cedar trees breathe, the gulls call overhead, and the rain polish the streets until the whole city feels newly made.
Glass Rain + Cedar
This companion playlist for Trevor’s Vancouver Bucket List feature gathers songs that connect with the city through title, place, mood, memory, geography, or local creative spirit. It is not just a playlist about Vancouver as a destination. It is a soundtrack for arriving, wandering, reflecting, and belonging.
Press play and let the city come in like rain on cedar.
Dawson Creek – Located in northeastern British Columbia, Dawson Creek is best known as the starting point of the legendary Alaska Highway.
Whistler – Just north of Vancouver along the Sea-to-Sky Highway, Whistler rises from the Coast Mountains with quiet confidence. Alpine air. Glacier-fed lakes. Trails that begin as gravel and end as revelation.
Tofino – On the edge of Vancouver Island, wrapped in ancient rainforest and facing the wide-open Pacific, Tofino feels like the end of the road in the best possible way.
L’Anse aux Meadows Historic Site – This is the only confirmed Viking settlement in North America, a place where exploration wasn’t conquest yet, just curiosity and survival. Reconstructed sod buildings sit low against the land, as if still listening for storms. The landscape invites long walks, reflective pauses, and that deep, grounding feeling Trevor knows well from backcountry trails and quiet campsites.
Signature catchphrase?
“Go slower. Ask better questions.”
His north star?
“Write with care. Travel with respect. Let the land speak for itself.”
On the Bookshelf
Fiction: Crow Lake by Mary Lawson
“Quietly powerful. A northern Ontario story of grief, resilience, and rural life.”Non- Fiction: The Great Canadian Bucket List: One-of-a-Kind Travel Experiences by Robin Esrock “From sleeping in a haunted jail to watching the northern lights dance above the Yukon, this book is both inspiration and invitation. Trevor recommends it for anyone who wants to see the wild heart of Canada—off the beaten path and into unforgettable experiences. It’s not just a list. It’s a love letter to Canadian adventure.”
Summer Reads
Fiction Pick: Hole in the Sky by Daniel H. Wilson
Nonfiction Pick: Strangers in the Land by Michael Luo
Best Read In: At a campsite, lantern glowing, with the night sky doing half the storytelling.
Trevor’s summer shelf is for the reader who likes a little awe with their adventure.
His fiction pick opens a door to a bigger, stranger universe. His nonfiction selection examines migration, belonging, and the human stories that unfold when people seek a place to begin again.
Why this pair: Trevor reminds us that adventure is not only about going farther. It is also about learning to see more clearly: the landscape, the people beside us, and the stories that made the road possible.
On the Gift List
WALKIE TALKIES FOR KIDS
“There’s a certain thrill in having your own line of communication — especially when you’re exploring outside.
Walkie talkies turn an ordinary afternoon into an adventure: one kid at the end of the yard, another up in a tree, and suddenly they’re coordinating like a real team.
I love this set because it encourages kids to move, explore, and stay connected.
The buttons are simple, the range is great, and the sound is clear enough to carry through trees, trails, and backyard forts.
It’s practical, but also just plain fun — the kind of gear that makes exploration feel official.
Walkie talkies build confidence too.
Kids learn how to speak up, give directions, listen closely, and trust each other — skills that matter in the outdoors and everywhere else.
A perfect gift for budding adventurers, camping weekends, backyard missions, or any kid who loves the feeling of being out in the world with a buddy on the other end of the call.”
An Autumn Music Playlist
True North Echoes – Because autumn in Canada is a fire of colors, rivers, and songs carried by the wind.
