13 Times Calgary Looked Like Vancouver
I've lived in Calgary for 5 years now. I grew up in Vancouver. I'm finally consistently saying C-Train instead of SkyTrain, I know more about the Flames' prospects than the Canucks', and I love the...
View Article10 Foods to Eat on Your Next Montreal Trip
On a recent visit to Montreal, I had the very good fortune of being hosted by the Marriott Chateau Champlain and Tourisme Montreal. I was in perfect company to compile this top 10 list. 1. Poutine, any...
View ArticleYou Can Be a Mountie for a Day at the RCMP In Regina
It's a dawn on a warm June morning when I head into the RCMP Depot for a day of education. I'm learning what it takes to be a Mountie. Mine is a crash course -- in more ways than one. 06h30 - Parade...
View Article9 Benefits of Travelling to a Tropical Destination in the Summer
When we think about tropical all-inclusive holidays, it's often done with the filter of escaping from another one of Canada's harsh winters. While that will always be a popular time to hit the beaches...
View ArticleHow to Spend 24 Hours in Seoul
There's something magical about the East, and Seoul is no exception. Only have a day and night to spend in this dynamic city? Here are some 24-hour itinerary musts: Stay: For a unique experience, stay...
View ArticleWorldly Delights in Your Own Kitchen
Fun fact: This country boasts an astounding 774 soup varieties. If you fancy yourself a globetrotting food lover, then you shouldn't be surprised to know that it is Ecuador that offers this grand...
View ArticleThe Must Visit Gem We Discovered in Australia
The One And Only way to see the Whitsundays? With a visit to Hayman Island, say Colin and Justin. Finally: after three glorious weeks in Australia, we're back on North American soil. Sure, we had a...
View ArticleChris Hau's 'Show Me - Toronto' Video Is Basically A Love Letter To The City
Toronto is gorgeous. And that shouldn't be news to anyone. But once in a while we like to brag about it. Toronto-based cinematographer Chris Hau does exactly that in his video 'Show Me - Toronto',...
View ArticleJasper National Park Wildfire Now Under Control: Parks Canada
JASPER, Alta. - A wildfire that has been burning in the picturesque Maligne Valley of Jasper National Park is now under control.The flames were sparked by lighting July 9 about 15 kilometres from the...
View ArticleWestJet Pilots To Vote On Unionizing This Week
CALGARY — WestJet pilots start voting this week to decide if they'll form the airline's first union. The WestJet Professional Pilots Association, which is pushing to unionize the company's roughly...
View ArticleFour Getaway Experiences for the Digital Nomad
Where I stay when I travel is just as important as the destination. I choose my accommodation based on two factors: how I can experience a specific part of a culture or section of a city; and more...
View ArticleB.C. Orca Baby Shows Off Near Vancouver Island
A recent baby boom has brought hope to a fragile killer whale population off the B.C. coast. Plus who doesn't love baby photos? Photographer Clint Rivers recently captured several great pictures of J50...
View Article48 Hours in Boston - With Kids
Welcome to our summer series of family friendly getaways. First up, Boston, a town known for its Ivy League pedigree, lobster rolls and of course it's battles, revolutions and tea parties. It is also a...
View ArticleManchester: Sport, Spice and Specialty Shops
Note: Travel and accommodation was provided by Visit Britain "It's really hard to get lost in Manchester," our walking tour guide Jean advised us as we walked this most walkable city. "And you can...
View ArticlePerson Caught Feeding Bear On Video In Banff Fined $1,000
If they've told us once, they've told us a million times: Stop feeding the animals in our national parks. Parks Canada released a video Thursday that shows a visitor feeding a black bear from a car on...
View ArticleThis Texas Wine Region Has Been Dubbed the "New Napa"
Fredericksburg, a tiny town of 12,000 in Texas Hill Country, is the epicenter of what is slowly becoming known as the New Napa in Texas, unbeknownst to the rest of the world. The reason this region is...
View ArticleAt This Whistler Golf Course, Nature Is the Champion
Ryan Vit watches the rushing waves of Blackcomb Creek cascading down rocks and cutting through the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club course. He nods with appreciation for what is an increasingly rare...
View ArticleTravel Alberta Forgets Nunavut Is A Canadian Territory
Nunavut has been a Canadian territory for 16 years, but Alberta's tourism agency let it slip their mind, apparently. A recent advertisement from Travel Alberta, extolling the province as an affordable...
View ArticleSan Antonio's Hottest New Neighborhood is One of its Oldest
San Antonio is known as a city with friendly people and a beautiful River Walk, but beyond the downtown core one of the oldest neighbourhoods is being revitalized and becoming the hottest neighborhood...
View ArticleBC Ferries' Naming Contest Winners Revealed
BC Ferries has announced the names of three new vessels — after British Columbians hijacked a public contest with hilarious results. Not surprisingly, BC Ferries declined suggestions that included...
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